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LAMESA, Texas (KCBD) — Lamesa police arrested two men Thursday after executing search and arrest warrants at two homes as part of an investigation into alleged cockfighting, authorities said.Detective
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WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Ward County Sheriff’s Office is urging motorists to avoid the North Service Road and Eric Street because of high water levels following heavy rainfall.The sheriff’s office advises drivers not to attempt to travel through flooded roadways, reminding the public to “T...
LAMESA, Texas (KCBD) — Lamesa police arrested two men Thursday after executing search and arrest warrants at two homes as part of an investigation into alleged cockfighting, authorities said.Detectives with the Lamesa Police Department, assisted by the department’s SWAT team, served the warrants ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Governor Abbott said Thursday afternoon two people have died in the ongoing major flooding across the Hill Country and South Central Texas.During the news conference in Austin, Abbott said one person died near Comfort and another in Uvalde.Abbott said more than 230 rescues...
Ryan Logue started volunteering with the Cajun Navy last year when deadly floods hit his hometown of Kerrville. Early Thursday morning, he woke up to another major flash flood, something he said is one of the hardest things he's seen in a long time.
Midland Independent School District celebrated the graduation of its second cohort from the Holdsworth Aspiring Principals Academy, which included four educators appointed to principal roles for the 2026-2027 school year.
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for much of west and southwest Texas and parts of southeastern New Mexico through early Friday evening due to heavy rainfall expected from an approaching upper-level system.
HARLINGEN, Texas (Border Report) -- The number of migrants encountered by Border Patrol agents on the Southwest border dropped slightly in June from May, and the Rio Grande Valley Sector continued to report the most encounters. U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Thursday released data from Jun...
President Donald Trump is set to address the nation Thursday at 9 p.m. ET on topics he said will include elections and voting machines, suggesting he could revisit long-debunked conspiracy theories about his 2020 defeat to Democrat Joe Biden. The speech comes as he’s escalated his calls for Repub...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A steel beam may not look like much, but today, it became a piece of Midland history. Before it was raised into place at the new Midland High School, hundreds of students, staff and community members left their mark on what will soon become the next generation’s campus. Hu...
PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A Nicaraguan man is facing three counts of felony charges after Presidio County Sheriff's Deputies recovered three stolen vehicles during a traffic stop where deputies observed expired temporary vehicle tags this morning. The investigation occurred in Presidio...
MIDLAND, Texas (KID/KPEJ)- A major incentive of winning a new car is now being offered to blood donors in West Texas and nationwide. “Donors who come to donate whole blood, Power Red, platelets or plasma, July 9 [through] Aug. 8, 2026, will be automatically entered to win a car, valued up to $30,...
PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Heavy rains earlier this week led to a rock slide on U.S. Highway 67 north of Shafter in Presidio County.TxDOT employees and crews from Shafter responded to help clear the scene.Heavy rain throughout the week also caused several creeks to flood and created hazardou...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers and the U.S. Marshals are seeking public assistance in locating 39-year-old Encarnacion Lopez-Sanchez. Lopez-Sanchez is wanted out of Mexico for the rape of a child and fraud/misuse of documents to work in the U.S. He may also go by the name Ign...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday convened leaders from more than 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration's latest effort to quell what it calls “left wing” political terrorism, a marquee issue for Republicans heading into the midterm elections. This focus comes even as stu...
PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Three stolen vehicles bound for Mexico were recovered during a traffic stop in Presidio County after deputies noticed expired temporary vehicle tags.The stop happened as a transmigrante carrier was traveling toward the border crossing into Ojinaga, Chihuahua, accordin...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers and the U.S. Marshals Service are asking for the public’s help finding a fugitive wanted by Mexican authorities on allegations of child rape and by U.S. authorities on fraud-related offenses involving work documents.According to the Midland Crime Sto...
WEST SACRAMENTO, California (KMID/KPEJ) - The former Midland RockHound Tommy White got the call up to the majors, as he now joins the Athletics. In the 2026 season, he spent the first 21 games with the RockHounds, with 17 RBI's and 25 hits. Then the Las Vegas Aviators, the A's Triple-A affiliate,...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- State Representative Brooks Landgraf said crews with the Texas Department of Transportation will expedite plans to build a much-needed traffic light at the intersection of Andrews Highway and 100th Street after the death of an Odessa toddler earlier this month. The area...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A major crash caused delays to eastbound traffic on Interstate 20 in Odessa on Thursday. Witnesses and our reporter at the scene say at least three semi-trucks were involved. The crash happened in the eastbound lanes of I-20, just east of West County Road around 11:30 a.m.O...
