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Live: Multiple crews respond to tank battery fire caused by lightning in Midland County
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- Live: Multiple crews respond to tank battery fire caused by lightning in Midland County
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- 0:00
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
- Description
- Black smoke has been spotted for miles near Odessa following what appears to be a tank battery fire.
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- Scattered Showers & Thunderstorms for the Permian Basin| West Texas Forecast
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- 3:43
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- Isolated strong storms possible today across the Permian Basin with instances of heavy rainfall in portions of West Texas.
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- Isolated Strong Storms with Heavy Rainfall Possible| West Texas Forecast
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- 3:52
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- Isolated strong storms possible today across the Permian Basin with instances of heavy rainfall in portions of West Texas.
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- Fort Davis ISD to consolidate into one campus next school year
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- The Superintendent announced that Dirks-Anderson Elementary School students will move into the high school building as the district deals with financial issues.
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- Odessa College heads to NJCAA Softball Series as the 6-seed
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- The Lady Wranglers start their sixth-straight national tournament versus No. 11 Santa Fe College on Monday.
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- Winnie the Pooh voice actor, Jim Cummings, visits Midland Soup Kitchen to support "No Hunger Summer
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
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- The acclaimed voice behind classic characters like Winnie the Pooh and Tigger joined staff at the Midland Soup Kitchen to promote a local campaign to end hunger.
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- Midland Christian softball falls in TAPPS Division II State Championship
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- St. Joseph's (Victoria) defeated the Lady Mustangs 10-1 in MCS' first title game appearance since 2008.
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- Odessa animal rescue warns pet owners of rising 'tick fever' threat
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- The West Texas heat and stray animal crisis are driving up "tick fever" risks. Here are the warning signs and how a quick vet test can save your pet.
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- Barricaded suspect in Alpine hotel room arrested for aggravated assault
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- Alpine Police arrested one individual after the suspect allegedly threatened a victim with firearm and barricaded himself in a hotel room.
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- Odessa woman gets new charges for allegedly trying to dispose of meth inside correctional facility
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
- Description
- Odessa police arrest 46-year-old woman who attempted to dispose of over 30 grams of methamphetamine inside a correctional facility.
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- Hot and Cold, Wet and Dry, Severe and Non-Severe | West Texas Forecast
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
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- We are in the middle of a passing cold front and an ever moving dryline. Each movement they make can change our weather pattern and forecast.
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- Weather Impact | West Texas Forecast
- Runtime
- 4:21
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- 5.19.26 Increasing showers and thunderstorms across the Permian Basin with activity peaking towards the middle of the week. Here's the latest forecast:
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- Severe Risk across the Permian Basin | West Texas Forecast
- Runtime
- 3:43
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Increasing showers and thunderstorms across the Permian Basin with activity peaking towards the middle of the week. Here's the latest forecast:
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- Showers & Storm's increasing starting today | West Texas Forecast
- Runtime
- 4:10
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Increasing showers and thunderstorms across the Permian Basin with activity peaking towards the middle of the week. Here's the latest forecast:
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- Midland Christian softball advances to state championship game for first time since 2008
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The Lady Mustangs defeated district foe Fort Worth Christian 8-5 in TAPPS Division II State Semifinals at UT-Arlington.
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- Andrews ISD promotes Jason Richters to head football coach
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Richters served as the Mustangs' defensive coordinator under former head coach Tom Harvey.
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- Odessa robbery attempt at pharmacy leads to arrest of suspect out on bond for two additional pharmac
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- An Odessa Man was arrested Sunday in connection to an attempted robbery of a pharmacy. The suspect was out on bond for the robbery of two prior pharmacy robberies
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- Suspect of Marfa business robbery reportedly in custody of New Mexican authorities
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A theft turned into a robbery at a Marfa business after a suspect injured a store owner in an altercation. The suspect is awaiting extradition from New Mexico.
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- Multiple officers reportedly assaulted during arrest of "combative" woman at local Marfa bar
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Two Marfa Police officers were reportedly assaulted while arresting a "combative" suspect of multiple assaults at a local bar.
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- Elementary Principal terminated after intruder situation at Fort Davis campus
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The principal of a Fort Davis elementary school was removed after failing to take proper action when an intruder enter an unauthorized area of campus on Wednesday.
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- Isolated Storm Chances Throughout the Week | West Texas Forecast
- Runtime
- 3:12
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Models are all over the place with storm chances, severe and non-severe, with temperatures going all over the place.
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- Fort Stockton student allegedly denied from cheerleading for food fight
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Incoming Junior Varsity cheerleader Kazia Luna claims it took one thrown carrot for her coach to prevent her from participating for the next two years.
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- Tall City Black Gold puts faces to names with meet and greet
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- At the Wyndham Hotel in downtown Midland, the Black Gold held a meet and greet for the fans, just days before the season kicks off.
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- Midland College receives warm welcome back following NJCAA Baseball World Series berth
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Fans lined up outside of Christensen Stadium to congratulate the Chaps after winning the Southwest Super Regional in Weatherford.
