MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- On Monday, June 22, Iván Duarte left for work like he always did. According to loved ones, he spent his life working to build a better future for his family, especially for his wife, who had been by his side for more than half of his life, and their tw...
Firecracker Fandango is right around the corner, bringing more ways than ever to make the most of the celebration. Firecracker Fandango has been a July 4th tradition in Odessa for nearly three decades. What started as a community celebration has grown into one of the city’s favor...
Due to resolved on-site water issues, the Odessa Animal Shelter will open to the public at 1 p.m. today. The post Odessa Animal Shelter reopens following water issues appeared first on Odessa American....
The community is rallying around the family of Iván Duarte who was killed in a workplace shooting in Midland on June 22, leaving behind his wife and their two children. A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family cover immediate expenses and find stability without their provide...
Midland County has installed new flashing 4-way stop signs at two intersections to improve driver awareness and reduce potential collisions due to increased traffic from the county's growth....
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying two women accused of stealing merchandise from a Big Spring retail store earlier this month.According to the Big Spring Police Department, officers responded June 1 to a reported theft at Bealls...
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A one-hour documentary examines the events that led to a deadly crash on June 1, 2026 in Midland involving Roberto Pando III and the deaths of James Baker and Anderson Aguilar.First Alert 7 Investigates uses exclusive interviews, court records and a...
(TEXAS TRIBUNE) - Texas lawmakers on Tuesday asked the Texas Secretary of State’s Office for assurances that issues with the state’s voter registration and election management system would be fixed before the November midterm election.“Those fixes have to be done, because if we g...
A member of the public wears a “Don’t data center my Texas” pin on the back of their hat while waiting for the Natural Resource Committee to convene on June 23, 2026. Credit: Aiden Gonzalez/The Texas Tribune By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune Data centers need a lot of wate...
The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissues of warm-blooded animals. Credit: USDA website By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune WASHINGTON At a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing earlier this month, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins wa...
Idea Public Schools in Odessa, Texas is offering free breakfast and lunches for kids 18 years old and younger throughout the summer, from May 29th to July 21st....
Margaret Hale, a clinical professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Houston, offers public testimony at a the State Board of Education Committee in Austin on Monday, June 22, 2026. Credit: Aiden Gonzalez/The Texas Tribune By Jaden Edison, The Te...
ALPINE On Tuesday morning, a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Trooper was involved in a head-on crash along U.S. Highway 67, approximately five miles east of Alpine in Brewster County. According to a DPS news release, the crash involved a DPS Chevrolet Tahoe and a blue GMC...
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By MARY CLARE JALONICK, KEVIN FREKING, JOSH BOAK and LISA MASCARO The Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump ratcheted up tensions with Senate Republicans on Wednesday, abruptly canceling plans to sign a bipartisan measure that could help spur more home construction. ...
By Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller If there’s one thing I’ve learned from a lifetime in agriculture, it’s that farmers and ranchers don’t quit. When a fence goes down, we fix it. When drought burns up a pasture, we find a way forward. When markets turn against us, we ti...
Odessa Arts has announced the appointment of Aaron Ganz as its new executive director. Ganz brings a strong background in arts leadership, nonprofit management, fundraising, and community engagement. He currently serves as artistic director of the Globe Theatre at Odessa College ...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County has completed the installation of new flashing four-way stop signs at two intersections southeast of Midland.The intersections are along the East County Road 173 corridor. The intersections at South County Road 1160 and South County R...
AUSTIN Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday announced the eighth Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan for 860 megawatts (MW) of new, reliable power in Ward County, enough electricity to power approximately 215,000 Texas homes. Vistra is building the project, which consists of two new natur...
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK What is 2026’s song of the summer? There’s no easy answer. Algorithmic division is certainly a factor in why there isn’t an obvious pick this year. Where have the songs like “Despacito” in 2017 or “Old Town Road” in 2019 gone? Last year,...
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Progressive candidate Iván Cepeda on Wednesday conceded Colombia’s presidential election to Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative outsider who was endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Election results showed de la Espriella, a businessman and lawyer...
By ELLIOT SPAGAT The Associated Press A judge on Tuesday barred the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts, ordering an end to a practice that took hold shortly after President Donald Trump took office last year. The Trump administration’s reversal of long-...
Americans throw away $3,000 in groceries a year, double what we thought, mostly produce that never made it to the plate. Photo credit: Depositphotos By Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju A family of four wastes nearly $3,000 worth of food every year. That figure, released in an April 2025 ...
Talker News | Talker Half of parents admit they have “no idea” how they’re going to afford their kids’ college education, according to new research. A survey of 500 parents of high school seniors who intend to enroll in a four-year university this fall and 500 parents of current ...
By KATHY McCORMACK The Associated Press Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors at the all-girls Christian camp in Texas. In paperwork filed with the U.S. Bankrupt...
BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The DPS trooper who was seriously injured in a head-on crash near Alpine on Tuesday has been identified.According to the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office, Trooper Zach Vasquez is currently receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the crash.DPS...
NEW YORK (AP) — A chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams and several other people have been arrested as part of an investigation into an alleged bribery scheme involving a city contract, according to a person familiar with the matter. Frank Carone, along with his...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Fire Department crews responded to two separate incidents, including a crash involving a home and a frac pump fire, according to posts from the Midland Fire Department.On June 22, Midland Fire Department (MFD) responded to a crash involving a house ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The city of Midland has announced several upcoming lane closures for road improvements, construction and utility work.According the release, lanes on Fairgrounds Road from Wadley Avenue to Pecan Avenue will be closed through July 17, for improvements, the ...
