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The second annual Patsy's Cook Off Reboot breast cancer awareness BBQ and vendor event is scheduled to take place this weekend at VFW Post 7208 in Midland, Texas, with proceeds benefiting the Gifts of Hope organization....
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Junior League of Midland is hosting the Bird Bams in the Basin event tonight, and tickets have already sold out. The event will be held at the Junior League of Midland building, located at 902 W. Dengar. The fundraiser is a Mahjong event that is ho...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Junior League of Midland held a fundraiser featuring mahjong, raffles and sushi to support its Stork Supply Program. The Junior League of Midland is an all-women organization leading change in Midland with local efforts like Bird Bams in the Basin. Kat...
Juan and Elvia Guerrero opened West Arcade in Odessa to provide families in the Permian Basin with entertainment options and snack choices.
A cold front will bring cooler temperatures and showers to the Permian Basin through Saturday before a warming trend begins Sunday.
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - October kicked off with Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples joining Governor Greg Abbott and fellow Texas Jobs Council members for a meeting in Austin focused on ongoing efforts to continue building up Texas' workforce. In March...
Midland city officials have announced upcoming lane closures on Michigan Avenue and Andrews Highway starting October 2, as well as road work near Smith Road and Desta Drive beginning October 8....
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) — A $10 million program funded by the Texas Legislature to save lives before patients reach the hospital has arrived in the Permian Basin. Medical Center Hospital is now offering a prehospital whole blood pilot program, putting lifesaving blood supplies direc...
MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - Hundreds of West Texas tradesmen gathered Wednesday to advocate for better pay after years of stagnant wages. The journey for a group of Odessa welders advocating for themselves after 20 years of no change started at the Ector County Coliseum. Eric Marque...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Both programs reached new heights during the 2026 baseball season. The Chaparrals and Wranglers are playing scrimmages throughout September and October. Each team had to replace talent lost to graduation and the transfer portal. These games allow the teams ...
Midland, Texas (KOSA) - Multiple road/lane closures in Midland are taking place during the month of October for utility work. According to City of Midland officials, the following roads and lanes will be closed: M Street between Ohio and Tennessee will be closed from Sept. 30 to ...
The Midland Veterans Partnership is organizing the second annual Midland Veterans Parade and Veterans Celebration for November 7, featuring a commemorative air force flyover, a parade, and a free Eli Young Band concert....
The BLS showed the Midland MSA ranked second in the nation when it came to growth in the percentage of employees in August
The Midland metropolitan statistical area ranked second nationally in non-farm payroll growth between August 2025 and August 2026, following a 3.3% increase in employees....
Muscleman Elite Moving & Storage celebrated the grand opening of its new Midland location during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by staff and community members....
Midland water usage hit a yearly high in August 2026 with 796.7 million gallons consumed, marking a 10.4% increase over the same month last year.
The City of Midland Utilities Department reported that 796.8 million gallons were consumed/used during the month of August.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Drivers should use caution at Andrews Highway and Cuthbert Avenue after a traffic signal went out Wednesday morning. The city of Midland said the signal is out because of a controller issue. The intersection is operating as a four-way stop while crews work...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Permian Strategic Partnership announced a $3.4 million investment in the Childcare Action Plan, a regional initiative designed to strengthen childcare services and support working families across West Texas. The three-year initiative will be administer...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A Flood Watch will go into effect starting this evening through late Tuesday night across portions of West Texas and southeast New Mexico along with the threat of severe thunderstorms with strong winds and an isolated tornado SUMMARY A cold front is forecas...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland has announced street closures. The closures include low-water crossing areas at Scharbauer, Edwards, Barber and Benton. The city said it will add to the list as more closures are announced....
Good morning Friends! If you haven't been outside just yet know it's going to be a wet start to our day. The National Weather Service has issued severe risk zone for today across West Texas under a marginal risk meaning lighting and thunder will be frequent, hail will be coming, ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - First Tee West Texas is a children’s only golf program that focuses on golf and personal growth with the help of coaches in the community. Coach Caroline started working for First Tee when she moved to Midland. She said she enjoys watching and helping chil...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - September is Pain Awareness Month, shining a light on the 60 million people in the United States who live with chronic pain. It can affect everyday activities, quality of life, and the people around you. At Midland Spine and Joint Surgery Center, Dr. P...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – In West Texas, there is a problem that constantly gets overlooked. According to the 2026 Point in Time Count, 0.22 percent of residents in Midland are experiencing homelessness, whereas the state average is only 0.12 percent. 3:11 Ministry has come to...
A moving truck belonging to Kingdom Moving struck an SUV in Midland, Texas, on Monday after repeatedly swerving off the roadway, according to witness video....
Senior Life Midland's Texas Size Garage Sale will take place on several dates in October to raise funds for the organization's Meals on Wheels program....
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - West Texas Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-19) celebrates the Trump administration's recent investment of $51 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program, created by House Budget Chairman Arrington’s One Big Beautiful Bill, into Texas’s Make...
The West Texas Symphony is scheduled to perform its Pines of Rome program under conductor Gary Lewis at the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center on October 3....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Veterans, family, friends and supporters gathered at Midland International Airport to welcome home World War II veteran Cosme Gomez Heredia Sr. ahead of his 102nd birthday. Heredia Sr. was greeted by veterans, family and community members at the airport. M...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - For the first time in almost a month, the Midland Christian Mustangs returned to Gordon Awtry Field to face Jim Ned. Jaxon Franco found the right people in the first half, a handoff to Caleb Cruz and two passes to Payton Ross and Callaway Rodriguez, roundi...
Dog Rescue R Us successfully transported 71 dogs from Gardendale, Texas, to partner rescues in other states on September 24.
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - Sponsors and participants gathered at Andrews Country Golf Course despite cloudy weather for the 20th annual CASA for Kids Golf Tournament. The golf tournament is a fundraiser that helps CASA of West Texas achieve its goal of providing children in the fost...
COAHOMA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Coahoma quarterback Austin Joslin has been a standout player in West Texas. Austin stepped into the starting quarterback position last season after Boyd Cox suffered an injury. He led the Bulldogs to a second-place finish in district play and took the...
Cook Children's is scheduled to leave the Wellpoint STAR and CHIP provider networks on November 10, potentially requiring families in the Permian Basin to seek new healthcare arrangements....
Hispanic Heritage of Odessa and LULAC will host an award ceremony on October 1 at Odessa College to honor 15 Hispanic women making significant impacts in the Permian Basin oilfield industry....
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - We’re proud to once again partner with the West Texas Food Bank for the annual Peanut Butter Drive, a vital initiative to help feed families in need across West Texas. Join us on Thursday, September 24, starting at 7:00 a.m., as we’ll be out collect...
