ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa local Dallas Kennedy made an announcement this morning at City Hall that he has filed paperwork to run for City Council representing District 4. During his announcement, Kennedy told supporters that he was right for the job because he was alread...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/21/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “Temperatures will be cooking this week with widespread triple digits, 100–105° for many of us.” That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is eas...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Former UTPB standout wide receiver Ben Patterson has dreamed of playing in the NFL for as long as he can remember. Now, the former Falcon is one step closer to making that dream a reality. On April 26, 2026, Patterson signed with the Jacksonville Jagua...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Texas after allegedly stealing nearly $70,000 from a Roswell, New Mexico, auto group, her employer. If convicted on all 25 counts, Roshelle Ruffin -- from Houston, Texas -- could be sentenced to 58.5 years in prison, ac...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Every month, the city of Odessa hosts its 'Friday Night Flicks' event. A way for the community to come together, enjoy a different park each month, and have fun with the family. This month's showing is Goat. The movie follows a ragtag team trying to mak...
Midland County Judge Terry Johnson told press Tuesday that he is not entertaining calls for his resignation following a letter distributed by a fellow elected official....
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - West Texas Intermediate crude is now trading around $85 a barrel, up sharply from about $60 at the start of the year. Analysts attribute the increase to uncertainty tied to the conflict involving Iran. In past oil run-ups across the Permian Basin, higher pr...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Gas prices are on the rise again, with some drivers spotting $3.99 for regular at the pump today. The increase comes as oil prices move higher, raising costs for stations and consumers alike. Analysts say geopolitical tension — including the conflict involv...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland City Council has moved forward with several projects at the Scharbauer Sports Complex despite some residents voicing concerns about the expansion. Council approved more than six and a half million dollars in contracts to add two new auxiliary field...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces and named his replacement, following days of mass protests in Kyiv, the country's capital, and other cities across the nation demanding his r...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Development Corporation and Midland City Council have approved a performance-based incentive agreement to support AST SpaceMobile’s growing operations in the city. AST SpaceMobile plans to build a 400,000-square-foot satellite manufacturing and...
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Highway 118 has reopened after Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office investigated the discovery of a dead person about 5 miles south of Kent on Tuesday. According to the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office, the person has been positively identified. ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Judge Terry Johnson says he has no plans to resign after a Midland elected official called for him to step down. Yesterday, Midland elected official Brandon W. Hodges is calling on the Midland County Commissioners Court to seek the immediate...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying two female suspects wanted for theft last month. On June 11, 2026, at approximately 5:27 p.m., two females broke into a vehicle at the Airport located at 9506 La Force Blvd. The suspec...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland County Sheriff’s Office and Midland Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in solving a felony theft involving around $1.3 million worth of pump shafts stolen from a Midland County business. According to the sheriff’s office, de...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying a theft suspect at Woody’s Hideaway. The incident occurred on July 5, 2026. A male suspect with blonde and black hair, last seen wearing a blue shirt, gray shorts, and sandals, ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying a three suspects for stealing approximately $1.3 million worth of pump shafts. The incident occurred at the 11000 block of West HWY 80 on July 4th, at 4:00 am. Security footage shows t...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa teacher and Army veteran has announced he is running for city council. Dallas Kennedy filed for the District 4 seat and held an announcement Tuesday morning at City Hall. His platform centers on road infrastructure, first responder support, and fi...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Development Corporation (MDC) Board of Directors and Midland City Council have approved a performance-based incentive agreement supporting AST SpaceMobile's additional expansion in Midland. This will occur through the construction of a new...
An annual domestic violence awareness event featuring a butterfly release and guest speakers is scheduled to take place on August 29 at Sherwood Park in Odessa....
STARKE, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) - A woman was sentenced after killing the father of her children at a daycare in Florida, according to authorities. Mindy Osteen, 34, pleaded to second-degree murder and other felony charges in connection with the July 2025 killing of Christopher T...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Westbound lanes on IH-20 at Grandview have reopened following a 6-vehicle crash that resulted a temporary closure. According to the Odessa Police Department, both westbound lanes had been shut down due to a diesel spill stemming from the crash. Police had s...
NEW YORK (AP) — How many women hold executive-level positions at top U.S. companies? What is the racial and ethnic breakdown of those roles? What is the gender and racial breakdown of the lowest-paid roles at those companies? The Trump administration is making it harder for the p...
A 75-year-old Odessa man was arrested on two felony charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening two neighbors with a knife during a dispute over his dog....
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A woman who was accused of attempting to smother child has pled guilty to a lesser charge of injury to a child with intent to cause bodily injury. According to Randall County court records, on June 30 Sarah Zepp pled guilty to injury of a child with the i...
The Texas Rangers and the Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office are investigating the discovery of a dead body found Tuesday morning along Highway 118 near Kent....
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The Russ McEwen Family Aquatic Center will be closed on July 21, according to the City of Big Spring. The center is closed because of mechanical issues. The crew is working on repairs and expects to open on July 22nd and operate at regular hours....
Dallas Kennedy remembers being 8-years-old and watching Ronald Reagan and Walter Mondale debate. His interest in politics has never waned and now he’s running for Odessa City Council District 4. Kennedy, 49, said he’s been to seven or eight state Republican conventions going back...
A six-vehicle crash closed both westbound lanes of Interstate 20 near Grandview Avenue in Odessa, and officials say the road will remain closed for several hours for investigation and diesel fuel spill cleanup....
