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Pecos train derailment

Pecos Train Derailment: NTSB releases new details

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Lauren Munt
“UP estimated damages to signals, equipment, and track to be about $4 million; Boss Heavy Haul LLC estimated damages to the combination vehicle and the load to be about $2.2 million."

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Beloved K9 Officer Diesel honored in Pecos

Beloved K9 Officer Diesel honored in Pecos

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Isabella Garriga
The Reeves County community came together at Veterans Memorial Park to pay tribute to K9 Officer Diesel, celebrating his seven years of dedicated service and unwavering loyalty.

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After news of the flu outbreak in the jail, their medical department advised them to shut down...

The Ector County jail is closed to visitors after an outbreak of the flu

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Rachel Fortunato
After news of the flu outbreak in the jail, their medical department advised them to shut down for multiple days.

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Pecos Train Derailment: NTSB releases new details

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Beloved K9 Officer Diesel honored in Pecos
Beloved K9 Officer Diesel honored in Pecos

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The Ector County jail is closed to visitors after an outbreak of the flu

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Ben Milam International Academy’s bilingual program is now open to Pre-K three
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Ben Milam International Academy’s bilingual program is now open to Pre-K three

Ben Milam International Academy’s bilingual program is now open to Pre-K three

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Sierra Burnett
The program is designed to prepare these students for their transition into Pre-K four when they turn four-years old by providing a strong academic and social foundation.  

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Odessa College is going back to the drawing board after a 355-million-dollar bond to upgrade...

Odessa College looking for other ways to renovate school buildings to support student growth

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Armando Gomez
Odessa College is going back to the drawing board after a 355-million-dollar bond to upgrade its facilities was voted against in November.

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“Goodnight West Texas”

“Goodnight West Texas” children’s book brings spirit of the region to life

Updated: Jan. 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM CST
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By Isabella Garriga
Goodnight West Texas, written by Callie Fuqua and illustrated by Richard Cowdrey, brings the culture, landmarks, and spirit of West Texas to life for young readers.

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The Civics Bee encourages middle school students to engage in civics and contribute to their...

Essay submissions for the 3rd Annual National Civics Bee are open

Updated: Jan. 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM CST
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By Rachel Fortunato
The Civics Bee encourages middle school students to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.

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Oceans Behavioral Hospital

Partial Hospitalization Program to treat mental health

Updated: Jan. 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM CST
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By First Alert 7 News Staff
People enrolled in PHP will get unique short term treatment plan using evidence-based therapies.

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Road closures on 191 could cause delays for the next few days

Road closures on 191 could cause delays for the next few days

Updated: Jan. 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM CST
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By Sierra Burnett
There will be road closures on 191 eastbound and westbound from Faudree Road to 1788 for pavement repairs. 
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