ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Friday - 6/26/2026 Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “This weekend’s weather is mostly copy and paste with the heat cranked up, just a touch.” That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is eas...
The World Cup knockout rounds are almost here. The field for the Round of 32 will be finalized on Saturday following more than two weeks of competition across three countries. While majority of the field is set, there are still some spots up for grabs with six group-stage matches...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Brazzell family held its second annual Fun Day at the Greater Ideal Baptist Church in Midland. The kids there got the opportunity to play basketball indoors and cool off on the waterslide. During the camp, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Chris Bra...
Hopes Wings Sanctuary and Rescue is a bird rescue and rehabilitation center founded by Mariah Edwards, who has been rescuing animals since she was a child, and has become a refuge for local wildlife in the Permian Basin....
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Summer is usually a time for kids to hit the pool, but some decided to hit the stage instead. Basin Theatre Works is bringing 'How I Became a Pirate' to town. Director of the show, Caitlynn Almance, wanted to choose a play that encouraged engagement on ...
ODESSA, Texas — Animal abandonment is illegal in Texas, but the Humane Society of Odessa says it is far over capacity as animals continue to be thrown over the shelter’s fence.In the past month alone, around 20 animals have been chained and thrown over the fence at the shelter. S...
As he approaches a widely-expected run for the White House, California Gov. Gavin Newsom began a political tightrope act Friday, announcing support for a national "billionaires' tax" while simultaneously reaffirming his opposition to a ballot measure that would implement one in C...
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (KMID.KPEJ) - The Midland native, Ashton Crocker, has been representing Team Texas in the 2026 USA Special Olympics this week. Crocker is a multi-sport athlete, playing softball and soccer, but today, Crocker and Team Texas won the Gold Medal for basketball...
Midland ISD has issued a statement confirming that no ICE agents were present at any of its construction sites and no arrests were made, contrary to social media posts claiming otherwise....
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Big Spring will be temporarily closing Moss Creek Lake effective immediately. The closure will also affect the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend. Officials say that Moss Creek Lake and its surrounding facilities require significan...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Canadian Football League will block former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from joining any of its teams this season, according to reports.The CFL said it is upholding the integrity of the league and protecting competition.Sorsby has not publicly...
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - A woman is recovering after being shot multiple times early Friday in Pecos, and police say they have identified a person of interest as the investigation continues.According to the Pecos Police Department, officers were called around 2:23 a.m. Friday, June ...
Terrence Williams, a truck driver who was critically wounded during the June 12 mass shooting in Midland, remains on life support as supporters across Texas rally around him and his family, who have been overwhelmed by support from across the state....
A San Angelo man was arrested after he allegedly helped his daughter hide the dismembered remains of a 34-year-old she is accused of murdering and with whom she had been living with....
West Texas is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching up to 115 degrees, and a few isolated thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon.
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - If you missed The Deadly Crash when it aired at 8 p.m. on June 25, you can now watch the documentary on demand through the First Alert 7 app on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.The one-hour documentary examines the events leading up to the deadly June 1, 202...
Pecos Police Department officers are investigating a shooting after receiving notice about an active shooter, and a female victim was airlifted to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while a person of interest has been identified....
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio along with Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors announced a framework agreement Friday that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. The officials...
A 50-year-old woman was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon after a man was found suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds in Pecos, Texas....
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - A Pecos woman was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after a man was found with gunshot wounds in the area of S. Cypress Street.According to the Pecos Police Department, officers were called to the area around 1:21 a.m. Friday after reports...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Small donations from Westlake Ace Hardware customers has turned into summer relief for local residents. Over the past several weeks, Midland and Odessa customers have rounded up their purchases to support neighbors in need. The donations added up to over 2...
Midland Memorial Hospital has been nationally recognized for excellence in cardiovascular care for six years in a row, receiving two American Heart Association awards for their commitment to applying up-to-date treatment of heart disease and stroke....
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Sherwood Family Aquatic Center will be closed June 27 while the City of Odessa holds its annual employee picnic, according to the City of Odessa.Other Odessa pools and spray-grounds will remain open and operate during their normal hours....
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Morris Lynn Conner Jr. was arrested for criminal attempt to commit sexual assault after allegedly grabbing and attempting to sexually assault a woman during a domestic disturbance....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A section of Main Street in Midland will be closed this weekend, followed by a series of downtown lane closures beginning June 30 tied to the construction of the Omni Hotel, according to the City of Midland.A lane on Main Street between Texas Avenue and Wa...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Centers for Children and Families has been serving the Permian Basin since 1957, and its most high-ranking employee arrived almost by accident.She wandered on to the property a little over eight years ago and employees kept her around to keep mice and crit...
Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal prosecutors that could allow him to avoid a prison term. Bolton, who became an outspoken critic of President Donald T...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - National HIV Testing Day is June 29, and Midland Health Services is offering free HIV testing by appointment.HIV testing is the only way to know your status. Many people with HIV don’t have symptoms at first, and early detection helps connect people to tre...
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing’s tallest building showed signs of damage on Friday as images and videos shared on social media appeared to show debris from a small aircraft near the skyscraper. While the images were consistent with the location, it was not possible to independently confi...
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - An elderly man surrendered peacefully Friday after authorities responded to a report of an armed individual at a VA clinic in Fort Stockton, according to the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office.The Pecos County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were notified at about...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Authorities in the United Arab Emirates on Friday sounded an incoming missile alert for Dubai. It wasn’t immediately clear what sparked the warning just after 5:15 p.m. local. Iran is suspected of launching a drone attack against a tanker off th...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Ashton Crocker is making his mark on the national stage this week at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, and he’s ready to bring home the gold with Team Texas.The USA Games are bringing together nearly 3,000 athletes from all 50 states comp...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for help identifying two men accused of taking boots from Boot Barn.According to the Midland Police Department, on June 15, the two men entered Boot Barn at 812 E I-20. While inside, both men selected and tried on a pair of...
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 Board unanimously approved nearly $89,000 for critical protective equipment for the West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department during its June 18 meeting.The funding will go toward bunker gear, commonly kn...
LONDON (AP) — NATO's deputy commander told The Associated Press that he wants a summit in Turkey to spur member countries to spend more on defense, reaffirm support for Ukraine and underline the unity of the alliance. Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer, NATO’s deputy supreme all...
PARIS (AP) — As a historic heat wave gripped Paris this week, fashion houses tried to keep their guests cool with ice packs, mist machines and iced Evian on silver platters. It wasn’t enough: some venues still sweltered, water ran short and air conditioning was absent or inadequa...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas education board will vote Friday on a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible passages, widening conservative efforts to push Christian teachings in U.S. classrooms. The proposal in Texas — which woul...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A song born from a moment of chaos at a Texas Tech football game has become the subject of a trademark lawsuit filed by the University System.The story began during the Red Raiders’ non-conference game against Oregon State last season. Friends of Cade Brun...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters will consider a controversial proposal in November to temporarily raise taxes on billionaires after the labor union backing the measure announced Thursday it would forge ahead despite pressure from critics to withdraw it. The proposal, ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - June 25, 2026, here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. "Alright West Texas, let’s talk heat — because it is NOT letting up!” That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.c...
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (KMID/KPEJ) - Team Midland's Ashton Crocker has been at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis this week, competing with Team Texas. The USA Games include nearly 3,000 athletes from all 50 states competing across 16 team and individual sports. C...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As we are a little over a week away from the 4th of July and the country's 250th birthday, both Midland and Odessa are preparing for the patriotic festivities. Watch the video above as city leaders tell us what to expect!...
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The San Angelo Police Department has announced that a second suspect has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into the killing and dismemberment of a San Angelo man....
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Just in time for the 250th birthday of the United States of America, Mr. W Fireworks opens its doors to customers this week for all of their festive needs. With an explosive selection, customers are sure to find exactly what they are looking for, and ma...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Watersong Wild Space welcomed 10 high school students this summer for the 2026 Conservation Job Corps program, sponsored by ExxonMobil. The month-long, hands-on educational experience provides students interested in biology, medicine, life sciences, an...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa College has named Bryce Waters, the Wrangler, as the permanent Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach. A press release from Odessa College can be found below: Beginning in February of 2026, Waters began working with the team as the interim head coach...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The roster build of the Tall City Black Gold has players from across the state, and even the country, but the leader of the defense comes from the Permian Basin. Safety Coby Calvin brings five years of college football to the table, where he spent 201...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Recent earthquakes in Venezuela and Cuba have caused the imaginable. Many families are still searching for their loved ones, while others begin to mourn their own. Venezuelans are currently dealing with the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes that injured...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A subcontractor working on a construction project at Odessa College died Tuesday, June 23, following a workplace accident at the Odessa campus.In a statement from Odessa College, the college said the construction site was immediately secured and work in the...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crimestoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying the driver of a truck involved in a hit-and-run accident. According to Midland Crimestoppers, the incident occurred on June 21, 2026, at approximately 3:56 am, when a white Ford F150 wa...
Odessa College has joined Quality Matters, an international leader in quality assurance for online learning, to help develop engaging and accessible online courses that meet the needs of OC students....
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