Traffic signal improvements and infrastructure projects at the FM 1788 and State Highway 191 intersection in Midland resulted in a decrease in total crashes from 34 in 2024 to 18 in 2025....
WASHINGTON (The Texas Tribune) - The latest survey of the U.S. Senate race from Texas Public Opinion Research shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton , 45% to 40%, marking the Austin state representative’s largest lead in any public poll taken during the gener...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday is the first since the two leaders launched a joint war against Iran and a chance for Netanyahu to smooth out strains in their relationship. The two leaders also plan to discuss the framewo...
Midland Memorial Hospital was awarded the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline Regional Recognition award for its excellence in treating severe heart attacks in the West Texas region....
Newly released audio tapes, disclosed by a conservative activist group, appear to show Joe Biden sharing classified information with a biographer and sometimes claiming memory lapses during interviews that occurred before his election to the presidency in 2020. About three hours ...
A Midland County resident filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Midland County Judge Terry Johnson, alleging the judge leaked sensitive personal information in retaliation for the man's reporting on local government....
SkyGardens Flower Farm is scheduled to open its fall season to visitors on July 30th.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County is warning residents about phone scams where callers pretend to be law enforcement officers. Scammers may tell you that you missed jury duty, failed to show up in court, ignored a subpoena, or have an active warrant. They might also send off...
Eastbound traffic on Interstate 20 under the Lamesa Road overpass is scheduled to be reduced to a single lane starting Wednesday morning for maintenance and safety work....
MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - Eastbound Interstate 20 traffic is being diverted at Mile Marker 76 near the West Interchange in Monahans. Motorists are being directed onto Business I-20 through Monahans and can re-enter I-20 at the East Interchange. Drivers should expect delays, use ca...
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Alpine has declared Stage 4 – Critical Water Shortage Conditions after a critical failure in the municipal well system disrupted the city’s water supply and distribution capabilities. City officials said crews are working with utility personnel,...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Eastbound Interstate 20 traffic will be reduced to one lane under the Lamesa Road overpass beginning at 9 a.m. on July 29, according to TxDOT. Motorists traveling through the area should expect delays and use caution in the work zone. Drivers are asked to ...
LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - Deputies are responding to a crash on Highway 128 near mile marker 47 in Lea County. According to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, both eastbound and westbound lanes are closed at this time. Drivers are urged to seek an alternate route, slow down and wat...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A murder suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of 60-year-old Arnold Tomlinson. 37-year-old David Thomas is accused of attacking Tomlinson during an argument at a motel near Mac Davis and Avenue Q early Sunday morning. Just before 2 a.m., ...
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - An Amarillo judge has dismissed the lawsuit against Amarillo ISD involving the death of former Amarillo High School student Jaxson Mendoza. According to court documents filed July 21, 2026, the judge dismissed the case that accused the district of violati...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland County resident who posts online under the name “Nino America” is suing County Judge Terry Johnson, saying Johnson used his position to get sensitive personal information — then posted it publicly online. The lawsuit was filed July 27 in the U.S....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Starting now through Aug. 27, Princeton to Community Lane between Garfield and D Street and N, L, I, H, G and D streets between Golf Course and Harvard will be closed. According to the City of Midland, this area will be closed to through traffic at various...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Families at Sam Houston Elementary will have to wait a little longer to meet their child’s teacher after the school’s “Meet the Teacher” event was postponed due to construction issues and air conditioning problems. Midland ISD District 4 Trustee Matt Friez...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock police say a credit card skimming operation at a south Lubbock Walmart compromised dozens of customers’ accounts and is connected to a larger Romanian crime ring. An incident report shows investigators with the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence C...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland RockHounds outfielder Ryan Lasko is still on his way to recovery after a hard outfield collision that required surgery to repair a C6-C7 vertebra fracture. The injury occurred in game one of the series against the Frisco RoughRiders on June 30...
LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron urged fire crews to “stay strong” as they battled Monday to bring a monster wildfire under control, warning that the fight will take time but vowing, “We will win this battle together.” On a visit to a coordination c...
ALPINE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Alpine has implemented Stage 4 critical water conditions due to a critical failure in the municipal well system. Both the city's water supply and distribution capability have been affected by this. The City of Alpine says that it is working...
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A tornado struck northeastern Wisconsin on Monday, blackening the midday sky and sending workers sheltering in office basements as fierce winds splintered homes, scattered twisted metal across a highway and knocked out power to more than 30,000 people. There ...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored Sgt. 1st Class Cristian Hidalgo and 49 other service members with the Mexican Border Defense Medal during a ceremony in Washington on July 27, 2026....
