Steven Pepper

What we know about an early Sunday morning disturbance that escalated to a SWAT standoff in Midland:

Here’s a detailed breakdown of what’s to come for Crane ISD following its voter-approved nearly $100 million bond: newswest9.com/article/news/l…

BREAKING: Crane ISD’s combined $96.3 million bond has passed. Proposition A (Academic buildings): 73% (335 of 457 votes) Proposition B (Athletic complex): 63% (282 of 451 votes) (Image via. Crane ISD)

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More on Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD approving former Superintendent Brent Jaco's resignation proposal:

BREAKING: The Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD Board of Trustees votes 4-3 to accept former Superintendent Brent Jaco’s resignation proposal. The Board also voted 7-0 to end an independent third-party investigation into District operations.

EXCLUSIVE: EP Texas Trucking School CEO Adam Tellez responds to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's investigation into his company for allegedly certifying unqualified and non-English speaking CDL drivers.

Midland ISD's Director of Student Services speaks to the media in hopes to clarify the 2026-27 instructional plan for IDEA Travis families amid confusion: newswest9.com/article/news/l…

More on Midland ISD's unanimous agreement of Travis Elementary's 2026-27 instructional plan: newswest9.com/article/news/l…

BREAKING: Midland ISD Board of Trustees unanimously agrees “to place [Travis Elementary] students in environments that best supports their academic growth and well being.” The plan comes a week after the Board terminated the district’s lease agreement with Idea Public Schools.

New developments in Saturday’s Loop 250 shooting involving a Mongol OMG member: newswest9.com/article/news/l…

DEVELOPING: Midland PD says "local agencies are on high alert" following a shooting of a Mongol Outlaw Motorcycle Gang member on Loop 250 Saturday morning.

“Michael” feels more like a tribute concert than a deep examination of an infamously complex man. However, I’ve waited my entire life for this night, so while critics have already bashed this film, let me state a positive: Jaafar embodies his uncle like no one else could.

TOMORROW: If you have any unwanted prescriptions, Basin Lighthouse is offering a safe way to dispose them. newswest9.com/article/news/l…

BREAKING: The Town of Pecos City City Council unanimously voted to terminate Midland City Manager Tommy Gonzalez’ professional consulting services agreement, effective April 30. Pecos entered an agreement with Gonzalez in 2024, paying him $9,500 a month for strategic planning.

EXCLUSIVE: I sat down with IDEA Public Schools CEO Dr. Jeffery Cottrill less than 24 hours after Midland ISD terminated its partnership for Travis Elementary School. youtube.com/watch?v=oRjPij…

More on MISD's unanimous decision to end IDEA Public School's lease for Travis Elementary, effective in June:

BREAKING: Midland ISD Board of Trustees votes to terminate the district’s contract with IDEA Public Schools for Travis Elementary, citing three-consecutive “D” grades from TEA. Per the contract, the decision will require a second vote in a following meeting.

STORY: High Society celebrates 4/20 with restocked hemp, but the Odessa dispensary is on edge, as its products could soon go away again. newswest9.com/article/news/l…

Massive win for the Lakers. They absolutely couldn’t lose the KD-less game if they wanted to survive w/o Luka & Reaves. Bron’s “been-there-done-that” feel set the pace of the game, and 27 points from Luke Kennard is the steal of the deadline. Major confidence going into Game 2.