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Economy

West Texas Crude prices settle in above $50

Money

When is my stimulus check arriving, and what should I do with it?

Financial Advisor Mickey Cargile says the economic relief payment should serve just that purpose - relief.
Money

When is my stimulus check arriving, and what should I do with it?

Financial Advisor Mickey Cargile says the economic relief payment should serve just that purpose - relief.
Life

Bible sales soaring as more people worship at home

A major Bible manufacturer says they've seen strong sales amidst the global pandemic.
Economy

Pioneer Natural Resources to lay off 100 Midland workers

The layoff will happen after Pioneer acquires Parsley Energy in 2021.
Economy

Diamondback Energy makes acquisitions of two Midland businesses

With this acquisition, Diamondback says a significant majority of its capital will now be allocated to the Northern Midland Basin.
Deep Dive

Here's what you can expect from unemployment services next year | Q&A with TWC executive director

TWC Executive Director Ed Serna answers questions about the CARES Act ending, the unemployment debt, business impact and state legislative action.
Coronavirus

Occupancy rate for local businesses returns to 75%

Trauma Service Area J, which includes Midland and Ector Counties, has been under the 15% hospital occupancy for seven straight days.
Local News

Midland City Council allocates $1M of CARES Act funding to small business programs

Businesses with 20 employees or less will be eligible to receive up to $10,000 in funding.
Economy

Oracle the latest Silicon Valley giant to move its headquarters to Austin

The company's announcement follows the recent moves of other tech giants like Tesla.
Deep Dive

830,000 Texans will lose unemployment benefits the day after Christmas

Even those working will be impacted when the pandemic unemployment programs expire.
Economy

Tellurian withdraws application to begin Permian Global Access Pipeline

Tellurian withdrew the application to build the pipeline in December, citing the instability of the fossil fuel industry during the global pandemic.

MCH says vaccines have arrived, will begin vaccinating people at Ratliff on Jan. 24

Jenny Cudd, Eliel Rosa face judge in Washington, D.C. following Capitol riot

A few showers today before the sun comes out on Friday

Chance of rain tonight but warming up and drying out for the weekend

OHS Community Members Voice Concerns Over Football Program

IOC chief confident Tokyo Olympic Games will happen this summer

Dan Patrick asks Texas to prioritize COVID-19 vaccines for those 75 and older

MCH says vaccines have arrived, will begin vaccinating people at Ratliff on Jan. 24

Newswest 9 | Midland, Texas | newswest9.com

West Texas Crude prices settle in above $50

When is my stimulus check arriving, and what should I do with it?

When is my stimulus check arriving, and what should I do with it?

Bible sales soaring as more people worship at home

Pioneer Natural Resources to lay off 100 Midland workers

Diamondback Energy makes acquisitions of two Midland businesses

Here's what you can expect from unemployment services next year | Q&A with TWC executive director

Occupancy rate for local businesses returns to 75%

Midland City Council allocates $1M of CARES Act funding to small business programs

Oracle the latest Silicon Valley giant to move its headquarters to Austin

830,000 Texans will lose unemployment benefits the day after Christmas

Tellurian withdraws application to begin Permian Global Access Pipeline

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