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ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar)- Ector County ISD has announced it will delay start times Friday, February 4.
In a release, the district said, “For the safety of our staff, students and families ECISD has made the decision to follow a delayed start tomorrow, Friday, February 4. The extreme cold temperatures expected overnight ... | 2022-02-04T00:22:37Z | www.yourbasin.com | ECISD to delay start times Friday | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ecisd-to-delay-start-times-friday/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ecisd-to-delay-start-times-friday/ |
ODESSA, Texas — A lot of companies and schools closed today because of the snow, but this kind of weather puts other companies like roadside assistance and plumbing services in high demand. Now, some people may have to wait a little longer to get certain services.
Tommy Ervin with Ervin Plumbing and Services, says they... | 2022-02-04T02:21:37Z | www.yourbasin.com | Winter storm puts some businesses in high demand | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/winter-preparation-puts-some-businesses-in-high-demand/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/winter-preparation-puts-some-businesses-in-high-demand/ |
ODESSA, Texas: Permian senior Cedric Baty was putting together another standout season for the Panthers basketball this year until he tore his ACL last month. The injury hurt his teammates almost as much as it did Baty, especially close friend and starting center, Calvione Calicutt.
“It definitely hit different because... | 2022-02-04T02:21:43Z | www.yourbasin.com | Permian’s Baty turns injury into coaching opportunity | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/permians-baty-turns-injury-into-coaching-opportunity/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/permians-baty-turns-injury-into-coaching-opportunity/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – The basin is no stranger to dangerous drivers.
“It’s kind of crazy around here,” driver Joe Tarango laughed.
“There’s signs, ‘Stop the fatality.’ The way people drive, it ain’t never going to stop,” said driver Ron Hartung.
“There’s road rage. There’s trucks flipped over. You know, people with... | 2022-02-04T07:42:29Z | www.yourbasin.com | Road Rage: Dealing with aggressive drivers | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/road-rage-dealing-with-aggressive-drivers/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/road-rage-dealing-with-aggressive-drivers/ |
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – Oncor reported more than 8,000 customers without power as of Thursday evening and Oncor Meteorologist and Communications Representative, Jennifer Myer says that this is because of the winter weather conditions sweeping through many regions in Texas, including the Permian Basin.
Ice, sn... | 2022-02-04T21:54:15Z | www.yourbasin.com | Oncor explains power outages | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/oncor-explains-power-outages/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/oncor-explains-power-outages/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar)- Amid the freezing winter temperatures and roads that have just begun to thaw it’s hard to believe that summer is right around the corner. But the City of Midland is preparing for warmer days ahead by securing seasonal staff now.
Midland Parks and Recreation says it is now hiring pool staff for... | 2022-02-05T00:31:49Z | www.yourbasin.com | Midland ready to hire summer staff | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/midland-ready-to-hire-summer-staff/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/midland-ready-to-hire-summer-staff/ |
Calling all entrepreneurs! Shark Tank Season 14 is getting ready to launch, and you could be on it.
The show is looking for unique business ideas right here in West Texas.
“There’s no greater platform in the world than Shark Tank,” says supervising cast producer Mendy Zemrak.
Right now the show is casting through July.... | 2022-02-05T02:51:46Z | www.yourbasin.com | Shark Tank looks for entrepreneurs in West Texas | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/shark-tank-looks-for-entrepreneurs-in-west-texas/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/shark-tank-looks-for-entrepreneurs-in-west-texas/ |
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – Police in both Midland and Odessa say that right now is the highest turnover they’ve seen in years. Many officers are either retiring from the force or some are leaving for jobs in the local economy.
We spoke to Odessa Police Department and Midland County Sheriffs Office to get their p... | 2022-02-07T19:06:36Z | www.yourbasin.com | Law enforcement experiencing a shortage | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/law-enforcement-experiencing-a-shortage/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/law-enforcement-experiencing-a-shortage/ |
BIG SPRING, Texas (Nexstar)- The Big Spring Police Department is asking for help from the community to identify a theft suspect.
Around 10:40 a.m. on February 1, officers with Big Spring PD were called to the DK store in the 1800 block of South Gregg Street to investigate. A clerk told the officers that a man had come ... | 2022-02-07T22:18:19Z | www.yourbasin.com | Big Spring PD investigating DK theft | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/big-spring-pd-investigating-dk-theft/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/big-spring-pd-investigating-dk-theft/ |
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – Some local emergency rooms are staying busy in the wake of a small winter storm.
Patients are coming in with storm-related injuries. The extreme weather, short-lived yet strong, created a myriad of risks on the roads and around our homes.
“I drove through it the first two days,” said H... | 2022-02-07T22:18:46Z | www.yourbasin.com | Local ER doctor talks about weather-related injuries | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/local-er-doctor-talks-about-weather-related-injuries/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/local-er-doctor-talks-about-weather-related-injuries/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar)- In an agreement pending approval by the Midland City Council, the Midland Development Corporation will contribute up to $1,730,000 for the design of an overpass at Todd Drive and Loop 250, right-of-way acquisition to widen Todd Drive between Business Interstate 20 and Loop 250, and right-of-wa... | 2022-02-08T00:56:33Z | www.yourbasin.com | MDC partners with City to improve Todd Drive | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/mdc-partners-with-city-to-improve-todd-drive/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/mdc-partners-with-city-to-improve-todd-drive/ |
MIDLAND, Texas — Despite the colder temperatures that have casted over the basin recently, summertime may be closer than you think! Midland Parks and Rec is already starting to hire summer workers and now is the time to apply.
Now hiring: pool managers, lifeguards and pool attendants all looking to be filled as soon as... | 2022-02-08T02:42:32Z | www.yourbasin.com | Midland Parks and Rec hiring pool staff | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/midland-parks-and-rec-hiring-pool-staff/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/midland-parks-and-rec-hiring-pool-staff/ |
Overpass Loop 250 near Midland Dr. has not been worked on since 1997
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar) – Local drivers in the city of Midland are concerned about their safety. Loop 250 near Midland Dr. has not been worked on since 1997 according to ARTBABridgereport.org. On the report, there isn’t known of any issues but local ... | 2022-02-08T06:08:16Z | www.yourbasin.com | Overpass Loop 250 near Midland Dr. has not been worked on since 1997 | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/overpass-loop-250-near-midland-dr-has-not-been-worked-on-since-1997/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/overpass-loop-250-near-midland-dr-has-not-been-worked-on-since-1997/ |
COVID-19: MMH sees decline in hospitalizations, deaths still high
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar)- Midland Memorial Hospital held a news conference Tuesday to update the community on its coronavirus response. Hospital leaders said they continue to see a downward trend in virus related hospitalizations but are still concerned ... | 2022-02-08T22:37:32Z | www.yourbasin.com | COVID-19: MMH sees decline in hospitalizations, deaths still high | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/covid-19-mmh-sees-decline-in-hospitalizations-deaths-still-high/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/covid-19-mmh-sees-decline-in-hospitalizations-deaths-still-high/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar)- The northbound lanes of State Highway 349, north of the Tom Craddick Highway, are closed as officers with the Midland Police Department work to clear the scene of a crash. All northbound traffic is being diverted westbound onto the Tom Craddick Highway towards FM 1788.
