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Midland police are investigating an early morning shooting.
Midland police are investigating an early morning shooting.
After another long rain delay, Texas Tech took on Arkansas in their second game of the College World Series and fell short 7-4.
After another long rain delay, Texas Tech took on Arkansas in their second game of the College World Series and fell short 7-4.
Truck drivers and their companies might think twice about what vehicles are on the road in Midland.
Truck drivers and their companies might think twice about what vehicles are on the road in Midland.
Odessa Police, with the assistance of the United States Marshals Service, have arrested Joel Luna, 34, and charged with Capital Murder “Capital Felony”. Police responded to Medical Center Hospital in reference to an assault victim May 1, where an investigation revealed that after Luna got into an argument with his 33-year-old wife, he began choking her, causing her to lose consciousness. Luna then kneeled on her abdomen and repeatedly applied force while st...
Odessa Police, with the assistance of the United States Marshals Service, have arrested Joel Luna, 34, and charged with Capital Murder “Capital Felony”. Police responded to Medical Center Hospital in reference to an assault victim May 1, where an investigation revealed that after Luna got into an argument with his 33-year-old wife, he began choking her, causing her to lose consciousness. Luna then kneeled on her abdomen and repeatedly applied force while st...
The first half of the RockHounds season is complete. The 'Hounds finished a little under 500 with a record of 33-36 finishing third in the Texas League South.
The first half of the RockHounds season is complete. The 'Hounds finished a little under 500 with a record of 33-36 finishing third in the Texas League South.
The recycling center will require your current address as proof of residency.
The recycling center will require your current address as proof of residency.
The Odessa Police Department would like to remind the public that officers will be enforcing the city ordinance involving truck routes in the city limits.
The Odessa Police Department would like to remind the public that officers will be enforcing the city ordinance involving truck routes in the city limits.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midland announced that the necessary funds have been raised to open an office in Ector County.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midland announced that the necessary funds have been raised to open an office in Ector County.
The plan will allow for limited aerial shooting as well as live trapping of these non-native species, using the most humane feasible methods.
The plan will allow for limited aerial shooting as well as live trapping of these non-native species, using the most humane feasible methods.
For every four bags or boxes you purchase, the company will double the order by sending an additional four bags or boxes to an overseas or stateside military base.
For every four bags or boxes you purchase, the company will double the order by sending an additional four bags or boxes to an overseas or stateside military base.
Both recipients will be honored at a special reception in Austin and will receive a prize of $25,000.
Both recipients will be honored at a special reception in Austin and will receive a prize of $25,000.
A crash report has been released in the deadly bicyclist accident leaving a Midland doctor dead.
A crash report has been released in the deadly bicyclist accident leaving a Midland doctor dead.
Big Van Vader was a pro wrestling star in the U.S. and Japan.
Big Van Vader was a pro wrestling star in the U.S. and Japan.
The man reportedly was traveling 88 mph in a 45 mph zone and refused to stop for officers, later crashing into a parked vehicle and a residence.
The man reportedly was traveling 88 mph in a 45 mph zone and refused to stop for officers, later crashing into a parked vehicle and a residence.
Some of the many bones found include sawed-off femurs and limbs with bullet holes.
Some of the many bones found include sawed-off femurs and limbs with bullet holes.
The “HARLEY QUINN Spinsanity” will be joining several other Batman-themed rides at the Gotham City area of Six Flags.
The “HARLEY QUINN Spinsanity” will be joining several other Batman-themed rides at the Gotham City area of Six Flags.
Drivers are encouraged to avoid East SH 115 just east of 1788 as the road will be closed for most of the day.
Drivers are encouraged to avoid East SH 115 just east of 1788 as the road will be closed for most of the day.
If you go to Grub's Burger Bar on Thursday you can help support a local organization with a good cause simply by ordering a burger.
If you go to Grub's Burger Bar on Thursday you can help support a local organization with a good cause simply by ordering a burger.
