Subway reopens four Odessa locations after months closed
Four Subway locations in Odessa, Texas, have reopened following several months of closures, including a restaurant on East Eighth Street.
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‘We’re proud of the progress’: Subway makes comeback in Odessa as 4 previously closed restaurants reopen
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Subway is making a comeback in Odessa, with four restaurants that had been closed for several months now reopened, including a popular 8th Street location that welcomed customers back this week. The latest reopening is at 604 E. 8th St., near Odessa Regiona...
City of Odessa seeks artists for jackrabbit designs
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Odessa is bringing back jackrabbits and is asking artists to submit original designs. Local business owners will choose their favorite designs to be painted and displayed across town. Selected artists will receive a $1,000 stipend per jackrabbit...
Is Microsoft Outlook down? Company investigates error reports from users
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Some Microsoft users were unable to connect to their Outlook mailboxes on Thursday, according to Microsoft’s Service Health Status page. “We’re investigating reports of users experiencing issues accessing Exchange Online mailboxes through multiple c...
SMC Roofing and Construction builds home for Midland woman living in shed
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A local construction and roofing company is building a home for a Midland woman who had been living in a shed without electricity or plumbing. SMC Roofing and Construction Company, a local business for 35 years, is building the home for Elsa Márquez. Márqu...
Veterans eat-for-free: List of Permian Basin restaurants saying 'thank you'
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Restaurants across the Permian Basin are thanking veterans and active-duty service members with free meals, drinks and discounts. Veterans Day restaurant deals are all happening on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the following locations:...
Topgolf cutting prices at all US locations to make experience more affordable for customers
DALLAS (Gray News) - Topgolf is lowering prices at all of its U.S. locations. The sports-entertainment company announced the price reduction this week after guests shared in a survey that they would visit more often if it were more affordable. “I heard a common theme from our gue...
Parts of Big Spring face temporary water disruption
Residents and businesses near 23rd Street and Goliad in Big Spring will face temporary water service disruptions on Nov. 10 due to a scheduled water valve replacement....
Lea County Sheriff’s Office announces Veterans Day closure
LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - The Lea County Sheriff’s administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business hours will resume Thursday Nov. 12. Deputies and dispatch services will remain available 24/7. For emergencies, call 911. Fo...
Brantley Creek BBQ to open new location in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The highly acclaimed Odessa barbecue restaurant, Brantley Creek BBQ just announced the opening a new location in Midland. Since opening in 2017, the restaurant has been one of many prime spots for West Texas barbecue, now after a decade of successful ...
Well-known furniture store founder Bob Mills passes away at 79
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The founder of Bob Mills Furniture has passed away, the family announced. Bob Mills was 79. He founded the company’s first store in 1971 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The success of his first furniture store led to expansion to nine other stores — seven of t...
How fake businesses can become a real problem for you
PHOENIX, Az. ( InvestigateTV ) — Imagine your name and home address are used to start a business, but you have nothing to do with it. There are reports of this happening in several states of fraudulent companies registering with random addresses. Experts say it can cause trouble ...
60+ Outback Steakhouse locations to be sold after franchisee files for bankruptcy. Here’s where
(Gray News) - One of Outback Steakhouse’s largest franchisees has filed for bankruptcy. Citing court records , USA Today reported that Cerca Trova Restaurant Group Holdings, operating as Out West Restaurant Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Nov. 2 and sought to sell off 6...
Supreme Court to hear North Dakota landowners’ legal fees case
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court is set to hear a case about landowners’ rights that centers on North Dakota but could apply to property owners elsewhere. The central question is whether a government-backed company should have to pay a property owner’s legal fees if the o...
Junior League of Odessa hosts 43rd annual Merry Marketplace Nov. 5-8
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Junior League of Odessa is welcoming shoppers back to the 43rd annual Merry Marketplace, set for Nov. 5-8 at the Ector County Coliseum. The market brings together local and regional merchants offering holiday décor, apparel, jewelry, specialty foods and...
InvestigateTV+ Weekend: High Stakes
( InvestigateTV ) — Nitrous oxide abuse is leading to a spike in deaths and injuries across the United States, but the product is still being sold legally at shops and online. Nitrous oxide, a product known as “laughing gas”, is used for legitimate purposes in dental and medical ...
These mall walkers are bringing a ’90s vibe back in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. ( Aging Untold ) — In the 1980s and 1990s, the mall was a place to gather beyond shopping, and one Oregon woman is bringing vibes from that era back to the Lloyd Center mall in Oregon. Krista Catwood started the Food Court 5000 walking group. Participants wearing s...
17-year-old accused of killing pregnant mother, unborn baby in Spirit Halloween shooting
(Gray News) - A 17-year-old is accused of killing a pregnant mother and injuring six others inside a Spirit Halloween store in California, prosecutors announced. The Solano County District Attorney’s Office charged the 17-year-old with two counts of murder, three counts of attemp...
These homeowners claim company sold them homes with ‘defective pipes’
DALLAS, Ga. ( InvestigateTV ) - For more than a dozen homeowners outside Atlanta their dream home came with a costly surprise. They’re blaming one of the nation’s biggest home builders for selling them houses with defective plumbing. Homeowners say the pipes began leaking about f...
This sake combines Japanese and Navajo culture together
HOLBROOK, Ariz. ( InvestigateTV ) — Atsuo Sakurai and his wife, Heather, make award-winning sake at a shop just off Route 66 in Holbrook. Sake is a traditional Japanese alcohol made from fermented rice. Its history spans thousands of years. Sakurai’s shop, Arizona Sake, makes the...
