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, cal...
WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Department of Transportation says crews are working along Interstate 20 east of Monahans. Officials say an eastbound driving lane will be closed from Mile Marker 88 to Mile Marker 94 while crews perform maintenance operations. This is near th...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers are seeking public assistance in identifying two thieves wanted for stealing over $715 worth of items from HEB in early June. The incident occurred on June 6, 2026. + If you have any information regarding these individuals, you ...
The sun shines through the clouds as it begins to set behind a pumpjack, March 30, 2022, outside of Goldsmith, Texas. (Odessa American File Photo) The Permian Basin’s oil production boom has largely been driven by great improvements in drilling equipment and techniques including ...
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK A rebound for AI stocks lifted the U.S. market on Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% and pulled back within 1% of its all-time high, even though the majority of stocks within the index fell. The strength for companies in the artificial-intelli...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Police Department reported that calls poured into dispatch during the July 4th holiday weekend. Dispatch reported 214 calls for fireworks in the city between July 2 and July 5. Additionally, Midland Fire Department reported 38 fireworks-related cal...
The Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law that requires apps stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent for minors seeking to download apps or make in-app purchases on mobile phones. Justice S...
Midland police and firefighters responded to hundreds of fireworks-related calls over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, resulting in one person suffering a traumatic injury....
Midland Animal Services has reported improvements in their shelter's performance, with an average length of stay of 9.72 days in June 2026, a live-release rate of 75%, and 109 adoptions, 144 transfers, and 13 animals euthanized for space reasons....
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — When the high-rise where Noel Márquez lived with his family crashed to the ground and burst into flames in Venezuela's twin earthquakes, Márquez, who happened to be at his girlfriend’s apartment, raced home and called out for his mother, grandparents a...
BONHAM, Texas (KXII) - A boating crash on Lake Bonham left three boys seriously injured Saturday evening, and a boat operator has been arrested, officials said.The collision happened around 5:30 p.m. The boys—ages 7, 12, and 13—were being towed on a tube when another boat “sudden...
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Texas Department of Public Safety state troopers conducted Operation Sand Blast in Pecos and Reeves counties from June 21-27, focusing on highway safety through proactive traffic enforcement and criminal interdiction.Troopers stopped 2,865 vehicles during th...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Monday night at Momentum Bank Ballpark fans are invited to cheer on Team USA as they take on Belgium in the World Cup.Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. game.The event is in partnership with West Texas F.C. and Tall City Brewing Co....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Banana Ball spent three nights in West Texas this weekend, and in addition to the on-field entertainment, the organization used its platform to honor local foster families through its Banana’s Foster program.Founded in 2023, Banana’s Foster was created to ...
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Monday demanded that the allies put forward “clear, concrete and credible plans” to reach the organization’s spending targets at its annual summit in Ankara. Rutte made the remarks in the Turkish capital come ahead of a t...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A crash involving an electric bike led to the death of a man in Midland on June 28.According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened at around 8:15 p.m. in the area of CR 1200 & CR 117.Investigators say 37-year-old William Thomas Marti...
GAINES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A rollover crash in Gaines county led to the death of a woman and sent a 13-year-old girl to the hospital on Thursday evening.According to Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened at around 6:30 p.m. on July 2, on Highway 385.Investigato...
GAINES COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A woman died in a rollover accident this past Thursday in Gaines County. The woman has been identified as 30-year-old Brenda Anais Archuleta from Ropesville, Texas. Archuleta was pronounced dead at the scene. The second driver involved has been ...
MILDAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A bicyclist died after being struck by a car along CR 12000 & CR 117. The collision occurred last Sunday, June 28, 2026. The bicyclist has been identified as Midland native William Thomas Martin, 37 years old. Martin was pronounced dead after being tr...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Fire Rescued was called about an apartment fire at 3965 Penbrook St., Alturas Penbrook Apartments on Sunday morning, according to the department. OFR reported that they were called to the scene around 9:07 A.M. and upon arrival, crews encountered a f...
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(Gray News) - U.S. striker Folarin Balogun will be available to play in the team’s round of 16 match against Belgium.Balogun, 25, was given a red card for stepping on the foot of Tarik Muharemović of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the U.S. round of 32 game. The U.S. went on to win...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police and Odessa Fire Rescue responded to reports of smoke coming from an apartment at Alturas Penbrook Apartments, according to video from the scene.Smoke was visible coming from the apartment. Details remain limited at this time. This is a develop...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Night three of Banana Ball did not disappoint, as the Texas Tailgaters and the Party Animals brought another sold-out crowd to Momentum Bank Ballpark. The Tailgaters defeated the Party Animals 3-2 in the series finale and won the series 2-1. The Tailg...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Community members from the City of Midland made their way out this morning to begin Fourth of July festivities at the 63rd annual Kids Sidewalk Parade. We're told that over 350 children participated in this year's parade, riding bikes, mini cars, and ...
The City of Odessa marked the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding with an Americana-themed parade down North Texas Ave., followed by a staple festival capping off the night....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department has unveiled a memorial honoring Officer Bailey Martin as the community marks one year since his death in the devastating July 4th flooding along the Guadalupe River.Martin was killed while vacationing with family in the Texas H...
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Egypt coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag on the pitch after his team's victory over Australia in the World Cup, saying he was dedicating it to both Egyptians and Palestinians. “My heart and soul are with them,” he said in an emotional post-game inter...
