ECISD Superintendent discusses next steps after partial Bond passing

Midland Health Services held a free flu clinic at the Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry on Wednesday, giving free vaccines to anyone who wanted one.

The holidays are a fun, but often expensive time of year. Fortunately, saving money can be as simple as following a few energy-conscious lighting tips.

December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month and the Odessa Police Department wants to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving, as the prevention month coincides with the holiday season, which had a higher crash rate compared to other months of the year.

New methane rules finalized for the oil and gas industry, Congressman Pfluger talks importance of Interstate 27

For more Permian Basin weather…check here on https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/. Unsettled weather has remained to the east of West Texas, but Meteorologist Ryan DePhillips expects more clouds to approach from the southwest with slightly lower high temperatures. Afternoon temperatures will eventually reach the high 50’s, 60’s, and low 70’s once again, still above normal for this time of the year. Eastern areas of The Basin will experience a slight uptick in humidity with south-southeasterly winds, while areas west of The Pecos River Valley will remain dry with south-southwesterly winds. As the bands of clouds move quickly off the northeast through tomorrow, not only will clearer skies ensue, but warmer and drier air will really kick in at the cost of stronger southwesterly winds.

For more Permian Basin weather…check here on https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/. A weak low pressure system has moved to the east of West Texas, but Meteorologist Ryan DePhillips expects more clouds from the south to linger around with slightly lower high temperatures. Afternoon temperatures will eventually reach the high 50’s, 60’s, and low 70’s once again, still above normal for this time of the year. Eastern areas of The Basin will experience a slight uptick in humidity with south-southwesterly winds, while areas west of The Pecos River Valley will remain dry with southwesterly winds. As the bands of clouds move quickly off the northeast through tomorrow, not only will clearer skies ensue, but warmer and drier air will really kick in at the cost of stronger southwesterly winds.

The City of Odessa will be hosting their annual Starbright Village tree lighting event this Thursday. City employees have been hard at work the past few months, setting up lights for families to enjoy the seasonal festivities.

In partnership with Meals on Wheels of Odessa, HEB will be celebrating the holiday season by distributing more than 700 holiday meals to homebound neighbors as part of HEB’s annual Feast of Sharing celebration.

The Midland Police Department is asking for help from the community to identify two suspects accused of breaking into a vehicle.

Three women were arrested late last month after investigators said they were allegedly caught trying to steal merchandise from Walmart. Yoselyn Cuellar Viltres, 26, Danelly Andrea Loaiza, 31, and Luisa Fernanda Molina, 30, have been charged with Theft of Property and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity.

Odessa Police Department is currently investigating a hit and run accident that occurred Tuesday afternoon.

MISD Superintendent talks post 2023 Bond, and district progress