The Rev. Martha Valencia baptizes an individual outside of Elmwood-El Buen Samaritano United Methodist Church in Dallas. (Photo Courtesy of Martha Valencia) By Ellie Ashby, The Texas Tribune The Rev. Rosedanny Ortiz, a Puerto Rican pastor now based in Texas, felt alone and uncert...
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By State Rep. Brooks Landgraf Recent events around the world have once again reminded us that energy security is national security. When global energy markets face uncertainty, America depends on places like the Permian Basin to provide the reliable energy that powers our economy...
Spending time in Maine this month, it occurs to me, it is just like other states. It has a flag, people, and divided politics. I have absorbed the state’s entire political philosophy: form a committee to investigate having a committee, postpone the decision until mud season is ov...
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 belie...
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....
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 ...
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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 Sy...
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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. Organ...
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 han...
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...
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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....
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. G...
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....
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 nightti...
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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 su...
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 n...
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 — cl...
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...
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...
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...
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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....
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 relea...
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 occ...
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, ...
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...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Governor Abbott has scheduled a 5 p.m. news conference, to provide an update on major flooding occurring in parts of the Texas Hill Country and South Central Texas. Watch in the player above. RELATED: At least 1 dead as flooding forces evacuations in same ...
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 Tr...
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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...
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 ...
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...
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 Pa...
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...
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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 denied. Since taking office last year, Trump h...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Elle Rylee is your newest Miss Texas Volunteer title holder and is excited to make an impact on a community that has supported her through so much. This past weekend, Rylee took the crown and while some would be safe to assume it must have been stressf...
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AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) — Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday the flooding battering Texas is “likely going to break records” as the state activated more than 1,300 personnel from more than 30 agencies to respond to severe flooding across the state.Abbott held a briefing and press confere...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland County received approximately 55.55 acres from Oxy that will be used to support future road improvements as well as create better connectivity in the southwest part of the county. "Looking 50 and 60 years out, land is very expensive," M...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – (7/15/2026) The ground is soaked; the rain keeps coming and that combo means we’re not out of the woods Thursday or Friday. Thursday starts off rather soggy, with showers likely in the morning and maybe a rumble of thunder before things ease back to sc...
A new resource center for those affected by child abuse is coming to the Permian Basin. Harmony Home Children's Advocacy Center officially began construction of their new state-of-the-art facility on Wednesday, celebrating the occasion with a ground-breaking ceremony....
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a severe weather briefing and press conference Wednesday afternoon.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - GECU broke ground on a new branch in Odessa, marking the credit union’s first location outside of El Paso and its second branch in Texas.GECU President and CEO Alex Rascon said the branch is prepared to support and serve the Odessa area. At the groundbreaki...
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - An Ector County jury has found a man guilty of murder and sentenced him to 99 years.According to the Ector County District Attorney’s Office, Anthony Cortez shot his co-worker, Marcos Criddle, where they worked on Nov. 5, 2024.Prosecutors said surveil...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A longtime Permian Basin nonprofit is expanding right in its own backyard.Harmony Home Children’s Advocacy Center broke ground on a $10 million new facility aimed at increasing access to services for children and families who have experienced sexual and phy...
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Aliens are among us — maybe.The Department of War (or the Department of Defense for many people) released the fourth batch of newly declassified documents of UFO sightings last week. Pantex appears for the second time in the released documents. The declas...
IRAAN, Texas (KOSA) - A man is in custody after a woman was found shot and killed inside a home in Iraan Tuesday night.Deputies responded to a home on East 7th Street following a 9-1-1 call. Inside, they found 47-year-old Claudia Ortiz with an apparent gunshot wound. She was pron...
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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…
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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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