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The Department of Homeland Security has recommended the president sign off on new, more targeted restrictions on foreign nationals from countries it says refuse to share information with the U.S. or haven't taken necessary security precautions.
The Department of Homeland Security has recommended the president sign off on new, more targeted restrictions on foreign nationals from countries it says refuse to share information with the U.S. or haven't taken necessary security precautions.
Authorities in Tennessee say 8 injured in a shooting at a church in the Nashville area.
Authorities in Tennessee say 8 injured in a shooting at a church in the Nashville area.
They eye of Hurricane Maria is nearing the Turks and Caicos early Friday as Puerto Rico tries to recover from the storm's devastation.
They eye of Hurricane Maria is nearing the Turks and Caicos early Friday as Puerto Rico tries to recover from the storm's devastation.
Survivors are still being pulled from rubble in Mexico City as rescue operations stretch into a fourth day, spurring hope among desperate relatives gathered at the sites of buildings collapsed by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake.
Survivors are still being pulled from rubble in Mexico City as rescue operations stretch into a fourth day, spurring hope among desperate relatives gathered at the sites of buildings collapsed by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake.
Cadets with the Odessa Police Department wrapped up a week of driver training with a real life opportunity to chase down a suspect. That suspect was actually an instructor but the adrenaline was just as real.
Cadets with the Odessa Police Department wrapped up a week of driver training with a real life opportunity to chase down a suspect. That suspect was actually an instructor but the adrenaline was just as real.
Freedom Service Dogs is back in West Texas for their second annual Faces of Freedom clay shoot tournament. It's all to raise proceeds for their program that provides the services and training for their service dogs.
Freedom Service Dogs is back in West Texas for their second annual Faces of Freedom clay shoot tournament. It's all to raise proceeds for their program that provides the services and training for their service dogs.
It was a fun filled morning for some elderly Midlanders. Since many of the residents of Senior Care of Midland are bound to wheelchairs, local students brought a carnival to them. It's a change of pace.
It was a fun filled morning for some elderly Midlanders. Since many of the residents of Senior Care of Midland are bound to wheelchairs, local students brought a carnival to them. It's a change of pace.
Tania Vargas is a mother to a transgender boy that attends San Houston Elementary school in Midland.
Tania Vargas is a mother to a transgender boy that attends San Houston Elementary school in Midland.
Week 4 of high school football is here!
Week 4 of high school football is here!
Odessa Police arrested four in connection with a narcotics and stolen property investigation.
Odessa Police arrested four in connection with a narcotics and stolen property investigation.
OPD investigates drone robbery The Odessa Police Department is asking for the public’s help with a drone robbery investigation.
OPD investigates drone robbery The Odessa Police Department is asking for the public’s help with a drone robbery investigation.
Odessa police have charged a man with aggravated sexual assault.
Odessa police have charged a man with aggravated sexual assault.
Chevron is donating 73 acres to Midland County, making the southwest extension of Loop 250 possible.
Chevron is donating 73 acres to Midland County, making the southwest extension of Loop 250 possible.
Almost 90 million people use CVS Caremark to fill their prescriptions.
Almost 90 million people use CVS Caremark to fill their prescriptions.
It was an extremely busy week for health inspectors in Midland and Odessa. Several restaurants achieved perfect scores on their reports. However, there were a number of places who made our low performer list.
It was an extremely busy week for health inspectors in Midland and Odessa. Several restaurants achieved perfect scores on their reports. However, there were a number of places who made our low performer list.
For the tenth year, Mary Pond and her family will host a National Night Out Block Party with her daughters on the force and community in mind.
For the tenth year, Mary Pond and her family will host a National Night Out Block Party with her daughters on the force and community in mind.
Even in this day and age, cattle rustling still goes on. A Stanton couple is accused of stealing cows and selling them.
Even in this day and age, cattle rustling still goes on. A Stanton couple is accused of stealing cows and selling them.
Pot holes and uneven streets with water and sewer that is more than 70 years old has one Midland City Councilman asking voters to approve a $100 million bond.
Pot holes and uneven streets with water and sewer that is more than 70 years old has one Midland City Councilman asking voters to approve a $100 million bond.
