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MIDLAND—Christmas is about two weeks away! Have you gotten all your holiday shopping done already? If you haven’t, don’t worry about it, a lot of people are in the same boat. Full Story »

He's been representing this area in Austin for decades. Now, Representative Tom Craddick will have another permanent sign of his accomplishments. State Highway Reliever Route 349 opened today. It was named The Nadine and Tom Craddick Highway. Full Story »

A local attorney has pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud. Phyllis Butler Royal admitted that between in August 2008 and February of this year, she asked Bank of America to give her a $5,000 cashier's check from a former client's trust account. Full Story »

Another well-known politician has filed for re-election. State Represenative Tryon Lewis finished his first legislative session this year. Now he wants to go back with the 81st District again. Full Story »

Midland police continue searching for a suspect involved in a late night stabbing. It happened around 2 a.m. Tuesday morning when a 20-year-old Midland man left a night club and said he thought someone was following him. Full Story »

Closing arguments are set to start tomorrow for a Midland man accused of attacking a robbing an elderly man in his home. Edwin Burger was so badly hurt in the attack that he had to move to a nursing home and then died a year later. Full Story »

In 2011, some students will be saying “good-bye” to the TAKS test. The test is getting phased out. But, before your child gets to celebrate, the TAKS is being replaced with a new set of tests: 12 end of course exams. Full Story »

Testimony began yesterday against one of three men accused of beating and robbing a 66-year-old Midland man so badly in 2007 that he died less than one year later. Full Story »

ODESSA—About 15 of the animals seized from a puppy mill in West Odessa have been adopted. Whitney Armstrong adopted one of the puppies on Wednesday. She first heard what happened to them from her dad. Full Story »

A fugitive, who ran from his own court hearing three months ago, was picked up this afternoon by the Midland County Sheriff's Office. Gilbert Perez is now back behind bars. Full Story »

It will eventually send power all the way to the metroplex, and now, The Dallas Morning News is talking about the tiny town of Penwell. They've posted an editorial talking about the federal grant given to Summit Energy, who wants to build a clean-coal power plant there. Full Story »

Sales tax revenue is down for the City of Midland. This months figures reflect nearly a 29 percent drop in sales from this time last year. And that's on top of a two million dollar decrease for the fiscal year, which shows just how much the local economy has changed since the start of the recession. Full Story »

As of right now, if you don’t own a car to get from Odessa to Midland or vice versa, you pretty much have two options: a taxi cab or calling up a friend and begging for a ride. Full Story »

After more than 5 hours of discussing whether or not to the approve drilling within Midland City limits, the council has made their vote. 5 hours might seem like a lot, but there tons to consider. And based on the reactions from both mineral and surface sides. Full Story »

ODESSA—The City of Odessa has received money from the federal government to build new affordable homes and help low- income families weatherize their properties. One of the grant’s giving the city the funds to build new houses is the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). Full Story »

Midland I.S.D. Superintendent Dr. Sylvester Perez announced his intended retirement during a Board of Trustees meeting today. Full Story »

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Board has revoked the Odessa College Law Enforcement Academy's license. Now, many involved with the program are scratching their heads trying to figure out where to go from here. Full Story »

A Hobbs man will be spending the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of first degree murder. Aubrey Savage, 36, was found guilty of shooting and killing Yurhonnd Deloach during a drunken fight at a dance hall. Full Story »

Two Midland women are behind bars today after committing Western Union money transfer fraud. Linda Jamie, 26, and Sylvia Lopez, 29, were working for Pronto Check Cashing in Midland when the scheme began. Full Story »

A 52-year-old Midland man is likely to see the rest of his days behind bars. Valentin Rdriguez has been sentenced to a 99 year and a 75 year sentence yesterday on two counts of indecency with a child by contact. Full Story »

MIDLAND—Oil and gas companies in the United States could be facing new regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA administrator Lisa Jackson announced today that there is new scientific evidence which shows greenhouse gases are a public health threat. Full Story »

The roads out there are really getting slick. In fact, Loop 250 was shut down as police work a number of accidents. We're told there's been seven so far. Those overpasses are being coated in a layer of ice, and at high speeds, it's incredibly easy to spin out of control. Full Story »

A major blow to Odessa College tonight, as their law enforcement license is revoked. The Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Standards and Education Board voted to strip the school of it's license. That's despite that fact that more students are passing. Full Story »

A Monahans man will spend more than seventeen years in prison after kiddie porn was found on his computer. Ricky Lynn Currier. He pleaded guilty back in July to charges saying he had downloaded dozens of pornographic images of children to his laptop. Full Story »

After a 5 year stretch, the former FutureGen site in Penwell, will finally be used and occupying this space will benefit West Texas. After the whole FutureGen thing fell through. The Odessa Economic Development team looked to find a replacement. Full Story »