June 21 is National Dump the Pump Day, a day created by the American Public Transportation Association to encourage people to take public transportation instead of driving their car.
June 21 is National Dump the Pump Day, a day created by the American Public Transportation Association to encourage people to take public transportation instead of driving their car.
Entries are now open for the 85th annual Big Spring Cowboy Reunion & Rodeo Mini Bronc Riding held June 21, 22, and 23.
Entries are now open for the 85th annual Big Spring Cowboy Reunion & Rodeo Mini Bronc Riding held June 21, 22, and 23.
The June 21 event, which will run from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., will feature “Nothing to Do” by Douglas Wood.
The June 21 event, which will run from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., will feature “Nothing to Do” by Douglas Wood.
Several schools displayed double digit gains in reading, math, science and writing.
Several schools displayed double digit gains in reading, math, science and writing.
The Education Partnership Leadership Team in Odessa held its sixth meeting for 2018 Tuesday.
The Education Partnership Leadership Team in Odessa held its sixth meeting for 2018 Tuesday.
In an effort to better serve the community's veterans and family members, the Midland Vet Center is hosting a free event to help veterans get counseling.
In an effort to better serve the community's veterans and family members, the Midland Vet Center is hosting a free event to help veterans get counseling.
Tuesday, an inside source says that the Federal Correctional Institution in Big Spring is now under Modified Operations.
Tuesday, an inside source says that the Federal Correctional Institution in Big Spring is now under Modified Operations.
On June 26th, Midland is hosting the Texas League All-Star Game for the first time since 2010.
On June 26th, Midland is hosting the Texas League All-Star Game for the first time since 2010.
The RockHounds hosted their 29th Annual Midland RockHounds Baseball Camp for kids to teach them the basics of playing ball.
The RockHounds hosted their 29th Annual Midland RockHounds Baseball Camp for kids to teach them the basics of playing ball.
A long awaited deal between the City of Midland and Pioneer Natural Resources was finalized on June 19. The agreement will upgrade the City of Midland's water pollution control plant with an all new secondary water treatment process plant. On June 19, a special city council meeting was held to approve an amendment to an original agreement made between the City of Midland and Pioneer Natural Resources. That meeting was required after the final project came in at $133.5 M, $8.5 M&nbs...
A long awaited deal between the City of Midland and Pioneer Natural Resources was finalized on June 19. The agreement will upgrade the City of Midland's water pollution control plant with an all new secondary water treatment process plant. On June 19, a special city council meeting was held to approve an amendment to an original agreement made between the City of Midland and Pioneer Natural Resources. That meeting was required after the final project came in at $133.5 M, $8.5 M&nbs...
Over two decades of festivities, two decades of remembering why Juneteenth is so important.
Over two decades of festivities, two decades of remembering why Juneteenth is so important.
One person is in custody following a barricaded subject situation in Midland.
One person is in custody following a barricaded subject situation in Midland.
Odessa Police arrested Nikki Aron Williams, 26, for Resisting Arrest “Class A Misdemeanor” and Driving While Intoxicated “Class B Misdemeanor” Saturday evening. Officers responded to the OPD Shooting Range after a silver 2013 Kia Optima had crashed through the front gate, causing approximately $10,000 worth of damage. The driver of the listed vehicle, identified as Williams, was found to be intoxicated. According to police, when officers attempted to place h...
Odessa Police arrested Nikki Aron Williams, 26, for Resisting Arrest “Class A Misdemeanor” and Driving While Intoxicated “Class B Misdemeanor” Saturday evening. Officers responded to the OPD Shooting Range after a silver 2013 Kia Optima had crashed through the front gate, causing approximately $10,000 worth of damage. The driver of the listed vehicle, identified as Williams, was found to be intoxicated. According to police, when officers attempted to place h...
In order to reclaim please provide a picture and proof of vaccinations.
In order to reclaim please provide a picture and proof of vaccinations.
A free session of yoga will be offered as well to celebrate the International Day of Yoga.
