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Local news for Ward County, Texas, county seat Monahans. Every story is from a local paper or regional outlet, with a plain-language bottom line on what it means for residents and a link to the original reporting. Updated daily.

  1. · Economy · CBS7 Odessa

    West Texas tradesmen rally for better pay at ‘Wage Wobble’ movement in Monahans

    Over 300 West Texas tradesmen gathered in Monahans to advocate for higher wages, citing 20 years of stagnant pay in the oil and gas industry.

    Original at CBS7 Odessa ↗

  2. · Public safety · CBS7 Odessa

    Teen killed in I-20 crash, driver flees before being found in Ward County

    A 16-year-old girl from Big Spring died after being struck by a car on I-20 West in Ector County early Tuesday. The driver fled the scene but was later located in Ward County.

    Original at CBS7 Odessa ↗

  3. · Public safety · NewsWest 9 (Midland-Odessa)

    UPDATE: Wanted man in Reeves County arrested in Ward County

    Ward County Deputies arrested 39-year-old Jesus Munoz Estrada in the Tree City area. Estrada was a wanted man from Reeves County.

    Original at NewsWest 9 (Midland-Odessa) ↗

  4. · Public safety · CBS7 Odessa

    Man considered armed and dangerous arrested in Ward County

    Jesus Munoz Estrada, wanted from Reeves County and considered armed and dangerous, was arrested in Ward County's Tree City area. He faces aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges and has a $1 million bond.

    Original at CBS7 Odessa ↗

  5. · Sports · CBS7 Odessa

    HIGHLIGHTS: Monahans def. Lovington NM 35-7

    Monahans High School defeated Lovington, New Mexico, 35-7 in a homecoming game. Miguel Gonzalez scored a rushing touchdown, and the Loboes improved their record to 2-1.

    Original at CBS7 Odessa ↗

  6. · Public safety · CBS7 Odessa

    Monahans man arrested on drug-related charges

    Monahans police and Ward County deputies arrested 69-year-old David Michael Martinez early Monday morning. Martinez faces charges for the manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance following a search of his home near 11th Street and South Betty.

    Original at CBS7 Odessa ↗

  7. · Sports · CBS7 Odessa

    HIGHLIGHTS: Monahans def. Stanton 36-12

    Monahans defeated Stanton 36-12 in their home opener on August 29, 2026. The Loboes secured their first win under new head coach Brandon Jones.

    Original at CBS7 Odessa ↗

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