The Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A new dual brand restaurant combining IHOP and Applebee’s is now open in Midland, offering customers IHOP breakfast foods and Applebee’s dinners in one location. The restaurant is also donating a check to the West Texas Food Bank to help the Midland commun...
( InvestigateTV ) — As prices climb, more Americans say they are willing to risk a criminal record to cover basic necessities. A new LendingTree survey of 2,000 Americans found 30% admit to shoplifting, up from 23% just a couple of years ago. Most respondents who shoplifted blame...
GARLAND, Texas (Gray DC) - As America continues to celebrate its 250th birthday, the company behind the modern cowboy hat is reflecting back on how it helped shape the country into what it is today. “I think Stetson played a pretty vital role over the period of its history,” said...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Right outside the city limits of Midland lives Roland Garcia. Garcia has been on the outskirts on a small family ranch and has even opened a small business, Real Country Living RV, a spot for oil field workers to call home. "This is our family ranch. I...
HANOVER, Va. ( Aging Untold ) — An 86-year-old volunteer in Virginia is helping Habitat for Humanity by taking apart donated electronics and appliances for recycling. Marshall Johnson helps keep the recycling program running at the Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity st...
( Aging Untold ) — Senior discounts show up almost everywhere, from museums to hardware stores to prescription drugs, but many older adults hesitate to ask for them. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down where these discounts hide, how to think about accepting them and why a...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A new Kentucky business, Lamb Mowers, uses sheep as a quiet, gas-free alternative to traditional lawn care. Homeowner Honi Goldman hired the flock to clear weeds, crabgrass, poison ivy, and kudzu from her yard. V isits run $195–$295, serving Louisville, Lex...
MARICOPA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A young man in Arizona is being recognized for his kindness and caring good deed that was caught on camera, unbeknownst to him. Jordan Hope, 18, didn’t know anyone was watching when he pulled over to help a stranger outside a Maricopa storefro...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Odessa native Chad Gray has returned home to launch a business focused on helping people with disabilities be seen for who they are — not defined by their disabilities. Gray is the CEO and founder of ST...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - In communities across the country, more families are getting pushed farther away from fresh, affordable food. The USDA calls it “low access.” It’s when a significant share of a neighborhood lives far away from a grocery store. The agency estimat...
The Odessa Chamber of Commerce and Texas Oncology/West Texas Cancer Center hosted a networking event for local business owners on October 6.
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 ...
ATLANTA (Gray News) - Chick-fil-A leadership says customers can continue to expect to be served by its team members at restaurant locations and not artificial intelligence. Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy recently shared in a CNBC interview that it’s not pursuing AI voice ordering i...
LAS VEGAS ( InvestigateTV ) — Most auto repair shops are staffed almost entirely by men, according to federal labor data . A February 2026 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found about 1.8% of mechanics are women. Federal data predicts about 70,000 job openings in the fi...
A 23-year-old man was killed and another driver was seriously injured in a head-on collision on Business 20 in Midland, Texas, early Monday morning.
An unknown male burglarized Level Up Smoke & Gift in Odessa, Texas, stealing approximately $1,849 worth of merchandise.
HOLLANDTOWN, Wis. ( Aging Untold ) — Bruce Petros has been building stringed instruments for 52 years, turning a small woodworking shop into the business Petros Guitars. “We’re trying to have lasting, lasting beauty in the instrument,” Petros said. From a $15 kit to a career Petr...
(Gray News) - Spirit Halloween is once again venturing into the most wonderful time of year with Spirit Christmas returning. In addition to finding holiday apparel, licensed items, Christmas decorations, and some creepy Christmas items, the chain will also give shoppers the chanc...
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. ( KWQC /Gray News) - An unlicensed home-based catering business in Illinois has been ordered to cease operations after dozens of people were sickened at a football team dinner. According to the Rock Island Health Department, it was notified of a foodborne illnes...
A $450 million TXDOT modernization project on I-20 and FM 1788 in Odessa is causing traffic delays and economic challenges for local businesses like Los Fabela's Restaurant....
