MARSHALL — A former pastor pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of online solicitation of a minor as the punishment phase of his trial began in the 71st District Court.

WEDNESDAY

A Midland man was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing $105,000 in cash, gold coins and silver bars, according to his arrest affidavit.

Thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday brought 1.47 inches of rain to Wichita Falls. According to the National Weather Service, the city got .13 inch Monday and 1.34 inches Tuesday.

West Texas briefs: News from the communities around the Concho Valley and West Texas.

Chad Kelly remembers when he started teaching at Robstown High School in South Texas.

The Moore Medical Center was part of the devastation wreaked by a tornado Monday. Is the area's largest medical facility able to withstand such a hit?

WORD OF THE DAY

azalea

■ aza.lea

■ ə zāl ́yə

Definition: (n) A flowering shrub

Example: Jane intends to plant azaleas throughout her garden.

Travis County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to add ambulance service to a fire station in ...

Joseph L. Carrasco, 47, of Midland, was arrested Monday on a charge of driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age.

United Supermarkets today rolled out Military Discount Wednesdays at its eight United Supermarkets and Market Street locations in Abilene, Burkburnett and Wichita Falls.

A new upscale hotel may be coming to Midland International Airport by sometime next year.