ERFURT, Germany (AP) — Delegates at the national convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany party on Saturday overwhelmingly reelected its leaders, including Alice Weidel, as tens of thousands of protesters aimed to disrupt the meeting and some clashed with police. Alter...
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The Malian army said Saturday that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebels. The statement came as a rebel group announced a new offensive to capture a northern town. Mohamed Elmaouloud Ramadane, a spokesperson for the Azawad ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In game two of the Banana Ball series between the Texas Tailgaters and the Party Animals the Tailgaters tied up the series with a 4-3 win. The two teams are back tomorrow night for the final game of the series at 7:00 p.m. at Momentum Bank Ballpark. B...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Texas Tailgaters defeated the Party Animals 4-3 in night two of the Banana Ball series at Momentum Bank Ballpark. In night one, the Party Animals stole the first game, winning that one 4-1 after a weather delay pushed the first pitch back to 9 p.m...
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (AP) — Three people died and seven others were rescued Friday after a boat capsized in Geneva Lake as a strong storm passed through southern Wisconsin, an official said. Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, kn...
The Permian Basin Honor Flight has taken over 1,200 veterans from the Permian Basin, Concho Valley and Big Country to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials and honor their service, with the help of volunteers, nurses, doctors and counselors....
PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/3/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. THE RIDGE KEEPS BEEFING UP JUST WEST OF US THROUGH NEXT WEEK, AND THAT MEANS THE HEAT IS HERE TO STAY....
PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As we are less than 24 hours away from celebrating the 4th of July and the country's 250th anniversary, it is important to practice safety while enjoying the festivities. Watch the full video above to see what you should know ahead of the 4th of...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Members of the City of Big Spring kicked off Fourth of July festivities yesterday with a reading of the Declaration of Independence event. The event was held outside the city courthouse; as we're told, the event is taking us back to what it was lik...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As the Fourth of July approaches, we spoke with community members about what the patriotic holiday means to them. Watch the full video above to see what was said!...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - This July Fourth is going to be one for the books. Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary has brought out the patriot in so many people, and the City of Midland is hoping to help add to that! The Star-Spangled Salute is an annual event that always dr...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Midland man has won over $350,000 during a Fourth of July weekend trip to Las Vegas. The man, who works in the oil field industry and wishes to remain anonymous, says he was playing a slot machine at Caesars Palace on Friday when a single spin on a D...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Banana Ball is in Midland, and some West Texas umpires are getting a once-in-a-lifetime experience.The Texas Tailgaters and the Party Animals are in the middle of a three-game series at Momentum Bank Ballpark. The Texas Association of Sports Officials is p...
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Conservative politician Keiko Fujimori on Friday was declared the winner of the presidential runoff election in Peru, which was dominated by people’s concerns over surging crime. Fujimori, 51, the daughter of a disgraced former president, was running for the pre...
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The fallout from Venezuela's powerful twin quakes has evolved into a major test for acting President Delcy Rodríguez, sending her scrambling to prevent the humanitarian disaster from becoming a political one as her mandate as interim leader expires Frida...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - As families across the Permian Basin prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, rising grocery prices are still putting pressure on household budgets. But one major retailer says it’s rolling out holiday discounts to help shoppers spend less without cutting ...
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Harris County man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly slashing the tires of four law enforcement vehicles. Harris County Constable Terry Allbritton says his deputies found the man responsible for cutting the tires of marked Harris Co. Constabl...
ROME (AP) — The traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV and caused a schism defended their actions Friday, insisting they were merely saving souls and were victim of an unjust sanction by the Holy See. The head of the Society of St. Pius X wrote to Leo a day after the Va...
REEVES, Texas (KOSA) - Because Reeves County has seen recent rainfall, the countywide burn ban has been lifted and is no longer in effect, according to the Reeves County Emergency Management team.Officials say they’ll keep monitoring conditions using the Texas A&M Forest Service ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man who spent years collecting challenge coins is now designing and selling them out of his home.Carlos Ortiz, a former border patrol officer and head of National Police Week in Washington, D.C., founded Depot Six, a company that designs challeng...
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Residents near West 4th Street and Highway 17 may experience low to no water pressure due to a water leak, according to the City of Pecos.Crews are currently working to make repairs. Water services will be impacted during the repair process, which may take a...
LONDON (AP) — Three men were acquitted of murder Friday in the killing of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot by a member of a dissident Irish Republican Army splinter group while covering a 2019 riot in Northern Ireland. Justice Patricia Smyth issued not guilty verdicts ...
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO’s top commander told The Associated Press on Friday that European allies have filled most of the holes created by a U.S. decision to cut back military contributions in times of crisis. U.S. Gen. Alex Grynkewich urged Europeans to make more equipment available...
Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Department of Public Safety is putting more troopers on the road this Fourth of July weekend as part of “Operation CARE” — short for Crash Awareness Reduction Effort.The push runs July 2 through July 5. Troopers will be on the lookout for speeding, drunk ...
MARTIN COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Two teens and a woman were killed in a crash Wednesday afternoon on the north service road of Interstate 20 in Martin County.According to Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened at 4:45 p.m. on July 1 near mile marker 153. Investigators...
MARTIN COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Three Stanton women died Wednesday evening as a result of a head-on crash in Martin County along IH-20 N. Service Road, mile marker 153. Two female minors lost their lives in the crash, along with the driver, who was identified as Debra Ramirez,...
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U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, says he's working with Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee for exceptions to be put in the 2027 Homeland Security budget bill to exempt certain landmarks in the Rio Grande Valley from border wall construction....
PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/2/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown.
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