A new dual-branded Applebee's and IHOP location operated by Romulus Restaurant Group is scheduled to open on October 7th at 301 East Interstate 20 in Midland, Texas....
( InvestigateTV ) — Scam calls and texts have become the top way scammers reach their victims, outpacing overall scam growth, according to a new report from the Better Business Bureau. Josh Planos, a spokesperson for the Better Business Bureau, said the scale of the problem conti...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A teen in Portland, Oregon paid three dollars for a jacket at Goodwill. His keen eye knew there was something more to it. Turns out – it belonged to NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain. Leslie Dominique shows us how a thrift store find made its way to one of the wo...
(Gray News) - More frozen pasta sold at Walmart stores nationwide is being recalled over listeria concerns, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Last month, the company announced it was recalling two lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine be...
( Aging Untold ) — Retail experts say many American consumers, including older shoppers, are seeking out pre-owned and sustainable products. According to the 2025 Resale Report from ThredUp, the U.S. secondhand apparel market is growing at an average of about 9 percent each year....
WAUSAU, Wis. ( InvestigateTV ) - For almost three decades, Greg Atchison has been a friendly face in the grocery business. “It’s greeting people. Meeting people, seeing people, it’s therapeutic,” Atchison said. Atchison has worked 28 years in customer service. Twenty years at Fes...
MONONA, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - A Wisconsin woman says a routine evening walk along Monona’s Lake Loop quickly escalated into a frightening situation. Carly Major was out walking with her dog last Saturday evening when she said she noticed a man approaching her who then began t...
Federal prosecutors announced a scheme involving three individuals who allegedly stole over $200,000 worth of crude oil from storage sites in New Mexico and sold it through a Texas-based wastewater disposal company....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Multiple agencies including the FBI came together in Midland to address the massive oilfield theft bust first reported in August . Federal prosecutors say this wasn’t just oilfield theft — it was a multi-million dollar operation run out of a legitimate Wes...
( InvestigateTV ) — Car payments are taking a bigger bite out of family budgets, and how much a household should reasonably spend depends heavily on where they live, according to a new ConsumerAffairs analysis . Partnering with auto loan refinancing company Auto Approve, Consumer...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In this Hispanic Heritage Month piece, we sat down with Hair Academy Owner Brian Nunez who tells us how he infuses his culture into his business. Watch the full video above....
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In this episode of Basin Bites, we visited Ana's Cuisine, a local Filipino food truck in Midland, and Boba Brothers, a local sushi/Korean restaurant in Odessa. Watch the full video above....
Midland's Groom House Barbershop has expanded its offerings to become the only shop in the city providing manicure services for men.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Chamber of Commerce brought together local business leaders and innovators today for its first Annual Banquet and inaugural State of the Community event, presented by Oxy. Held at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, the gathering ser...
( InvestigateTV ) — Shoppers are starting to see more digital price tags at the grocery store, replacing the paper stickers traditionally found on shelves. Chains including Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods are adopting the digital labels. Kyle James, a writer for ConsumerAffairs, ...
Midland authorities are asking for public help to identify two suspects who allegedly stole more than $500 worth of merchandise from a local store on September 18, 2026....
CLEARWATER, Fla. (Gray News) — A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed after a Florida woman died from allegedly eating contaminated blueberries from Publix. According to a news release from Morgan & Morgan, Karla Mullins died on June 20 after eating frozen blueberries purchased ...
Good morning Friends! We've got another fall day in store and we're starting it off with thunderstorms this morning in certain areas of West Texas. These showers are leading to flooding concerns in the Western locations like Van Horn, Guadalupe Mountains and part of New Mexico. P...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - "When it's urgent, when the grid needs energy, they dispatch…" Battery energy storage systems are now playing a bigger role in Texas' electric grid.These batteries help store energy and release it when demand spikes across the state, in turn helping ke...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - MMR, the largest open shop electrical contractor serving the Permian Basin since 2012, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its newly renovated facility. MMR Odessa said the renovation was completed with employees and clients in mind. The facility ...