According to MPD, all so... | 2022-02-08T22:37:38Z | www.yourbasin.com | Crash closes northbound lanes of SH 349 | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/crash-closes-northbound-lanes-of-sh-349/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/crash-closes-northbound-lanes-of-sh-349/ |
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (Nexstar)- The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees met Tuesday night and once again mulled over the idea of adding a school bond proposal to the ballot this May.
Last year a bond committee, which spent months reviewing the state of all ECISD facilities, and held several public meetings with the commu... | 2022-02-10T00:47:46Z | www.yourbasin.com | ECISD trustees still considering bond proposal | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ecisd-trustees-still-considering-bond-proposal/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ecisd-trustees-still-considering-bond-proposal/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – Family members are remembering their loved one, Amairany Flores. Flores died in a deadly accident on FM 2020, 6 miles west of Odessa City Limits.
Four cars were involved in the crash that killed her. Her spouse is now in the ICU.
Her family member want to remember her as the vibrant and joyful... | 2022-02-10T05:58:54Z | www.yourbasin.com | Odessa woman remembered after deadly crash in Ector County | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/odessa-woman-remembered-after-deadly-crash-in-ector-county/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/odessa-woman-remembered-after-deadly-crash-in-ector-county/ |
Family of Odessa murder victim raising domestic violence awareness
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). TTY: 1-800-787-3224. You can also text ‘START’ to 88788. You can visit their website at thehotline.org. The hotline is free, confidential, and open 24/7.
The Crisis Center of West Texas Ho... | 2022-02-10T07:38:31Z | www.yourbasin.com | Family of Odessa murder victim raising domestic violence awareness | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/family-of-odessa-murder-victim-raising-domestic-violence-awareness/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/family-of-odessa-murder-victim-raising-domestic-violence-awareness/ |
For more Permian Basin weather…check here on https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/. Gusty winds and some increase in clouds is the big story today as despite these changes, Meteorologist Ryan DePhillips is expecting generally dry and mild conditions to continue ahead across West Texas, However, high temperatures ... | 2022-02-10T13:56:37Z | www.yourbasin.com | Breezy, But Still Mild! 2-10-2022 | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/breezy-but-still-mild-2-10-2022/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/breezy-but-still-mild-2-10-2022/ |
New center with shopping, restaurants and four-acre …
Big news for locals. A whole new shopping and dining experience is coming to Midland soon.
It was recently announced that Summit Center will be built in Midland off of Midkiff and Mockingbird Lane.
It will be a multi-use area that will include restaurants, shopping,... | 2022-02-11T02:45:57Z | www.yourbasin.com | New center with shopping, restaurants and park coming to Basin | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/basin-business-report/new-center-with-shopping-restaurants-and-four-acre-park-coming-to-basin/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/basin-business-report/new-center-with-shopping-restaurants-and-four-acre-park-coming-to-basin/ |
CHECK IT OUT: Local florist talks Valentine’s Day orders
WEST ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – At Arlene’s Flowers on FM 1936, big, beautiful bouquets are being cut, crafted, and wrapped. Don’t forget, Valentine’s Day is almost here.
I stopped by Arlene’s Flowers to ask what Valentine’s Day this year is looking like for a loc... | 2022-02-11T07:32:48Z | www.yourbasin.com | CHECK IT OUT: Local florist talks Valentine’s Day orders | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/check-it-out-local-florist-talks-valentines-day-orders/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/check-it-out-local-florist-talks-valentines-day-orders/ |
For more Permian Basin weather…check here on https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/. Despite a weak cold front passing through The Basin yesterday, Meteorologist Ryan DePhillips is expecting a significant temperature rebound with high temperatures back way above-normal in the upper 60’s and in the 70’s. However, a... | 2022-02-11T14:53:01Z | www.yourbasin.com | Brief Temperature Rebound! 2-11-2022 | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/brief-temperature-rebound-2-11-2022/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/brief-temperature-rebound-2-11-2022/ |
Local businesses prepare for last-minute Valentine’s Day shoppers
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – Valentine’s Day is coming up in a few days, and businesses in the Basin are working around the clock to make sure that you have a gift to give this year to the one you love.
Maribea’s in Odessa specializes in premier chocolate f... | 2022-02-11T20:48:31Z | www.yourbasin.com | Local businesses prepare for last-minute Valentine’s Day shoppers | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-businesses-prepare-for-last-minute-valentines-day-shoppers/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-businesses-prepare-for-last-minute-valentines-day-shoppers/ |
One year ago, heavy snowfall and Arctic cold air swept through West Texas, killing 246 in its wake across the state and leaving a majority without power. While this winter is not expected to be as cold and snowy, Meteorologist Ryan DePhillips recaps the event and tells us how the power grid may be more prepared…wheneve... | 2022-02-14T15:33:25Z | www.yourbasin.com | February Freeze: One Year Later 2-14-2022 | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/seen-on-tv/february-freeze-one-year-later-2-14-2022/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/seen-on-tv/february-freeze-one-year-later-2-14-2022/ |
Scholarship fund to honor former Wink HS student killed in crash
WINK, Texas (Nexstar)- Last November, former Wink High School athlete Wade Halterman, 20, was killed in a car crash just outside of Sweetwater. Now his family is hoping to raise money for a scholarship in his honor.
According to a letter from Halterman fa... | 2022-02-14T21:12:35Z | www.yourbasin.com | Scholarship fund to honor former Wink HS student killed in crash | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/scholarship-fund-to-honor-former-wink-hs-student-killed-in-crash/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/scholarship-fund-to-honor-former-wink-hs-student-killed-in-crash/ |
by: matt fontes, MADALYN BIERSTER
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) — Early Monday morning just before 2am, two vehicles lost control sending one barreling through a Flex 24 gym located on University Blvd.