GREENWOOD, Texas (KOSA) - The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at the high school after a citizen called to report the incident. According tot he fire department, when crews arrived, firefighters found a tar pot trailer on fire. Crews quickly kn...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to clear the way for an executive order from President Donald Trump that could dramatically change mail-in voting ahead of November’s midterm elections. The Justice Department asked the justices to halt ...
Local video game stores in the Permian Basin are seeing a shift in clientele and product demand as more and more games are sold digitally. This comes after Sony, the Japanese tech company behind the PlayStation line of game consoles, announced via their blog the company would no ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/27/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “We’re seeing heat advisories in place for parts of the Permian Basin. In other words — it’s a whole lot of summer out there, so keep the sunscreen handy and the cold drinks clo...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The age of childbirth is changing as more women are starting families later in life, including women in the Permian Basin. According to 2023 data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, births to women over 40 now account for 4.1% of all U...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - AT&T and the Boys and Girls Club of the Permian Basin are distributing 100 laptops to students ahead of the upcoming school year as part of an effort to address the digital divide, which affects millions of people across the United States who lack internet...
An 80-year-old Lamesa woman was arrested after a police investigation into alleged cockfighting activities led to the seizure of drugs, cash, and approximately 90 roosters....
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...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - On Friday, President Trump announced new tariffs on 60 countries. The tariff policy creates uncertainty for businesses large and small, but that is just one part of the struggle for small businesses. An Odessa chocolate shop owner says he got a refund after...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A 20-year-old man was arrested after two people were wounded in a shooting early Saturday morning in Midland. According to Midland police, at about 1:16 a.m. Saturday, Midland police responded to the area of Trailhead Drive following a reported shooting. W...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A father has been charged with capital murder after Midland police said his 2-year-old daughter was found unresponsive inside a locked hot car and later died. According to the Midland Police Department, officers were called Sunday at 7:56 p.m. to a report ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A springtime “round up” campaign at local Kent Kwik stores brought in $116,630 for the Permian Basin Reability Center (PBRC), after customers chose to round their purchases up to the nearest dollar between March 23 and May 30. The donations were collected a...
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 6-year-old boy was electrocuted after stakes used to secure a water slide punctured an underground electrical wire, according to a Monday update from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. The boy was identified as 6-year-old Jordan Aure Buitron...
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 27, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Two men were arrested and accused of stealing information of 149 cards by placing a "skimmer" at a Lubbock Walmart, according to court documents recently obtained by EverythingLubboc...
The Big Spring Police Department rerouted 911 calls to the Kermit Police Department Dispatch Center due to a phone system outage.
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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.
NEW YORK (AP) — A new platform from a progressive group that’s notched several recent primary victories is becoming fodder for Republican attacks, as the GOP looks to frame Democrats as extremists and communists ahead of November’s midterm elections. Although the Democratic Socia...
A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that halted President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list. The ruling over the weekend rejected the Trump administration’s effort to m...
A 37-year-old Midland man faces multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated and stalking, after police arrested him following a confrontation involving a running vehicle and threats against law enforcement....
An Odessa teenager was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly shooting two people during an argument outside a Midland residence....
The Highway Emergency Response Operator program provided hundreds of roadside assists on Interstate 20 and State Highway 191 during its first year of service in the Permian Basin....
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 ...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Highway Emergency Response Operator program has entered its second year of service in the Permian Basin after completing its first year along Interstate 20 and State Highway 191. First-year assist totals During its first year, HERO operators pro...
Two men were arrested in Dawson County, Texas, after deputies discovered more than 1 kilogram of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop on Saturday.
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....
BATESVILLE, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Fire Marshal Justin Bunch is among those assisting Batesville residents as recovery efforts continue following recent flooding. A Disaster Assistance Center has been established inside the Batesville school gym, providing flood-affected r...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- One person was hospitalized, and two residents were displaced over the weekend after a vehicle crashed into a Midland home. According to officials, on Saturday, July 25, emergency responders from the Midland Police Department and Midland Fire Departmen...
BALMORHEA, Texas (KOSA) - Balmorhea State Park’s headquarters will be closed Monday, July 27. The park remains open for use. Visitors checking in for day use or camping should use the self-pay station with a reservation or register with cash, check, or an annual pass. A list of a...
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...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Fire responded to a semi truck fire Saturday afternoon in the 1000 block of South Farm-to-Market Road 1788, the department said. First responders arrived and temporarily blocked the road while crews worked to extinguish the fire. Firefighter...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Police and Midland Fire responded to a vehicle that collided with a building near the intersection of Pecan Avenue and I Street at about 7:14 p.m. Saturday, July 25, according to the Midland Fire Department. Authorities said the driver was transpor...
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...
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