Celeste Gessner

07/25/2024

We Are Not Forgotten is hosting a barbecue for interested women to learn more about the organization.

We Are Not Forgotten is hosting a barbecue for female veterans to learn more about their organization.

07/22/2024

A man has been found dead in an Ector County jail cell after being arrested Saturday morning.

The Texas Rangers are investigating after a man was found dead in an Ector County jail cell Sunday morning.

07/21/2024

There’s a lot of questions surrounding what’s next for the presidential election and the Democratic Party.

Democrats are set to hold their convention in Chicago on Aug. 19-22. What was supposed to be a coronation for Biden now becomes an open contest in which nearly 4,700 delegates will be responsible for picking a new standard-bearer to challenge Republican Donald Trump in the fall.

07/21/2024

2024 ELECTION UPDATE: Vice President Kamala Harris has released a statement saying she’s planning on earning the democratic nomination.

07/21/2024

2024 ELECTION UPDATE: Pres. Biden is endorsing VP Kamala Harris as the presidential nominee for the Democratic Party.

07/21/2024

2024 ELECTION: President Biden has announced he’s dropping out of the 2024 election.

President Joe Biden’s debate performance raised open questions about the 81-year-old’s ability to mount a convincing campaign to defeat Trump.

07/20/2024

A Fort Stockton man has been arrested after drugs were found in his car during a traffic stop.

A Fort Stockton man was arrested on July 18, after Pecos County deputies found crystal m**hamphetamine in his car.

07/20/2024

34-year-old Santiago Granger is wanted by MPD after being accused of stalking.

The Midland Police Department is asking for the community’s help to find a man who has been accused of stalking.

07/15/2024

A fire broke out in the Town & Country Shopping Center this morning. Two businesses were deemed a total loss while two others are damaged.

Odessa Fire Rescue was called to a structure fire at Payne’s Gym in the own & Country Shopping Center on Sunday morning around 9:00 A.M.

07/15/2024

Pres. Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office saying America "must never descend into violence."

President Joe Biden quickly denounced the shooting and spoke to Trump Saturday night.

07/14/2024

Click the article below to learn what we know about the 20-year-old suspect who attempted to shoot former President Donald Trump.

Authorities say Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, opened fire at the rally on Saturday, days before Trump was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time.

07/14/2024

The FBI is actively investigating yesterday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. A motive has not been determined yet.

The attack was the most serious attempt to kill a president or presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981.

07/14/2024

President Biden is calling for "unity" after the attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump.

President Joe Biden quickly denounced the shooting and spoke to Trump Saturday night.

07/14/2024

TRUMP CAMPAIGN LATEST: Trump has released a statement through Truth Social saying a bullet grazed his ear.

"I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that som**hing was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!"

07/14/2024

Vice President Kamala Harris has released a statement in regards to today's shooting saying quote,

"We are grateful to the United States Secret Service, first responders, and local authorities for their immediate action.

Violence such as this has no place in our nation. We must all condemn this abhorrent act and do our part to ensure that it does not lead to more violence."

07/14/2024

NEW INFORMATION:

Sources are reporting that shooting at Trump rally is being investigsted as an assassination attempt.

07/14/2024

BREAKING:
Former President Donald Trump is expected to release a statement later tonight regarding tonight’s shooting at his campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

07/13/2024

NEW INFORMATION:

President Biden has issued a statement saying he’s glad former President Donald Trump is okay and grateful the secret service were able to get him to safety.

07/13/2024

JUST IN: Reports are saying former President Donald Trump is safe after shots were fired at his campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

Reports claim the shooter is dead.

07/13/2024

The Odessa Police Department reports two people are dead after a major crash last night in the 600 block of W. 22nd St.

The Odessa Police Department responded to 22nd and Golder on Friday night in reference to a major crash.

07/07/2024

UPDATE: Fort Stockton Police Department reports the missing 15-year-old has been found.

The Fort Stockton Police Department reports they’re searching for a missing 15-year-old girl, Jocelyn Elyse Crihfield.

07/07/2024

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS GIRL?

Fort Stockton PD are searching for 15-year-old Jocelyn Crihfield. She was last seen between 1:30 A.M. and 2:00 A.M. this morning.

The Fort Stockton Police Department reports they’re searching for a missing 15-year-old girl, Jocelyn Elyse Crihfield.

07/01/2024

ODESSA WATER UPDATE: The boil water notice has officially been lifted for the City of Odessa.

The City of Odessa will be shutting down the Water Treatment Plant around 2 p.m. on June 29.

07/01/2024

Our last (and some of our first 😆) show together!

Good luck Justin! Make sure to come back and see us soon. The National Weather Service is lucky to have you!

07/01/2024

We said goodbye to one our very own today, Justin Lopez 😞

What a bubbly personality around the office. We’ll miss you but happy you’re not going far! Good luck with the National Weather Service!

06/30/2024

The City of Odessa says they expect the boil water notice to be lifted sometime tomorrow.

06/30/2024

There's a lot of questions surrounding the boil water notice in Odessa and the City of Odessa is answering them.

Some commonly asked questions include:

Is it safe to shower?
Yes. Just be careful not to drink it.

Is it safe to brush your teeth?
Yes. Use bottled or boiled water.

What happens if you drink it?
The City says not to panic and the chances of becoming sick are slim.

And how long should water be boiled for?
Boiling water for at least one full minute is the safest and and an effective m**hod of disinfection.

06/30/2024

The cover art for the first edition of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” just sold for $2M at auction!

Justin Lopez and I are Slytherin’s. We’re still waiting on Jensen Young’s results on what his Hogwarts house is!

06/30/2024

East I-20 is currently shut down after an 18-wheeler ended up on its side.

It’s currently unknown what caused the accident and if there are any injuries.

An 18-wheeler accident has shut down East I-20 in the 5800 block in Midland Saturday evening, according to the Midland Fire Department.

06/29/2024

No injuries were reported after a plane crash around Midland Internarional Air & Space port.

The FAA is investigating on Monday.

Officials responded to a small plane crash that happened just before 5 p.m. on Saturday at Midland International Air & Space Port.