Legislators have just six days to pass massive educational priorities, including education savings accounts, teacher pay raises, and public school funding. KXAN's Ryan Chandler reports from the Capitol.

For more Permian Basin weather…check here on https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/. Clouds this morning will give way to afternoon sunshine as Meteorologist Ryan DePhillips expects warmer and drier air to really kick in across The Basin at the cost of stronger southwesterly winds. Enough dry air this morning really hinder any rain development for most, if not all areas. Then, as the atmosphere dries out even more later in the day, temperatures will reach well above normal into the upper 60’s, 70’s, and even close to around 80 degrees for some. However, another weak low pressure system will form around West Texas but quickly move to the east tomorrow with not that many clouds and only slightly higher temperatures with slightly higher humidity in eastern areas. 

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.

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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.