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Missing 35-year-old man out of Odessa

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Local News

Judge files temporary restraining order on payment to Odessa City Manager John Beckmeyer following resignation

NewsWest 9 spoke with Ector County District Attorney Dusty Gallivan who confirmed the temporary restraining order.
Weather

Cooler Today, Warming Up for the Weekend | West Texas Forecast

The steady ups and downs of our temperatures continue with at least mild conditions heading towards the weekend.
Crime

3 arrested following gruesome aggravated kidnapping investigation in Reeves County

Jesus Rivero Parra, Danny Gonzales and Ramon Hernandez were all arrested for multiple charges.
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Odessa Regional Medical Center introduces 24/7 Angel Eye System for NICU families

The system provides parents with around-the-clock access to view their babies, offering reassurance and helping them stay connected even when they can't be at ORMC.
Local News

2 dead, 1 injured in crash on Farm to Market 3503 in Ector County

A Tuesday evening crash claimed the life of two and injured another in Ector County.
Community

Odessa deputy city manager will not accept interim city manager position

It was announced at Odessa City Council that Agapito Bernal would be appointed interim city manager following John Beckmeyer's resignation. Now, he will not.
Crime

Pecos bomb threat leads to evacuations of local shopping center

A bomb threat caused quite the stir at a local shopping center in Pecos Monday.
Crime

Pecos Police Department warns of man posing as 'Texas-New Mexico Power third party vendor'

Pecos Police Department warns citizens about new scam of a suspicious man going door to door claiming to work for TNMP.
Donald Trump

No, a president cannot unilaterally appoint most Cabinet members

As speculation increases about who Donald Trump’s Cabinet members might be, people are wondering if Trump can approve those members himself.
National

Yes, elected officials picked for Trump's cabinet will have to resign before taking new role

Rubio, Stefanik, Gaetz and Noem will need to resign due to a Constitutional clause and similar state laws that prevent elected officials from holding dual offices.