Flight attendants union, Congress members seek privacy protections in Spirit data sale to Google
( InvestigateTV ) — A flight attendants union and more than 100 members of Congress are pushing for greater privacy protections for former Spirit Airlines employees after Google won an auction to buy some of the airline’s internal business data for $10 million. The data includes ...
Meet a Model A Ford club keeping the classic cars on the road
GLEN ALLEN, Va. ( Aging Untold ) — The Model A was the Ford Motor Company’s next big step after the Model T, ushering in a whole new era for drivers. The Model A was only produced for a limited time, but nearly a century later, clubs like the Old Dominion Model A Ford Club of Gre...
Bus blocks both lanes of US 67 in Presidio County
PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A bus is blocking both lanes of US Highway 67, causing traffic delays. According to Presidio County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are working with the Texas Department of Transportation to remove the bus and restore traffic. Drivers are urged to use c...
HC Bat Company offers handmade baseball gear in Odessa
ODESSA, TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ) – Just off of second street is a small storefront you most likely have driven past without a second glance multiple time. However, inside the shop is home to Hanoi Colinas livelihood. Colinas runs HC Bat Company with his wife where they make custom baseb...
The barbershop quartet tradition is alive in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS ( InvestigateTV ) - On a Mid City evening, a four-part harmony rang out just off Canal Street. The group, Southern Tradition, has been around since 1999. The quartet is a place where a traditional American art form forges a friendship. “The main attribute to be a barb...
Widow searches for lost wedding ring when husband dies 3 days after getting married in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS ( KVVU /Gray News) — A South Dakota woman is asking for help finding the wedding ring her husband lost in Las Vegas the night they married. Tammy Bishop and Will Mulroy were married Oct. 20 at the Viva Las Vegas Chapel. Bishop said they celebrated on a party bus and tou...
How to spot fake crystals and avoid costly mistakes
SEDONA, Ariz. ( Aging Untold ) — The crystal and gemstone industry is booming, fueled in part by social media, but experts warn buyers to be cautious of fake products flooding the market. Jamie Inglett, who owns a crystal shop in Sedona, said consumers can find fake crystals in s...
Canned fruit sold at Walmart recalled in several states
(Gray News) - A voluntary recall over lead concerns has been issued for cans of Walmart fruit cocktail distributed to stores in at least seven states. The Food and Drug Administration said the recall applies to 15-ounce containers of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from...
‘You can’t go any higher’: American Airlines’ most senior flight attendant retires
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Gray News) - American Airlines’ most senior flight attendant is retiring after nearly 64 years with the company. Carol Fair has worked as a flight attendant for 63 years. At 83, she is retiring at the top of American Airlines’ seniority list. “It’s time. I’ve enj...
WWE legend Ric Flair recovering after being hospitalized for fall, reports say
(Gray News) - WWE legend Ric Flair was hospitalized after falling outside of a Florida restaurant, according to multiple reports. The 77-year-old retired American professional wrestler, whose real name is Richard Morgan Fliehr, said in an Instagram post Saturday that he spent the...
Hundreds attend multi-company oil and gas hiring event in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Hundreds of job seekers gathered at the Ector County Coliseum Thursday for a multi-company hiring event focused on the oil and gas industry. Barns D and G were filled with employers and job seekers looking to get hired on the spot. Permian Basin Hiring Even...
Toxic water to be dumped in Presidio if permit approved
PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A West Texas company wants to pump over a million gallons of contaminated water per day into local arroyos that lead to the Rio Grande River if a permit is approved by the state, according to the Protect Shafter organization. Residents of Presi...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Brian Nunez infuses his culture into Odessa business
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....
Basin Bites: Asian Cuisine in West Texas
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....
Groom House barbershop expands its grooming menu
Midland's Groom House Barbershop has expanded its offerings to become the only shop in the city providing manicure services for men.
Odessa Chamber hosts inaugural State of the Community and Annual Banquet
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...
What to know as stores switch to digital price tags
( 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, ...
Suspects sought in $525 Midland merchandise theft
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....
Mother dies after eating frozen blueberries from Publix, lawsuit says
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 ...
Weather Brief - 9/24/26
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...
New study suggests Texas power grid vulnerabilities around growing battery fleet
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...
MMR Odessa celebrates renovated facility with ribbon cutting
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 ...
UTPB to host ConocoPhillips small business builder program
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....
Aldi is lowering prices for fall. Here’s what’s cheaper
(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. “...
Taylor Swift announces deluxe ‘Life of a Showgirl’ album with four new songs
(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....
Honesty over cash
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...
Toys ‘R’ Us is making a holiday comeback with more than 100 new stores. Here’s what to know
(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...
This historic cafe is Route 66’s oldest continuously operating restaurant
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 Huddle House faces backlash over lack of air conditioning
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...
Homeowners are overpaying thousands on mortgages, analysis finds
( 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...
Temporary water service disruption announced in Big Spring
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....
HIGHLIGHTS: OC sweeps MC for its first conference win of the season
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...
2 men sentenced for stealing more than $350,000 in merchandise from Walmart stores in 11 states
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...
What clean eating really means
( 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...
Aspiring entomologist, local teen Jacob Gilbert creates insect art
Fourteen-year-old Jacob Gilbert sells insect-based art pieces at the Midland Farmers Market through his business, Insect Inspirations.
Four generations of family keep this chocolate business sweet
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 breaks ground on new plaza to boost local economy
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...
Woman facing dozens of charges after 17 cats found dead, 20 others rescued from extreme heat
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...