A series of high-profile criminal cases are in court this week for hearings that could prove pivotal. Four of the six have celebrity defendants or victims. On Monday, there was a preliminary hearing for singer D4vd in Los Angeles; Andrew and Tristan Tate were fighting extradition...
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Basin Lighthouse will host the 'Bridge The Basin: A Regional Summit' on August 28th in Midland to connect various community sectors and address local service gaps....
The Ellen Noel Art Museum in Odessa will host the "Latinos on Wheels: Lowrides of Tejas" exhibition by photographer Al Rendon beginning August 6th.
LONDON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and new U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Monday at a British naval base and discussed joint drone projects and Ukraine's urgent need for ballistic missile interceptors to counter Russian attacks. Zelenskyy’s visit was the ...
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Gunmen attacked a community in northwestern Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and injuring several others, residents said Monday, in the latest violence in the conflict-hit region. The attack occurred late Sunday night in the Naridon village in Kaduna stat...
A 25-year-old Midland man has been charged with capital murder following the death of his 2-year-old daughter, who was found unresponsive inside a vehicle....
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - There are 435 children in the West Texas foster system, and the majority of them are living far from home. According to data highlighted in this week’s Finding Family report, 89% of West Texas foster children are placed outside the county where they grew up...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - State lawmakers are laying the groundwork to ban THC products across Texas ahead of the 90th Legislative Session, reviving an effort that was vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott last session in favor of regulation. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee spe...
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba held a traditional rally on Sunday to commemorate one of the revolution’s most important anniversaries, with former President Raúl Castro, 95, conspicuously absent. It’s the first time in at least 30 years that Castro did not attend the event, and no explanatio...
HONG KONG (AP) — Typhoon Noul weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday as it moved inland after making landfall and bringing winds and heavy rain along the coast of southern China. Chinese weather authorities expected parts of southern Guangdong and southeastern Fujian provinces to...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A Midland official has retained a Houston attorney to handle proceedings regarding allegations that Midland County Judge Terry Johnson faces. Earlier in the week, an email was sent to ABC Big 2 from Midland ISD trustee Brandon W. Hodges calling for Ju...
Jet lag threatens to turn even a dream vacation into a slog. And with peak travel season underway, millions of people may have to contend with this disorienting condition, which can cause sleep disturbances, daytime tiredness, headaches and nasty gastrointestinal symptoms. But yo...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Text messages between singer D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez shown in court Friday indicate she had gotten pregnant at age 13 and had an abortion more than a year before she was killed. In one exchange in early January 2024, D4vd, whose legal name is David Bur...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – This Friday, an icon is coming to the Permian Basin. Entertainment legend George Lopez is in town for a comedy tour. Our Grant Hochmuth spoke with the comedy legend via Zoom earlier this week to talk about his upcoming show, his impact on the entertai...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A local theatre group is opening its doors for 'The Sound of Music' this weekend at Stonegate Odessa. The cult classic film has a unique spin with the feature of new songs, unique actors, and some West Texas Charm. Sarah Lillestol, who plays Maria Von T...
Odessa-based nonprofit Next Level Heroes is scheduled to host its "Calling All Dancers" fundraiser this Saturday, July 25, at the MCM Elegante Hotel to support children battling serious illnesses....
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/24/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “We still have a whole lot of summer left. So, keep the sunscreen handy and the cold drinks closer.” That’s your 7-day Forecast! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Two Hollywood performers are bringing their talents to Odessa this weekend to help raise money for children battling serious illnesses. Professional dancers and actors Misha Gabriel and Jade Chynoweth, best known for their work in the Step Up films, wil...
Odessa says its tap water is safe. Residents aren't taking any chances. newswest9.com
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court was removed from office on Friday, nearly two years after sexual misconduct allegations against him first emerged. The ouster of Karim Khan comes at a time when the court is already facing daunting cha...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland County jury has sentenced a man to life in prison for one count of manslaughter and 92 years in prison for one count of failure to stop and render aid. According to the District Attorney Judicial District Midland County, both charges were ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - July is Minority Mental Health Month, a time to recognize the unique challenges many people of color face when seeking mental health care—from cost and transportation to stigma and fear of not being understood. Mental health counselor Veronica Moreno, M.A.,...
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — Canada on Friday celebrated the completion of a new bridge to the U.S. over the Detroit River, cutting a ceremonial ribbon on a multibillion-dollar, multiyear project that will serve as a critical path for trade, jobs and tourism between the countries. As ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- After residents spent Thursday questioning the safety of Odessa's drinking water and calling on city leaders to release testing data via social media, the City of Odessa on Friday published water quality reports and said testing continues to show the ci...
