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Odessa brings back the annual Thankful 5K this Saturday

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – This weekend the city of Odessa is bringing back the annual Thankful 5K to ring in the Holiday season. The 5k is a fan favorite within the Permian Basin. The race will take place this Saturday at 8 am and registration is still available online. Organiz...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 11, 2026

I-20 eastbound closure scheduled for Permian Basin area

Eastbound Interstate 20 near Exit 137A will undergo a full weekend closure starting Friday, Nov. 13, for bridge repairs on the Lamesa Road overpass.

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 10, 2026

Diamondback Energy crew partners with Habitat for Humanity

More than 80 volunteers from Diamondback Energy joined forces with Permian Basin Habitat for Humanity this week to build a new affordable home for a Midland resident....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 10, 2026

Shorter days can affect mental health, Midland expert says

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - As the days get shorter, some people may experience changes in their mood, sleep and daily routines. Kristi Edwards, CEO of Centers in Midland, says help is available for those experiencing seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

Multiple road and lane closures planned in Midland this month

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Multiple Road/Lane closures are taking place in Midland this month. The following roads/lanes will be closed: Peach Street between Illinois and Kessler will be closed from Nov. 9, through Dec. 12, to allow for a utility line replacement. Road work on the o...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

Midland deputies host hamburger fundraiser

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland County Sherrif’s Office and Midland County Deputy Sherriff’s Association are hosting a hamburger fundraiser for Freddie Carter IV. The fundraiser will take place Thursday, Nov. 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fannin Terrace Baptist Church, locate...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS: Midland Christian def. Brook Hill in regional round of TAPPS playoffs

BULLARD, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Christian competed against Brook Hill in the same round they met in the last postseason. In favor of history repeating itself, the Mustangs beat the Guard 49-35. Midland Christian will now face All Saints, the reigning state champions, who beat the...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 7, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS: Greenwood def. Lake View 69-0

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Rangers collected their first Class 4A-DI district title in week 11. It was a massive game for quarterback Andrick Rodriguez. He contributed to Greenwood’s six first half touchdowns. That high-powered offense kept firing until the final whistle. The Ra...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 7, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS: Midland Lee def. Midland 33-27

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Rebels clinched their 10th straight win in the Tall City series. Midland Lee got the offense going right away. Hayes Hamm scored on the opening drive to put the Rebels ahead. Midland High delivered a big response. Cade Rylander snagged a pick and Evan ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 7, 2026

Immigration law group shares advice for encounters with ICE agents

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Video from Nov. 6 shows a man being detained by ERO in front of a McDonald’s in Midland. Immigration Law Group, Jaime Barron PC, gives advice on what to do if you or someone you know encounters a scenario involving ICE agents. If somebody has not been depor...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 7, 2026

Salute to Veterans set for Saturday at Midland Army Air Field Museum

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Rotary Club’s Salute to Veterans is set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Midland Army Air Field Museum. The event features the Victory Belles from The National WWII Museum....

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 6, 2026

Midland Bulldogs rally from slow start to secure playoff spot

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After a 0-3 start, the Midland Bulldogs have turned their season around, winning five of their last six games and securing a playoff spot. The turnaround began with three straight victories, including a 49-0 shutout over Bastrop and a 44-7 win against...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 6, 2026

Midland Lee looks to the carry their momentum into the playoffs

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Lee Rebels have many familiar faces on their roster, and that experience has helped them succeed. Senior quarterback JP Reyes leads the Rebel offense, and he emphasizes bringing the lowerclassmen up to speed with the program. "My leadershi...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 6, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS: Jim Ned def. Compass 38-7

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Jim Ned took care of the Cougars on their senior night. Compass tried to fight back in the first quarter. Good plays from Remington Hinsley, Mason Hicks and Avier Payen kept the game close early. However, Jim Ned eventually got away with a 38-7 victory. Th...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 6, 2026

Midland woman sentenced to life in prison for murder of her 5-week-old daughter

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A woman in Midland was sentenced Thursday, Nov. 5, to life in prison without parole for the death of her 5-week-old daughter. A jury convicted 24-year-old Sarah Michelle Gilley-Wroe for one count of capital murder of a child under 10 years old. The infant ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 5, 2026

Midland woman sentenced to life in prison for murder of infant daughter

MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A 24-year-old woman was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Thursday after a jury convicted her of capital murder in the death of her 5-week-old daughter. Sarah Michelle Gilley-Wroe was sentenced Nov. 5, 2026, in the 14...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 5, 2026

United Way launches annual Week of Caring food drive

United Way of Midland is scheduled to host its annual Week of Caring Food Drive from November 5 to November 10 to collect nonperishable food for local pantries in Midland, Martin, and Upton counties....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 5, 2026

Construction begins on $2.9 million Midland County project

Construction has begun on a nearly $2.9 million project to widen a two-mile stretch of South County Road 1232 in Midland County, which is scheduled to be completed by March 2027....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 5, 2026

Big Bend region works to preserve dark skies for research, wildlife

FORT DAVIS, Texas (KOSA) - Preserving the night sky is crucial for research and for protecting nocturnal species, and an initiative has been active in the Big Bend region since 2010 to protect against light pollution. Far West Texas is home to dark skies. At McDonald Observatory ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 5, 2026

Professional wrestling comes to Midland with November Reigns event

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Professional wrestling is coming to the Tall City. Ixchel Villarreal spoke to two local wrestlers about the event and how people can see it in person. Hub City Championship Wrestling brings you a massive singles matchup as Jastin Taylor goes head-to-head w...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 4, 2026

UIL Volleyball Area Round Results

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Nine Permian Basin teams competed in the first round of the playoffs. Class 6A-DII Southlake Carroll def. Midland 3-0 Class 4A-DI Andrews def. El Paso Riverside 3-0 Greenwood def. Ysleta 3-0 Class 3A-DI Shallowater def. Presidio 3-0 Class 3A-DII Childress d...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 4, 2026

H-E-B and Senior Life Midland to deliver 600+ meals

MIDLAND, TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ) – H-E-B is partnering with Senior Life Midland to help deliver more than 600 Holiday meals to homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels as part of the H-E-B Feast of Sharing celebration. The two will partner up to deliver holiday meals, warm smiles and ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 3, 2026

Settlement resolves lawsuit to remove Terry Johnson from office

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A district judge approved a settlement Nov. 2 that resolves the lawsuit to remove Terry Johnson from office. According to a news release from Midland County District Attorney Glenn Harwood, the agreement was signed by 51st Judicial District Attorney Alliso...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 3, 2026

Midland closes 23,483 SEECLICKFIX requests since July 2024

The City of Midland has closed more than 23,400 SeeClickFix requests since the program's launch in July 2024, with potholes emerging as the most requested item in October....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 3, 2026

Report: Midland Health Services reach several milestones

Midland Health Services reached several milestones through September, having administered nearly 8,000 vaccines and conducted more than 1,250 inspections....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 3, 2026