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GOP gubenatorial hopeful Huffines says Abbot 'incapable, unwilling' to secure the U.S.-Mexico border

In a single day earlier this month, border patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley sector of the U.S.-Mexico border made 27 arrests in four separate incidents.


Life Center offers parental education in West Texas

The Life Center has one mission: supporting upcoming families experiencing pregnancy and promoting sexual wellness in the West Texas community.


'I strongly encourage getting vaccinated,' Abbott says after 'brief, mild' bout with COVID

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who is famous for pushing Trump-era ideals about COVID-19, going as far as barring mask and vaccine mandates earlier this summer, recently made headlines for testing positive for the virus.


Midland native Natalie Hinds returns from Tokyo Olympics with bronze medal in women's swimming

Midland native Natalie Hinds will return to Texas with a bronze medal, one of four athletes to compete for the U.S. in the women's 1x400-meter freestyle relay at the Tokyo Olympics.


Texas DPS graduates largest class of state troopers in its history

One-hundred and forty-five Texas Department of Public Safety troopers (DPS) crossed the stage in Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin recently for their graduation, the largest class graduating class in history.


'Be careful what you ask for when you jump in this league': Texas Longhorns, Oklahoma Sooners ask to leave Big 12 to join SEC

​The Texas Longhorns have formally requested to join the NCAA Southeastern Conference (SEC), a controversial action within the college football community and beyond.


'Everybody has their story' – 66-year-old Midland hot spot Green Acres introduces long-awaited new look

Midland's Green Acres Mini Golf has reopened its gates following a long hiatus, and many enthusiasts say the 66-year-old local institution is now better than ever.