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- Pilots eject after Navy jets collide in mid-air
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Four crew members ejected safely after the jets crashed in Idaho.
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- Hantavirus continues to concern health officials
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Canadian health officials said a passenger who was on the cruise ship has now tested positive.
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- US sends help to combat ebola outbreak in Africa
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The outbreak is in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. At least 80 people have died so far and there are more than 200 suspected cases.
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- Unsettled weather returning across West Texas this week
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Daily rain and storm chances are returning across West Texas. Here’s what you need to know:
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- 4 pilots eject safely after jets collide at Idaho air show
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Four crew members safely ejected after two Navy jets collided during an aerial demonstration at an Idaho air show. The crash is now under investigation.
#localnews #plane #Idaho #airshow
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- West Texas woman accused of assaulting officers during Marfa bar disturbance
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Police say a woman assaulted multiple officers after a disturbance at a Marfa bar early Sunday morning.
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- Storm chances returning this week| West Texas Forecast
- Runtime
- 3:47
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Nearly daily storm chances across West Texas with the best opportunity towards the middle of the week.
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- Coahoma Bulldogettes advance to State Semi-finals for 5th consecutive year
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- After sweeping Wall, the Bulldogettes continue to prove doubters wrong and advance to the state semi-finals.
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- Kohen Grantom shatters records at UIL Texas Track & Field state meet
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Grantom brought in 3 gold medals and earned Athlete of the Meet honors after historic performance
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- Midland Rockhounds fall at home after comeback rally by Frisco Roughriders
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- A rally in the 9th lifted Frisco to a 7-5 win over the Rockhounds. Game 6 kicks off at noon in Momentum Bank Ballpark.
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- Midland College punches ticket to NJCAA World Series
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- With a 13-1 win over Weatherford, the Chaps secure a spot in the NJCAA World Series
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- Grady freshman Emerie White heads to State Track & Field Meet with 3 opportunities to win gold
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- White leads all of Class 1A in girl's long jump as she will also compete in the triple jump and 200m.
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- Coahoma softball fends off Wall to take Game 1 of Regional Finals
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Emery Doporto delivered a go-ahead two-out 2 RBI single in the third inning for the Bulldogettes to control a 6-4 victory against the Lady Hawks.
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- Odessa Compass baseball's playoff run ends, Coahoma falls in Game 1 of Regional Semifinals
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- The Cougars came up short in a 3-0 loss to Jacksboro in Game 3, while the Bulldogs need to bounce back following a 13-1 loss to Wall.
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- Odessa College punches ticket to NJCAA Softball World Series with the Southwest District A Champions
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Five Lady Wranglers homered in a 14-6 victory in five innings over Weatherford College for their 6th-straight appearance at the national tournament.
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- Meet Reagan, Grand Companions' Pet of the Week
- Runtime
- 3:52
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Reagan, a friendly mini-poodle who loves to cuddle, is Grand Companions' Pet of the Week!
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- Odessa man arrested after reportedly robbing multiple pharmacies with gun for prescription medicatio
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- A 68-year-old Odessa man is behind bars after reportedly using a firearm to steal prescription medication at United Supermarket.
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- 100-year prison sentence handed to Midland man for felony child sex crimes
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Midland man sentenced to 100 years in prison for felony counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and sexual indecency.
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- Third suspect arrested in connection to dismembered body found at Midland residence
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Jose Grimaldo, 49, was arrested Thursday in connection to a recent Midland murder. Two other suspects were arrested earlier this week.
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- Isolated Thunderstorms for the Evening| West Texas Forecast
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Isolated storms are possible across the Permian Basin tonight with strong wind gusts as the primary threat. Most areas, however, will remain dry, hot, and breezy.
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- West Texas cities respond to Ken Paxton's recent investigation
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Six local cities speak to NewsWest 9 after Texas' AG says they have "failed to be transparent with taxpayers" due to late or missing audits.
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- Isolated Storms Possible Today; Hot & Breezy Conditions Continue| West Texas Forecast
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Isolated storms are possible across the Permian Basin today, with strong wind gusts as the primary threat. Most areas, however, will remain dry, hot, and breezy.
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- STATE TRACK & FIELD: Results from Day 1 for Class 3A, 4A
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Nine athletes and three relay teams from the Permian Basin competed in the first day of the State Track & Field meet in Austin.
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- Title
- Permian football hosts annual spring game
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The White team defeated the Black team 31-21 as MOJO transitions to summer workouts to prepare for the 2026 season.
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- Sundown ends Reagan County softball's historical run in Regional Finals
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The Lady Owls end the season with a 25-7 record with a 17-0 Regional Finals loss to the reigning Class 2A State Champs in the Roughettes.
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- Odessa College softball advances to Southwest District A Championship finals
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The Lady Wranglers took care of business against McLennan Community College 8-2 to be one win away from the NJCAA D1 Softball World Series.
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