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Efforts continue for better radio communication in the Permian Basin

Community

Efforts continue for better radio communication in the Permian Basin

Ector and Midland County, along with both Odessa and Midland, have reached an interlocal agreement to bridge gaps in radio communication between law enforcement.
Local News

Four years after mobile mass shooting, Odessa Police Department now more prepared for active shooter situations

August 31, 2019 changed everything in West Texas. OPD has since implemented new technologies and strategies to be more proactive in those situations.
Midland-Odessa Shooting

Reflecting on the 2019 Mobile Mass Shooting 4 years later

This special highlights the stories we told days, months and years after the mass shooting and how our community came together to heal.
Midland-Odessa Shooting

Four years after mobile mass shooting, Odessa Police Department now more prepared for active shooter situations

August 31st, 2019 changed everything in West Texas. OPD has since implemented new technologies and strategies to be more proactive in those situations.
Local News

UTPB hosts their Shine a Light Sunrise Service four years after tragic shooting

"From the bottom of our hearts, we really thank everybody who's been here for us. And thank you for keeping on remembering them."
Local News

UTPB hosts their Shine a Light Sunrise Service four years after tragic shooting

Seven seats were tied with yellow ribbon with a yellow flower placed on each chair in honor of the seven victims who lost their lives.
Community

Midland-Odessa community reflects on mass shooting four years later

The community gathered together to support each other and remember those lost.
Local News

Midland-Odessa community reflects on mass shooting four years later

The Midland-Odessa community gathered together to support each other and remember those lost.
57 Minutes

57 MINUTES: Through Their Eyes

On August 31st the community was changed forever. Since that day, we've shown what it means to be #PermianBasinStrong
57 Minutes

57 MINUTES: Through Their Eyes

On August 31st 2019, the community was changed forever. Here's our special from 2020 on the one year anniversary.
Local News

3 years later: Odessa law enforcement made necessary changes after mass shooting, are ready 'at a moment's notice'

"I have the utmost confidence in every law enforcement agency in the Permian Basin that they will take the correct action," said Odessa Chief of Police.