A suspect arrested on murder charges is back in his jail cell after being attacked in jail. We're told that Nathan Gaytan was taken to Medical Center Hospital in Odessa after being attacked.
A suspect arrested on murder charges is back in his jail cell after being attacked in jail. We're told that Nathan Gaytan was taken to Medical Center Hospital in Odessa after being attacked.
2 earthquakes, exactly 32 years apart brought devastation to Mexico. One family in Midland is feeling the effects. They remember Sept. 19 as a day of chaos, as they struggled to get in contact with their family in Mexico City.
2 earthquakes, exactly 32 years apart brought devastation to Mexico. One family in Midland is feeling the effects. They remember Sept. 19 as a day of chaos, as they struggled to get in contact with their family in Mexico City.
A group is making sure veterans and people with disabilities are getting all the help they can. Freedom Service Dogs rescues, trains and pairs dogs up with someone who needs them all for free.
A group is making sure veterans and people with disabilities are getting all the help they can. Freedom Service Dogs rescues, trains and pairs dogs up with someone who needs them all for free.
Midland High School's homecoming parade has been canceled due to the weather. We're told the pep rally will continue as scheduled at 7 p.m. at the Midland High gym.
Midland High School's homecoming parade has been canceled due to the weather. We're told the pep rally will continue as scheduled at 7 p.m. at the Midland High gym.
The Ector County Sheriff's Office tells us that no criminal charges will be filed in connection with this accident. We're told the child's body will be sent to Tarrant County for an autopsy.
The Ector County Sheriff's Office tells us that no criminal charges will be filed in connection with this accident. We're told the child's body will be sent to Tarrant County for an autopsy.
The earthquake struck on the 32nd anniversary of a 1985 temblor that killed thousands and came just two hours after earthquake drills were held across Mexico to mark the date.
The earthquake struck on the 32nd anniversary of a 1985 temblor that killed thousands and came just two hours after earthquake drills were held across Mexico to mark the date.
Community groups in Odessa, like 4 Kids Future, are out in full force discussing the importance of the upcoming bond and tax ratification election for Ector County I.S.D.
Community groups in Odessa, like 4 Kids Future, are out in full force discussing the importance of the upcoming bond and tax ratification election for Ector County I.S.D.
If you look at the Midland College volleyball roster, you might be surprised how many miles these players have traveled to continue playing the sport they love.
If you look at the Midland College volleyball roster, you might be surprised how many miles these players have traveled to continue playing the sport they love.
The Ector County Sheriff's Office is using technology to train their deputies. The driving simulator is helping learn about safety, reducing the number or deputy involved accidents and even saving some taxpayer dollars.
The Ector County Sheriff's Office is using technology to train their deputies. The driving simulator is helping learn about safety, reducing the number or deputy involved accidents and even saving some taxpayer dollars.
Eric Escamilla is using every trick in the book to do some good for his community. You might remember him as the man behind the Big Spring blessing boxes.
Eric Escamilla is using every trick in the book to do some good for his community. You might remember him as the man behind the Big Spring blessing boxes.
2 wanted suspects out of Lampasas County were arrested in Ector County on Tuesday afternoon. Mathew Belveal, 33, and Katie Howard, 28, both had outstanding warrants for aggravated robbery.
2 wanted suspects out of Lampasas County were arrested in Ector County on Tuesday afternoon. Mathew Belveal, 33, and Katie Howard, 28, both had outstanding warrants for aggravated robbery.
National Night Out is quickly approaching. On Oct. 3, residents across the country will host block parties, aimed at bringing the community together with law enforcement.
National Night Out is quickly approaching. On Oct. 3, residents across the country will host block parties, aimed at bringing the community together with law enforcement.
Nathaniel Jouett, the Clovis 16-year-old accused of killing two and wounding four more in the Clovis-Carver Public Library mass shooting, has waived his right to an arraignment hearing and entered a not-guilty plea.
Nathaniel Jouett, the Clovis 16-year-old accused of killing two and wounding four more in the Clovis-Carver Public Library mass shooting, has waived his right to an arraignment hearing and entered a not-guilty plea.
