Lionel Messi has quite a climb to catch Kylian Mbappé for the Golden Boot. The Argentina superstar has won just about everything in soccer except for the award for being the leading scorer at the World Cup, and he’s now two behind Mbappé after the France striker upped his total to 10 goals in a [...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was taken into custody for allegedly sending intimate photos through a deceased person's social media accounts, according to the Donna Police Department. On June 15, Jose Lara Jr. was charged with harassment, two counts of online impersonation, computer se...
At least 120 giant border buoys weighing about one ton each on Friday were floating uncontrolled down the Rio Grande from Eagle Pass, Texas, toward the South Texas border town of Laredo due to flooding in the region.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Expect some goals in the World Cup final. At least, that’s what history says. In the 22 previous World Cup men's finals (which would include the 1950 match between Uruguay and Brazil that technically wasn’t a final, but decided who won the World Cup), the winning team...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — A ferry carrying 116 passengers and crew capsized in Guyana, with 67 people rescued so far, authorities said Sunday. The MV Barima was sailing from the capital, Georgetown, along the North Atlantic coast to Port Kaituma, said Guyanese Prime Minister Mark Phillips, who is...
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the team needs to work to restore George Russell's confidence after the British driver blamed a lack of speed for the collision that ended his Belgian Grand Prix and damaged his Formula 1 title chances. Russell was trying to retake fourth place from Lewis H...
PALU, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers in eastern Indonesia found two more survivors, a mother and son, on Sunday from a passenger boat that sank earlier in the week and were searching for 18 others still missing. The 46-year-old woman and her 24-year-old son were found stranded on Balaloho Island, one ...
Lionel Messi has quite a climb to catch Kylian Mbappé for the Golden Boot. The Argentina superstar has won just about everything in soccer except for the award for being the leading scorer at the World Cup, and he’s now two behind Mbappé after the France striker upped his total to 10 goals in a [...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side. Lamine Yamal and Spain on the other. The World Cup final is finally here. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. EDT at MetLife Stadium. Argentina is seeking its fourth title, Spain its second — and could become the first nation to simultaneously...
BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese company that formerly owned British Steel demanded Sunday compensation from the U.K. government for investment losses following the nationalization of the manufacturer last week. The British government took operational control of the company last year after Jingye Group...
CHONGQING, China (AP) — Rescue crews used excavators on Sunday to comb through the rubble in search of survivors from a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing that killed at least eight people and left another 34 missing. Massive amounts of rocks and soil roared down a slope and ...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said that it carried out new airstrikes against Iran on Sunday to “swiftly punish” the country’s Revolutionary Guard after an attack on a base in Jordan killed two American service members, left one missing and four requiring hospitalization. T...
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes in Gaza City on Saturday killed at least nine Palestinians, including three children, hospital officials said. A strike on an apartment in the Nasr neighborhood killed at least five people, including the children between the ages of 8 and 18, said ...
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...
DRAMMEN, Norway (AP) — The largest residential fire in modern Norwegian history destroyed more than 100 homes and forced hundreds of people to evacuate, authorities said Saturday. The fire in southern Norway started in a townhouse in the city of Drammen around 3:30 p.m. Friday, police said. It th...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Fire Rescue has deployed six personnel to help with ongoing flood response efforts in the Texas Hill Country.On Wednesday, paramedics Elbis Nicolas and Will Moody deployed with the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force to support emergency medical operations.The followi...
CARACAS (AP) — The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that shook Venezuela last month rose to 5,069 late on Friday, local authorities said. The interim government of President Delcy Rodriguez added in a statement that the number of injured remains unchanged at 16,740, as in the past 11 ...
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...
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