Phoenix O'Connor
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Big Spring community helps federal workers with free meals, donations
The community of Big Spring is stepping up to help federal workers have a meal and meet other needs. → Read More
Not enough manpower at Rio Grande, says Texas DPS officials
The Rio Grande divides Texas and Mexico, and according to the Texas Department of Public Safety, there is not enough manpower to protect that border. → Read More
A dangerous job; law enforcement share their experiences
Nearly five years ago Sergeant Mike Naylor of the Midland County Sheriff’s Office was shot and killed. → Read More
Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department to open new station
After nearly a year, the Greenwood Volunteer Fire department almost has a new station ready to open. → Read More
MPD remind drivers of proper railroad safety
Cars and trucks racing through railroad crossing guards as they go down is not an uncommon occurrence, but it is certainly a dangerous one. It is also against the law. → Read More
Children share experiences raising livestock for Sandhills Stock Show and Rodeo
Many of the children showing in the Sandhills Stock Show and Rodeo have been raising their steers since they were calves. → Read More
Government shutdown effecting federal employees at FCI
Approximately 420,000 federal employees are working without pay and another 380,000 are being furloughed. → Read More
Midland retailers, shoppers not worried by post-Christmas crowd
Retail stores much like Academy Sports + Outdoors in Midland were ready to handle the post-Christmas crowd looking to make returns or use their new gifts cards. → Read More
Born six weeks premature, Fiona the hippo breaks 1,000 lb. milestone
So what do zoo officials want for Fiona in 2019? To keep growing, of course. → Read More
Beyond the Bow: Officers work through Christmas to keep Permian Basin safe for the holidays
Those celebrating Christmas across the Permian Basin can open presents and enjoy their tamales in peace thanks to the dedicated service of the men and women in blue. → Read More
US says 2nd Guatemalan child has died in immigration custody
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that the boy died shortly after midnight Tuesday. → Read More
Midland Airport warns holiday travelers of overflowing parking lot
Many people are headed out this holiday weekend, its reported that more than one third of Americans are planning on getting out of town for the holidays according to AAA. → Read More
Flashing Lights program adds new class for high school students
High school students across the state will have one more class to add to their agenda before they graduate thanks to the Community Safety Education Act (S.B.30). → Read More
City of Midland dedicates bridge to memory of Terry Lynn Williams Sims
There is a new addition in Southside Midland, a bridge located near the Martin Luther King Jr. community center. → Read More
Student arrested for too many absences
The student's mother is outraged, but the Muskogee Public School System says it's all perfectly legal. → Read More
Becky’s Flowers offers Christmas tree, decoration rentals
If you haven’t gotten your Christmas tree yet, there is still time for you to rent one from Becky’s Flowers. → Read More
BBB warns of possible Christmas donation scams
As you give back this holiday season, it is important to also be aware of scams that could be out there to put a damper on the the holiday season. → Read More
High Sky CAF offers public look at George H.W. Bush’s military service
The High Sky CAF in Midland offers the public a look into the military service of former president George H. W. Bush. At CAF, you can see footage of when Bush was rescued by a U.S submarine after floating in the Pacific Ocean reportedly for hours. → Read More
Permian Basin residents grieve the loss of George H. W. Bush
The death of former president George H. W. Bush on Friday night impacted the West Texas area greatly. The Bush family is a critical part of the Permian Basin’s history and the loss of the 41st president was a personal one to many area residents. → Read More
New fee on your water bill? Here’s what you need to know
Midland residents might have noticed an extra charge on their water bill this month now that the approved drainage fee went into effect. → Read More