The vehicle that smashed through the gym shattering the exterior windows and damaging some of the equipment is believed to b... | 2022-02-15T03:49:22Z | www.yourbasin.com | Car wrecks into Flex 24 gym | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/car-wrecks-into-flex-24-gym/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/car-wrecks-into-flex-24-gym/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar) -According to the Oncor Storm Center, Oncor customers in Midland and other areas have been without power since 8:35 am this morning. The reason for the outage is unknown at the time. Currently, there are 115 customers in Midland without power and according to the Oncor Storm Center, the time of... | 2022-02-15T15:09:40Z | www.yourbasin.com | Power outage affects more than 100 Oncor customers | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/power-outage-affects-more-than-100-oncor-customers/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/power-outage-affects-more-than-100-oncor-customers/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar)- It was a special day for students, and an important member of the campus police force, at Midland ISD Tuesday. K-9 Officer Ziva celebrated her eighth birthday.
Students from across the district celebrated by making cards and posters for the officer, and the rest of the district police force sh... | 2022-02-16T00:12:16Z | www.yourbasin.com | MISD students celebrate Officer Ziva | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/misd-students-celebrate-officer-ziva/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/misd-students-celebrate-officer-ziva/ |
For more Permian Basin weather…check here on https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/. Temperatures are above normal, winds are strong, and moisture is in the air and when these ingredients come together, Meteorologist Ryan DePhillips thinks that some storms may possibly pop-up across The Basin later today. However,... | 2022-02-16T14:03:18Z | www.yourbasin.com | Pop-Up Storms Nearby? 2-16-2022 | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/pop-up-storms-nearby-2-16-2022/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/pop-up-storms-nearby-2-16-2022/ |
Severe Thunderstorm Warning near Big Spring – 4-16-22
A severe thunderstorm producing very strong wind gusts has been located near Big Spring and is tracking to the East at 45 MPH. This storm is currently only producing small hail, but wind speeds have reached over 70 MPH with storms associated with this system. Damage... | 2022-02-17T04:51:16Z | www.yourbasin.com | Severe Thunderstorm Warning near Big Spring – 4-16-22 | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/severe-weather-alerts/severe-thunderstorm-warning-near-big-spring-4-16-22/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/severe-weather-alerts/severe-thunderstorm-warning-near-big-spring-4-16-22/ |
Severe Thunderstorm Warning near Crane, Big Lake – 4-16-22
A line of thunderstorms is currently tracking to the East at 55 MPH and is producing strong wind gusts up to 70 MPH. Only small hail has been detected with this system, but wind damage to roofing, siding, and trees is expected with this system. Please seek shel... | 2022-02-17T04:51:22Z | www.yourbasin.com | Severe Thunderstorm Warning near Crane, Big Lake – 4-16-22 | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/severe-weather-alerts/severe-thunderstorm-warning-near-crane-big-lake-4-16-22/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/severe-weather-alerts/severe-thunderstorm-warning-near-crane-big-lake-4-16-22/ |
Severe Thunderstorm Warning near Odessa, Midland – 2-16-22
A severe thunderstorm has been located near Odessa and Midland, tracking to the East at 45 MPH. Only small hail has been detected, but wind gusts have reached over 70 MPH and there is a lot of lightning produced by these storms. Roof and tree damage is expected... | 2022-02-17T04:51:28Z | www.yourbasin.com | Severe Thunderstorm Warning near Odessa, Midland – 2-16-22 | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/severe-weather-alerts/severe-thunderstorm-warning-near-odessa-midland-2-16-22/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/severe-weather-alerts/severe-thunderstorm-warning-near-odessa-midland-2-16-22/ |
As downtown Midland continues to grow, the next big development could be a new hotel.
The vacant building off of Missouri avenue at 112 S. Loraine Street could be renovated and turned into one. Right now it’s still a proposed project, but developers are optimistic it will go through.
De Palma Hotels is behind the proje... | 2022-02-18T05:07:00Z | www.yourbasin.com | New downtown hotel could be coming to Basin | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/new-downtown-hotel-could-be-coming-to-basin/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/new-downtown-hotel-could-be-coming-to-basin/ |
West Yukon and JBS intersections to see improvements
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar)- A project to install traffic signals at two locations on Loop 338 will start the week of February 21.
Traffic signals will be placed at the intersections of West Yukon Road and Loop 338 and Loop 338, as well as at North JBS Parkway and Loop 3... | 2022-02-19T01:13:02Z | www.yourbasin.com | Loop 338 to get traffic signals in two locations | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/loop-338-to-get-traffic-signals-in-two-locations/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/loop-338-to-get-traffic-signals-in-two-locations/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar) — A Midland family is searching for their loved one after she went missing on Tuesday evening. Chloe Robledo’s family said her disappearance happened after meeting with some friends outside her families apartment and then frantically taking off. Chloe’s father explains that’s when Chloe’s mothe... | 2022-02-19T03:22:18Z | www.yourbasin.com | Family looking for missing teen in Midland | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/family-looking-for-missing-teen-in-midland/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/family-looking-for-missing-teen-in-midland/ |
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (Nexstar)- A stolen truck led to a major crime bust in Odessa Sunday night after the owner of the truck followed the suspected thief.
Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis says the investigation started after an anonymous caller reported to ECSO that his mobile barbecue trailer had been stolen from his ... | 2022-02-21T21:54:11Z | www.yourbasin.com | UPDATE: ECSO releases new information in Sunday night crime bust | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/update-ecso-releases-new-information-in-sunday-night-crime-bust/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/update-ecso-releases-new-information-in-sunday-night-crime-bust/ |
New property fraud alert system launches in Midland County
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar) – Midland County residents can now sign up for the GOVOS Property Fraud Alert System. This new system allows those who live in Midland County to have access to property record alerts and notifies them through email anytime a document is... | 2022-02-22T19:51:10Z | www.yourbasin.com | New property fraud alert system launches in Midland County | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/new-property-fraud-alert-system-launches-in-midland-county/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/new-property-fraud-alert-system-launches-in-midland-county/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – February is American Heart Month, and according to experts, the leading cause of death in both men and women is heart disease. Ryan Williams, a Physician Assistant at Odessa Regional Medical Center shared a few tips on how to maintain a healthy heart.
