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Federal Jury Convicts Four Barrio Azteca Members

A federal jury in Midland found four Barrio Azteca gang members guilty of drug trafficking and racketeering on Wednesday night. 32-year-old Santos Almanza, 31-year-old Miguel Nieto, 40-year-old Carlos Hernandez and 36-year-old Ramon Morales now face life in prison.

New Camera System Installed at Ector County Detention Center

It's been a year since several inmates escaped from the Ector County Detention Center. After the last escape attempt, some major security changes have been made.

Eunice Volleyball Coach Sentenced for Slapping a Player

A Eunice volleyball coach that slapped a player has been sentenced. On Wednesday, 20-year-old Kylee Creasy plead no contest to battery charges.

Howard County Officials Break Ground on New Joint Law Enforcement Center

The Howard County Sheriff's Office and the Big Spring Police Department broke ground on their new joint Law Enforcement Center. That's where officers and one family honored a fallen officer.

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Police Investigating Drive-By Shooting in Odessa

Conflicting reports about a drive-by in Odessa is making it difficult for police to track down the gunmen. Officers were called out to the 2300 block of Nabors on Tuesday night.

Andrews Man Killed in Rollover Accident

A rollover accident takes the life of an Andrews man. The accident happened before 8 p.m. on Tuesday night.

Midland Man Arrested After Bar Fight

A bar fight, involving a pregnant woman, lands a Midland man behind bars. 33-year-old Casey Powell is charged with aggravated assault. We're told a Midland police officer was trying to defuse a fight at Torino's Pizza Bar.

Odessa Police Searching for Robbery Suspects

Odessa Police are trying to find three men who robbed a man in the target parking lot on Tuesday night. The victim told police three men forced him inside his car, assaulted him and threatened him with what looked like a gun.

Accident Knocks Out Power to Some Midland Residents

A car wreck knocked out power to some Midland residents on Wednesday morning. The accident happened on Front Street in Midland.

Texas Lieutenant Governor Talks Economy, Jobs With NewsWest 9

Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst is making his rounds in Midland and Odessa. His first stop was at the NewsWest 9 Studios on his way to the Odessa Chamber of Commerce.

Cumulus Broadcasting Hosting Annual Radiothon for St. Jude’s Kids

Cumulus Broadcasting will be holding their 15th Annual fundraiser for St. Jude's Hospital and they need your help. The Radiothon will benefit kids like six-year-old Trevor Tredaway of Midland.

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