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CASA of West Texas to host Full Circle event Thursday
STANTON, Texas (KOSA) - CASA of West Texas will hold its Full Circle event on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Martin County Community Complex in Stanton. Today is the last day to register for the event. The event will focus on Hope Rising and Trust-Based Relational Intervention, known ...
UTPB professor receives UT System teaching award
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The University of Texas Permian Basin has awarded a professor the University of Texas System Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award. Perla Ábrego, associate professor of Spanish, is the recipient. The award recognizes exceptional educators across the UT System...
HIGHLIGHTS: Midland wins back-to-back District 2-6A titles
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - It was a fight in the Al G Langford Chaparral Center between Midland and Midland Lee volleyball. The implications? A district championship for the Lady Dawgs if they win. From start to finish, Midland was dominant in their pursuit of a victory. The Rebels ...
Newcomers encouraged as Midland VFW fights national membership drop
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Over the years, as time marches on, the national rate of Veterans of Foreign Wars posts has dropped significantly. According to AARP, the VFW has lost a third of its active members within the last 20 years. VFW Post 7208, located at 1306 East Taylor S...
Midland intersection closing for drainage work starting Nov. 2
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - An intersection in Midland will be closed to traffic because of an ongoing roadway improvement project. On Monday, Nov. 2, the intersection of SH 158 and CR 60/Briarwood in Midland will close to traffic as part of an ongoing roadway improvement project. Th...
Midland airport posts third best year for airline passengers
The number of passengers leaving Midland on airlines during fiscal year 2026 was the third-most in Midland’s history.
International Cultural Festival Comes to Odessa
The Peace Academy of West Texas is scheduled to host its third annual International Cultural Festival on October 24 at the Odessa College Green Space, featuring more than 50 participating cultures....
Blue Bell bringing free ice cream to the Permian Basin
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Who doesn’t love free ice cream? Blue Bell is bringing its Lone Star Scoop Tour to the Permian Basin this week. The tour will stop at several United Supermarkets and Market Street locations, giving families a chance to enjoy free frozen treats and giveaways...
Midland Lions Clubs set for Oct. 24 trunk or treat event
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As the fall weather slowly looms back over the Permian Basin, organizations all across West Texas are looking for unique ways to celebrate the fall season. All 4 Lions Clubs within Midland have partnered up to bring back their annual Trunk or Treating...
The City of Midland announces multiple road/lane closures this week
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - There are multiple upcoming road/lane closures in Midland. The following roads/lanes will be closed: Franklin Avenue between Kelly and Crestview will be closed Oct. 25, 2026, to allow for a special event. Lanes of Bankhead Highway from Kentucky to Midkiff ...
HIGHLIGHTS: No. 20 UTPB takes its first loss of LSC play against Western Oregon
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The 20th-ranked UTPB Falcons take their first loss of Lone Star Conference play by falling 38-19 to Western Oregon at Astound Broadband Stadium. The Falcons kept it close in the first half, leading 13-10 at halftime. But the Wolves stormed back in the...
HIGHLIGHTS: TCU and Wyoming go head-to-head in the Chap Center
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The TCU Horned Frogs and the Wyoming Cowboys men's basketball teams held an exhibition game at Midland College this afternoon. The Horned Frogs led 43-29 at halftime, then stayed in control to defeat the Cowboys 89-76. Both teams begin the regular sea...
1 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting in Midland, Texas; suspect also dead: DPS - ABC News
1 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting in Midland, Texas; suspect also dead: DPS ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
HIGHLIGHTS: Midland Christian def. Southwest Christian 70-31
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Christian was back in Tall City to play Fort Worth Southwest Christian in their homecoming game. Mustangs’ Stacey Jones aided Midland Christian’s scoring in the first half, sporting a touchdown run and kickoff return to the end zone. At a point in ...
Ahoy, Odessa! Pirate festival brings rescue pups, weekend advenutures and family fun!
Ruffneck Rescue will bring adoptable dogs to the West Texas Pirate Festival, which is scheduled to take place October 17-18 at VFW Post 4372 in Odessa....
Eat pizza for a cause: Kairos Prison Ministry to host Big Spring fundraiser
Kairos Outside of Midland will host a fundraiser at Mr. Gatti's Pizza on Monday, October 19, to support free weekend retreats for women impacted by the incarceration of loved ones....
Traffic signal changes coming to Midland’s Briarwood, Avalon intersection
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A traffic signal in Midland will operate in flashing mode beginning Friday, Oct. 16. The traffic signal is at the intersection of Briarwood Avenue and Avalon Drive. Drivers must come to a complete stop at the flashing red signal and proceed only when it is...
Midland leads Texas with lowest unemployment rate
Midland recorded the lowest unemployment rate in Texas at 3.2% for September, surpassing several other metropolitan areas while its civilian labor force grew by 1.4%....
State: Midland's unemployment rate drops again in September
Midland again led the state with the lowest unemployment rate of any metropolitan statistical area in September.
Scott Lynch to host Midland meet-and-greet Friday
Scott Lynch is scheduled to hold an informal community meet-and-greet at Mulberry Cafe in Midland on Friday, October 16, to discuss the future of the Midland Central Appraisal District....
'Pink Week' in Midland: Raffles, auctions planned for breast cancer awareness
Little Woodrow's in Midland will host its annual Pink Week fundraiser starting October 26 to benefit The Rose, a nonprofit providing breast cancer screening and diagnostic services....
Bush family home hosts annual pumpkin walk Oct. 28 in Midland
The Bush Family Home State Historic Site is hosting its annual Pumpkin Walk on Wednesday, October 28, featuring a pumpkin decoration competition with prizes for various categories....
New $2.9 million road expansion coming to Midland's industrial area
Midland County officials approved funding for a $2.9 million project to expand a two-mile stretch of South County Road 1232 into a three-lane road to accommodate industrial growth....
From 8 seizures every 15 seconds to zero: A Midland woman’s Brain Gym breakthrough
A Midland, Texas facility called WTX Brain Gym uses neurofeedback therapy to help patients manage conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and epilepsy.
Permian Basin veterans honored during three-day Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KOSA) — Local veterans got the chance to embark on an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C., courtesy of the Permian Basin Honor Flight. Send-off Veterans, families and guardians gathered Wednesday night at the MCM Grande Hotel in Odessa for a send-off dinne...
Midland Northside Lions Club’s 23rd annual comedy fundraiser, “Roar with Laughter”
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Northside Lions Club is having its annual fall fundraiser. It’s the 23rd annual Roar with Laughter hilarity revue at Grace Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 2801 N. Garfield in Midland, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. There will be about nin...
Midland breaks ground on new veterinary hospital
The Midland Veterinary & Surgical Diagnostic Hospital broke ground on an 8,000-square-foot facility in Midland, Texas, which is scheduled to open in the spring of 2027 and feature the Permian Basin's first dedicated pet MRI machine....