Trevor Hawes

Midland

Editorial Director at Midland Reporter-Telegram

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Articles

West Texas, New Mexico forecast rain as drought persists

2 days ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

The weather this weekend in West Texas and southeast New Mexico is expected to be pleasant, with highs in the 90s and lows in the 70s. However, just because the springtime storm season is over doesn’t mean the Permian Basin is done with rain. In fact, it’s in the forecast. “We don’t tend to think of us being in a monsoonal area this time of year, but rain is falling west of us, west in the higher elevations,” said David Hennig, meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Midland.
Florida man dies after jumping from moving truck in Martin County

3 days ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

MARTIN COUNTY — A man has died after he was crushed by his own vehicle. At about 10:54 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, Osvaldo Fernandez, 39, of Hialeah, Florida, was driving westbound on County Road D5100 when it veered off the roadway, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Article continues below this adFor an unknown reason, the driver jumped out of the vehicle — a 2017 Peterbilt towing a trailer — and was run over by its rear axles.
Oncor joins Permian Strategic Partnership to support community growth

1 week ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

The Permian Strategic Partnership has a new member, this time in the electricity delivery sector. PSP announced Thursday that Oncor has joined the organization of major companies operating in the Permian Basin that focus on improving education, healthcare, road safety and workforce development in the region.
One dead, one seriously injured after car crashes into parked semi

1 week ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

A man has died and another was seriously injured after a wreck in Midland County. At about 9:26 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, Blaze Jeremy Rhoden, 21, of Midland was driving eastbound in a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu on East County Road 120 when the vehicle failed to maintain a single lane, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Men charged with stealing guns, including from a state trooper

1 week ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

A trio of men from Lubbock are accused of breaking into several vehicles in Midland and stealing handguns — including from a state trooper. On the morning of May 7, the Midland Police Department began receiving several phone calls about smash-and-grab incidents that happened during the night, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by the Reporter-Telegram.
Man arrested for DWI after being found passed out in car, police say

1 week ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

A man with three prior convictions for driving while intoxicated is behind bars after police say he was found to be intoxicated and passed out in his vehicle. On Friday, June 13, Midland Police Department officers were dispatched to the 500 block of East Florida Avenue and upon arrival found a vehicle partway on the curb and partway in the roadway, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by the Reporter-Telegram.
Man walks free after 'appearance of impropriety' by former judge, ADA

1 week ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

In February 2007, Samuel Junior Sanchez was sentenced to 75 years in prison for shooting a 15-year-old boy. Now, nearly 20 years later, Sanchez is a free man thanks to the “appearance of impropriety” by a retired Midland County judge and the actions of a former assistant district attorney whose second job as a law clerk has led to a rash of legal troubles.
Region has been hammered by hail, but drying trend is starting soon

2 weeks ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

The Midland-Odessa area has seen a bit of rain and a bit of hail in recent days, but still nothing like other areas like Stanton and Big Spring, which have been hammered by severe weather. A phone call to the historic Hotel Settles in Big Spring confirmed that the building suffered wind-driven hail damage to many windows Sunday night. Article continues below this adAccording to the Storm Prediction Center, a landspout was reported Tuesday evening near Paisano Pass in Presidio County.
DPS identifies man who died in Monday's SH 158 crash

2 weeks ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

The Texas Department of Public Safety has released more details about the wreck Monday, June 9, that shut down State Highway 158. A 2007 Freightliner towing a trailer and traveling westbound was stopped in the left lane waiting to make a left turn onto a private drive, DPS reported. Article continues below this adCameron C. Cook, 54, of Odessa was also traveling westbound in a 2024 Ram 2500 pickup when he crashed into the back of the stopped tractor-trailer.
Police recover suspect’s car in fatal shooting, but manhunt continues

2 weeks ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

HOBBS, New Mexico — Law enforcement have recovered the vehicle of a suspect wanted in a fatal shooting, but as of Sunday evening, he remains at large. On Friday, June 6, the Hobbs Police Department responded to a call of shots fired in the area of the 800 block of East Lincoln Road in Hobbs, New Mexico, according to a press release issued Saturday by HPD. Article continues below this adOfficers located two subjects with apparent gunshot wounds. HPD said one victim was flown to a Texas hospital.