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Powering the Permian – Energy production in West Texas
WEBAug 15, 2024 — “As a region, as a delivery zone, it’s sort of a wash in generation and not much demand, the real problem is getting that power of the west and into the north zone to service Dallas-Fort Worth and to serve Houston in the South, despite the fact that the Permian continues to grow, the demand continues to grow – the supply of that electricity has been out-stripping that growth ...
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.
Ector County judge offers support for crash victims, including
WEBAug 22, 2024 — ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Officials are providing next steps following Tuesday’s plane crash in Odessa which left two dead and another in the hospital. Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett said the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Security Board have concluded the initial …
Animal organization calls on local shelter to better care for strays ...
WEBAug 16, 2024 — RELATED: National group aims at reducing Odessa Animal Shelter’s 62% kill rate. Part of the Odessa Deserves Better initiative includes promoting safer ways to handle stray animals, such as spaying or neutering them before returning them to their homes. Ector County Library Director Howard Marks …
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 […]
ECISD Trustees eye hiring professional firm in superintendent search
WEBAug 21, 2024 — ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – During its monthly Board meeting on Tuesday, August 20, the Ector County Board of Trustees began discussions regarding the search for a new superintendent. During this discussion, Board members expressed an interest in using a professional search firm, as well as beginning the process as soon as possible. Trustees also voted […]
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 …
UPDATE: Andrews PD identifies second driver in deadly hit and
WEBAug 16, 2024 — The Andrews Police Department has released new images of a suspect’s vehicle in connection with a hit and run crash early Wednesday morning that left a six-year-old boy dead. Investigators said the crash happened just before 6:00 a.m. on August 14 in the 200 block of SE Avenue E. A white Dodge truck, believed to have struck six-year-old ...