Trevor Hawes

Midland

Editorial Director at Midland Reporter-Telegram

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Articles

Teen killed in rollover after driver allegedly disregards stop sign

5 days ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

GAINES COUNTY — One teen was killed and several others were seriously injured after a rollover crash on Friday, May 30. At about 3:15 p.m., a 2015 Ford Fusion driven by Mario Antonio Tornez, 38, of Hobbs, New Mexico, was traveling eastbound on County Road 208 when he allegedly disregarded a stop sign at the CR 225 intersection, according to a Department of Public Safety report.
Here's what makes tornadoes, gustnadoes and landspouts different

1 week ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

Storms fired up across the Permian Basin Thursday evening, and while there were several tornado warnings issued, no tornadoes were reported. However, the Storm Prediction Center indicates that vortexes of a different kind were reported. The Brownfield, Glen Cove, Levelland and Ropesville areas in Texas and Loving in New Mexico all experienced landspouts.
Woman stabs boyfriend with scissors for coming home late, police say

1 week ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

A woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend over the weekend and is now being detained for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. On Saturday, May 24, Midland Police Department officers were dispatched to an apartment complex on the 500 block of West Cowden Avenue on a stabbing call, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by the Reporter-Telegram.
West Texas measles outbreak stands at 728 total cases reported

2 weeks ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

The West Texas measles outbreak continues, and the total number of cases reported has risen to 728, according to Texas Department of Health Services data released Friday, May 23. The tally marks an increase of six since the May 20 report. Fewer than 10 confirmed cases are estimated to be actively infectious.
Scharbauer Foundation awards $9M in grants to Midland nonprofits

2 weeks ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

Several nonprofits will share $9 million in the Scharbauer Foundation’s grant cycle for spring, including those in education and healthcare. “Each of these organizations represents a cornerstone of our community, and we are proud to support their missions through this most recent round of funding,” said Mary Ann Beninati, CEO and president resident of the Scharbauer Foundation.
Fugitive wanted for arson, assaulting a peace officer captured

2 weeks ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

The Midland County Sheriff’s Office has located a fugitive who was wanted on felony charges originally made in January. On Monday, May 19, Danielle Salinas, 38, was arrested in the 3200 block of Franklin Avenue. Article continues below this adOn Jan. 9, Midland Police responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 4400 block of Roosevelt Drive, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by the Reporter-Telegram.
Final project to finish Loop 250 to start ahead of schedule

2 weeks ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

The last project to convert Loop 250 entirely into a freeway-grade roadway is expected to be completed sooner than anticipated thanks to a small contribution from Midland Development Corp. At their Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting Monday afternoon, policy board members learned from the Texas Department of Transportation Odessa District that the project to finish out Loop 250 at Todd Drive would now go out for bid in December — several years ahead of schedule.
High school student arrested after being found with a gun on campus

3 weeks ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

ODESSA — A high school student has been arrested after a firearm was found in his possession on campus. On Monday, May 13, Ector County ISD police received information from the Odessa Police Department about a suspect in an aggravated assault case, according to a press release from the district. Article continues below this adECISD officers found the vehicle in OPD’s case parked in front of the Odessa High School fieldhouse.
Rep. Pfluger: Renaming Gulf of Mexico needed to combat Communist China

4 weeks ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

For Rep. August Pfluger, enshrining the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America into law would be a step in the right direction for the United States — especially in the fight against China. During his first day in office in January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename the body of water. Article continues below this adOn Thursday, May 8, Congress passed the Gulf of America Act. Sponsored by Rep.
Rep. Pfluger votes to rename the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

4 weeks ago | mrt.com | Trevor Hawes

Rep. August Pfluger on Thursday cast his vote with 210 other Republicans to pass a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. The Gulf of America Act, sponsored by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, directs federal agencies to update their documents and maps to incorporate the new name. Article continues below this adPfluger’s office did not respond to the Reporter-Telegram’s request for comment on his vote before the newspaper’s print deadline.