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding continues across parts of West Texas through the end of the workweek along with well below-normal temperatures.FLOOD WATCHA Flood Watch continues through Friday evening as additional rounds of showers and thunderst...
Odessa College has reopened its renovated tennis and pickleball facilities featuring new lighting that allows for play until 10 PM.
The conflict between Iran and the United States has intensified in recent days and an interim deal to end the fighting has collapsed less than a month after it was signed. The Memorandum of Understanding was supposed to halt all military operations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial water...
Midland Police arrested a man Wednesday after he allegedly fired a weapon during an argument and evaded officers on foot.
The Texas Department of Transportation is launching its "Be Safe. Drive Smart." speeding awareness campaign and Operation Slowdown, which will feature increased law enforcement patrols from July 18 through August 2.
The Midland County Commissioners Court approved the creation of a new Geographic Information Systems coordinator position in the Road and Bridge Department to manage infrastructure data and support departmental coordination.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after firing a weapon during an argument with a woman, leading to a brief foot pursuit.According to the Midland Police Department, officers responded at about 1:56 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a disturbance involving weapons in the a...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - State Rep. Brooks Landgraf said expedited plans are underway for a traffic signal at the intersection of Andrews Highway and 100th Street following a crash that claimed the life of 2-year-old Isabel Gonzalez.In a social media post, Landgraf said that after communicating wit...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Commissioners Court has approved the creation of a new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) coordinator position within the county’s Road and Bridge Department, to strengthening how the county manages infrastructure, development and public service dat...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Tall City Brewing Co. has earned a silver medal for its Landman Lager in the American Light Lager category at the 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championship.This is one of North America’s largest professional beer competitions.“This award means the world to our team,” said Steph...
Last month, Attorney General Ken Paxton waded into the explosive college football saga involving Brendan Sorsby, the Texas Tech University quarterback who had admitted to placing thousands of improper sports bets, including on his own team’s games, resulting in the NCAA declaring him ineligible t...
MARFA, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Border Patrol agents stop alleged human smuggling attempt at Marfa checkpoint. According to a social media post from U.S. Border Patrol’s Big Bend Sector, agents at the Marfa checkpoint stopped an alleged human smuggling attempt on Highway 67. Border Patrol said further...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County is one step closer to better roads in its southwest corridor, thanks to a land donation from Oxy.The company handed over approximately 55.55 acres to the county, and representatives from both sides gathered at the site to mark the transfer. The land i...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - United Way of Odessa is recognizing local nonprofits supported through its latest round of funding, highlighting the work they do across three focus areas: health, youth success, and financial stability.According to a post made by United Way of Odessa, this week, they are f...
When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks — or even months — to receive presidential approval for aid. And if they live in a state that didn't support President Donald Trump, chances are greater that aid will be denied. Since taking office last year, Trump has approved ab...
ANDREWS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Five individuals involved in the shooting of a minor that occurred last Saturday have been taken into custody. Reports show that both officers and Andrews EMS responded around 3:50 a.m. on July 11 to a reported shooting in the 700 block of Northwest 13th Street. The s...
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - Four people have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a minor at an Andrews home earlier this month.According to the Andrews Police Department, officers and EMS responded to a report of a shooting at about 3:50 a.m. July 11 at a home in the Aarea of Northwest 1...
BANGKOK (AP) — Victims of this week’s flash fire at a Bangkok music bar that took more than 30 lives included four of the six core members of the band playing when the blaze broke out. The fate of the Totsakan band has been a key focus in Thailand's coverage of the blaze, and as [...]
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Newly obtained video shows the moment one person was hit by a car during a weekend car meet in Midland County, where two 18-year-olds are now facing felony charges.The video shows a blue BMW performing “donuts” in a parking lot at E. Wadley Ave. area before one pers...
COAHOMA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After former Coahoma head softball coach Alex Orosco stepped down, they found their next coach to lead the charge in Meagan Gonzales. Gonzales comes from Sundown High School, where she led the Roughettes to the state title in 2025 and took them back to the state title...
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