The Big Spring branch of the Salvation Army is hoping to raise money for disaster relief and all you need to do is bowl a few frames. "Bowl for Disaster Relief" will take place on Thursday at the Big Spring Bowl-A-Rama.
The Big Spring branch of the Salvation Army is hoping to raise money for disaster relief and all you need to do is bowl a few frames. "Bowl for Disaster Relief" will take place on Thursday at the Big Spring Bowl-A-Rama.
The Medical Center Health System will be hosting their 34th Annual Permian Basin Fair on Oct. 7, 2017. The event will take place in Barn G at the Ector County Coliseum from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The Medical Center Health System will be hosting their 34th Annual Permian Basin Fair on Oct. 7, 2017. The event will take place in Barn G at the Ector County Coliseum from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Country music legend George Strait will be visiting Rockport, Texas, with Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday morning.
Country music legend George Strait will be visiting Rockport, Texas, with Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday morning.
Texas' Permian Basin/Panhandle State Senator Kel Seliger has announced that he will seek re-election to the Texas Senate.
Texas' Permian Basin/Panhandle State Senator Kel Seliger has announced that he will seek re-election to the Texas Senate.
A powerful earthquake has shaken Mexico City, causing buildings to sway sickeningly.
A powerful earthquake has shaken Mexico City, causing buildings to sway sickeningly.
About two dozen players, including Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs and Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette, took a knee during the playing of the national anthem before the start of the...
About two dozen players, including Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs and Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette, took a knee during the playing of the national anthem before the start of the teams' game at Wembley Stadium.
Captain Charles Plumb was a Navy fighter pilot in Vietnam. He visited Midland this week to talk to Midlanders about his experience as a prisoner of war.
Captain Charles Plumb was a Navy fighter pilot in Vietnam. He visited Midland this week to talk to Midlanders about his experience as a prisoner of war.
The NFL's players and owners united on Saturday in a manner unseen in years, sounding a resolute chord in decrying President Donald Trump's remarks about players kneeling during the national anthem.
The NFL's players and owners united on Saturday in a manner unseen in years, sounding a resolute chord in decrying President Donald Trump's remarks about players kneeling during the national anthem.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins says she finds it "very difficult" to envision backing the last-chance GOP bill repealing the Obama health care law.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins says she finds it "very difficult" to envision backing the last-chance GOP bill repealing the Obama health care law.
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos says he plans to hold a rally at the University of California, Berkeley after a student group who planned a week of events with him pulled out.
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos says he plans to hold a rally at the University of California, Berkeley after a student group who planned a week of events with him pulled out.
AP FACT CHECK: Considering all the arguments, TV host Jimmy Kimmel's take on the Republican health care bill is harder to refute.
AP FACT CHECK: Considering all the arguments, TV host Jimmy Kimmel's take on the Republican health care bill is harder to refute.
Facebook says it will release the Russia-backed, potentially illegal election ads that ran on its platform to congressional investigators.
Facebook says it will release the Russia-backed, potentially illegal election ads that ran on its platform to congressional investigators.
It's a show of American military might to North Korea _ the United States says it flew bombers and fighter escorts to the farthest point north of the Demilitarized Zone by any such American aircraft this century.
It's a show of American military might to North Korea _ the United States says it flew bombers and fighter escorts to the farthest point north of the Demilitarized Zone by any such American aircraft this century.
McCain opposes latest GOP health care bill, drawing ire from Trump and possibly dealing death blow to repeal-and-replace effort.
McCain opposes latest GOP health care bill, drawing ire from Trump and possibly dealing death blow to repeal-and-replace effort.
The world is safe for now, but things are supposed to get really bad in about a month.
The world is safe for now, but things are supposed to get really bad in about a month.
The 11-year-old fell asleep, and two different drivers didn’t notice him until the route ended, his grandmother says.
The 11-year-old fell asleep, and two different drivers didn’t notice him until the route ended, his grandmother says.
Wading into thorny issues of race and politics, Trump's comments in a Friday night speech and a series of Saturday tweets drew sharp responses from some of the nation's top athletes.
Wading into thorny issues of race and politics, Trump's comments in a Friday night speech and a series of Saturday tweets drew sharp responses from some of the nation's top athletes.
