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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Senate is facing a full agenda before lawmakers leave for August recess Thursday, with a potential confirmation vote, internal party divisions and questions about whether recess will happen at all. Among the items on the Senate’s to-do list is the poten...
The Pecos City Council placed City Manager Charles Lino on immediate administrative leave following a July 30 meeting and is scheduled to consider appointing an interim successor on August 6....
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos City Council voted during its July 30 meeting to place City Manager Charles Lino on administrative leave, effective immediately, following an executive session. According to a social media post by the city, the council exercised the “Unilateral Sev...
WILLISTON, Vt. ( WCAX /Gray News) - A woman who devoted her life to creating a loving home in Vermont for dozens of children has died. Theresa Tomasi adopted her first child in 1962. She went on to adopt a total of 27 children. She broke through adoption barriers early on in the ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary and South Elementary will open for classes Tuesday, Aug. 4 . According to a social media update from Midland ISD District 4 Trustee Dr. Matt Friez, the Midland ISD Board of Trustees had been informed that both ...
Odessa City Council is hoping to deliver its residents a week of free water after complaints of an odor in the water supply. Although the water supply remains safe, residents first noticed an odor, which some described as fishy, sulfur- or sewage-like, on July 23, prompting the C...
If passed, a new ballot measure could mean higher taxes on hotel rooms raising more funds for city amenities.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the fifth consecutive time following its latest meeting Wednesday, as the board continues working toward price stability amid stubborn inflation and renewed conflict in the Middle East. The decision came af...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Senate confirmed Jay Clayton Tuesday night to lead the U.S. Intelligence Community as Director of National Intelligence, with a vote of 51-47 along party lines. Clayton will now oversee the nation’s 18 intelligence agencies. The confirmation marks ...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Big Spring City Council is set to meet Tuesday evening with several major items on the agenda, including a final vote on a resolution related to the planned closure of the Federal Correctional Institution and a discussion on the future of Moss Creek Lak...
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Alpine has implemented mandatory Stage-4 Critical Water Shortage conditions following equipment failures within its municipal well system that have impacted the city’s water supply and distribution capabilities. City officials say the restrictio...
ALPINE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Alpine has implemented Stage 4 critical water conditions due to a critical failure in the municipal well system. Both the city's water supply and distribution capability have been affected by this. The City of Alpine says that it is working...
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Alpine has declared Stage 4 – Critical Water Shortage Conditions after a critical failure in the municipal well system disrupted the city’s water supply and distribution capabilities. City officials said crews are working with utility personnel,...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland ISD trustee Brandon Hodges said he has hired an attorney and placed himself in the middle of a dispute involving Midland County Judge Terry Johnson. Hodges said he plans to file a formal complaint with the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Trump administration is urging states to use a federal database to check their voter rolls for non-citizens, but the effort is facing legal challenges that remain unresolved ahead of the midterms. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has called ...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump will travel to Michigan on Monday to deliver remarks on the economy, the White House announced, making the visit just one week before the state’s closely watched primary elections. The president is expected to speak at a General Motor...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The House voted for the second time to limit President Trump’s ability to wage war, with four Republicans joining Democrats in the measure condemning the president’s war in Iran Thursday. The vote came Thursday as oil prices crossed $100 a barrel. Rep. Pram...
PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Residents gathered at a Presidio County Commissioners Court meeting Wednesday to oppose efforts tied to border wall construction, including a proposed special road use permitting process that would allow contractors to use county roads. Much of the...
The Midland County Utility District Board of Directors has approved its initial water rate structure and scheduled a $299 million bond election for November 3, 2026....
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Independent School District filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas and Texas Education Agency Commissioner Morath, stating that the State's school financial system has become an unconstitutional statewide property tax. MISD adds that t...
State Rep. Brooks Landgraf met with the Kermit City Council to discuss the community's priorities ahead of the 2027 Texas legislative session.
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa local Dallas Kennedy made an announcement this morning at City Hall that he has filed paperwork to run for City Council representing District 4. During his announcement, Kennedy told supporters that he was right for the job because he was alread...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland City Council has moved forward with several projects at the Scharbauer Sports Complex despite some residents voicing concerns about the expansion. Council approved more than six and a half million dollars in contracts to add two new auxiliary field...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is traveling to Georgia Wednesday to highlight his administration’s efforts on affordability, with the midterm elections less than four months away. Trump will stop at Wheeler High School in Marietta, near Atlanta, to promote Trump Ac...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Development Corporation and Midland City Council have approved a performance-based incentive agreement to support AST SpaceMobile’s growing operations in the city. AST SpaceMobile plans to build a 400,000-square-foot satellite manufacturing and...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa teacher and Army veteran has announced he is running for city council. Dallas Kennedy filed for the District 4 seat and held an announcement Tuesday morning at City Hall. His platform centers on road infrastructure, first responder support, and fi...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Development Corporation (MDC) Board of Directors and Midland City Council have approved a performance-based incentive agreement supporting AST SpaceMobile's additional expansion in Midland. This will occur through the construction of a new...
LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - Two young children were taken to a hospital after falling off separate rides at the Lincoln County Fair on Saturday, according to witnesses and a statement from the fair board. Some parents said they believed certain rides for young childr...
GALLATIN, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) — Signs designating part of a roadway in Tennessee as the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway are being moved after Vietnam veterans voiced concerns. Sumner County Commissioner Jeremy Mansfield said the signs were installed on a stretch of State Route...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland elected official Brandon W. Hodges is calling on the Midland County Commissioners Court to seek the immediate resignation of County Judge Terry Johnson, claiming Johnson violated the public trust by releasing a citizen’s sensitive personal informat...
CORINTH, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - A Maine family is mourning the loss of a 49-year-old woman who was killed by a falling tree branch. She’s being remembered as a devoted mother, loving wife and cherished community member.Amy Tatlock’s husband, Andrew Tatlock, says her family is s...
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - Four people formerly tied to Impact Charter School in Baker, Louisiana, and the non-profit it shared board members with are now criminally indicted in federal court in Baton Rouge.Chakesha Scott served as the former chief executive officer of I...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin threatened states and election officials Friday with fines, penalties and prison time if they do not comply with the Trump administration’s election security plan.The warning came one day after President Donal...
The Texas Workforce Commission reported Midland’s jobless rate (3.6%) was one of two under 4.0% and was the lowest in Texas.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump delivered a prime-time address Thursday, claiming China obtained voter information by accessing records in several states and attempted to influence public opinion against him, while outlining what he described as vulnerabilities in t...
The Midland County Commissioners Court approved the creation of a new Geographic Information Systems coordinator position in the Road and Bridge Department to manage infrastructure data and support departmental coordination....
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Commissioners Court has approved the creation of a new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) coordinator position within the county’s Road and Bridge Department, to strengthening how the county manages infrastructure, development and p...
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Odessa's District 3 will remain without a representative for the near future following a city council meeting Tuesday.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - As the New World screwworm threat grows in Texas, a free online course is training potential inspectors and helping animal owners stay ahead of the issue.Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, in partnership with the Texas Animal Health Commission and the USDA, deve...
Mark Krawczyk has been appointed as the City of Odessa's new Chief Financial Officer, bringing with him over 40 years of experience in municipal finance leadership....
Big Spring Mayor Robert H. Moore has pledged his support for employees and families affected by the planned closure of the Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring, and has created the Big Spring Transition Task Group to help the community navigate the transition....
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Big Spring Mayor Robert H. Moore announced the creation of a local transition task group following the federal government’s decision to close the Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring and its satellite camp.In a statement released Monday, Moore sa...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County leaders say that the infamous Five Points intersection safety fix is one step closer. According to the press release, Midland County Commissioners approved action tied to a $4 million federal funding opportunity for the Five Points Hi...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Odessa has a new Chief Financial Officer.City officials announced Mark Krawczyk will officially start in the role Monday, July 13.Krawczyk brings more than 40 years of leadership experience, with a background that includes municipal government, ...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Congress returns Monday from its July 4th recess following the death of longtime Senator Lindsey Graham, The South Carolina Republican passed away Saturday evening after a brief and sudden illness. Preparations are underway for services and a special electi...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Legal battles over a proposed federal mail-in voting rule are unfolding months before Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections.The rule stems from President Donald Trump’s March 31 Executive order, Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrit...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock County Historical Commission will unveil a new Texas Historical Marker on Saturday, July 11 at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the northeast corner of University Avenue and Baylor Street.Professional baseball came to Lubbock in 1922 wit...
(Aging Untold) — Most people associate inflammation with something visible — a sprained ankle or a swollen joint. But Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said that visible swelling is actually the healthy kind. Understanding the difference between helpful and harmful in...
Midland County Commissioners Court has approved the creation of a new Auto Theft / VIN inspector position in the Midland County Tax Office to provide local VTR-68-A inspections and reduce travel burdens for residents....
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we take a closer look at managing incontinence with dignity and respect, including when it’s time to talk to a doctor and how to ease the stigma. Plus, the environmental benefits of green burials and what families should know. The...
Jobless rate in March dipped to 3.0%, which again was the lowest in the state during the month, according to Workforce Commission
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - New industries and data centers continue expanding across the state of Texas. With rising power demand, energy infrastructure, this demand could be provided at a federal level due to a new federal proposal. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Co...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A former employee of West Texas Cementers says the company has been dumping hazardous chemicals onto public land, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has opened an investigation into the allegations.Enrique Godinez, who has worked in the oilfi...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County commissioners spent part of Tuesday’s meeting focused on day-to-day issues that impact people pretty quickly: public safety, traffic and getting around the county.One change you may notice soon is at the Midland County Tax Office. Commission...
AUSTIN, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller on Tuesday urged Governor Greg Abbott to call a special legislative session to address the rapid growth of large-scale data centers, saying the state could miss its chance to curb projects that he argues threaten ru...
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) — More than 500 geese were killed this week as part of a planned cull to address an overpopulation problem in a neighborhood in Alabama.Heritage Plantation HOA leaders said the USDA captured and killed 550 geese on the property Tuesday night.The HOA...