The more you exercise and eat less saturat... | 2022-02-22T19:51:59Z | www.yourbasin.com | Ways you can improve your heart health | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ways-you-can-improve-your-heart-health/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ways-you-can-improve-your-heart-health/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar): When head coach Neal Welch took over the Odessa High basketball program two seasons ago, he found a blank gold ball trophy in his office. Realizing his team’s potential this year, he made them touch the trophy each time they took the floor to feel what it would be like to win one of their own. ... | 2022-02-23T05:36:15Z | www.yourbasin.com | HIGHLIGHTS: Bronchos get their own gold ball as Bi-District Champs | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/highlights-bronchos-get-their-won-gold-ball-as-bi-district-champs/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/highlights-bronchos-get-their-won-gold-ball-as-bi-district-champs/ |
For more Permian Basin weather…check here on https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/. Colder air has arrived across most of the region of West Texas as Meteorologist Ryan DePhillips is expecting way-below-normal high temperatures at or below freezing in northern areas. Gusty winds and some light wintry precipitatio... | 2022-02-23T15:26:00Z | www.yourbasin.com | A Basin-wide Cooldown! 2-23-2022 | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/a-basin-wide-cooldown-2-23-2022/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/a-basin-wide-cooldown-2-23-2022/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar)- The Basin Dream Center for Orphans is now taking orders for its “Egg My Yard” fundraiser. Proceeds for this fun fundraiser will go toward feeding the students who live in homes run by the non-profit group.
In a Facebook post, the center said, “With the addition of our boys home, plus inflation... | 2022-02-23T22:13:57Z | www.yourbasin.com | Basin Dream Center serving up Easter surprises | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/basin-dream-center-serving-up-easter-surprises/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/basin-dream-center-serving-up-easter-surprises/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – Officer-involved shootings have increased in recent months across Texas in major cities like Houston. Here locally, an officer-involved shooting took place on February 17th involving an armed suspect and an Odessa Police Department officer. With the recent shootings, police departments around ... | 2022-02-23T22:14:09Z | www.yourbasin.com | Tackling mental health in law enforcement after recent shootings | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/tackling-mental-health-in-law-enforcement-after-recent-shootings/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/tackling-mental-health-in-law-enforcement-after-recent-shootings/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar)- The Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference kicked off Tuesday in Midland and now Encore Green Environmental, LLC, says it has some solutions to important issues such as by-product water recycling issues and public domain of property for land owners.
Encore Green Environmental says its goal a... | 2022-02-23T22:54:49Z | www.yourbasin.com | Water recycling technology a win-win for energy leaders, land owners | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/water-recycling-technology-a-win-win-for-energy-leaders-land-owners/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/water-recycling-technology-a-win-win-for-energy-leaders-land-owners/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar) — Earlier this month, Midland Police say a man used the online marketplace “OfferUp” to sell his Cuban bracelet priced at $3,000. When he met the potential buyer at a local Loves gas station, police say that things quickly went south when the buyer drove off with the bracelet without paying.
Th... | 2022-02-24T03:35:19Z | www.yourbasin.com | Local police urging caution after online scam | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-police-urging-caution-after-online-scam/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-police-urging-caution-after-online-scam/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – As COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout the nation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported the highest number of pediatric hospitalizations.
Because of this, it’s having an impact on regular check-ups. A lot of parents said they are frustrated trying to book a d... | 2022-02-24T05:57:08Z | www.yourbasin.com | Overbooked pediatric offices affecting local patients | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/overbooked-pediatric-offices-affecting-local-patients/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/overbooked-pediatric-offices-affecting-local-patients/ |
PERMIAN BASIN (Nexstar) – This morning several schools in the Basin are delayed or closed because of hazardous road conditions.
We are monitoring school closures and delays this morning, below is a list of both closures and delays in the area.
Delays & Closures
-ECISD will be on a delayed start today. All buses will ru... | 2022-02-24T16:12:25Z | www.yourbasin.com | School delays & closures this morning due to weather conditions | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/school-delays-closures-this-morning-due-to-weather-conditions/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/school-delays-closures-this-morning-due-to-weather-conditions/ |
Child struck in Midland school zone by hit-and-run driver
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar) – A child was hit by a vehicle in a Midland school zone on Thursday.
Midland Police confirmed the incident as a hit-and-run. The child is expected to be okay.
The hit-and-run happened in the intersection of Briarwood Avenue and Mathis St... | 2022-02-25T08:38:39Z | www.yourbasin.com | Child struck in Midland school zone by hit-and-run driver | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/child-struck-in-midland-school-zone-by-hit-and-run-driver/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/child-struck-in-midland-school-zone-by-hit-and-run-driver/ |
For more Permian Basin weather…check here on https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/. Meteorologist Ryan DePhillips is tracking another cold start in The Basin with temperatures starting off in the 10’s and 20’s with patchy freezing fog. Temperatures will struggle to reach the 40’s by the afternoon with more high-l... | 2022-02-25T14:34:53Z | www.yourbasin.com | Still Chilly For Now 2-25-2022 | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/still-chilly-for-now-2-25-2022/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/still-chilly-for-now-2-25-2022/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar)- Midland Trinity School has released the following statement regarding the arrest of Dean of Students Todd Freese, Director of Admissions Adrianne Clifton, Head of Schools Shelby Hammer, and Head of Middle School Chrystal Meyers. The four were taken into custody Friday and have been charged wit... | 2022-02-26T01:27:58Z | www.yourbasin.com | Midland Trinity releases statement regarding arrest of four administrators | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/midland-trinity-releases-statement-regarding-arrest-of-four-administrators/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/midland-trinity-releases-statement-regarding-arrest-of-four-administrators/ |
HIGHLIGHTS: Odessa High uses whacky rally to tie with Tascosa
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar): Trailing by two in the seventh inning, the Odessa High Bronchos rallied to tie Amarillo Tascosa without the benefit of a hit in the final frame. Check out the highlights above to see how they did it! | 2022-02-26T01:28:04Z | www.yourbasin.com | HIGHLIGHTS: Odessa High uses whacky rally to tie with Tascosa | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/highlights-odessa-high-uses-whacky-rally-to-tie-with-tascosa/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/highlights-odessa-high-uses-whacky-rally-to-tie-with-tascosa/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar) – A group is trying to keep a dance tradition alive. For the first time, the Hispanic Cultural Center of Midland hosted its Ballet Folklorico for Midland ISD students.