South Korea's weather agency says a magnitude 3.0 earthquake was detected in North Korea around where the country recently conducted a nuclear test, but it assessed the quake as natural.
South Korea's weather agency says a magnitude 3.0 earthquake was detected in North Korea around where the country recently conducted a nuclear test, but it assessed the quake as natural.
The suspect in the beatings faces charges of murder, attempted murder, and lewd acts with a child under 14.
The suspect in the beatings faces charges of murder, attempted murder, and lewd acts with a child under 14.
In the stylish Condesa neighborhood young revelers typically spill out from dimly lit bars and restaurants on a Friday night. But the first weekend since the 7.1-magnitude earthquake toppled buildings just blocks away began on a somber note.
In the stylish Condesa neighborhood young revelers typically spill out from dimly lit bars and restaurants on a Friday night. But the first weekend since the 7.1-magnitude earthquake toppled buildings just blocks away began on a somber note.
Several dozen tradition-minded Roman Catholic theologians, priests and academics have formally accused Pope Francis of spreading heresy with his 2016 opening to divorced and civilly remarried Catholics.
Several dozen tradition-minded Roman Catholic theologians, priests and academics have formally accused Pope Francis of spreading heresy with his 2016 opening to divorced and civilly remarried Catholics.
A book borrowed nearly 80 years ago during the Great Depression has been returned to a Massachusetts public library.
A book borrowed nearly 80 years ago during the Great Depression has been returned to a Massachusetts public library.
Trump has a suggestion for National Football League owners whose players decide to take a knee during the national anthem: fire them.
Trump has a suggestion for National Football League owners whose players decide to take a knee during the national anthem: fire them.
President Donald Trump says if a basketball player doesn't want to visit the White House to celebrate an NBA title, then don't bother showing up.
President Donald Trump says if a basketball player doesn't want to visit the White House to celebrate an NBA title, then don't bother showing up.
SEC says a cyber breach of a filing system it uses may have provided the basis for some illegal trading in 2016.
SEC says a cyber breach of a filing system it uses may have provided the basis for some illegal trading in 2016.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. will impose additional sanctions on North Korea over the communist country's nuclear weapons buildup.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. will impose additional sanctions on North Korea over the communist country's nuclear weapons buildup.
Officials said there was an altercation between an officer and the man before the man was shot. (Source: KCAL/KCBS/@cali_funk1/Twitter/CNN)
Officials said there was an altercation between an officer and the man before the man was shot. (Source: KCAL/KCBS/@cali_funk1/Twitter/CNN)
It was host Drew Carey’s 10-year anniversary of hosting the show. In his honor, any contestant who spun the wheel and landed on $1, won $10,000 instead of the normal $1,000.
It was host Drew Carey’s 10-year anniversary of hosting the show. In his honor, any contestant who spun the wheel and landed on $1, won $10,000 instead of the normal $1,000.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called President Donald Trump a what? A mentally deranged 'dotard,' which is a translation of a derogatory Korean word for an elderly person.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called President Donald Trump a what? A mentally deranged 'dotard,' which is a translation of a derogatory Korean word for an elderly person.
Aaron Hernandez's lawyer said the former New England Patriots tight end's brain showed signs of a degenerative brain disease.
Aaron Hernandez's lawyer said the former New England Patriots tight end's brain showed signs of a degenerative brain disease.
Though the full scope of the investigation is not clear, the information requests make evident at least some of the areas that Mueller and his team of prosecutors intend to look into and also reveal a strong interest in certain of Trump's actions as president.
Though the full scope of the investigation is not clear, the information requests make evident at least some of the areas that Mueller and his team of prosecutors intend to look into and also reveal a strong interest in certain of Trump's actions as president.
Maria hit the island Wednesday morning as a Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds, the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in over 80 years.
Maria hit the island Wednesday morning as a Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds, the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in over 80 years.
Headstones have been broken, flowers have been stolen and even fish farmed from the ponds.
Headstones have been broken, flowers have been stolen and even fish farmed from the ponds.
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has appealed to the international community, especially Russia and China, to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has appealed to the international community, especially Russia and China, to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.
A delicate effort to reach a young girl buried in the rubble of her school stretched into a daylong vigil, much of it broadcast across Mexico as rescue workers still struggled in rain and darkness early Thursday trying to reach her.