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MIDLAND , Texas (KOSA) - Midland ISD says it’s making several instructional technology updates for the 2026-27 school year, with a focus on cutting down on screen time, tightening online safety and creating more time for direct, teacher-led learning.According to Midland ISD, the ...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Computer scientist Louis Castricato was in his eighth year studying large language models — the artificial intelligence technology behind chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude — when he started to feel like he was hitting a dead end. “We basically have passed t...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas Tech Guard Christian Anderson was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Anderson played 2 seasons with the Red Raiders, totaling 40 games. Last season, he averaged 19 points per game and shot 47% fro...
AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) - State lawmakers are demanding answers about how much water Texas data centers are actually using, and why the state still doesn’t have a clear number.The Texas House Committee on Natural Resources met Tuesday in Austin to take up the issue, hearing from Tex...
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ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - A DPS trooper was seriously injured and a pickup truck driver was killed in a head-on crash Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 67 east of Alpine.According to DPS, the crash happened about five miles east of Alpine in Brewster County and involved a DPS car and ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Here's your 7-day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. 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 Forecaster ...
A Texas DPS trooper was seriously injured and another driver was killed in a head-on crash along U.S. Highway 67 east of Alpine, with the cause of the crash still under investigation....
First responders from across the country gathered in Odessa to honor the life and legacy of Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Isaí Huerta, who died in the line of duty on June 14, 2026, and was remembered for his dedication to public service and his vibrant personality....
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Petroleum Museum is hosting hands-on learning experiences throughout the summer. Camps are aimed at ages 6-15. Offerings include Expedition Earth, which looks at different minerals and weather systems, and Microscopic Marvels, an explorati...
AUSTIN, Texas (KCBD) - Texas authorities are warning millions of hunters and anglers that their personal information may have been exposed in a cybersecurity incident involving a vendor that runs the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s license sales system.Texas Cyber Command s...
Midland, Texas has the lowest unemployment rate in the state at 3.1% for May 2026, which is lower than the state and national averages of 4.3% and 4.1% respectively....
WEST TEXAS (KMIDKPEJ)- Expect a very hot, breezy day in the Permian Basin with widespread triple-digit temperatures reaching around 100. A Heat Advisory is in effect for parts of West Texas and southeast New Mexico, accompanied by winds of 4 to 17mph. Check out today's 11:30 AM f...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The United States Postal Service will be holding two job fairs to fill Rural Carrier Associate positions in Midland. USPS states the job description as: "Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) - starting pay $21.89 - An RCA serves families and businesses in ru...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is looking for a woman who is accused of stealing a $450 valued item from Dick’s Sporting Goods.According to Midland Crime Stoppers, on May 25, at around around 7:20 p.m., a woman entered Dick’s Sporting Goods found at N. Midkiff.Off...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Midland officials are asking the public for help in identifying a woman who was seen on video stealing over $400 worth of merchandise from a local sporting goods store last month. According to Midland Crime Stoppers, the misdemeanor theft occurred on M...
POST, Texas (KCBD) - Testimony is underway in a murder trial in Post, where prosecutors say a man shot his cousin in the face. Jody Hernandez is accused of murdering Arthur Zapata Sr. in June 2023. Multiple witnesses said the cousins were fishing together at a creek a few miles e...
HOUSTON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday, getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan. The 41-year-old Ronaldo made history when João Cancelo crossed it to him and he shot wit...
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead. “We are in ago...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Residents in parts of Big Spring may experience low water pressure or temporary water service interruptions Tuesday as city crews repair main water valves.According to the City of Big Spring, the city’s Distribution & Collection Department is conducting...
The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to an already sizable military spending boost sought by President Donald Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill ahe...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County will close county operations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, in honor of Lt. Isai Huerta and to give county employees the chance to pay their respects during funeral services.According to the press release, all Ector County buildings w...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - IDEA Public Schools is serving free meals to any kid 18 and under, whether they go to IDEA or not.The program runs through July 31 at select IDEA campuses. Kids can get free breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Frid...
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Security forces in the Turkish capital carried out sweeping raids on Tuesday ahead of next month’s NATO summit, and detained more than 200 people with suspected links to extremist groups, including the Islamic State group. U.S. President Donald Trump is expe...
NEW YORK (AP) — Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. signed an interim deal to end a war that constricted global oil supplies and fueled inflation, but questions surrounding control of the vital waterway and whether vessels will be charged to...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former Oklahoma death row inmate who was released from incarceration after nearly three decades is scheduled to be back in court as his case proceeds to a retrial for a 1997 killing that put him on the brink of execution three times. Richard Glossip's initi...
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (KMID/KPEJ) - The next time you watch a FIFA World Cup game hosted in Mexico City, you might hear a familiar Texas voice behind the mic. That's because Jeremiah Gallegos, the long-time public address announcer for Austin FC, is in Mexico City, Mexico, serving ...
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Reeves County Sheriff’s Office says multiple victims of human trafficking were rescued during a multi-agency operation in Pecos on June 13, 2026.According to officials, law enforcement executed a search warrant at an adult entertainment establishment in ...
DALLAS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Michigan head coach Dusty May and the Dallas Mavericks are finalizing a deal to make him the next head coach. May is coming off a national championship victory with Michigan after defeating UConn. May replaces Jason Kidd, who led the Mavs for five seas...
MIDLAND, TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- Nearly two weeks after Ed Scott was killed in the June 12 shooting in Midland, those who knew him best are reflecting on the legacy he leaves behind both on and off the softball field. According to authorities, Scott was among several people shot when ...
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