Some students said they hope more people will now consider joining.
This story hits home for Anchor Ozzy Mora.
“It has been par... | 2022-03-02T02:31:36Z | www.yourbasin.com | Keeping folklórico alive in the Permian Basin | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/keeping-folklorico-alive-in-the-permian-basin/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/keeping-folklorico-alive-in-the-permian-basin/ |
Did you make money on crypto? A local expert explains how to file your taxes
If you’ve become a part of the cryptocurrency craze, be prepared to file all your gains and losses as the tax deadline approaches.
We talked to Mark Germer, president and owner of Germer & Co. CPAS, PLLC in Odessa about how you should handle c... | 2022-03-03T04:57:09Z | www.yourbasin.com | Did you make money on crypto? A local expert explains how to file your taxes | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/basin-business-report/did-you-make-money-on-crypto-a-local-expert-explains-how-to-file-your-taxes/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/basin-business-report/did-you-make-money-on-crypto-a-local-expert-explains-how-to-file-your-taxes/ |
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (Nexstar) – Primary elections have wrapped up in the basin.
Some key races were decided on March 1. Other races are heading to a runoff election on May 24.
“Voting means so much. Being a woman, being African-American, we’ve been fighting for our rights for so long,” said Midland resident Beverly H... | 2022-03-03T07:54:01Z | www.yourbasin.com | Takeaways from Midland County primary voting | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/takeaways-from-midland-county-primary-voting/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/takeaways-from-midland-county-primary-voting/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – West Texas Food Bank’s Annual Empty Bowls event will happen on Sunday, March 6 at the University of Texas Permian Basin’s Mesa Courtyard.
ABC Big 2 went behind the scenes at UTPB’s art facility to get a first look at how students and community members make the bowls for the event. It’s an annu... | 2022-03-04T23:09:45Z | www.yourbasin.com | Behind the scenes: students help make bowls for Empty Bowls event | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/behind-the-scenes-students-help-make-bowls-for-empty-bowls-event/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/behind-the-scenes-students-help-make-bowls-for-empty-bowls-event/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar)- The Odessa Police Department is asking for help from the community to identify three men accused of burglary.
On October 23, 2021, OPD responded to a DK station in the 2700 block of N Grandview to investigate a burglary. A witness told police three men, assumed to be in their early twenties bur... | 2022-03-04T23:10:04Z | www.yourbasin.com | OPD investigating DK burglary | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/opd-investigating-dk-burglary/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/opd-investigating-dk-burglary/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar)- The Odessa Police Department is asking for help from the community to identify two people involved in a hit and run.
Around 4:00 a.m. on February 22, officers responded to a crash on Oakwood Drive and JBS Parkway. At the scene, investigators found a silver Ford Fusion that had crashed into a po... | 2022-03-04T23:10:10Z | www.yourbasin.com | OPD searching for hit and run suspects | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/opd-searching-for-hit-and-run-suspects/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/opd-searching-for-hit-and-run-suspects/ |
MIDLAND, TX. (NEXSTAR) A Midland woman is dead after a crash on State Highway 349. DPS says 22-year-old Angel Guerra tried to do a U-turn on SH 349 about five miles south of Midland. Troopers say a man driving a truck collided with her. Guerra died on scene. The man driving the truck is okay.
This is a developing story... | 2022-03-05T04:53:41Z | www.yourbasin.com | Midland woman dies in crash | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/midland-woman-dies-in-crash/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/midland-woman-dies-in-crash/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar) – On the eighth floor of Midland Memorial Hospital, there is a familiar face in the Rehabilitation Department.
It’s Vishnu Potluri, and he’s staying busy. Vishnu is approaching his tenth year as a physical therapist with the hospital.
The last two years have been quite impactful to him. Perhaps... | 2022-03-07T08:10:40Z | www.yourbasin.com | Hometown Hero: Meet physical therapist Vishnu Potluri | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/community/hometown-heroes/hometown-hero-meet-physical-therapist-vishnu-potluri/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/community/hometown-heroes/hometown-hero-meet-physical-therapist-vishnu-potluri/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar)- The Odessa Police Department is asking for help from the community to identify a group of theft suspects.
According to a Facebook post, on February 26, the three people pictured below stole a laptop from Best Buy. They left the scene in a black Chevrolet Tahoe.
If you recognize any of the suspe... | 2022-03-09T01:56:06Z | www.yourbasin.com | OPD searching for suspects in Best Buy theft | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/opd-searching-for-suspects-in-best-buy-theft/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/opd-searching-for-suspects-in-best-buy-theft/ |
MCH to host blood drive March 17
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar)- Medical Center Hospital has announced it will host a “Share a Pint” blood drive March 17.
Blood reserves have reached critical lows throughout the pandemic, and MCH, in partnership with Vitalant, is stepping up to make sure local supplies are stocked for those w... | 2022-03-09T22:12:25Z | www.yourbasin.com | MCH to host blood drive March 17 | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/mch-to-host-blood-drive-march-17/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/mch-to-host-blood-drive-march-17/ |
Texas Parks and Wildlife to host free fishing events to help families bond
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ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – Family fishing trips are often eagerly anticipated events, especially by children, who benefit from the bonding time with their parents.
Texas Parks and Wildlife have partnered ... | 2022-03-10T01:02:44Z | www.yourbasin.com | Texas Parks and Wildlife to host free fishing events to help families bond | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/texas-parks-and-wildlife-to-host-free-fishing-events-to-help-families-bond/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/texas-parks-and-wildlife-to-host-free-fishing-events-to-help-families-bond/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – Odessa Fire Rescue is investigating a fire that happened around 1 am this morning on north meadow avenue and 8th street. Crews responded to a 911 call regarding a possible structure fire. We spoke to Division Captain Jason Cotton who shared with us that the fire took nearly 40 minutes to put o... | 2022-03-10T19:28:27Z | www.yourbasin.com | Structure fire in Odessa under investigation | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/structure-fire-in-odessa-under-investigation/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/structure-fire-in-odessa-under-investigation/ |
TxDOT: Some Loop 250 ramps between Wadley and SH 191 to close
Ramp relocations part of larger project at Loop 250 and Highway 191
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar)- According to the Texas Department of Transportation, work on the Highway 191 and Loop 250 project has progressed to the next phase to relocate ramps on Loop 250 bet... | 2022-03-10T23:42:52Z | www.yourbasin.com | TxDOT: Some Loop 250 ramps between Wadley and SH 191 to close | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/txdot-some-loop-250-ramps-between-wadley-and-sh-191-to-close/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/txdot-some-loop-250-ramps-between-wadley-and-sh-191-to-close/ |
Loved ones remember Big Spring woman killed in I-20 crash
BIG SPRING, Texas (Nexstar) – Emily Crawford was well-known in her community of Big Spring.
