Feature Impact If your summer schedule is already crammed with cross-country trips, social events and activities for the kids, the last thing you likely want to think about is meal-planning. Fueling up for all those fun moments that summer can bring requires a little extra energy...
A man smokes a joint rolled from legal hemp flower in Onalaska on June 15, 2025. Credit: Ishika Samant for the Texas Tribune By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune The Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services held a public hearing Tuesday to gather information that will...
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate and longtime defender of Israel, warned Wednesday that the country has become increasingly isolated as its leadership has turned it into a “territorial pariah,” in a speech at Tel Aviv University ...
Talker News | Talker Nearly two-thirds of Americans admit to watching “oddly satisfying” social media videos, spending a grand total of 156 hours consuming that content per year, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found that those who love oddly satisfying v...
By Toni King Dear Toni: I recently retired and have always received my diabetic supplies from a mail-order program through my employer benefits. Last week, I received a letter stating the diabetic supplier will no longer be covered by Medicare. Does this mean that if I continue w...
NAJAF, Iraq (AP) — Funeral processions for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Wednesday in the Iraqi city of Najaf with thousands of mourners present. The Islamic Republic's dayslong funeral for Khamenei began Saturday, with authorities shutting down streets,...
BEIJING (AP) — A southern Chinese region on Wednesday was reeling from the destruction and widespread flooding caused by record-breaking rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Maysak. Officials said six people were killed, and 11 others were missing in the Guangxi region by Tue...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran appar...
FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Big 12 conference held its annual media day at the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, and Texas Tech was one of the eight teams in attendance. The Red Raiders brought head coach Joey McGuire as well as 6 players, including Coy Eakin, Terrance Carte...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Across the state when summer rolls around, shelters feel the heat and not in a good way. Summer is notoriously hard on shelter adoption rates. However Midland Animal Services released their reports with great pride. According to Animal Services Manager...
42nd Street and Dawn Avenue Water Valve Replacement Project
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Alexsey Dobberstine took over as director of Midland Animal Services with the goal to reduce animals’ length of stay in the shelter by just one day.Now, as she approaches her one-year anniversary with the shelter, that goal has been surpassed. The shelter n...
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Vitalant is urging the public to donate blood as supplies of Type O blood continue to run low, and officials say not knowing your blood type is not a reason to stay home.The Type O blood shortage began in May 2024, ahead of the summer months, accord...
Beginning Monday, July 13, the City of Odessa will replace old water valves to help prevent future water service disruptions and provide more reliable water service. Expect construction along 42nd Street between Dawn Avenue and Bonham Avenue, and temporary road closures on Dawn A...
MARFA Longtime Marfa Public Radio newsroom staffer Travis Bubenik is assuming the role of station manager, effective this week. Bubenik, who started his public radio career as an intern at Marfa Public Radio in 2012, has worked in various newsroom roles over the years at the stat...
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and MATTHEW BROWN The Associated Press PROVO, Utah The man charged with killing Charlie Kirk strolled Utah Valley University in shorts and a T-shirt, bought a meal at Chick-fil-A and made contact with people from Kirk’s organization, before returning in diff...
Walmart and Sam's Club have announced lower prices on select items, such as beef, grilling essentials, and summer favorites, in Texas and across the US....
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Congressman August Pfluger announced a $24 million Fiscal Year 2026 BUILD grant to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the I-20/Lamesa Road interchange project. The project will reconstruct the interchange, improve access ramps and upgrad...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Roxanne Rios, an Ector County Deputy Clerk, recently passed away from unknown causes. A GoFundMe account has been created to assist family members, pets, and medical expenses. Along with working at the District Clerk's Office, Rios also worked at Starb...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A former Texas Tech University marketing and supply chain management professor plead guilty to his role in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould announced51-year-old Daniel Taylor was fe...
By JON GAMBRELL The Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Three tankers were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said, in the latest attacks targeting vessels moving through the fuel-shipping waterway that is central to negotiations...
