PARIS (AP) — Firefighters across France and in central England struggled against multiple fires Friday as a new wave of record-breaking heat baked a swath of Europe, their task further complicated by exceptionally parched landscapes. With France experiencing its driest year ever,...
Verizon delivers cellular connectivity for Midland Odessa buses in Texas Telecompaper
MOUNT TABOR, Israel (AP) — Sister Mayela wears her black veil and habit as she walks to work near where another Catholic nun was violently attacked in Jerusalem’s Old City — but she’s now accompanied by a Jewish volunteer for protection. Many Christians in Israel, who make up les...
BEIRUT (AP) — A British company said Thursday it has been hired to salvage a grounded Russian shadow fleet tanker off Oman's coast and stop an oil spill that is threatening wildlife as it reaches the country's shoreline following its dramatic spread in recent weeks. Satellite ima...
SALADO, Texas (KWTX) - A Fort Hood official confirmed the military helicopter crash that killed two soldiers near Salado, Texas, on Wednesday afternoon was a “maintenance test flight.” Fort Hood confirmed the aircraft was one of its AH-64 Apache attack helicopters. A 9-1-1 call c...
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The yearslong case against six Nevada Republicans who were accused of submitting a bogus certificate that falsely declared Donald Trump the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential election has been dismissed, a judge ruled Thursday. The dismissal marks the latest...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal agents launched a sweeping undercover surveillance operation earlier this year targeting progressive organizations, labor unions and other groups protesting the immigration crackdown then raging through Minneapolis, according to court documents filed Th...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing from a local shop. According to police, the theft happened on July 18 around 8:52 p.m. at Vape City on Andrews Highway. Authorities say the man entered the store and stol...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing landscaping equipment from a truck outside a local café. Authorities say the theft happened on July 20 at O’diller Café on East Illinois. A victim had parked his t...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Junior League and Conoco Philips partnered up to provide schools across the Permian basin with Pink Pantries. Pink Pantries is a resource for students to get free hygienic products so they can focus more on school. Katy Beth Dewinne President of t...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- For many people, their wedding day is the biggest day of their life. A gathering of loved ones celebrating a special connection. For the past 29 years, Carol Lopez has been providing the Permian Basin with those special days with Bride Smart. For Lopez,...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in locating Jaime Cortez, 36 years old, who is wanted for Online Soliciation of a Minor. If you have any information regarding the location of Cortez, you are urged to contact the following:...
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its 2026 accountability ratings for school districts across the state, including results for Midland ISD and Ector County ISD. Midland ISD results Midland ISD said 30 campuses improved or maintained thei...
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 Big Spring Police Department, officers were called to the area, also known as Marcy, at around 6:40 a.m. about a vehicle crash involving a ped...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Ridership is down for EZ-Rider in Midland, but fewer passengers aren’t the only challenge facing the transit system. They are also dealing with a shortage of drivers as it works to keep buses running and meet the community’s transportation needs. According...
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 through the opening before fellow passengers pulled him back inside, U.S. investigators said Thursday. A fan blade in the Boeing 737-800's righ...
An Odessa woman was arrested late Wednesday night after she admitted to stabbing a man multiple times with a pocket knife. According to an Odessa Police Department report, officers were dispatched to Odessa Regional Medical Center shortly after 11 p.m. in regards to a stabbing vi...
NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to a person familiar with the matter. The person, who was not authorized to talk publicly about th...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Environmental Enforcement is asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle connected to the illegal dumping of a large number of used tires at the Tarzan & Jane Travel Center on Highway 307 in Greenwood. According to a Midland County re...
PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos County Sheriff’s Office has extended condolences to the Buena Vista ISD community following the death of a student. Sheriff TJ Perkins issued a statement offering condolences to the student’s family, friends, classmates, teachers, and the br...
WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A teenager was killed and five others were injured in a crash at the intersection of FM 1776 and FM 1219 on Wednesday evening. According to DPS, the crash happened at around 7:40 p.m. on Aug. 12. A Ford F350 was traveling southbound on FM 1219 approach...