She was also well-loved.
Emily’s family said she was selfless. Her laughter brought smiles to those who heard it.
“The whole community of Big Spring knew her, really well... | 2022-03-11T07:06:32Z | www.yourbasin.com | Loved ones remember Big Spring woman killed in I-20 crash | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/loved-ones-remember-big-spring-woman-killed-in-i-20-crash/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/loved-ones-remember-big-spring-woman-killed-in-i-20-crash/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – The rise in gas prices is continuing to affect everyone’s wallets, especially food truck drivers, who rely on gas powered vehicles to make a living. Some owners said it’s been a struggle to keep their businesses going with the rise in gas prices.
“Right now we’re okay but if gas goes up, we’d ... | 2022-03-12T02:12:30Z | www.yourbasin.com | Food truck owners reacting to rise in gas prices | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/food-truck-owners-reacting-to-rise-in-gas-prices/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/food-truck-owners-reacting-to-rise-in-gas-prices/ |
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (Nexstar)- An early morning police pursuit led to the arrest of several illegal migrants in Ector County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Around 4:40 this morning, a DPS troopers responded to a call to assist Ward County Sheriff’s deputies who were in pursuit of a tan Chevrolet T... | 2022-03-14T18:03:49Z | www.yourbasin.com | Police chase leads to arrest of 6 illegal migrants in Ector County | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/police-chase-leads-to-arrest-of-6-illegal-migrants-in-ector-county/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/police-chase-leads-to-arrest-of-6-illegal-migrants-in-ector-county/ |
Local pie shop bakes up treats for Pi day
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar) – March 14th is marked as Pi Day, the unique day focused on math’s greatest mystery. When dividing any circle’s circumference by its diameter the answer will always be 3.14. Today, the Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop is baking up more than 300 pies in honor of ... | 2022-03-14T23:12:28Z | www.yourbasin.com | Local pie shop bakes up treats for Pi day | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-pie-shop-bakes-up-treats-for-pi-day/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-pie-shop-bakes-up-treats-for-pi-day/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar)- The Odessa Police Department is on the scene of a fiery crash on Andrews Highway and 17th Street near Lowe’s grocery store. Witnesses at the scene said at least two vehicles were involved in the crash.
OPD said one vehicle caught on fire following the crash. It is unknown how many people were i... | 2022-03-14T23:12:52Z | www.yourbasin.com | OPD investigating fiery crash | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/opd-investigating-fiery-crash/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/opd-investigating-fiery-crash/ |
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (Nexstar)- Three people are behind bars after deputies said they stole about $4,500 worth of property from an oilfield company. Sergio Gonzales, 29, Angel Provencio Jr., 35, and Lisa Collins, 42, have all been charged with Engaging in Criminal Activity. Gonzales has also been charged with Evading Ar... | 2022-03-14T23:13:34Z | www.yourbasin.com | Three arrested in oil field theft | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/three-arrested-in-oil-field-theft/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/three-arrested-in-oil-field-theft/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar) – In an effort to help refugees in Ukraine some of the top tennis players across the nation have teamed up with the Racquets for Refugees fundraiser auction in support of the number 3 female Ukrainian tennis player in the world, Elina Svitolina. Bob and Mike Bryan, former number one doubles tea... | 2022-03-15T18:48:41Z | www.yourbasin.com | Ukraine refugees receive help from tennis center auction | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ukraine-refugees-receive-help-from-tennis-center-auction/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ukraine-refugees-receive-help-from-tennis-center-auction/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar) – Several families lost a son, a daughter, a sister, a brother, even a cousin.
For Midland Golf Coach, Walt Williams he lost a longtime friend. Williams was both a mentor and a close friend to University of the Southwest Golf Coach Tyler James.
The University confirmed James died in Tuesday nig... | 2022-03-17T00:38:16Z | www.yourbasin.com | Midland College golf team reacts to deadly collision | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/midland-college-golf-team-reacts-to-deadly-collision/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/midland-college-golf-team-reacts-to-deadly-collision/ |
A Local photography company is getting quite the reputation for it’s unique style of shooting and editing.
Digital Binge has been in The Basin for two years. It’s owned by couple Sarah and Ryan LoVecchio.
“We have our own little style ,or our little niche,” says Sarah. “I always call it pretty and gritty. We love the b... | 2022-03-18T03:13:39Z | www.yourbasin.com | Local photography company brings an edge | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/basin-business-report/local-photography-company-brings-an-edge/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/basin-business-report/local-photography-company-brings-an-edge/ |
by: Megan Williams
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar)- Odessa Arts Executive Director Randy Ham joined us in the studio this week to talk about some big and exciting things happening around town.
Odessa Arts is showing its support for Ukraine in a blaze of blue and yellow light, and some big name authors are making their way to t... | 2022-03-18T17:41:22Z | www.yourbasin.com | Odessa Arts has big things planned | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/odessa-arts-has-big-things-planned/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/odessa-arts-has-big-things-planned/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar)- Midland International Airport and Space Port saw a major increase in travelers in February, passenger traffic was up 72.5% compared to February 2021. In fact, MAF reached 85% of pre-pandemic 2020 levels with 39,385 enplanements.
February also completed 12 consecutive months of increased enplan... | 2022-03-18T20:34:59Z | www.yourbasin.com | MAF sees huge increase in traffic | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/maf-sees-huge-increase-in-traffic/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/maf-sees-huge-increase-in-traffic/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar)- Firefighters from the Midland Fire Department have said they will join other agencies from across Texas as part of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System to assist with fires around Eastland, Texas after a series of wildfires broke out Thursday. Now dubbed the Eastland Complex Fire, the b... | 2022-03-18T23:10:53Z | www.yourbasin.com | MFD deploys team to assist in Eastland Complex fire | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/mfd-deploys-team-to-assist-in-eastland-complex-fire/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/mfd-deploys-team-to-assist-in-eastland-complex-fire/ |
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (Nexstar)- Midland County Warrant Service is asking for help to locate a woman with an outstanding warrant. Amber Aschelle Wilson is wanted for stealing mail from at least 10 different addresses.
