Most locations throughout West Texas recorded 1-2 inches of snow overnight, including Midland, where the National Weather Service officially reported 1 inch of precipitation. Areas west of Pecos, near Kent, received as much as 5 inches and Crane checked in with 4 inches. Snow was reported as far south as Panther Junction in Big Bend National Park, which received 1/2 inch, and Presidio, which ... Full Story »
DEAR FAMILY: What can you tell me to help me make the best out of my first "divorced Christmas?" My ex will have our children this year and I'm going to be all alone. They are going to be just one big happy family with the woman he's already engaged to and his family. The kids are looking forward to it but they know I will be alone so they're not saying anything. But we all know. My parents live ... Full Story »
I continually make a study of characters, people who live life to its fullest and have fun every day. Some people look like characters but are not. Some people don't look like characters but are. Buddy Moody of Harlingen fits both categories. He looks like a character and is one. Full Story »
If you are anything like me, you have one list in the office, one list in the kitchen, and one in almost every room in the house of things you want to get done before Christmas. If I were to take my blood pressure I am sure I would not be pleased with the readings; thus, I have been working on seeing what I can do differently this year to make things just a little simpler and allowing changes to ... Full Story »
...ACCUMULATING SNOWS WILL AFFECT MUCH OF WEST TEXAS AND SOUTHEAST Full Story »
A three-man, nine-woman jury deliberated for three hours and 15 minutes Thursday before convicting 52-year-old Valentin Rodriguez of two counts of indecency with a child. Full Story »
After setting a goal of sending 1,500 care packages to troops overseas this holiday season, Christmas for Our Troops has gathered addresses and supplies to provide gifts to more than 1,650 soldiers. Full Story »
- Congressman says 40,000 troops would give U.S. a better chance to succeed in Afghanistan, backs Boehner plan to pay for the increase. Full Story »
Intoxicated assault with a vehicle: Michael Angel Aguilera II, 29, of Midland was arrested Wednesday by Midland County deputies at the Midland County Sheriff's Office on two charges of intoxicated assault with a vehicle. Full Story »
President Barack Obama revamped the Afghanistan strategy with his speech Tuesday night by casting an Iraq-like surge of 30,000 more troops into the fight by next summer. Full Story »
By Jim May DEAR FAMILY: What can you tell me to help me make the best out of my first "divorced Christmas?" My ex will have our children this year and I'm going to be all alone. They are going to be just one big happy family with the woman he's already engaged to and his family. The kids are looking forward to it but they know I will be alone so they're not saying anything. But we all know. My ... Full Story »
By Alex Rose If you are anything like me, you have one list in the office, one list in the kitchen, and one in almost every room in the house of things you want to get done before Christmas. If I were to take my blood pressure I am sure I would not be pleased with the readings; thus, I have been working on seeing what I can do differently this year to make things just a little simpler and ... Full Story »
Expanding from Odessa to Midland is EL CENTENARIO, now open at 4410 N. Midkiff across from Midland Park Mall. Full Story »
By Abigail Van Buren DEAR ABBY: I am 25 and dated a woman I'll call "Brenda" for about five years. She dumped me soon after college graduation with no explanation. All she said was she "needed to be alone for a while," but she could see herself marrying me and having kids with me "eventually." I accepted it and tried to move on. Full Story »
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to “Mick” for 22 years - - most of them happy. My problem is his communication skills. I have always had a hard time contacting him. He has a cell phone, but won’t take it out of his vehicle. Full Story »
Come take a hike on the Sibley Nature Center trail system. We have notified all of the "science links" of every elementary grade level at the Midland Independent School District's schools about our new program to get children out on our trails. Ask your child's teacher if they have printed and posted our one-page flyer. Full Story »
By Tumbleweed Smith I continually make a study of characters, people who live life to its fullest and have fun every day. Some people look like characters but are not. Some people don't look like characters but are. Buddy Moody of Harlingen fits both categories. He looks like a character and is one. Full Story »
With her light pink fleece hat falling over her eyes Thursday evening, 2-year-old Willow Claybrooke jumped and danced around as the first notes of "Jingle Bells" began. Full Story »
The Environmental Protection Agency has granted funds for an extended site inspection in February of the area around West County Road 112 where hexavalent chromium was found in well water about eight months ago. Full Story »
Accepting the Buffalo Trail Council's Distinguished Citizen's Award Tuesday, Charles Spence nodded in appreciation as the clapping died down and then motioned toward his wife, "Ruthie," who he said deserves all the credit. Full Story »
Efforts to purchase and renovate an 8,000-square foot facility near downtown Midland for homeless veterans will be the topic of conversation Thursday at a community meeting. Full Story »
Assault causes bodily injury: Alejandro Alvarez Jr., 31, of Midland was arrested Tuesday by Midland police in the 400 block of East Pecan Avenue on a charge of assault causes bodily injury. Full Story »
DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, you printed a poem about children with special needs having been sent by God to special parents who can nurture and care for them. Full Story »
Midland Health & Senior Services will offer free H1N1 shots for people 6 months through 64 years of age from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday at 3303 W. Illinois Ave. Full Story »
A 16-year-old was recovering Wednesday morning after police said he was accidentally shot by a 2-year-old Tuesday evening. Full Story »
A young girl looks at a piece by artist Jorge Pineda at the opening of "The Global Caribbean" exhibit in Miami. AP/Alan Diaz
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