From YOURBASIN
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‘Do a better job’: Murder suspect’s widow said she asked law enforcement for help prior to deadly crime spree
HOBBS, New Mexico (KMID/KPEJ) - Ector County murder suspect, 26-year-old Trevor James Myrick, was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Irion County earlier this month after investigators said he killed a 74-year-old Odessa resident and stole multiple vehicles. Now Trevor's widow is speaking out about the events that led up to the officer-involved shooting that []
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OC invites job seekers, community to annual ‘Community and College Career Fair’
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa College is inviting job seekers and the community to its annual "Community and College Career Fair," with representatives from more than 40 area employers. Companies representing the healthcare, finance, trucking, oil and gas, electrical, higher education, hospitality, and law enforcement industries will be meeting with students and the public. Odessa []
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UTPB football to hold kids camp
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The reigning Lone Star Conference champion Falcons are now taking registrations for its summer kids football camp. The Falcons will host kids from grades kindergarten through eighth grade to teach them on-the-field skills. The camp runs on June 3rd and 4th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at UTPB's on-campus practice []
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Early voting ends tomorrow: here’s what you need to know
PERMIAN BASIN (KMID/KPEJ) - With one day left to cast your ballot early, people in Midland are voting to fill in some big shoes. Four candidates are looking to fill the seats of late City Council Member Dan Corrales, who died unexpectedly in January. The City of Midland said Texas Law requires a governing body []
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National Arena League files lawsuit against West Texas Desert Hawks
ATLANTA, Georgia (KMID/KPEJ) - The National Arena League (NAL) has filed a civil complaint against the West Texas Desert Hawks, formerly known as the Warbirds, for breaching their contract with the league. The Warbirds played in the NAL for one season in 2023. The NAL alleges the team signed a three-year term to play in []
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Big Spring PD looking for pair of HEB theft suspects
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Big Spring Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying two suspects who were caught taking things from HEB last weekend. According to Howard County Crime Stoppers, on April 27, another individual "helped herself to a lot of Alcohol" from HEB. Crime Stoppers said in a post that when []
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Pair of fires keeps MFD busy
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A pair of fires in Midland kept the Midland Fire Department from Sunday to early Monday morning. Fist, a City spokesperson said 11 MFD crews, including EMS, as well as crews from the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department and Northeast Volunteer Fire Department, responded to a fire in south Midland County on Sunday; []
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Big Spring man dies after assault, but not before he helps police identify the suspect
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Big Spring Police Department is investigating after an assault suspect injured earlier this month died from wounds sustained in an attack; Big Spring Police said the victim helped them identify a suspect before he died. According to Big Spring PD, around 6:45 p.m. on April 18, officers were called to []
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Severe Weather Preparedness 4-29-2024
Thunderstorm season, it's that time of year, and with it, the higher threat for damage and even, loss of life. Our Meteorologist Ryan DePhillips talks about severe weather preparedness. Severe weather the sounds and sights of it are not too uncommon in The Permian Basin, but it’s the time of year where it strikes more frequently. []
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HIGHLIGHTS: Desert Hawks open the season with win over Georgia Force
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The new look West Texas Desert Hawks dominate the Georgia Force 51-28 in the season debut. They travel to Orlando next week to take on the Predators in week 2. Highlights to the game are above.
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Events coming up this week around the Basin
PERMIAN BASIN (KMID/KPEJ) - Here are some of the events coming up this week across the Basin for the week of April 28th. From Wednesday, May 1st through Friday, May 3rd, law enforcement agencies across the Basin will be hosting 11th Annual Bustin' For Badges Clay Shoot at the Windwalker Farms in Martin County. You can learn more []
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HIGHLIGHTS: Permian dominates Midland in series finale
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Permian Panthers took care of business against the Midland Bulldogs in an 11-2. Mojo ends up winning the series of Midland 2-1 after Saturday's win. Highlights to the game are above.