More from The Midland
View all news →
News
One-on-one with Dallas Cowboys insider Mickey Spagnola previewing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Dallas Cowboys bounced back in Week 4, earning a 34-30 road victory over the Houston Texans to even their record at 2-2. Now, Dallas will look to make it back-to-back wins when the Cowboys return home to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dallas enters...
Local
Women's Energy Network helping women in the energy industry
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In an industry that's powering the Permian Basin a local organization is working to help women build connections, leadership skills, and grow their careers. "The Women's Energy Network is a global non-profit organization and we serve the Permian Basin...
News
Athlete of the Week: Iraan senior Danny Reyes
IRAAN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Iraan senior running back and linebacker Danny Reyes helped his team earn a 41-6 win over Hale Center on Friday, then followed that up by being named our Week 6 Athlete of the Week on his birthday. The senior was dangerous on both sides as he carried th...
Local
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: JP Reyes
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Lee will host Permian on Oct. 9 in what is expected to be its biggest game of the regular season. The undefeated Panthers are marching into Astound Broadband Stadium with a 7-0 start on their minds. Beating Permian won’t be easy, but JP Reyes is ex...
safety
Father speaks after 1-month-old’s mom accused of slamming baby’s head against the floor
LINCOLN, Neb. ( KOLN /Gray News) — A baby girl is continuing to fight for her life after suffering a number of serious injuries that could have ended it. The month-and-a-half-old child has been recovering at Children’s Hospital in Omaha. According to police, the infant suffered l...
safety
84-year-old accused of creating and selling explosives from home, deputies say
LAKE CHARLES, La. ( KPLC /Gray News) - An 84-year-old man in Louisiana was arrested for allegedly creating and selling explosives from his home, according to deputies. On Oct. 2, detectives searched the home of John W. Sinkankas in relation to an ongoing joint investigation. Inve...
News
City tops out Odessa Sports Complex — what comes next
The City of Odessa marked a new phase for the still under construction Odessa Sports Complex, with a topping out ceremony Tuesday.
News
Trump uses anti-trans slur to attack Democratic US Senate candidate
CHARLESTON, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — President Donald Trump used an anti-transgender slur to refer to Annie Andrews, a Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina. In a post on Truth Social this week, Trump wrote, “Annie ‘Tr*nnie’ Andrews is running against our wonderful Darli...
business
Odessa business leaders network at Cancer Center event
The Odessa Chamber of Commerce and Texas Oncology/West Texas Cancer Center hosted a networking event for local business owners on October 6.
safety
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, October 8th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, October 8th, 2026: A pleasant fall day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico, with warm afternoon highs, plenty of sunshine, and a slight chance of storms in far western areas. THURSDAY Expect a pleasant start to yo...
business
Feel the love program gives Odessa family free HVAC unit
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Feel the Love Installation Program gave nominated families in the community a new HVAC unit from Lennox and an installation by Bosworth Company at no cost. This year, the Odessa Bosworth Co. location was looking for community church leaders. Lineth and ...
schools
Christian school employee charged with sexually assaulting student
ST. CROIX COUNTY, Wis. ( WEAU /Gray News) - A man is accused of sexually assaulting two students he met while working as a school employee in Minnesota. Derrick Pfeffer, 42, is charged with 10 felonies in St. Croix County, Wisconsin: Repeated sexual assault of the same child (at ...