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Abbott at energy roundtable: 'We will always support the oil and gas industry'
By John Suayan | Mar 30, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott visited Odessa on Tuesday (March 29) to hold a roundtable on Texas' oil and gas sector, a press release issued by the governor's office said.
FWT vice president on animal shelter overcrowding: 'Every dog and cat gets a certain number of days'
By John Suayan | Mar 29, 2022
A partnership between nonprofit organization Fix West Texas (FWT) and the City of Midland seeks to address overcrowding animal shelters and the high euthanasia rate for local felines, according to a report from Midland CBS affiliate KWES. FWT Vice President of Operations Karen Patterson told KWES that shelters that reach capacity have to decide whether a cat or a dog has to be killed in order to make room for other animals.
Sholudko on war in native Ukraine: 'I didn’t expect it to happen'
By John Suayan | Mar 29, 2022
When Russian forces invaded her native Ukraine more than a month ago, University of Texas-Permian Basin tennis player Viktoriaa Sholudko was taken aback just like her compatriots back home and around the world.
Ladd on city's ownership of water pipeline: 'This is going to save your average citizen money on their water bill no question'
By John Suayan | Mar 24, 2022
The City of Midland has assumed ownership of a water pipeline in the Permian Basin, which city leaders said would be of great benefit to residents and businesses, according to a report from Midland CBS affiliate KWES. The station reported that Midland agreed to own the T-Bar pipeline some 70 miles west in Winkler County.
NTSB's Landsberg on West Texas crash: 'There's no question about the force of impact'
By John Suayan | Mar 21, 2022
Preliminary information from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) shows that a teenage boy was in the driver's seat of a pickup truck that was involved in a fatal collision with a van carrying members of the University of the Southwest (USW) men's and women's golf teams in Andrews County last week, according to Permian Basin-based media reports.
Frawley on Odessa Ukrainian connection: 'They thought that West Texas looked a lot like the plains of back home'
By John Suayan | Mar 17, 2022
With much of the world's focus on Ukraine, some interest in the West Texas city of Odessa has piqued. The University of Texas-Permian Basin's Dr. Michael Frawley told Midland CBS affiliate KWES that more than 6,000 miles separate the Permian Basin from Ukraine, but the two places have a historical link.
Abbott on fatal West Texas collision: 'We offer our full support to USW and the state of New Mexico'
By John Suayan | Mar 17, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott offered condolences to neighbor New Mexico on Wednesday (March 16) after a two-vehicle collision in Andrews County claimed the lives of nine people, including seven members of a collegiate golf program. In a statement issued by his office, Abbott, a Republican, mourned the victims of the crash.
USW's Appel on fatal Andrews County accident: 'I am confident we will work together to get through this'
By John Suayan | Mar 16, 2022
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has reported that a two-vehicle accident in Andrews County last night (March 15) claimed the lives of nine people, including members of a university golf team from New Mexico. Authorities said, according to ESPN, that the accident killed seven people affiliated with the University of the Southwest golf program.
'It was good for our kids to come through': Midland begins district title defense with 3-0 shutout of Odessa
By John Suayan | Mar 9, 2022
In the reigning District 2-6A champion Midland Lady Bulldogs’ 3-0 victory over Permian Basin and district rival Odessa Tuesday (March 8), incumbent district MVP Alex Aguilar demonstrated why she earned the accolade in 2021.
'By the end of it they had all opened up': Midland nonprofit helps prepare teen girls for the future
By John Suayan | Mar 9, 2022
Being a young female adolescent isn't easy, but Midland nonprofit organization Beautiful and Dedicated Divas wants to make sure that teenage girls in the Permian Basin are set for the future.
'A relentless and malicious attack': Oil billionaire Warren brings defamation lawsuit against O'Rourke
By John Suayan | Mar 9, 2022
A Dallas oil billionaire and the top donor to Gov. Greg Abbott's reelection campaign has filed a defamation lawsuit against Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke.
'He was dialed in': Star Legacy hurler Shores delivers against rival Midland
By John Suayan | Mar 4, 2022
Defeating your biggest rival in anything as Legacy did on Thursday when it downed district and crosstown foe Midland 3-1 is always a good thing.
'This puts everything into perspective': Legacy FFA chapter teaches students responsibility
By John Suayan | Mar 2, 2022
For Legacy agriculture teacher Katt Irvine, the phrase, "Seeing is believing" couldn't be any truer.
'Republicans sent a message': Primary victories for Abbott, O'Rourke set up November gubernatorial contest
By John Suayan | Mar 2, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott's quest for a third consecutive term continues as he emerged the victor in the Republican primary, pitting him against former U.S. Congressman Beto O'Rourke in the November gubernatorial contest.
'It’s a milestone in every young woman's life': Faith-based nonprofit holds annual prom dress, accessories drive
By John Suayan | Feb 23, 2022
Prom season is around the corner.
'There's a role for each of us to play': Cornyn promotes anti-human trafficking bill in Midland
By John Suayan | Feb 23, 2022
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) visited Midland to address human trafficking on Feb. 22.
Midland Classical Academy shakes off early hiccups to net area round victory
By John Suayan | Feb 23, 2022
When miscues pile up in a playoff game, elimination is more than likely.
Midland's Fix West Texas non-profit builds shelters for dogs to keep them 'free from suffering this winter'
By John Suayan | Dec 17, 2021
West Texas winters can be brutal on canines, which is why a Midland non-profit organization is building barrel shelters.
'An oustanding class': Midland ISD announces 2021 inductees to Hall of Legends
By John Suayan | Sep 3, 2021
The Midland Independent School District announced the 2021 inductees to its Hall of Legends.
Texas House passes GOP-backed election security bill 'after 14-plus hours of debate'
By John Suayan | Aug 28, 2021
Senate Bill 1, the Republican-backed election security measure that has been a lightning rod for controversy throughout the 87th Texas legislative session, on Aug. 26 passed the state House of Representatives.