Westbound lanes of Interstate Highway 20 reopen after 6 vehicle crash in Odessa, police say newswest9.com
MIDLAND ExxonMobil raised $200,000 during its annual Charity Golf Tournament held July 20 at Odessa Country Club. This year’s tournament benefited Senior Life Midland. “I extend my deepest gratitude to ExxonMobil and all the participants of this year’s golf tournament,” said Kath...
The hills are about to come alive with the sound of music. Beginning this weekend, Basin Theatre Works will present the famous Rogers and Hammerstein musical as “The Sound of Music” will be performed at Stonegate Odessa Church. There will be five shows total. Each show will start...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Border Patrol agents in Midland helped the Winkler County Sheriff’s Department in responding to a possible hit-and-run incident near Kermit, according to the U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector. The investigation later revealed that the individual involved ...
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Body discovered in clothes donation box, neighbor says he smelled odor for weeks WKRC
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, forcing its crew to abandon the ship even as the United States conducted yet-another round of airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic over control of the key waterway. The 10 consec...
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For the first time, a sitting secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce visited the Rio Grande Valley. Howard Lutnick was in McAllen on Monday to announce a $6 million grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). “You guys have the...
A young Louisiana woman underwent multiple surgeries following a catastrophic rope swing injury during a Carnival cruise in Honduras that required a nearly $50,000 emergency air evacuation....
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s government announced an investigation Monday into a large foreign investment by Chinese automaker BYD negotiated by a former foreign minister who last week resigned from Parliament to take an executive position at the company. Péter Szijjártó's ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/20/2026) “Get ready for the summer heat, it’s back in full force.” That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or download the Your Basin app for the latest updates anytime. – Chief Forecas...
The Midland County Sheriff's Department is recruiting qualified academy cadets and certified peace officers for various roles, offering a starting salary of $80,000 along with several benefits....
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) — With over 30 guests in attendance, the pressure is on for Kayla Castleberry. The audience's eyes trained on her, she and an assistant prepare to take fresh muffins out of the oven. But Castleberry isn't preparing food on one of Gordon Ramsey's cooking...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Many people are not getting the nutrients they need each day, which is why many people rely on vitamins. But whether it's vitamin C or biotin, experts say vitamins are just one part of a healthy lifestyle. Vitamins are part of a multi-billion-dollar in...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Odessa Police Department and Odessa Fire Marshal’s Office are coming together for July's Neighborhood Watch meeting. The meeting is taking place on Tuesday, July 21, from 6-8 pm at Woodson Park, 1020 Martin Luther King Jr. St. This month's topic co...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - With the first day of school just weeks away, health experts say now is the time for families to make sure children are healthy and ready for the classroom. As families prepare for a new school year, pharmacists say back to school health checks are just as...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police are working to identify a man found dead inside a clothes donation box last Friday at 8th Street and Coleman Avenue. Investigators say no signs of foul play were found. An autopsy has been ordered. Neighbor noticed odor weeks before discovery ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - With the first day of school nearing, parents are being reminded to make sure their children meet Texas immunization requirements before classes begin. To help families get ready, the Ector County Health Department is holding its annual back-to-school immun...
Spanish soccer has reached a level of its own. Spain’s World Cup victory on Sunday added to the nation’s long list of recent triumphs across men’s, women’s and youth competitions, highlighting the dominance of a system that has stuck to a tactical identity and the development of ...
The children of a 56-year-old Odessa man who died after a night of heavy drinking at Ten Four Lounge have filed a $1 million wrongful death lawsuit against the bar. According to the lawsuit, filed Friday in Ector County District Court, Dale Lee Hinton went to the North Golder Ave...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Fire Department, Midland ISD, the Midland County Sheriff’s Office and other public safety partners will conduct active shooter training this week at Greenwood Intermediate School. According to Midland officials, people in the area may notice an...
For the past five years, a local Amateur Athletic Union basketball club has been winning tournaments left and right. Yet, few people in Odessa probably know about it. The girls basketball team, known as the Oville Elite, will be returning to the national tournament this weekend i...
MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - The Monahans Police Department says it’s increasing enforcement to address speeding. According to a post made by the Monahans police, they will be working with TxDOT and law enforcement to crack down on speeding starting July 18 and will end on August 3. ...
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - A 20-year-old man who died in a crash on I-20 near Pecos early Sunday has been identified by family members as Alex Holguín. The crash happened in the westbound lanes of I-20 near mile marker 53 , according to DPS. Witnesses said the interstate was shut down...
PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 22.4 kilograms of fentanyl concealed in the spare tire of a pickup truck at the Presidio Port of Entry. According to CBP, officers found the narcotics during the early morning hours on July 15, after a ma...
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that Kimble, Mason, and Menard counties have officially been added to President Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration for public assistance from FEMA. “I’m grateful that Kimble, Mason, and Menard counties have been...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Texas Department of Transportation has announced the continuation of construction of the Loop 250/Todd Drive Interchange Project. This project looks to improve safety, reduce congestion, and enhance connectivity along the Loop 250 corridor. Includ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Midland ISD trustee is calling for Midland County Judge Terry Johnson to resign, alleging the county’s top elected official violated state law by improperly obtaining and releasing a resident’s personal identifying information. Brandon W. Hodges, who...
LONDON (AP) — British prosecutors charged a 28-year-old man with murder Monday in the death of former politician and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe. Joshua Kerry was charged after more than a week in custody on suspicion of murder and acts of terror. Police are continuing t...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 50 pounds of fentanyl hidden inside a spare tire of a pickup truck at the Presidio Port of Entry....
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