The Latest Breaking News from West Texas

The 5.0 magnitude earthquake is tied for the sixth strongest in state history. Scientists have warned for years that increased fracking in West Texas is causing higher earthquake activity.

The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in size to 48 cases

Many of those infected in Gaines County were young and unvaccinated children

A small county in West Texas has 15 measles cases, mostly in school-aged children

Midland, Texas, stands prominently along the southern plains of the Lone Star State. Its roots are deeply tied to oil, agriculture, and a rich tapestry of cultural traditions.

Meanwhile in the Panhandle, Republicans were less excited that Burrows won the speaker contest thanks largely to Democrats.

Federal officials investigating the deadly West Texas collision between at Union Pacific train and a tractor-trailer hauling a wind turbine base are trying to determine why the tractor-trailer was stopped on the tracks

Oilfield wastewater injected underground is causing earthquakes and blowouts. Now, pilot projects are exploring whether this water could be treated and used to grow crops.

Odessa, TX, might not always be in the spotlight like Austin or Dallas, but this West Texas city holds its own unique charm. Known for its rich oil heritage, high school football culture, and vibrant cowboy spirit, Odessa is a city with a lot more to offer than meets the…

Texas Pacific Land Corp. owns nearly 900,000 acres in energy-rich West Texas, an area greater in size than Yosemite National Park.

Officials took the extraordinary step of taking on new debt to replace the old courthouse, which has been plagued by rats and other pests, elevator breakdowns and flooding.