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Tuesday, the Ector County ISD Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Superintendent Tom Crowe effective Sept. 1 and moved to hire Jim Nelson as an interim superintendent by the same date.
Tuesday, the Ector County ISD Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Superintendent Tom Crowe effective Sept. 1 and moved to hire Jim Nelson as an interim superintendent by the same date.
According to police, a black Ford F-150, being operated by Marcelo Olivas, 17, was traveling on private property when a 20-month-old boy ran out in front of the F-150 and was struck by it.
According to police, a black Ford F-150, being operated by Marcelo Olivas, 17, was traveling on private property when a 20-month-old boy ran out in front of the F-150 and was struck by it.
The school board for Midland Independent School District Heard heard recommendations from the Bullying Committee and agreed on a lower tax rate.
The school board for Midland Independent School District Heard heard recommendations from the Bullying Committee and agreed on a lower tax rate.
Last season, the Alpine Fightin' Bucks lost in the first round of the playoffs for a third straight season, but this year head coach John Fellows thinks this team has the potential to make a run.
Last season, the Alpine Fightin' Bucks lost in the first round of the playoffs for a third straight season, but this year head coach John Fellows thinks this team has the potential to make a run.
Tuesday afternoon, officials of the Ector County Independent School District highlighted some of the significant progress being made in their schools – while acknowledging the district still has work to do when it comes to Accountability Ratings.
Tuesday afternoon, officials of the Ector County Independent School District highlighted some of the significant progress being made in their schools – while acknowledging the district still has work to do when it comes to Accountability Ratings.
The grant will help pay overtime for officers patrolling the areas, focusing on speeding and distracted driving.
The grant will help pay overtime for officers patrolling the areas, focusing on speeding and distracted driving.
From the moment Midland city Councilman J.Ross Lacy stepped into the citizens patrol van on August 14, it was apparent big rigs parking on private property was an issue he was passionate about.
From the moment Midland city Councilman J.Ross Lacy stepped into the citizens patrol van on August 14, it was apparent big rigs parking on private property was an issue he was passionate about.
Participating agencies include Odessa Police Department, Odessa Fire Rescue, Midland Police Department, Midland Fire Department, Midland County Sheriff's Office, Ector County Independent School District Police, and Ector County Hospital District PD.
Participating agencies include Odessa Police Department, Odessa Fire Rescue, Midland Police Department, Midland Fire Department, Midland County Sheriff's Office, Ector County Independent School District Police, and Ector County Hospital District PD.
The public is encouraged to donate to save lives, and also help Odessa win this competition.
The public is encouraged to donate to save lives, and also help Odessa win this competition.
Last season the Coahoma Bulldogs went 7-4 and lost in their first round of the playoffs.
Last season the Coahoma Bulldogs went 7-4 and lost in their first round of the playoffs.
The man impersonating a police officer pulled over a woman and stole her ID.
The man impersonating a police officer pulled over a woman and stole her ID.
The Midland Health Center has reached daily service capacity and will not be accepting any additional patients on Tuesday, August 14.
The Midland Health Center has reached daily service capacity and will not be accepting any additional patients on Tuesday, August 14.
TxDOT is warning drivers that a section of the northbound passing lane is temporarily closed due to damage on the road.
TxDOT is warning drivers that a section of the northbound passing lane is temporarily closed due to damage on the road.
To help support Rays of Hope just drop by the Chipotle in Midland between 4 and 8 p.m. Tuesday night and show the cashier a digital or paper flier or mention that you’re there for Rays of Hope.
To help support Rays of Hope just drop by the Chipotle in Midland between 4 and 8 p.m. Tuesday night and show the cashier a digital or paper flier or mention that you’re there for Rays of Hope.
Starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday he will be speaking to the Rankin County Hospital District community and later will volunteer at the Rankin food pantry.
Starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday he will be speaking to the Rankin County Hospital District community and later will volunteer at the Rankin food pantry.
If you have ever wanted to step onto the stage, the Permian Playhouse is holding auditions for their fall show.
If you have ever wanted to step onto the stage, the Permian Playhouse is holding auditions for their fall show.
Texas favors "The Little Mermaid" and Utah had a 14-way tie, but which movie came out on top?
Texas favors "The Little Mermaid" and Utah had a 14-way tie, but which movie came out on top?
This event is full, but children can come in during normal business hours and pick up a free book from the Laura Bush Bookshelves.
This event is full, but children can come in during normal business hours and pick up a free book from the Laura Bush Bookshelves.
Hundreds of parents and their children filled the halls of Sam Houston College Preparatory Elementary on "Meet The Teacher" night on August 13.
Hundreds of parents and their children filled the halls of Sam Houston College Preparatory Elementary on "Meet The Teacher" night on August 13.
The crash occurred between mile markers 114 and 115.
The crash occurred between mile markers 114 and 115.
Dennis the Menace Park will get a new splash pad for children.
Dennis the Menace Park will get a new splash pad for children.
Monday afternoon, students at South Elementary School in Midland received 400 backpacks full of school supplies.
Monday afternoon, students at South Elementary School in Midland received 400 backpacks full of school supplies.
