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2 days ago | 
yourbasin.com | Lidianna Reyes
Posted: Jun 4, 2025 / 09:14 PM CDT Updated: Jun 4, 2025 / 09:14 PM CDT ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Clean-up efforts are underway in Pleasant Farms after Tuesday morning’s storms left many homes destroyed. Now Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett hopes to help those who suffered damages get back on their feet. He has declared a local state of emergency in hopes of getting access to more resources.
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4 days ago | 
yourbasin.com | Lidianna Reyes
Posted: Jun 2, 2025 / 06:35 PM CDT Updated: Jun 2, 2025 / 06:35 PM CDT ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- David Vela, Odessa’s new City Manager for the city of Odessa, kicked off his first day with a news conference aimed at telling the community about his plans and letting citizens know he wants to hear about their wants and needs. “A big part of my ten years…as city manager is listening to the people,” David Vela City Manager.
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1 week ago | 
yourbasin.com | Lidianna Reyes
Posted: May 30, 2025 / 07:21 PM CDT Updated: May 30, 2025 / 07:21 PM CDT PERMIAN BASIN (KMID/KPEJ)- PermiaCare is launching a new program next month in collaboration with the Odessa Police Department and the Midland County Sheriff’s Office to help people who are in need of mental health care.
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1 week ago | 
yourbasin.com | Lidianna Reyes
Courtesy: Cal for Mayor Posted: May 29, 2025 / 05:12 PM CDT Updated: May 29, 2025 / 05:12 PM CDT ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- It’s been six months since Cal Hendrick became Mayor. The lifelong Odessan became Mayor on November 5th, 2024, beating the incumbent Javier Joven. Since then he has made some improvements to the City.
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1 week ago | 
yourbasin.com | Lidianna Reyes
Posted: May 27, 2025 / 06:20 PM CDT Updated: May 27, 2025 / 06:20 PM CDT ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) -During the Ector County Commissioner Court meeting Tuesday, the court interviewed seven people who applied to be an Emergency Service Districts Commissioner. The court then appointed five members to serve: Heather Burks, Randy Lightfoot, Kevin Searcy, Patti Kappauf, and John Turner.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Lidianna Reyes
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) -During the Ector County Commissioner Court meeting Tuesday, the court interviewed seven people who applied to be an Emergency Service Districts Commissioner. The court then appointed five members to serve: Heather Burks, Randy Lightfoot, Kevin Searcy, Patti Kappauf, and John Turner. The new commissioners will be in charge of the two ESDs for Fire and for Emergency Medical Services. “So really we have a fire expert and medical expert,” Judge Dustin Fawcett said.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Lidianna Reyes
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Today, May 26th is Memorial Day. A day of remembrance for the fallen soldiers who lost their lives in battle. Thousands of soldiers and their families have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. This day is dedicated to honoring their legacy. Many local Veterans said their thoughts on what Memorial Day means to them. “This is Memorial Day, it’s the one like I said that didn’t come home.
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2 weeks ago | 
yourbasin.com | Lidianna Reyes
Posted: May 22, 2025 / 06:25 PM CDT Updated: May 22, 2025 / 06:26 PM CDT MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- One of the busiest travel seasons of the year is just around the corner, and Midland International Air & Space Port wants to help ensure passengers are prepared. With school out and summer vacations beginning, airports across the country, including here in West Texas, are expected to see a significant increase in traffic.
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2 weeks ago | 
yourbasin.com | Lidianna Reyes
Posted: May 21, 2025 / 06:28 PM CDT Updated: May 21, 2025 / 06:28 PM CDT ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- This week, many students across West Texas will be graduating from high school. While it is a time to celebrate, many officials are reminding students to celebrate responsibly. Officers with multiple agencies will patrol the street to keep kids from underage drinking.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Lidianna Reyes
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- This week, many students across West Texas will be graduating from high school. While it is a time to celebrate, many officials are reminding students to celebrate responsibly. Officers with multiple agencies will patrol the street to keep kids from underage drinking. Officials are also offering an alternative called Project Graduation. It will be held at Urban Air, and it is meant to keep students safe.