A free session of yoga will be offered as well to celebrate the International Day of Yoga.
The amendments detail the cost of upgrades for the water plant, stating that the cost of the upgrades will be $133.5 million.
The amendments detail the cost of upgrades for the water plant, stating that the cost of the upgrades will be $133.5 million.
One Texas law will soon be looked at that will allow law enforcement to take guns away from people if a judge considers the person dangerous.
One Texas law will soon be looked at that will allow law enforcement to take guns away from people if a judge considers the person dangerous.
The train has already left the scene and the scene has since been cleared.
The train has already left the scene and the scene has since been cleared.
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum will be hosting a three-day science camp for children ages six to eight called “Wild About Science” which will allow students to learn about animal adaptations, ecosystems, classifications or more through inventive projects, robotic design and experiments.
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum will be hosting a three-day science camp for children ages six to eight called “Wild About Science” which will allow students to learn about animal adaptations, ecosystems, classifications or more through inventive projects, robotic design and experiments.
Monday marks the tenth day Big Spring Federal Correctional Institution has been on lock-down.
Monday marks the tenth day Big Spring Federal Correctional Institution has been on lock-down.
In July, Bubba’s 33 in Midland and Odessa will partner with Homes for Our Troops for their Buy a Burger, Help a Hero fundraiser.
In July, Bubba’s 33 in Midland and Odessa will partner with Homes for Our Troops for their Buy a Burger, Help a Hero fundraiser.
Odessa College assistant baseball coach Logan Parker is having some fun in Omaha watching his three of his former Wranglers live out their dream of playing in the College World Series.
Odessa College assistant baseball coach Logan Parker is having some fun in Omaha watching his three of his former Wranglers live out their dream of playing in the College World Series.
History was made for Texas Tech baseball as their late night win marked the first time the Red Raiders ever won their College World Series opener and this was their second victory in Omaha in school history.
History was made for Texas Tech baseball as their late night win marked the first time the Red Raiders ever won their College World Series opener and this was their second victory in Omaha in school history.
Midland Independent School District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) counselor, Angela Verner, has been selected to serve as a Fellow for the Texas OnCourse Leader Fellows Program.
Midland Independent School District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) counselor, Angela Verner, has been selected to serve as a Fellow for the Texas OnCourse Leader Fellows Program.
Salvador Valdez-Villanueva, 22, was arrested on June 18 after a series of car accidents in Midland.
Salvador Valdez-Villanueva, 22, was arrested on June 18 after a series of car accidents in Midland.
Big Bend National Park’s fire danger has been reduced to moderate due to rains this past week.
Big Bend National Park’s fire danger has been reduced to moderate due to rains this past week.
The man has been charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon “2nd Degree Felony” and Possession of Cocaine “3rd Degree Felony”.
The man has been charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon “2nd Degree Felony” and Possession of Cocaine “3rd Degree Felony”.
One man was transported to MCH with serious bodily injuries following the three-vehicle crash.
One man was transported to MCH with serious bodily injuries following the three-vehicle crash.
Investigation revealed that the man failed to control his speed and lost control of his motorcycle, then proceeded to leave the roadway and struck a guardrail.
Investigation revealed that the man failed to control his speed and lost control of his motorcycle, then proceeded to leave the roadway and struck a guardrail.
This work is part of the project meant to rehab BI-20 running between Odessa and Midland.
This work is part of the project meant to rehab BI-20 running between Odessa and Midland.
Hundreds of children are waiting away from their parents inside a Border Patrol holding facility in South Texas, with groups of 20 or more children to a single cage.
Hundreds of children are waiting away from their parents inside a Border Patrol holding facility in South Texas, with groups of 20 or more children to a single cage.
The Moves and Grooves Dance Summer Camp will have two divisions for younger and advanced age groups.
The Moves and Grooves Dance Summer Camp will have two divisions for younger and advanced age groups.
