West News

Roll up to an intersection in many places and the sign you see might not only tell you to stop, yield or turn in a certain direction, it might also feature unwanted ads for a taco joint, surf shop, miracle diet, a political candidate, or urge tourists to go home.

More than two years ago, a pair of former administrators at a remote West Texas juvenile prison were indicted on charges accusing them of sexually preying on teenage boys at the facilitya 'a development hailed by the state's attorney general as a first step toward justice in a statewide scandal.

CBS 7 News Staff July 2, 2009 BREWSTER COUNTY - More swine flu cases have been confirmed in West Texas.

Showers and thunderstorms were possible across parts of Texas on Tuesday but the heat is holding on.

After months of delays, two former Texas Youth Commission administrators have been ordered to appear in court, Ward County records show.

Homeowners in the State of Texas could soon have more trouble finding legitimate contract workers as a major regulatory commission closes its doors for good.

Originally published June 30, 2009 at 7:52 p.m., updated June 30, 2009 at 8:57 p.m. ODESSA, Texas a ' Ten people have been arrested in the theft of about $2 million worth of oil and gas condensate from oil companies and producers in three West Texas counties.

The Odessa Icemen won the USSSA 13U AA Texas West State Championship, defeating the Canyon Alleycats 11-2. The Icemen scored 33 runs while allowing only 8. The Icemen will represent West Texas at the USSSA World Series July 12-19 in Hutchinson, Kan., taking with them 23-6 record.

When legislators and prosecutors realized a sex abuse case at a remote West Texas juvenile prison had languished in the hands of a local district attorney for two years, they vowed to move the case swiftly forward as the graphic allegations created a statewide scandal.

An Odessa judge is now handling the cases against two former West Texas youth prison officials accused of repeatedly sexually abusing teenage inmates.

With gas prices at an average $2.67 and climbing, hitting the road this summer may not be an attractive option.

Far West Texas grabs your heart and does not let go, no matter what. It's difficult to explain to outsiders what makes the place special.

Slaton, TX, June 27, 2009: For those in the know the sounds of motorcycles rumbling across the roadways of West Texas means it is the middle week end of July which is to be spent in the small West Texas town of Goldsmith at the Black Gold Rally.

"In reality, there is no such thing as clean coal," environmental organizations declared in an advertisement designed to counter a campaign by the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity, a group led by the coal industry.

An Oklahoma man admits to beating his former wife to death in a Lubbock motel. Arthur Swagger, 38, pleaded guilty Friday morning.

West Texas authorities say they have broken up a large cocaine ring in the small town of Kermit.

Some electric companies are working to go green by building transmission lines to amp up production on wind energy.

Melissa Correa mcorrea@cbs7.com June 25, 2009 Midland, TX- It's no doubt that in West Texas, news of Michael Jackon's death has hit home for fans.

CBS 7 News Staff June 25, 2009 Glasscock County, Texas - Glassock County officials and state wildlife officers are attempting to catch a black bear this afternoon.

The first performance of the 127th West of the Pecos Rodeo at the Buck Jackson Arena in Pecos.