President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court. Also, a series of explosions sounded near a military base hosting U....
NABLUS, West Bank (AP) — Israel widely deployed troops in the West Bank after clashes broke out Friday across the occupied territory following the killing of an Israeli settler triggered violence that left two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinian villagers dead. Palestinians in ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Sheriff David Criner has been sworn in as first vice president of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas. Midland County announced the appointment in a social media post, congratulating Criner on his new leadership role within the statewide orga...
MCKINNEY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The annual Lone Star Conference media day was held at McKinney ISD's Stadium. The preseason polls were released at the event, with UTPB predicted to finish fifth and Sul Ross State picked to finish 10th. Below are the LSC preseason rankings: UTPB had...
West Texas and Southeast New Mexico are still cooking’ under that stubborn upper‑level ridge of high pressure That’s your 7-day Forecast. Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or download the Your Basin app for the latest updates anytime. – Chie...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa residents woke up Wednesday to tap water that smelled like sewage. The city says the water is safe. and officials know exactly what caused it. City officials say the cause stems from three miles of new waterline put into service overnight by the Colo...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The summer heat is back, and while many of us know how to stay cool, our pets depend on us to protect them. Proper shade, fresh water, and staying out of the midday sun. Veterinarians say those simple necessities can go a long way in keeping your pets safe...
The NFL Falcon: Ben Patterson brings Odessa mentality in chasing dream with the Jacksonville Jaguars newswest9.com
Medical Center Hospital has been awarded the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2026, making it one of approximately 350 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor....
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Authorities responded to the area of Exit 108 at Moss Avenue and I-20 Thursday morning after a man was found on the edge of a bridge, threatening to jump. The call came in around 7 a.m. According to the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and EMS person...
Midland Health Services reported providing 4,332 vaccines and facilitating 3,142 appointments through June 2026.
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The outbreak included 72 people as of Wednesday. The Food and Drug Administration has not yet identified which products are linked to the illnesses. Officials also have n...
City of Odessa provides statement on temporary changes in water taste and odor newswest9.com
City officials and the Ector County Utility District reassured residents on Thursday that tap water remains safe to drink despite reports of a strong fishy odor....
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Odessa said it is aware of reports of an odor in the water and has notified the Utilities Department. Witnesses reported the odor in the areas of Andrews Highway and 42nd Street, and possibly other areas in Odessa. The city issued the following ...
City of Odessa officials say tap water is safe despite unusual taste/odor CBS7
Northbound U.S. Highway 385 in Odessa will experience delays through Saturday as TxDOT conducts asphalt paving operations.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - One northbound lane on US 385 will be closed between Cook Road and Apple Street near Wilson’s Corner beginning Thursday, July 23, through Saturday, July 25, for asphalt paving operations. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, work hours are f...
President Donald Trump on Thursday said an agreement being reached with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program requires the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. In a post on social media, the Republican president said the deal doesn’t allow...
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Authorities recovered the bodies of the remaining 13 workers trapped inside a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India, taking the death toll to 25 as authorities ended the rescue operations on Thursday. Multiple agencies had made sustained and coordinated resc...
CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said early Thursday they had attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, and the U.S. military conducted a 12th night of strikes against Iran as the two countries vie for control of vital shipping lanes. The Houthi attack in the R...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband is set to be sentenced in federal court Thursday. Vance Boelter, 59, agreed to plead guilty in June, almost a year after the Minneapolis-area attacks when he stalked and k...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - National Zookeeper Week is shining a spotlight on a profession many zoo-goers only see for a brief moment, but one that requires long days and constant attention to detail. It’s a role Zoo Midland Director Jason Green knows well. Zoo Midland is recognizing...
New details in the discovery of a man found dead inside an Odessa donation box newswest9.com
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -Midland Memorial Hospital has partnered with Championship Hearts to offer heart screenings for teens, giving parents the opportunity to have their children tested for potentially life-threatening heart conditions. Heart conditions that can lead to sudden ca...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – (7/22/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or download the Your Basin app for the latest updates anytime. – Chief...
Midland County Judge Terry Johnson still refuses to answer questions regarding his conduct on social media.
Blood donation centers in West Texas sounded an alarm over a two-year low in the region's supply of Type O blood, urging citizens to donate to help meet the urgent need....
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Salvation Army has opened cooling shelters in both Midland and Odessa, offering air conditioning, ice cold water, and shelter to anyone seeking relief from the heat. The shelters are open from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on days when temperatures rea...
STANTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Check out the latest episode of Basin Bites as our Jesse Zaragoza visits Bistro 20 with Chef Maxwell Warner and his staff....
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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…
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in locating Jaime Cortez, 36 years old, who is wanted for O…
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…
NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing Unite…
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