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Education
Homeschooled Midland chess team wins local championship
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Homeschooled Midland chess team wins local championship
The TRIBE Chess team defeated powerhouse Midland Trinity in the 2024 Upper School Championship. 6th grader Alex Rivas won second place in the solo championship.
Education
Odessa College announces two new auto tech programs
Both programs will be available starting Fall 2024.
Family
Child care costs twice as much as rent, according to a Child Care Aware of America report
Even if you do not have children, you are still affected by child care costs. The lack of affordable childcare is costing the Texas economy $11 billion per year.
Family
Child care costs twice as much as rent, according to a Child Care Aware of America report
Even if you do not have children, you are still affected by child care costs. The lack of affordable child care is costing the Texas economy $11 billion per year.
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Risky left turns are the leading cause of crashes in Odessa
According to OPD, unsafe left turns cause the most crashes in Odessa, followed by speeding and driver inattention.
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Risky left turns are the leading cause of crashes in Odessa
According to OPD, unsafe left turns cause the most crashes in Odessa, followed by speeding and driver inattention.
Events
Female Entrepreneurs of Midland host Dive into Summer VIP Fashion Show and Pop-Up Market while raising support for local non-profit
News West 9's Sydnee Jolivette and Lilybeth Valles will be emcees at Friday night's fashion show.
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The 'Ride of Silence' honors fallen bicyclists in the Permian Basin
The group wants to let everybody know that they should share the road safely with bikers.
Candidates
Meet Midland City Council at-large candidate James 'Bull' Henry
NewsWest 9's Tyler Dupnick spoke with James "Bull" Henry about the upcoming May special election.
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YMCA Midland breaks ground at its northwest location
The project is expected to be completed in Fall 2025. The organization has addressed its efforts towards road safety.
Weather
Triple-digit heat arrives earlier in West Texas compared to last year
Hot temperatures are in the forecast but how does this compare to what is usual?
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