Editor's Note: This article discusses the death of a child. Reader discretion is advised. SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The Texas Rangers are investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy in McCamey who died from an apparent gunshot wound to the forehead, according t...
By Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community Outreach SILVERDALE, WASH. Petty Officer 1st Class Avery Cruz, a native of Midland, is one of the sailors serving aboard USS Kentucky, continuing the U.S. Navy’s 126-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure Americans’ safety...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Fire responded to an apartment fire in the 3000 block of North Midland Drive earlier today. According to MFD, no injuries occurred, as multiple apartments were affected by the fire. The investigation is still ongoing. We will continue to updat...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Parents living in the Vander Ranch community say Greenwood Elementary and Intermediate schools are found next door to their neighborhood, yet their children are not allowed to walk to school. The reason: no sidewalk exists along the road connecting the two...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Fire Department responded to an apartment fire in the area of North Midland Drive on Thursday. Midland fire officials said multiple apartments were affected. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation....
The Kennedy Center will move forward with a two-year closure of the sprawling performing arts venue to allow for substantial renovation work, while some outdoor programming may continue. That’s according to two people familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity b...
By ED WHITE The Associated Press A court order that struck down regulations on firearm suppressors and certain guns took effect Thursday after the U.S. Justice Department did not file an appeal before a seven-day deadline set by a federal judge in Texas. The ruling allows people ...
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON Public health experts have been quick to condemn an executive order from President Donald Trump aimed at upending childhood vaccinations in the U.S., but the biggest obstacles may be the unprecedented financial and logistical challen...
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK The U.S. stock market rose to an all-time high Thursday following the latest sign that inflation is getting less bad. Stocks also got a lift from easing oil prices in their latest yo-yo move. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% and topped its prior r...
Vigil attendees hold up signs at a memorial for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on the one month anniversary of his death, in Houston on Aug. 7, 2026. Credit: Mark Felix for The Texas Tribune By Alejandro Santos Cid, The Texas Tribune Tests of a substance found inside the van driven by a ...
AUSTIN Summer is winding down and fall is on the horizon which means it’s time for hunters and anglers to renew hunting and fishing licenses. Before taking the boat out or hitting the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers to purchase th...
Crude Oil: 81.25 (-2.02). Nymex MTD AVG: 80.1808. Natural Gas: 2.727 (-0.077). Gasoline: 3.1280 (-0.0257). Spreads: September/October (+0.81) October/November (+1.37). Plains WTI Posting: 77.73 (-2.02). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: August 13, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help finding a man wanted for online solicitation of a minor. 36-year-old Jaime Cortez, is wanted in connection with the charge, according to Midland Crime Stoppers. If you have any information, submit a ti...
With STAAR A-F Accountability Ratings due for release Friday, leaders in Ector County Independent School District are pleased to announce significant improvement in this year’s ratings for the district and for several schools. Overall, 7 schools earned an A-Rating; 11 schools ear...
Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help to identify a man who stole a gas-powered blower from a truck bed outside an O'Siller Café.
PECOS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Pecos Eagles are entering year two under head coach Tony Pallanez, looking to turn the page after back-to-back 3-8 seasons. Pallanez is hoping to guide the Eagles to their first winning season since 2019, but the challenge gets tougher in 2026 with ...
By JOSH FUNK and RIO YAMAT AP Transportation and Airlines Writers Broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair plane shortly after takeoff in Greece last month, causing a man’s head to be sucked into the hole in the fuselage before his fellow passengers pulled him to safet...
Midland police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who allegedly stole over $200 worth of kratom products from Vape City on July 18.
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A new era is underway in Big Spring as the Steers welcome back one of their own to lead the program. Stacey Martin, a 1993 Big Spring graduate, took over as head coach in May after spending last season as the defensive coordinator at Midland High. ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland County Environmental Enforcement is asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle connected to an illegal dumping investigation in Greenwood. According to Midland County officials, a large number of used tires were illegally dumped at the...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Greenwood Rangers are coming off one of the best seasons in program history, and now they are facing the challenge of replacing a large group of veteran starters. Greenwood went 13-1 last season and finished the regular season undefeated. The Rang...