If you know where she can be found, you are encouraged to call 432-688-4700.
Midland County Warrant Se... | 2022-03-18T23:11:05Z | www.yourbasin.com | Warrant service looking for woman accused of mail theft | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/warrant-service-looking-for-woman-accused-of-mail-theft/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/warrant-service-looking-for-woman-accused-of-mail-theft/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar) — In February 2022, passenger traffic at Midland International Air & Space Port reached 85% of pre-pandemic 2020 levels.
February also marked 12 consecutive months of increased enplanements over the same month the previous year.
February 2022 Midland International Air & Space Port statistics:
3... | 2022-03-19T03:43:44Z | www.yourbasin.com | MAF sees pre-pandemic number of travelers | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/maf-sees-pre-pandemic-number-of-travelers/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/maf-sees-pre-pandemic-number-of-travelers/ |
EASTLAND COUNTY, TX. (NEXTSTAR) — The wildfires in Eastland County is effecting cattle farmers heavily.
With high diesel prices and thousands of acres of hay production completely decimated, this is something that will change business for many, who this is their livelihood.
Brady Allen is a cattle farmer himself near M... | 2022-03-20T02:48:49Z | www.yourbasin.com | Eastland Co. fire effecting farmers and ranchers | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/eastland-co-fire-effecting-farmers-and-ranchers/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/eastland-co-fire-effecting-farmers-and-ranchers/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar)- Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for help from the community to identify a man accused of theft.
According to a Facebook post, on March 13, the man pictured below stole a Rigid brand air compressor from Kent Kwik near Front Street and Fairgrounds Road. The man used bolt cutters to cut the lock... | 2022-03-21T20:00:54Z | www.yourbasin.com | Crime Stoppers searching for air compressor thief | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/crime-stoppers-searching-for-air-compressor-thief/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/crime-stoppers-searching-for-air-compressor-thief/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar)- Texas Highway Patrol, in partnership with the Odessa Police Department, joined forces March 20 to try and stop illegal street racing inside the city limits. OPD said the joint operations will continue monthly as law enforcement works to curb racing and deadly conduct.
The operation resulted in ... | 2022-03-22T22:43:54Z | www.yourbasin.com | OPD, DPS join forces to curb illegal racing | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/opd-dps-join-forces-to-curb-illegal-racing/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/opd-dps-join-forces-to-curb-illegal-racing/ |
For more Permian Basin weather…check here on https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/. Morning temperatures near the freezing mark will once again struggle to reach the 50’s and 60’s for today, but Meteorologist Ryan DePhillips is tracking lighter winds and a bit more sun than yesterday. Despite another cold night i... | 2022-03-23T16:21:02Z | www.yourbasin.com | Still Chilly Air For Now 3-23-2022 | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/still-chilly-air-for-now-3-23-2022/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/still-chilly-air-for-now-3-23-2022/ |
Major traffic switch coming at Loop 338 and E Yukon Road
Access to Yukon Road will be severely limited
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar)- A major traffic switch will severely limit access to east Yukon Road as the overpass project on East Loop 338 at East Yukon Road takes the next step in construction. The traffic switch is sche... | 2022-03-24T01:18:44Z | www.yourbasin.com | Major traffic switch coming at Loop 338 and E Yukon Road | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/major-traffic-switch-coming-at-loop-338-and-e-yukon-road/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/major-traffic-switch-coming-at-loop-338-and-e-yukon-road/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar)- Midland Legacy High School was locked down for a short time Friday morning after someone reported a student with a gun on campus.
According to a Midland ISD news release, a parent called in the tip. The student was found carrying an Airsoft, or pellet gun on campus.
The lockdown lasted only fi... | 2022-03-25T15:46:12Z | www.yourbasin.com | LHS on “brief lockdown” Friday morning | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/lhs-on-brief-lockdown-friday-morning/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/lhs-on-brief-lockdown-friday-morning/ |
HIGHLIGHTS: Jackalopes make wild comeback to beat New Mexico
ODESSA, Texas: Fighting for their postseason lives, the Odessa Jackalopes fell behind the New Mexico Ice Wolves 3-1 at the end of the first period before a goal explosion that saw them win 7-5. Check out the video above for highlights! | 2022-03-26T04:58:11Z | www.yourbasin.com | HIGHLIGHTS: Jackalopes make wild comeback to beat New Mexico | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/local-sports/highlights-jackalopes-make-wild-comeback-to-beat-new-mexico/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/local-sports/highlights-jackalopes-make-wild-comeback-to-beat-new-mexico/ |
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar) – Controversy over mail-in ballots after Senate Bill 1 seems to still be causing some confusion across the Basin. This comes as people start to look ahead to the May elections.
The Midland County Elections Office said it’s already recalled several mail in ballots and said the process of mail in... | 2022-03-29T01:19:49Z | www.yourbasin.com | Mail in ballot confusion continues | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/mail-in-ballot-confusion-continues/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/mail-in-ballot-confusion-continues/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – “He’s very inspirational.”
Before he was anyone’s inspiration…Kason Maddaford was just a five-year-old boy enjoying life with his younger sister and his dad in Big Spring.
In December 2020, his whole household was quarantined with COVID-19, and while his dad and sister got better… Kason was ta... | 2022-03-29T01:20:07Z | www.yourbasin.com | Jackalopes rally behind young fan’s leukemia fight | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/local-sports/jackalopes-rally-behind-young-fans-leukemia-fight/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/local-sports/jackalopes-rally-behind-young-fans-leukemia-fight/ |
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Near Big Lake – 3-29-22
A severe thunderstorm has been located near Big Lake and is currently tracking to the Northeast at 50 MPH. This is a fast-moving storm producing strong, 60 MPH wind gusts and Quarter-sized hail. Please seek shelter indoors, on the ground level of a sturdy building and... | 2022-03-30T06:57:55Z | www.yourbasin.com | Severe Thunderstorm Warning Near Big Lake – 3-29-22 | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/severe-weather/severe-thunderstorm-warning-near-big-lake-3-29-22/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/severe-weather/severe-thunderstorm-warning-near-big-lake-3-29-22/ |
ECISD historical school auditorium gets renamed
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (Nexstar) – ECISD hosted its weekly board meeting Tuesday night and trustees voted on the new name of Blackshear Elementary’s school auditorium.