Crude Oil: 70.44 (+1.89). Nymex MTD AVG: 68.9043. Natural Gas: 3.265 (+0.020). Gasoline: 2.9539 (-0.0494). Spreads: August/September (+0.10) September/October (+0.21). Plains WTI Posting: 66.92 (+1.89). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: July 7, 2026 appeared first on Odessa A...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Big 12 Conference is hosting football Media Days today and tomorrow at The Star in Frisco, Texas, which is the Dallas Cowboys’ headquarters.Watch in the player above: Double T 97.3’s Big 12 Media Day Coverage.Texas Tech will be represented by six of it...
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Tuesday marks Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day in Texas, a day set aside each July 7 to honor officers killed in the line of duty.The day is established under the Texas Government Code to recognize the ultimate sacrifice made by law enforcement officers acr...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A major transportation project in Midland County is moving forward after the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $24 million federal grant for improvements to the I-20 and Lamesa Road interchange.Congressman August Pfluger announced Tuesday that th...
With Gov. Greg Abbott weighing in big time to protect residential electricity ratepayers from the costs of data centers, a landmark $7-billion Microsoft-Chevron AI data center and natural gas power plant 20 miles south of Pecos have come under an even bigger spotlight than they a...
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer SEATTLE For all the growth in American soccer over the past quarter-century, the U.S. men’s national team remains stagnant. Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie fared no better at the World Cup in 2022 and 2026 than Tim Howard, Micha...
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, looks on as Senate Republican leaders hold a press conference following their weekly policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on June 23, 2026. Credit: Annabelle Gordon/REUTERS By Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune U.S....
Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa speaks at the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi on June 26, 2026. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, is promising ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Anyone who has watched an episode of “9-1-1: Nashville” could be forgiven for thinking the city is constantly beset by tornadoes that turn outdoor concerts into scenes of carnage and blow scooter-riding tourists onto the tops of water towers. That may be a...
By RIO YAMAT AP Airlines and Travel Writer They may arrive at the same destination, but two passengers on the same flight can have strikingly different travel experiences. One traveler breezes through a priority security lane and heads straight to an invite-only lounge for craft...
By J.M. HIRSCH The Associated Press BOSTON When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up. Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you b...
Talker News | Talker Americans want shorter films — the ideal movie length is just 88 minutes, according to new research. That’s the findings of a new survey of 2,000 people from Talker Research, which indicates Americans want less time in movie theaters overall. While the averag...
A baby sleeps in a crib in Sint-Martens-Latem on April 21, 2025. Credit: James Arthur Gekiere| BELGA via REUTERS By Katlyn Ma, The Texas Tribune State lawmakers are exploring prohibiting foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates, elevating a niche fertility issue into a large...
The United States Postal Service, consistently named one of the most trusted brands in America, is hiring motivated and dynamic individuals to serve as Automotive Technicians at the Odessa Vehicle Maintenance Facility. This position has a starting salary of $32.13 per hour, paid ...
AUSTIN Statewide and county crude oil and natural gas production for April 2026 reported in the tables below came from 158,173 oil wells and 83,387 gas wells. The RRC reports that preliminary total Texas reported production for April 2026 was approximately 123 million barrels of ...
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U.S. President Donald Trump meets fellow NATO leaders at a summit on Tuesday as the alliance tries to persuade him that their countries are actively increasing their military capabilities even as the American focus shifts away from its defense of Europe toward Asia. Trump has bee...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Couple of lane closures are starting in Midland to allow for road and utility work. According to the City of Midland, there will be a lane closure on East Loop 250 begins Tuesday, July 7, between North County Road 1162 and North County Road 1160.North Co...
TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Terrell County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about illegal dumping after a dumpster on Union Pacific property was recently used to dispose of lumber and other debris.According to a post made by Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland, the dumpster is...
Team USA fell 3-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 match, ending America's run in this year's World Cup.
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - CASA of West Texas swore in four new members to its organization at the Midland County Courthouse. Each new member has been assigned a foster child; their job will be to help them through the foster care system. "What motivated me is I actually heard ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/6/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland County Courthouse is set to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the newest class of volunteers for CASA of West Texas.CASA—Court Appointed Special Advocates—works with children in the foster care system, helping bring consistency...
WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Department of Transportation says crews are working along Interstate 20 east of Monahans. Officials say an eastbound driving lane will be closed from Mile Marker 88 to Mile Marker 94 while crews perform maintenance operations. This is near th...
The sun shines through the clouds as it begins to set behind a pumpjack, March 30, 2022, outside of Goldsmith, Texas. (Odessa American File Photo) The Permian Basin’s oil production boom has largely been driven by great improvements in drilling equipment and techniques including ...
Midland Animal Services has reported improvements in their shelter's performance, with an average length of stay of 9.72 days in June 2026, a live-release rate of 75%, and 109 adoptions, 144 transfers, and 13 animals euthanized for space reasons....
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Texas Department of Public Safety state troopers conducted Operation Sand Blast in Pecos and Reeves counties from June 21-27, focusing on highway safety through proactive traffic enforcement and criminal interdiction.Troopers stopped 2,865 vehicles during th...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Banana Ball spent three nights in West Texas this weekend, and in addition to the on-field entertainment, the organization used its platform to honor local foster families through its Banana’s Foster program.Founded in 2023, Banana’s Foster was created to ...
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Monday demanded that the allies put forward “clear, concrete and credible plans” to reach the organization’s spending targets at its annual summit in Ankara. Rutte made the remarks in the Turkish capital come ahead of a t...
MILDAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A bicyclist died after being struck by a car along CR 12000 & CR 117. The collision occurred last Sunday, June 28, 2026. The bicyclist has been identified as Midland native William Thomas Martin, 37 years old. Martin was pronounced dead after being tr...
(Gray News) - U.S. striker Folarin Balogun will be available to play in the team’s round of 16 match against Belgium.Balogun, 25, was given a red card for stepping on the foot of Tarik Muharemović of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the U.S. round of 32 game. The U.S. went on to win...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Community members from the City of Midland made their way out this morning to begin Fourth of July festivities at the 63rd annual Kids Sidewalk Parade. We're told that over 350 children participated in this year's parade, riding bikes, mini cars, and ...
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Egypt coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag on the pitch after his team's victory over Australia in the World Cup, saying he was dedicating it to both Egyptians and Palestinians. “My heart and soul are with them,” he said in an emotional post-game inter...
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The Malian army said Saturday that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebels. The statement came as a rebel group announced a new offensive to capture a northern town. Mohamed Elmaouloud Ramadane, a spokesperson for the Azawad ...
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (AP) — Three people died and seven others were rescued Friday after a boat capsized in Geneva Lake as a strong storm passed through southern Wisconsin, an official said. Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, kn...
The Permian Basin Honor Flight has taken over 1,200 veterans from the Permian Basin, Concho Valley and Big Country to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials and honor their service, with the help of volunteers, nurses, doctors and counselors....
PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/3/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. THE RIDGE KEEPS BEEFING UP JUST WEST OF US THROUGH NEXT WEEK, AND THAT MEANS THE HEAT IS HERE TO STAY....
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The yearslong case against six Nevada Republicans who were accused of submitting a bogus certificate that falsely declared …
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing from a local shop. According t…
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing landscaping equipment f…
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Junior League and Conoco Philips partnered up to provide schools across the Permian basin with Pink Pantrie…
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- For many people, their wedding day is the biggest day of their life. A gathering of loved ones celebrating a spec…
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MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its 2026 accountability ratings for school districts across the…
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - A woman was hit and killed by an SUV in the area of W. FM 700 in Big Spring Thursday morning. According to the Bi…
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Ridership is down for EZ-Rider in Midland, but fewer passengers aren’t the only challenge facing the transit system.…
Broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair flight shortly after takeoff in Greece last month, causing a man’s head to be sucked thr…
An Odessa woman was arrested late Wednesday night after she admitted to stabbing a man multiple times with a pocket knife. According to an O…
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