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 upgrade nearby traffic ...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a stolen work truck taken from a local business over the Fourth of July weekend.According to police, a white Dodge Ram 3500 four-door flatbed truck was stolen from the Cain Electric yard in the 2100 block...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Five people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that happened Monday night in the area of East Martin Luther King Jr. Street.According to Odessa Police, police identified those arrested as 18-year-old Rylee Wooten, 17-year-old Beauchan Bergen Jr., 17-year-old C...
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A man was arrested and charged with animal cruelty after a woman found a dog’s severed head inside a home.According to an affidavit by the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, around 9:52 p.m. on June 30, a deputy was called to a home regarding an animal cruelty case. When ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland firefighters responded Monday evening to a structure fire involving a vacant shed and home in the area of East County Road 114 and Rankin Highway.According to the Midland Fire Department, crews were called to the fire on July 6. Firefighters were able to extinguish...
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - A driver crashed into the front wall of a Pecos home early June 27 and fled before police arrived, according to the Pecos Police Department.The incident happened at around 5:00 a.m. Homeowner Donald Bippes said he was seated about 10 feet from where the vehicle struck the ho...
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 federally charged i...
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 upgrade nearby traffic ...
REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - First responders and law enforcement are currently on scene at a traffic accident on Interstate 10 near Mile Marker 206, clearing the roadway and assisting those involved. No injuries or deaths have been reported at the moment. Motorists can expect possible dela...
ATLANTA (AP) — It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn't know when it's beaten. Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals. “We have ...
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 Starbucks and Jumburri...
PECOS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Pecos Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating a vehicle that was stolen at the Cain Electric Yard on July 4th, 2026. The vehicle was last pinged at Best Western Swiss Clock Inn in Pecos on July 5, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m. The vehicle is de...
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 its senior leaders ...
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 the project receive...
Five teenagers were arrested and charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity after a shooting incident in Odessa, Texas, in which no injuries were reported.
Alvaro Galindo Noriega Jr. was arrested for allegedly intentionally killing a dog by cutting off its head, and is being held in custody with a $25,000 bond.
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 TV exaggeration,...
The Pecos Police Department is seeking assistance from the public after a hit-and-run incident on June 27th that caused significant damage to a home, and is asking anyone with information to contact them.
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 cocktails and a chef-prepared meal before boarding early. A ...
U.S. President Donald Trump has met with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, announcing that the U.S. will lift sanctions, opening the possibility of selling F-35 jets to Turkey over Israel's objections. Trump also criticized NATO’s abilities to function withou...
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 County Road 1160 wi...
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 Union Pacific pr...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The Big Spring Police Department is warning residents about third-party scams tied to large item purchases on social media.How the scam worksPolice said suspects pose as a third-party business and set up purchases of large items — like containers or storage buildings — ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland firefighters responded to two separate fires on July 6, including a bedroom blaze that displaced a family and a semi trailer fire that shut down part of Interstate 20.Bedroom fire displaces family on County Road 56The Midland Fire Department said a fire off County ...
Team USA fell 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 match, ending America's run in this year's World Cup.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Makeup lovers lined up early this past Friday morning outside the first stand-alone Sephora to open in the area, waiting about two hours to get a look inside the new store.The 4,800-square-foot location offers Sephora’s full inventory—more than the smaller Sephora shops loc...
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 about it through ...
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 during what can ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Seated outside Midland's Texas Roadhouse on Monday afternoon, Joseph Batson is scorched by the sun, the heat glazing his plate of ribs, bread rolls and strawberry lemonade. But Batson isn't on his lunch break. In fact, Batson, a paramedic with the Midland Fire Departm...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Today at the Texas Roadhouse in Midland, the Midland County Sheriff’s Office and the Midland Fire Department took a break from fighting crime and fires to compete for a good cause.The restaurant has hosted these charity competitions for several years, and this marks the sec...
COAHOMA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Former Coahoma Softball players Mia Clemmer and Hannah Wells held their fourth annual softball camp Monday afternoon. The camp had a big turnout, with kids of all ages learning from Clemmer and Wells about what it takes to be great at softball. "The love and support t...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Sunday’s storm left over 10,000 Oncor customers without power in the area. Most outages have been restored, but crews are still working on isolated issues.Once a power outage is reported, Oncor sends troubleshooters to assess the damage and clear the way for crews. Whether ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Just over a year past the tragic passing of Officer Bailey Martin, the Odessa Police Department has put together a memorial to honor the late officer. Martin passed away last year during the floods that ripped across Texas. CPL. Steven LeSueur talked about how much thi...
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office and Texas DPS are currently working a major accident on Highway 17 north of Fort Davis.They ask that you avoid the area at this time and seek an alternate route if possible. Authorities appreciate your patience and cooperati...
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - According to the Jeff Davis Sheriff's Office, a major accident has occurred on Highway 17 North. Law enforcement is asking motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible. We will continue to update when more information is given.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers and the Midland Police Department need your help identifying two thieves. On June 6, 2026, two men stole various items worth over $715 from one of the Midland H-E-B stores.If you recognize them or know something about this crime, call (432) 694-TIPS ...
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