The change is to accommodate Meet the Teacher Night Monday evening. Copyright 2018 KWES. All rights reserved.
The change is to accommodate Meet the Teacher Night Monday evening. Copyright 2018 KWES. All rights reserved.
A tax rate of $0.476601 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of the city, compared to the preceding year's tax rate $0.493248 per $100.
A tax rate of $0.476601 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of the city, compared to the preceding year's tax rate $0.493248 per $100.
The latest occurred this Sunday when two citizens received a phone call from people claiming the names of actual officers with the Sheriff's Office and that they had outstanding warrants for them.
The latest occurred this Sunday when two citizens received a phone call from people claiming the names of actual officers with the Sheriff's Office and that they had outstanding warrants for them.
Common symptoms for a hernia include nausea, groin pain or a bulge in your lower abdomen.
Common symptoms for a hernia include nausea, groin pain or a bulge in your lower abdomen.
Deputies discovered a mother and two small children in critical condition with severe burns and were loaded into an ambulance and transported to Midland Memorial Hospital.
Deputies discovered a mother and two small children in critical condition with severe burns and were loaded into an ambulance and transported to Midland Memorial Hospital.
ExxonMobil has signed a letter of intent to support the proposed Permian Highway Pipeline Project.
ExxonMobil has signed a letter of intent to support the proposed Permian Highway Pipeline Project.
The good ol' Water Wonderland is coming back to the Permian Basin after being closed for more than 11 years.
The good ol' Water Wonderland is coming back to the Permian Basin after being closed for more than 11 years.
A 21-year-old woman arrived for work and had been approached by the subject in the parking lot, who then stole the woman’s purse and ran behind the building.
A 21-year-old woman arrived for work and had been approached by the subject in the parking lot, who then stole the woman’s purse and ran behind the building.
To make sure your children are on time for the first day of class check out the list of updated run times for classes here.
To make sure your children are on time for the first day of class check out the list of updated run times for classes here.
Investigators discovered that a silver Chevrolet Silverado had been struck by a Union Pacific train and the suspect later admitted to attempting to drive over the tracks while intoxicated.
Investigators discovered that a silver Chevrolet Silverado had been struck by a Union Pacific train and the suspect later admitted to attempting to drive over the tracks while intoxicated.
The Odessa Police Department wants the public to remember these important safety tips when driving through school zones and residential areas as the 2018-19 school year starts.
The Odessa Police Department wants the public to remember these important safety tips when driving through school zones and residential areas as the 2018-19 school year starts.
Investigators found the woman had been holding a three-month-old infant in her lap as she evaded officers in the stolen vehicle.
Investigators found the woman had been holding a three-month-old infant in her lap as she evaded officers in the stolen vehicle.
On Monday the shop will be offering free back to school haircuts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will also be handing out backpacks and school supplies.
On Monday the shop will be offering free back to school haircuts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will also be handing out backpacks and school supplies.
The event is open to the public and will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Blakemore Planetarium on the campus of the Museum of the Southwest.
The event is open to the public and will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Blakemore Planetarium on the campus of the Museum of the Southwest.
Police are looking for Misael Marquez Hernandez, a person of interest in this case.
Police are looking for Misael Marquez Hernandez, a person of interest in this case.
The cost for the men's yoga class is only $25 and items such as mats, blankets and bolsters will be provided by Dharma Art.
The cost for the men's yoga class is only $25 and items such as mats, blankets and bolsters will be provided by Dharma Art.
Premier Physicians Health and Wellness Clinic has reserved specific dates for students to get their school physical, and for only $10.
Premier Physicians Health and Wellness Clinic has reserved specific dates for students to get their school physical, and for only $10.
The senator will be in Midland on August 13 and in Odessa on August 14.
The senator will be in Midland on August 13 and in Odessa on August 14.
University of California, Berkeley students who were in the French city of Nice when a man drove a 19-ton truck through the crowd, killing their classmate and 85 other people, have turned their grief into building...
University of California, Berkeley students who were in the French city of Nice when a man drove a 19-ton truck through the crowd, killing their classmate and 85 other people, have turned their grief into building a tech startup to fight terrorism.
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has slightly widened his lead over Gov. Jeff Colyer in the state's Republican primary for governor.
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has slightly widened his lead over Gov. Jeff Colyer in the state's Republican primary for governor.
Ethan Sonnborne ran a concerted campaign and promoted himself as a "dedicated champion for middle and working class families." Despite being 14, it got him a few thousand votes.
Ethan Sonnborne ran a concerted campaign and promoted himself as a "dedicated champion for middle and working class families." Despite being 14, it got him a few thousand votes.
Beyond their war of words, the row touched on several sensitive issues in Trump's White House, including a lack of racial diversity, security in the executive mansion and a culture that some there feel borders on paranoia.
Beyond their war of words, the row touched on several sensitive issues in Trump's White House, including a lack of racial diversity, security in the executive mansion and a culture that some there feel borders on paranoia.
Two cafeteria workers in New Canaan, CT, are accused of stealing nearly $500,000 in cash from lunchroom registers.
Two cafeteria workers in New Canaan, CT, are accused of stealing nearly $500,000 in cash from lunchroom registers.
