The American Red Cross of the Permian Basin and Meals on Wheels of Odessa are partnering to “Sound the Alarm and Save a Life” later this month.

Many holidays are celebrated with family and friends over a delicious meal. However, for those with eating disorders, the holiday season can be triggering.

Kyle McCardle announced his candidacy for the Midland District Attorney's Office, following Laura Nodolf's announcement that she would be stepping down from the position.

During the Tuesday’s City Council meeting, City leaders unanimously repealed Article 1-17 of the Odessa City Code of Ordinances.

Update: Odessa Police Department says the suspects have been identified and the investigation continues.

The Howard County Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in the investigation regarding the fire that happened at the Dora Roberts Community Center.

On Tuesday, investigators arrested 57-year-old Carlos Ruben Cruz in connection with the shooting death of 38-year-old John Michael Adauto. Cruz has been charged with Murder and Theft of a Firearm; now an affidavit has revealed new details about the deadly shooting.

In this week’s Basin Business report, we spoke with an owner who said his business is all about sole- shoe soles that is.

For more Permian Basin weather…check here on https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/. Unsettled weather to the east of West Texas has formed because of a high pressure system dissipating and as a result, Meteorologist Ryan DePhillips expects dusty westerly winds. Despite some morning clouds, more sunshine later in the day will be the result because of the thunderstorm activity forming to the east of The Basin as the moisture drifts to the east. Along with some reduced visibility because of the dust, plenty of afternoon sunshine will nonetheless warm things up into the high 50’s, 60’s, and lower 70’s. Then, cooler air will return by tomorrow as the storm system quickly moves to the east of the region with winds calming down.

The City of Kermit announced the selection of Mike Arismendez as the new City Manager on Tuesday.

The educational building is expected to be about 75,000 square feet and is meant to provide much more up to date facilities for students and staff.

An Odessa mom charged last year after officers with the Odessa Police Department said she left her young children in the car while she and her husband had dinner and drinks at a local restaurant is facing charges once again after an eight-year-old child turned up at school with injuries on Tuesday. Cassidy Nicole Belis has been charged with Injury to a Child, a third-degree felony.

There will be no escaping the winds but rather embracing them buy keeping two hands on the wheels, taking the necessary allergy medicines and making sure any loose objects are tied up well or stores somewhere secure.