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UPDATE: DPS identifies victims in deadly plane crash
WEBUpdated: Aug 20, 2024 / 04:59 PM CDT. ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- UPDATE: The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified two people killed in a plane crash in Ector County early Tuesday morning. The pilot, 48-year-old Joseph Vincent Summa, of Bellaire, Texas, and his passenger, 49-year-old Joleen …
Powering the Permian – Energy production in West Texas, how
WEBAug 15, 2024 · ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Basin continues to be one of the largest producers of energy, but West Texans don’t consume as much electricity as the rest of the state. In this week’s Powering the Permian, ABC Big 2’s Chris Talley spoke with an energy expert, to see how supply and demand looks for the […]
Midland puts local non-profit expansion on November ballot
WEBAug 15, 2024 · SHARE. MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Midland City Council recently voted to approve a ballot measure which would give the Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry more space to expand, with 3.74 acres available in Hidalgo Park. The Kitchen Ministry’s Executive Director said an increase in demand from those in need prompted the search for more land.
UPDATE: Joven releases statement following removal of ODC …
WEBAug 16, 2024 · ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Update: Following the recent statement made by Mayor Javier Joven, Councilmember of District 5, Chris Hanie, responded via email asking to remove the word “City Council” from Joven’s written statement, as the Mayor’s response “only represents him.” “Please remove City Council from this response and list the ones who supported this.
‘Fly Into Fall’ returns to Midland for third year of aviation education
WEBAug 15, 2024 · MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The City’s Department of Airports recently announced the return of “Fly Into Fall” for its third year in late August. The City said this year’s event will offer a wide variety of attractions, including food trucks, face painting, jumpers, more than 20 educational exhibitor tables, and much more.
Local educators focus on student career pathways at ‘State of
WEBAug 16, 2024 · MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Midland Chamber of Commerce hosted its “State of Education Luncheon” at the Bush Convention Center on Thursday, offering a chance for the leaders in learning to engage with local educators. This year’s luncheon featured a panel including Dr. Farrin D’agostino, the Provost at Texas Tech Health, UTPB’s President Dr. Sandra […]
Big Spring issues boil water notice following fire hydrant break
WEBAug 2, 2024 · BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The City of Big Spring has issued a boil water notice after a fire hydrant off an 18-inch pipeline broke loose, causing a loss of water and pressure. The City said that due to reduced distribution system pressure after the line break, water was drained from a portion of the water system for an extended period ...
Midland begins pair of road projects; closes streets for weeks
WEBAug 16, 2024 · SHARE. MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The City of Midland has started on a pair of road construction projects that are expected to last through September and October, respectively. Starting on Thursday, August 15, the intersections of Mockingbird Lane and Valwood, as well as Rockwood Drive, will be …
Basin adults are back in the classroom at the Permian Basin Adult ...
WEBUpdated: Aug 13, 2024 / 06:06 PM CDT. MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – School is back in session but it’s not just the Permian Basin’s kids who are back in the classroom. Fall adult literacy classes have begun at the Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center but there’s still time to sign up if you’d like to learn to read and more.
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