Students will learn how to blend in as a zombie by painting their faces and learning how to walk like zombie while also receiving a visit from OC police and learning first aid basics
Students will learn how to blend in as a zombie by painting their faces and learning how to walk like zombie while also receiving a visit from OC police and learning first aid basics
Basketball camp attendees will learn about shooting drills, court positioning, and the rules of the game.
Basketball camp attendees will learn about shooting drills, court positioning, and the rules of the game.
Classes ranging from basic archery form and safety to equipment maintenance is being offered by Odessa College.
Classes ranging from basic archery form and safety to equipment maintenance is being offered by Odessa College.
An ambitious House GOP immigration overhaul is teetering ahead of voting.
An ambitious House GOP immigration overhaul is teetering ahead of voting.
Trump signs executive order to keep families together at border, says 'zero-tolerance' prosecution policy will continue.
Trump signs executive order to keep families together at border, says 'zero-tolerance' prosecution policy will continue.
Drawing cheers at a rally, Trump defended his hard-line immigration policies just hours after backing off efforts to separate immigrant families.
Drawing cheers at a rally, Trump defended his hard-line immigration policies just hours after backing off efforts to separate immigrant families.
Video shows a deputy running for safety after freeing a bear that was trapped in a car.
Video shows a deputy running for safety after freeing a bear that was trapped in a car.
Gatorade is going sugarless for the first time in its 53-year history with "Gatorade Zero."
Gatorade is going sugarless for the first time in its 53-year history with "Gatorade Zero."
The Pasadena Humane Society announced they had not been able to find Chubbs' owner, so he was put up for adoption.
The Pasadena Humane Society announced they had not been able to find Chubbs' owner, so he was put up for adoption.
A police officer who happened to be driving up the road veered over to stop the car, preventing further collisions.
A police officer who happened to be driving up the road veered over to stop the car, preventing further collisions.
Authorities say a police officer fatally shot a 17-year-old boy just seconds after he fled from a traffic stop in a confrontation partly captured on video shot from a nearby home.
Authorities say a police officer fatally shot a 17-year-old boy just seconds after he fled from a traffic stop in a confrontation partly captured on video shot from a nearby home.
For the first time in its 80-year history, the barbershop group will include women.
For the first time in its 80-year history, the barbershop group will include women.
The Kate Spade donations will support suicide prevention and mental health awareness.
The Kate Spade donations will support suicide prevention and mental health awareness.
Jared Wilson dashed through the Chick-fil-A parking lot and across a road to deliver the order.
Jared Wilson dashed through the Chick-fil-A parking lot and across a road to deliver the order.
Shaebug Scarberry made history as the first 3-time girls winner at the T-O Junior, while Zachary Slayton earned his first title in his third visit to Texoma!
Shaebug Scarberry made history as the first 3-time girls winner at the T-O Junior, while Zachary Slayton earned his first title in his third visit to Texoma!
Peyton "Beans" Factor is one of the youngest players competing this year at the T.O. Jr. Golf Tournament. But I wanted to know where did the nickname Beans come from. "
Peyton "Beans" Factor is one of the youngest players competing this year at the T.O. Jr. Golf Tournament. But I wanted to know where did the nickname Beans come from. "
Wednesday's mild temps of mid-to-upper-80s will be disappearing on Thursday. As southerly winds and high-pressure return to the area the daytime temps will climb back to the 90s for most of the region.
Wednesday's mild temps of mid-to-upper-80s will be disappearing on Thursday. As southerly winds and high-pressure return to the area the daytime temps will climb back to the 90s for most of the region.
The Lubbock Police Department has unveiled a new surveillance camera registry system as part of a new crime prevention effort.
The Lubbock Police Department has unveiled a new surveillance camera registry system as part of a new crime prevention effort.
Rawlings handed out its Golden Glove awards Tuesday night and Baylor catcher Shea Langeliers was one of the lucky few chosen.
Rawlings handed out its Golden Glove awards Tuesday night and Baylor catcher Shea Langeliers was one of the lucky few chosen.
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
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