A delicate effort to reach a young girl buried in the rubble of her school stretched into a daylong vigil, much of it broadcast across Mexico as rescue workers still struggled in rain and darkness early Thursday trying to reach her.
Bernie Casey, a professional football player turned actor known for parts in "Revenge of the Nerds" and "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka," has died.
Bernie Casey, a professional football player turned actor known for parts in "Revenge of the Nerds" and "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka," has died.
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price can't always fly commercial, spokeswoman says.
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price can't always fly commercial, spokeswoman says.
Death Wish Coffee Co. has recalled its 11 oz. cans of Nitro Cold Brew coffee because of concerns that its production process could breed botulin.
Death Wish Coffee Co. has recalled its 11 oz. cans of Nitro Cold Brew coffee because of concerns that its production process could breed botulin.
The health club says its employees are told to respect the privacy of people in bathroom stalls, which may have led to the woman being overlooked.
The health club says its employees are told to respect the privacy of people in bathroom stalls, which may have led to the woman being overlooked.
The two men arrested at the scene suffered scrapes and bruises.
The two men arrested at the scene suffered scrapes and bruises.
The First Alert Forecast Team has designated Monday as a First Alert Weather Day across the South Plains.
The First Alert Forecast Team has designated Monday as a First Alert Weather Day across the South Plains.
Police are investigating what they're calling "an unattended death" in Levelland.
Police are investigating what they're calling "an unattended death" in Levelland.
A car has crashed into a Chicken Express restaurant in Tyler. According to a Chicken Express employee, a car in the drive through line hit an outside wall causing external damage to the building. The store affected is located at 6363 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, TX 75703. Details are limited at this time. Stay with KLTV for updates. Copyright 2017 KLTV. All rights reserved.
A car has crashed into a Chicken Express restaurant in Tyler. According to a Chicken Express employee, a car in the drive through line hit an outside wall causing external damage to the building. The store affected is located at 6363 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, TX 75703. Details are limited at this time. Stay with KLTV for updates. Copyright 2017 KLTV. All rights reserved.
A Texoma church is teaching their community how to grow food with a community garden.
A Texoma church is teaching their community how to grow food with a community garden.
Captain Charles Plumb was a Navy fighter pilot in Vietnam. He visited Midland this week to talk to Midlanders about his experience as a prisoner of war.
Captain Charles Plumb was a Navy fighter pilot in Vietnam. He visited Midland this week to talk to Midlanders about his experience as a prisoner of war.
The suspect in the beatings faces charges of murder, attempted murder, and lewd acts with a child under 14.
The suspect in the beatings faces charges of murder, attempted murder, and lewd acts with a child under 14.
Police have confirmed that multiple people have been shot at Burnette Chapel Church in Antioch on Pin Hook road.
Police have confirmed that multiple people have been shot at Burnette Chapel Church in Antioch on Pin Hook road.
Authorities in Tennessee say 8 injured in a shooting at a church in the Nashville area.
Authorities in Tennessee say 8 injured in a shooting at a church in the Nashville area.
As shocking new details emerged this week in the rape of an Auburn University student on a bus, many immediately recognized one of the suspects named in the case.
As shocking new details emerged this week in the rape of an Auburn University student on a bus, many immediately recognized one of the suspects named in the case.
The world is safe for now, but things are supposed to get really bad in about a month.
The world is safe for now, but things are supposed to get really bad in about a month.
The Department of Homeland Security has recommended the president sign off on new, more targeted restrictions on foreign nationals from countries it says refuse to share information with the U.S. or haven't taken necessary security precautions.
The Department of Homeland Security has recommended the president sign off on new, more targeted restrictions on foreign nationals from countries it says refuse to share information with the U.S. or haven't taken necessary security precautions.
Authorities in Tennessee say 8 injured in a shooting at a church in the Nashville area.
Authorities in Tennessee say 8 injured in a shooting at a church in the Nashville area.
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos says he plans to hold a rally at the University of California, Berkeley after a student group who planned a week of events with him pulled out.
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos says he plans to hold a rally at the University of California, Berkeley after a student group who planned a week of events with him pulled out.
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