Earlier this year, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported an outbreak of measles that began in the South ...

The State of the District highlighted progress, achievements and much more. NewsWest 9 was also able to speak with the new ...

The 12th Annual Bustin' for Badges Clay Shoot is April 30 through May 2 and registrations are filling up. This event benefits local law enforcement (Odessa Police Department, Midland Police Department ...

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ODESSA, Texas — Ector County officials and child advocacy groups came together Tuesday for the start of Child Abuse Awareness ...

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Thursday is the last day to register to vote in the May 3 election. Would be voters may register to vote in person at the Elections Office at 1010 E. Eighth St. Mailed applications must be postmarked ...

The month of April is child abuse awareness month. Earlier today at Ector County courthouse many came together for a ...

The Texas measles outbreak has reached 400 cases. Ector County reports new cases and potential exposure sites.

An Odessa teenager was hospitalized in Lubbock Wednesday following a rollover crash that left another 16-year-old dead ...

The presentation focused on the success of students, updates to safety and security, and a new incentive allotment program.

House Bill 1708 proposes naming a stretch of State Highway 302 after Trooper Kevin Vasquez, who died in the line of duty.