Officials are demanding that the EPA act quickly to clean up local water systems testing positive for dangerous levels of chemicals used in nonstick cookware, fast-food wrappers and much more.
Officials are demanding that the EPA act quickly to clean up local water systems testing positive for dangerous levels of chemicals used in nonstick cookware, fast-food wrappers and much more.
Nathan was just 3-months-old when Army Sgt. Chase Briscoe left on a 9-month deployment to Poland.
Nathan was just 3-months-old when Army Sgt. Chase Briscoe left on a 9-month deployment to Poland.
One of the survivors of last month's duck boat tragedy has launched a petition to ban the boats.
One of the survivors of last month's duck boat tragedy has launched a petition to ban the boats.
Rescuers are using heavy machinery to move chunks of concrete to search for victims. The bridge fell onto structures, a railway and a roadway below.
Rescuers are using heavy machinery to move chunks of concrete to search for victims. The bridge fell onto structures, a railway and a roadway below.
Shelly Fitzgerald was placed on administrative leave after school officials found out about her marriage to another woman, and students have shown support.
Shelly Fitzgerald was placed on administrative leave after school officials found out about her marriage to another woman, and students have shown support.
At 60, Carey Dean Moore spent more than half his life on death row.
At 60, Carey Dean Moore spent more than half his life on death row.
The shark thriller "The Meg" became the latest success in Hollywood's sizzling summer, opening well above expectations with $44.5 million in ticket sales, according to box office estimates Sunday.
The shark thriller "The Meg" became the latest success in Hollywood's sizzling summer, opening well above expectations with $44.5 million in ticket sales, according to box office estimates Sunday.
Why are there are so many national days? After all, some are just plain silly and some are just repeats.
Why are there are so many national days? After all, some are just plain silly and some are just repeats.
According to California law, it is prohibited to enter zoo enclosures, and doing so may lead to a misdemeanor charge or infraction.
According to California law, it is prohibited to enter zoo enclosures, and doing so may lead to a misdemeanor charge or infraction.
Prosecutors on Monday rested their tax evasion and bank fraud case against Paul Manafort, a longtime Washington operator and President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman.
Prosecutors on Monday rested their tax evasion and bank fraud case against Paul Manafort, a longtime Washington operator and President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman.
Since the accident, the community has held schoolwide prayer services, vigils and fundraisers for the high schooler’s family.
Since the accident, the community has held schoolwide prayer services, vigils and fundraisers for the high schooler’s family.
According to police, a black Ford F-150, being operated by Marcelo Olivas, 17, was traveling on private property when a 20-month-old boy ran out in front of the F-150 and was struck by it.
According to police, a black Ford F-150, being operated by Marcelo Olivas, 17, was traveling on private property when a 20-month-old boy ran out in front of the F-150 and was struck by it.
This year's Wildorado Mustangs have already made history, as their high school's first football team.
This year's Wildorado Mustangs have already made history, as their high school's first football team.
On the outside, Pantex Fire Department's truck seems like many others -- lights, sirens and bright red paint.
On the outside, Pantex Fire Department's truck seems like many others -- lights, sirens and bright red paint.
Christ Academy vs. Petrolia 25-15, 25-19, 25-18 Danielle Okeke- 11 kills, 5 aces Kelsey McClellan- 20 set assists, 5 aces
Christ Academy vs. Petrolia 25-15, 25-19, 25-18 Danielle Okeke- 11 kills, 5 aces Kelsey McClellan- 20 set assists, 5 aces
Similar to 'First Aid' and CPR, there is something called 'Youth Mental Health First Aid'. It teaches you how to help young people who might be going through a crisis.
Similar to 'First Aid' and CPR, there is something called 'Youth Mental Health First Aid'. It teaches you how to help young people who might be going through a crisis.
Here's what's happening in the Permian Basin and beyond!
Here's what's happening in the Permian Basin and beyond!
If you saw it on TV, you'll find it here.
If you saw it on TV, you'll find it here.
Commentary from NewsWest 9's VP/GM Josh Young
Commentary from NewsWest 9's VP/GM Josh Young
A Baptist employee was fired after a video was posted to social media shows the man yelling racial slurs at a woman at a local donut shop.
A Baptist employee was fired after a video was posted to social media shows the man yelling racial slurs at a woman at a local donut shop.
Two Minnesota deputies helped a group of women stranded on a large, inflatable rainbow unicorn.
Two Minnesota deputies helped a group of women stranded on a large, inflatable rainbow unicorn.
University of California, Berkeley students who were in the French city of Nice when a man drove a 19-ton truck through the crowd, killing their classmate and 85 other people, have turned their grief into building...
University of California, Berkeley students who were in the French city of Nice when a man drove a 19-ton truck through the crowd, killing their classmate and 85 other people, have turned their grief into building a tech startup to fight terrorism.
Most of Yosemite National Park is set to reopen Tuesday after a 20-day closure that cost the tourist magnet millions of dollars and devastated local businesses.
Most of Yosemite National Park is set to reopen Tuesday after a 20-day closure that cost the tourist magnet millions of dollars and devastated local businesses.
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