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06/15/2026

Troopers Are Investigating Fatal Crash Southwest of Andrews

A two-vehicle crash involving a passenger car and a semi-truck this morning on State Highway 176 and SW County Road 100 claimed the life of the passenger car’s driver, according to authorities.
The fatal accident occurred before 11 a.m. southwest of Andrews.
Authorities said the passenger car, which sustained significant damage, has a New Mexico license plate.

Congratulations To Joe Harper On RetirementLongtime Andrews EMS Director Joe Harper is officially retired. Harper deserv...
06/12/2026

Congratulations To Joe Harper On Retirement

Longtime Andrews EMS Director Joe Harper is officially retired. Harper deserves kudos for a fantastic career and dedicated service with EMS and the fire department. He positively impacted many, many lives through his career. Harper has been a major asset to the community through his work. Definitely a job very well done by a true community hero.

Man Responsible For Mass Shooting In Midland Is DeadAn Odessa man responsible for a mass shooting in Midland this mornin...
06/12/2026

Man Responsible For Mass Shooting In Midland Is Dead

An Odessa man responsible for a mass shooting in Midland this morning that claimed one life and injured at least 11 others was found dead in an abandoned veterinary clinic Friday afternoon following a standoff with law enforcement officers. The following is a press announcement from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
AUSTIN – This morning, at about 8:00 CST, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), along with the Midland Police Department (MPD) and other local, state and federal law enforcement partners, responded to reports of an active shooter in the 4600 block of West Wall Street in Midland, Texas. Preliminary information shows that when they arrived, the suspect, now identified as Victor Mata Villarreal, 45, who resided in Odessa, began firing shots at officers and bystanders and then barricaded himself inside an abandoned veterinary clinic building.
DPS and other responding officers immediately established a perimeter around the building to mitigate the threat. After a standoff, the suspect was located inside the building, deceased at around 12:30 p.m. CST.
At this time, DPS can confirm one victim is dead, and 10 others are injured. No law enforcement officers were injured.
Villarreal had been wanted for attempted capital murder of a peace officer after firing multiple shots at an MPD officer during a vehicle pursuit on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
At the request of MPD, the Texas Rangers are investigating this active shooter incident. As this is an active investigation, no additional information is being released. The Texas Rangers ask that anyone with information related to the incident please come forward.



Drivers are asked to please find alternate routes around the area as authorities remain on the scene. West Wall Street/Business 20 from the intersection of Fasken Road, across from Cavender Subaru, to Loop 250 in Midland, is expected to remain closed for the next 24 - 48 hours.

Andrews Residents Injured in Ector County Crash That Claimed Life of 13-Day-Old Baby, TeenTwo Andrews residents sustaine...
06/09/2026

Andrews Residents Injured in Ector County Crash That Claimed Life of 13-Day-Old Baby, Teen

Two Andrews residents sustained injuries in a two-vehicle crash last Thursday in Ector County that claimed the life of an unrestrained 13-day-old baby and a 17-year-old female from Mississippi, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety report.
The 3:50 p.m. accident occurred on U.S. Highway 385 and the south service road of State Highway 158.
Troopers said the wreck involved a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu driven by a 17-year-old female from Booneville, Mississippi, and a 2022 Dodge Ram driven by 36-year-old Bianca Marie Rojo of Odessa.
Two passengers in the Dodge pickup—40-year-old Rocio Lizette Salas of Andrews and a 17-year-old female from Andrews—sustained minor injuries the in the crash, according to the DPS report.
The Malibu’s driver, a 17-year-old female, and a passenger—a 13-day-old baby boy—were pronounced dead at the scene, investigating officers stated in the report.
Troopers said the accident occurred when the Dodge pickup was traveling north in the inside lane of U.S. Highway 385 and the Malibu was traveling south on Highway 385 and attempting a left turn onto the South Service Road of State Highway 158, according to troopers.
The Malibu’s driver failed to yield right of way during the turn, causing the Dodge pickup to strike the Malibu’s passenger side, the accident report states.
“The impact ejected the driver and one of the passengers in the Malibu,” troopers stated. “Both were pronounced dead at the scene.”
Another passenger in the Malibu, 35-year-old Salina Marie Franco of Mississippi, sustained serious injuries in the crash.
The Dodge pickup’s three occupants, including the two Andrews residents, were transported to Medical Center Hospital for treatment of minor injuries, according to the report.

06/02/2026

Motorcyclist Airlifted Following Sunday Morning Crash in NE Andrews

An El Paso man sustained serious injuries from a motorcycle crash Sunday in northwest Andrews, according to police.
Ricardo Munoz, 21, was airlifted to an Odessa hospital following the 3:15 a.m. crash at the intersection of NW Ave. E and NW 3rd St., police added.
Officers said the wreck occurred when Munoz was traveling west in the 300 block of NW Ave. E on his Suzuki motorcycle when he failed to control speed while entering the intersection with NW 3rd St.
Munoz disregarded a stop sign at the intersection, causing the Suzuki to collide with a curb before coming to rest, according to police.

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