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LITOCHORO, Greece (AP) — Snow-capped for much of the year, Mount Olympus, mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, has captured the imagination through the millennia. Rising to 2,918 me
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CHONGQING, China (AP) — Rescue crews on Saturday raced to find survivors from a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing that killed at least eight people and left 34 missing. The landslide occurred in Pengshui County on Friday morning on the outskirts of Chongqing municipality, wh...
LITOCHORO, Greece (AP) — Snow-capped for much of the year, Mount Olympus, mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, has captured the imagination through the millennia. Rising to 2,918 meters (9,573 feet) from a base practically at sea level, the ancient Greeks believed the throne of...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A man was found dead inside a clothing donation box Friday in Odessa, and police are working to identify him and determine how he died.According to the Odessa Police Department, officers responded to a report of a dead person at the intersection of East Eighth Street and Co...
Alley Cats Rescue, a new nonprofit founded by Gabrielle Pessin, aims to address the Permian Basin's stray cat crisis through feline adoption and trap-neuter-return programs.
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/17/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “A sluggish little mid-level swirl overhead will spark scattered showers and storms this weekend, but summer says, “hold my sweet tea!” As the hot and dry weather returns next week.” That’s y...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – This week, Midland Community Theater put on Little Women the Musical with the help of the Pickwick Program. The program allows young actors from seventh grade up to the end of high school. Director of Education for Midland Community Theater, Emma Evenson, spoke on the...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A parasitic outbreak has sickened more than 1,600 people across 30 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC has confirmed the source as Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce, sold primarily at Taco Bell locations in a handful of northern ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland is warning residents about a potential scam involving individuals posing as members of the Sheriff’s Office.According to the city, scammers are contacting residents by phone and sending official-looking documents claiming the recipient is in contempt of...
LEA COUNTY, New Mexico (KOSA) - An evacuation zone remains in effect Friday afternoon as firefighters continue responding to a tank battery fire in southern Lea County, according to county officials.At around 1:45 p.m. officials said the evacuation area surrounding the fire will remain in place w...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Nigerians in West Texas organization is hosting its second annual Nigerian Cultural Day on Saturday at the Bush Convention Center.The event recognizes the diverse Nigerian culture and serves as an expression of gratitude to the West Texas region. Organizers said they e...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - UPDATE: The Odessa Police Department located a deceased man inside a clothes donation box on 8th and Coleman. Investigators are currently identifying the deceased man and determining the cause of death. No signs of foul play have been found, and an autopsy has been ord...
Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference on the state's ongoing response to severe storms and flash flooding.
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Take your dirty dog for a bath, nail trim, and vaccination in Odessa this weekend; all available at a low price. The Humane Society of Odessa says they’re hosting a public event for pets’ vaccine and grooming needs on Saturday, July 18, at 2230 West Sycamore Drive in O...
LEA COUNTY, New Mexico - (KMID/KPEJ) - A tank battery fire occurred earlier today in Lea County in the area of Frying Pan Road and Anthony Road. According to the Lea County Facebook page, the established evacuation zone will remain in effect. Jal Fire Department will remain on scene and will cont...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - It's the end of an era for Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock. The home of Texas Tech Football is getting a new name as players and fans prepare for the 2026 season. In a $75 million deal, AI company 'Galaxy' will take over naming rights of the venue to be called [...]
TAPACHULA, México (AP) — A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities did not report any severe damage or casualties in any country. Two people were reported injured in southe...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After winning the NJCAA Men's Basketball Championship, the Howard College Hawks sent 7 players to Division I programs. In 2026, the Hawks went 33-4 overall, winning the WJCAC and the regional tournament at Odessa College. During the tournament, the Hawks defeated R...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland College baseball team made history in 2026, finishing in third place in the JUCO World Series and sending 14 of its players to DI schools. The Chaps won the WJCAC, and they got to host the first round of the regional tournament, where they defeated Hill Co...
The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department is seeking community donations for Bradley Long, a local volunteer firefighter who has been diagnosed with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.
An Odessa man was arrested on a felony charge of online solicitation of a minor after allegedly exchanging sexually explicit messages with a 13-year-old girl on Discord.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech Athletics announced a 15-year naming rights agreement with Galaxy that will rebrand its football stadium as Galaxy Stadium beginning with the 2026 season. Galaxy is a global technology and financial services company focused on data center infrastructure and digi...
Passenger totals at Midland International Air and Space Port fell to 64,499 in June 2026, an 8.27% decrease from the previous year, while fiscal year-to-date parking revenue rose slightly to $6,618,168.
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding continues today across parts of West Texas and southeast New Mexico along with well below-normal temperatures.FLOOD WATCHA Flood Watch continues through this evening as additional rounds of showers and thunderstorm...
The Permian Strategic Partnership is investing $5.1 million into two teacher certification programs to help West Texas schools prepare for new state requirements taking effect in August 2026.
Two men were arrested in Lamesa, Texas, following a police investigation into alleged organized cockfighting activities.
A flood watch is in effect for the Permian Basin as the National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms with potential for heavy rain through the weekend.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Anytime it rains it’s pretty common to see flooding across West Texas, but it’s important to remember to stay safe on the roads.The last significant rainfall in the Permian Basin occurred on May 26, when Odessa Fire Rescue responded to 28 water rescues in a single day.“We a...
Emergency services and relief organizations from the Permian Basin, including Reeves County ESD and the Salvation Army, have deployed personnel and supplies to assist with ongoing rescue and recovery efforts following catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine fought Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion under an interim defense minister Friday, a day after a government reshuffle exposed a deep split between the military’s old guard and young innovators over how to fight the war. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s major shake...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - With new teacher certification requirements under House Bill 2 (89th) taking effect in August 2026, the Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) is investing $5.1 million to help West Texas schools retain educators, expand certification opportunities and build a stronger local ...
President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation to elevate his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of U.S. elections and dispute his 2020 loss — this time, to justify his push to pass a strict voter ID bill. His allegations Thursday night of interference and influenc...
(TEXAS TRIBUNE) - WASHINGTON — Attorney General Ken Paxton’s campaign said he would debate state Rep. James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race after Talarico challenged him to do so Thursday morning.Talarico, the Democratic nominee, said he had accepted invitations from three Texas media groups ...
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - Landfill in Andrews is closed. According to a post made by the City of Andrews, the landfill is closed because of the rainfall from the night before. The city apologies for the insolvencies this may cause and will provide updates as situations change.
(KWTX) - Central Texas fire crews are in the Hill Country to help with flooding, with teams from the Waco Fire Department—along with Temple, Robinson, Killeen and Hewitt—now deployed to the area.Photos from the scene show the Kerrville staging area and a Waco Fire tactical tender in Kerrville. Cr...
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