Contrary to what many people seem to believe, America IS NOT a democracy. America is a constitutional, representative republic. There is a difference. In a pure democracy, majority rules. That means if 51% of the people decided they wanted to seize my car, motorcycle, or property...
Odessa oilman Kirk Edwards says the war with Iran and the politics surrounding it are keeping the energy industry in a bind. “Iran is now making demands of the United States,” Edwards said. “How did we get here? “Iran is now reportedly demanding compensation, sanctions relief, ch...
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province after a death was recorded in the previously unaffected Bas-Uele province, the head of Africa's CDC said Thursday. The man died in Buta, the capital of Bas-Uele, after traveling there from Isiro in Haut-...
The Associated Press CHICAGO About 213,500 “Goody King” magnetic building toys were recalled in the U.S. on Thursday, due to an ingestion hazard posed that has resulted in at least two children receiving surgeries. According to a notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safe...
By COLLIN BINKLEY The Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal judge in Boston on Thursday dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit that accused Harvard University of turning a blind eye to harassment of Jewish students. The decision from U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns said ...
WARD COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A 13-year-old boy was killed and five others were injured Wednsday evening in a four-vehicle crash in Ward County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Officials said the crash happened around 7:40 p.m. on August 12 at the intersecti...
WARSAW (AP) — A Russian plan to kill a Ukrainian American citizen in Warsaw was thwarted by Poland before it could be carried out, the Polish prime minister said Thursday, adding it was the first time that “someone on the order of Russia” sought to attack a U.S. citizen on the te...
Feature Impact Consumers today are looking for foods that do more than simply taste good; they want foods that deliver nutrition in every bite. As conversations around nutrient-dense eating continue to grow, fresh fruit has become one of the simplest ways to add naturally occurri...
Midland County Hospital District Police Chief Steven McNeill has been recognized by OSS Academy for his role in developing a new law enforcement training course focused on safety in high-risk environments....
Midland ISD received an overall C rating in the state's preliminary 2026 accountability rankings, marking an improvement in its numerical score from previous years....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland County Hospital District Police Department and Chief Steven McNeill are being honored for their help in developing a brand-new training course for law enforcement officers. Chief McNeill collaborated with OSS Academy to help create the course, ...
The Midland County Hospital District Police Department and Chief Steven McNeill have been recognized by OSS Academy for their contribution to the development of a new law enforcement training course designed to help officers safely and effectively carry out their duties. McNeill ...
The Associated Press CHICAGO Cooluli has recalled roughly 250,000 of its minifridges due to fire and burn hazards. According to a Thursday notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the now-recalled “10-Liter” and “15-Liter” minifridges have an electric swit...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County Environmental Enforcement has completed a cleanup of a property pit off 52nd, officials said, clearing what residents had flagged as an eyesore and a concern for the surrounding neighborhood. Cleanup effort The property has been cleared and is ...
PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - Presidio ISD announced an early release Wednesday, Aug. 13, and the cancellation of classes Friday, Aug. 14, due to a boil water order currently in effect for the City of Presidio. The district said the decision was made to ensure the safety of students a...
The Odessa Police Department recorded fewer serious crimes in the first half of 2026 compared to the first half of 2025. There were fewer homicides, rapes, car burglaries, car thefts, robberies and shoplifting incidents reported within the city limits, according to crime stats re...
The Big Spring Fire Department is set to resume providing emergency medical services for Big Spring and Howard County starting October 1.
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Verizon delivers cellular connectivity for Midland Odessa buses in Texas Telecompaper
MOUNT TABOR, Israel (AP) — Sister Mayela wears her black veil and habit as she walks to work near where another Catholic nun was violently a…
BEIRUT (AP) — A British company said Thursday it has been hired to salvage a grounded Russian shadow fleet tanker off Oman's coast and stop …
SALADO, Texas (KWTX) - A Fort Hood official confirmed the military helicopter crash that killed two soldiers near Salado, Texas, on Wednesda…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The yearslong case against six Nevada Republicans who were accused of submitting a bogus certificate that falsely declared …
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal agents launched a sweeping undercover surveillance operation earlier this year targeting progressive organization…
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…
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