University of Texas Permian Basin will host the ConocoPhillips Small Business Builder Program starting October 14 to provide entrepreneurship training and mentorship to local business owners....
(Gray News) - Aldi is lowering prices on about a third of the products it regularly stocks. The grocery chain says the cuts are already underway and will run through at least Nov. 3 at stores nationwide. Aldi estimates the price reductions will save customers about $86 million. “...
(Gray News) — That’s show business, baby! On Wednesday, Taylor Swift announced she will be releasing a deluxe version of her hit album “The Life of a Showgirl.” The album, titled “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” includes four new songs. It will be available to stream Friday....
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Sak Yiengjuntuek was going through this cabinet when he found a wad of cash inside a sunglass case. It wasn’t just a couple bucks, it was $12,000. He knew it belonged to the man who sold him the restaurant. He reached out, but the number was disconnected Th...
(Gray News) - Toys “R” Us is making a comeback just in time for holiday shopping and opening more than 100 stores across the country. Toys “R” Us already has 40 standalone stores and Toys “R” Us shops inside Macy’s stores, but it is opening an additional 120 standalone stores jus...
LITCHFIELD, Ill. ( InvestigateTV ) - Nicknamed the Mother Road, Route 66 celebrated 100 years in 2026. One of the original highways, its diagonal course from Chicago to Los Angeles linked hundreds of rural communities. After the second World War, tourists flocked to destinations ...
MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - A Monahans restaurant is garnering attention on social media after reports of no air conditioning in the building. Outside the Huddle House on South Stockton Ave., the front doors are propped wide open just to bring in some relief, but former staff say th...
( InvestigateTV ) — The typical homeowner could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table each year simply by not shopping around for a better mortgage rate, according to a new Bankrate analysis. The gap is being described as a “hidden homeownership tax,” and it affects some f...
A temporary water service interruption is affecting residents and businesses near Birdwell Lane and Yale Avenue in Big Spring, Texas, as contractors conduct repairs on Monday, September 21, 2026....
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Odessa College Wranglers took care of business against the Midland College Chaparrals, winning 3-0. The Wranglers won the first set 25-19, the second set 26-24 and the final set 25-16. Odessa improves to 8-10 this season, while the Chaps fall to 10...
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — Two men convicted of stealing from Walmart stores in almost a dozen states have learned their sentences. Anthony Belser, 56, was sentenced to 25 years, with the first 10 to be served in prison. And 52-year-old George Mayo was sentenced to 40 years, wit...
( Aging Untold ) — The term “clean eating” gets thrown around a lot, but it’s not about pricey health food stores or perfect diets. We are breaking down what clean eating actually means, why frozen and canned vegetables still count and how small swaps can help your body work with...
Fourteen-year-old Jacob Gilbert sells insect-based art pieces at the Midland Farmers Market through his business, Insect Inspirations.
JERICHO, Vt. ( InvestigateTV ) - At Snowflake Chocolates , candy making is in full swing as the family business preps their next batch. It was Martha Pollack’s idea to name the business after Snowflake Bentley, the Jericho resident who was the first to photograph snowflakes. Like...
STANTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The town of Stanton was excited to come together as a community and break ground on the newest addition to their local economy. A new plaza broke ground on September 16th, and members of the community could not have been more excited. The Economic Dev...
WALKER, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A Louisiana woman is facing dozens of animal cruelty charges after authorities say they discovered nearly 40 cats and kittens suffering in extreme heat without food or water inside an area business. Madison Rebecca Colello, 29, surrendered to auth...
(Gray News) - Pints of So Delicious Dairy Free frozen dessert are being recalled because they may have small stones or other hard objects inside. The recall includes pints of So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert that were sold in stores nationwi...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In a recent social media post, Pachuco's, a BBQ restaurant in Midland, was facing the idea of closing its doors permanently due to rising food costs and low profit margins. In the post, multiple community members commented on their disbelief at the si...
IRVINE, Calif. (Gray News) - In-N-Out has been known for treating its employees well when it comes to pay and it appears those perks are only going up, especially for managerial positions. A spokesperson for the classic California fast-food chain recently revealed to Inc. that st...