This change comes after a 6-0 trustees vote to approve naming the auditorium after a longtime board member ... | 2022-03-30T20:56:11Z | www.yourbasin.com | ECISD historical school auditorium gets renamed | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ecisd-historical-school-auditorium-gets-renamed/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ecisd-historical-school-auditorium-gets-renamed/ |
Hop into April with the Spring Fling egg hunt
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – Easter is less than a month away which means it’s time to grab your Easter baskets and get outside! The City of Odessa is hosting its annual Spring Fling Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16th.
From free candy to fun prizes, the egg hunt has a number of ... | 2022-03-30T20:56:23Z | www.yourbasin.com | Hop into April with the Spring Fling egg hunt | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/hop-into-april-with-the-spring-fling-egg-hunt/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/hop-into-april-with-the-spring-fling-egg-hunt/ |
Burn ban do’s and don’ts
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar) – The Midland County Commissioners Office placed a burn ban in effect Monday, March 28th. As of this week, both Midland county and Ector county have burn bans in place for people living in both counties. We spoke with Justin Bunch the Midland County Fire Marshall about ... | 2022-03-30T20:56:35Z | www.yourbasin.com | Burn ban do’s and don’ts | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/burn-ban-dos-and-donts/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/burn-ban-dos-and-donts/ |
MCH host regional board workshop for board members across West Texas
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – In a recent press release from the Medical Center Hospital System, more than 80 board members from healthcare facilities across West Texas are attending the Regional Board Workshop this evening.
Medical Center Hospital is hos... | 2022-03-30T20:56:47Z | www.yourbasin.com | MCH host regional board workshop for board members across West Texas | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/mch-host-regional-board-workshop-for-board-members-across-west-texas/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/mch-host-regional-board-workshop-for-board-members-across-west-texas/ |
Award-winning composer to attend Odessa College faculty piano recital
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – The Odessa College Department of Music hosts an evening of classical music presented by premier pianists and OC faculty members in a Faculty Piano Recital tonight at 7 pm.
Guests can expect to hear performances from first-cl... | 2022-03-31T16:30:55Z | www.yourbasin.com | Award-winning composer to attend Odessa College faculty piano recital | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/award-winning-pianist-to-attend-odessa-college-faculty-piano-recital/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/award-winning-pianist-to-attend-odessa-college-faculty-piano-recital/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar)- Medical Center Hospital announced Thursday it had discharged its last coronavirus patient and now has zero COVID-19 patients in-house for the first time in nearly two years.
“This is a monumental day at Medical Center Hospital,” said Russell Tippin, CEO & President, Medical Center Health System... | 2022-03-31T23:10:53Z | www.yourbasin.com | MCH reaches COVID-19 milestone | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/mch-reaches-covid-19-milestone/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/mch-reaches-covid-19-milestone/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – President Joe Biden plans to release one-hundred, eighty-million barrels of oil from the strategic petroleum reserve.
People in Odessa who live and work here have some conflicting thoughts on President Biden’s announcement and the price of gas.
Steven Machado is an El Paso native driving throu... | 2022-04-01T01:59:07Z | www.yourbasin.com | Drivers react to President’s announcement | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/drivers-react-to-presidents-announcement/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/drivers-react-to-presidents-announcement/ |
Grand opening of Black Rifle Coffee Company to offer free coffee for a year
MIDLAND, Texas (Nexstar) – Attention all coffee lovers and tea drinkers; Black Rifle Coffee Company is hosting its official grand opening this Saturday, April 2nd at 3500 Big Spring Street, Midland TX.
Founded to support Veterans, active-duty m... | 2022-04-01T15:35:02Z | www.yourbasin.com | Grand opening of Black Rifle Coffee Company to offer free coffee for a year | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/grand-opening-of-black-rifle-coffee-company-to-offer-free-coffee-for-a-year/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/grand-opening-of-black-rifle-coffee-company-to-offer-free-coffee-for-a-year/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – Summer is only a few months away and there are some new changes coming to the Odessa Family YMCA as we make our way into those triple-digit months. Starting May 28th, the Odessa Family YMCA will operate City of Odessa swimming pools throughout the summer season. In a recent release, the CEO/ P... | 2022-04-01T15:35:08Z | www.yourbasin.com | Odessa Family YMCA preparing for summer | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/odessa-family-ymca-preparing-for-summer/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/odessa-family-ymca-preparing-for-summer/ |
For more Permian Basin weather…check here on https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/. Intervals of clouds and sun will dominate The Basin for today and for the next few days as Meteorologist Ryan DePhillips expects a resurgence in those temperatures for many. High temperatures will remain near to above normal this ... | 2022-04-01T15:35:20Z | www.yourbasin.com | 80’s For This Weekend? 4-1-2022 | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/80s-for-this-weekend-4-1-2022/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/80s-for-this-weekend-4-1-2022/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – Some big changes for Basin school districts are going to be on the May 7th Ballot. Odessans for Education gathered yesterday in a press conference to hear more about and support the Ector County Independent School District school bond.
The Odessans for Education along with special speakers ECI... | 2022-04-01T20:06:30Z | www.yourbasin.com | Local education group backs ECISD bond | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-education-group-backs-ecisd-bond/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-education-group-backs-ecisd-bond/ |
ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – A recent act of vandalism at an Odessa smoke shop has left employees picking up the pieces.
On Monday, March 28th, a man used an object similar to a baseball bat to smash in the storefront of ‘Level Up Smoke & Gift’ shop on the 2800 block of N. County Rd W., just north of Kermit Hwy. A time st... | 2022-04-02T08:26:23Z | www.yourbasin.com | Man caught on camera vandalizing Odessa smoke shop | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/man-caught-on-camera-vandalizing-odessa-smoke-shop/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/man-caught-on-camera-vandalizing-odessa-smoke-shop/ |
Severe Thunderstorm Warning near Iraan – 4-3-22
A severe thunderstorm has been located near Iraan, tracking to the East at 25 MPH. This storm is currently producing Quarter-sized hail and damaging wind gusts up to 60 MPH. Please seek shelter indoors and avoid being near windows while this storm passes. | 2022-04-04T04:05:06Z | www.yourbasin.com | Severe Thunderstorm Warning near Iraan – 4-3-22 | Yourbasin | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/severe-weather/severe-thunderstorm-warning-near-iraan-4-3-22/ | https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/severe-weather/severe-thunderstorm-warning-near-iraan-4-3-22/ |
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