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Midland High Bulldogs help feed seniors

Local News

Plant explosion leads to fire early Saturday afternoon in City of Goldsmith

An explosion inside of the Philips 66 plant caused a fire and one person to be airlifted.
Regional

Migrants, including children rescued in Big Bend National Park after being abandoned by human smugglers

A total of 13 migrants were rescued in a remote area of the park.
Weather

Rollercoaster of Temperatures ahead before Thanksgiving| West Texas Forecast

Temperatures will be on the rise and fall ahead of a series of cold fronts with one being served just in time on Thanksgiving.
Local News

Fort Stockton Police Department turn to the public in disappearance of juvenile girl

The 16-year-old is around five foot five inches, medium build, dyed red hair and wears hearing aids, the Fort Stockton Police Department wrote on Facebook Saturday.
Local News

Boil water notice in effect for Gardendale

The City of Gardendale has announced a boil water notice due to 12-inch water line break.
Local News

Southern Power releases statement on employee killed in crash involving Buena Vista ISD students

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague Gary Liles," said a spokesperson for Southern Power.
Community

Reeves Regional Health is not offering free prescription refills, it is a scam

Reeves Regional Health made the announcement Friday about the scam calls they are aware of.
As Seen On TV

Midland Storytelling Festival connects communities through the art of stories

The festival returns for its 32nd year, bringing together eight storytellers from across the country to celebrate the oral tradition that unites communities.
As Seen On TV

Poverty simulation held at Midland College

Midland College held a poverty simulation to educate healthcare students on the different ways of life that may appear in the industry.
Crime

Former Valentine ISD employee pleads guilty for stealing federal funds

Ernesto Villareal Jr. was believed to have caused the Valentine Independent School District to lose over $300,000.
Donald Trump

No, Trump’s New York hush money case was not dismissed

A judge indefinitely postponed Trump’s sentencing and allowed his legal team to file a motion for dismissal. But the conviction wasn’t overturned.