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.
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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...
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 and infrastructure and ...
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.
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 have not immediately reported any severe damage or casualties in any country. The U.S. Geological Survey ...
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...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College’s newly renovated tennis and pickleball courts are back open—and they’re ready to serve.According to a press release, renovations are complete and the facility has reopened with new lights, so players can keep the rally going into the nighttime hours. The cou...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Heart failure survivors and the medical professionals who helped save their lives came together for a special reunion at Medical Center Hospital, celebrating recovery and advancements in cardiac care.The event featured a presentation on a temporary heart support device card...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A West Texas cycling tradition is bringing riders together to support people living with Multiple Sclerosis through the annual “Ride MS: Cactus & Crude”, also known as the MS150.Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. Th...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/16/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. Scattered clouds and heavy rain hang around for the end of the workweek. Summer heat returns next week. Friday brings a 50% chance of showers and storms, but don’t worry — clouds will gradual...
West Texas, Texas (KOSA) - Officials across West Texas are warning residents about flooded roads and closures after heavy rain created hazardous travel conditions.OdessaThe Odessa Police Department is reminding the public that roads are expected to remain flooded throughout the evening due to rec...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – With a growing resentment towards artificial intelligence, two local men are looking to utilize it to improve road safety around the world, starting in West Texas. Chris Moss, CEO of Godhead Safety Consulting, coded his very own learning language model that helps creat...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is reminding the public that roads are expected to remain flooded throughout the evening due to recent rainfall.Police are urging motorists to avoid traveling:3100-5200 blocks of DixieUniversity Boulevard between Andrews Highway and Dixie Boulev...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Oil Patch Kids Golf Tournament was held today, Thursday, July 16th, to raise money to help kids in need. Proceeds from the tournament will directly support the programs and care that the Oil Patch Kids provides to children and families in need. The golf tournament ...
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...
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