Jay Hendricks

1 week ago | firstalert7.com | Jay Hendricks

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - There is a home in Odessa that was the first home in the city with electricity. This home was once in the heart of Odessa at 5th and Lee. The Mayor of Odessa lived in this home and in the 1940’s, it was moved to make way for First United Methodist Church. In the 1940’s the home was changed to a one story home, various people lived in the home and was recently put up for sale.

Oct 8, 2024 | nist.gov | Kevin Douglass |Jay Hendricks |Sarah White |Jacob Edmond Ricker

NIST has tested a prototype portable quantum traceable pressure standard for the calibration of pressure gauges. The low-pressure limit of this device was extended by making some minor upgrades. The performance over the range of 0.01 Pa to 400000 Pa was evaluated by comparison to commercially available devices. Performance of the quantum device has exceeded that of traditional standards and the range can be extended further with the next generation that is currently under development.

Aug 14, 2024 | firstalert7.com | Jay Hendricks

MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - TXDot is warning drivers to be aware of some new lane closures affecting Midland County. The northbound left turn lane of FM 1788 to go westbound on State Highway 191 service road is closed. The southbound left turn lane of FM 1788 to go eastbound on State Highway 191 Is also closed. The two turn lanes will remain closed for the next 3-4 weeks and TXDot is advising drivers to seek alternate routes during this time. Copyright 2024 KOSA. All rights reserved.

May 5, 2024 | cbs7.com | Jay Hendricks

Washington D.C. (KOSA) -Day two of the Permian Basin Honor Flight was filled with emotions, and sadness, but also filled with brotherhood. Veterans and their guardians cried, laughed but at the end there was finally closure. The sound of the bagpipes were a sign that a ceremony was set to begin. This time, it was at the Americans Disabled for Life Memorial. Dedicated to veterans that are physically wounded for life, but also for those that are wounded mentally.

May 3, 2024 | cbs7.com | Noe Ortega |Jay Hendricks

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Day one of the 11th Permian Basin Honor Flight began at Midland International Air and Space Port and ended in the nations capital, Washington D.C.Bag pipes, salutes, tears, tears of joy were the essence of day one. Many Vietnam and Korea war veterans saw these monuments dedicated to them for the first time, and it was a day they’ll remember forever.