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Entertainment News
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces another lawsuit following federal raid at two of his homes
Regional
Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials say
The Coast Guard says the cargo ship that crashed into and collapsed a bridge in Baltimore underwent “routine engine maintenance” in port beforehand.
Regional
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz visits Midland to speak on significance of Interstate 27 expansion in West Texas
I-27 will run through Midland-Odessa and Big Spring. Senator Cruz spoke on the benefits that the ports-to-plains corridor will bring to the region, state and U.S.
Regional
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz visits Midland to speak on significance of Interstate 27 expansion in West Texas
I-27 will run through Midland-Odessa and Big Spring. Senator Cruz spoke on the benefits that the ports-to-plains corridor will bring to the region, state and U.S.
Local News
Pact Act eligibility expanded for veterans
NewsWest 9 speaks with West Texas VA Health Care System about the recent expansions to the Pact Act.
National
Riley Strain's family reacts after Mizzou student's body is recovered from river near Nashville
Police recovered the body from the Cumberland River, downstream from where the 22-year-old student was last seen.
National Politics
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson comes to Permian Basin to discuss American energy independence
Speaker Johnson was joined by Congressman August Pfluger. It is "Energy Week" in the House and energy policy efforts, that could impact the future, get voted on.
National Politics
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson comes to Permian Basin to discuss American energy independence
Speaker Johnson was joined by Congressman August Pfluger. It is "Energy Week" in the House and energy policy efforts, that could impact the future, get voted on.
Texas News
The Supreme Court won't intervene in a dispute over drag shows at a public university in Texas
The college dispute first arose last year when the school’s president announced in a letter with religious references that drag performances would not be allowed.
In The News
Headlines you might have missed from the week of March 11, 2024
A look at what happened in the news this week from a presidential rematch to MI school shooter's father found guilty and latest on possible TikTok ban.
Texas News
Migrants lacking passports must now submit to facial recognition to board flights in US
Agency officials did not say when TSA made the change, only that it was recent and not in response to a specific security threat.
Aerospace
Midland spaceport development continues to rise with addition of space force partner
The Texas Chapter of the Space Force Association will officially be located in Midland. The organization sees West Texas as a key player in the aerospace industry.
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