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Two brothers sentenced in death of veteran as family delivers emotional impact statements

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Jacob and Joseph Madrid were sentenced Thursday in the death of U.S. Army veteran Tommy Olson after original murder charges against both brothers were dropped in favor of manslaughter.Jacob Madrid will serve 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Jus...

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

Midland announces 5 lane closures for utility work starting July 9 through August

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Multiple lane closures are planned to start over the next couple of days in Midland and last until August. According to the City of Midland, all of these lane closures are to allow for utility work in the areas: A portion of Avalon Drive between Hall of Fa...

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

HIGHLIGHTS: West Texas FC def. Lubbock 1-0 in home finale

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Permian Basin’s USL League Two team closed out it’s home schedule with a win Wednesday evening. Coming into the game, both West Texas FC and Lubbock were out of contention for the Ranger Division championship. A victory in Midland would be for nothing ...

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

Midland County woman charged with failing to report child sexual abuse

MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland County woman has been charged with a felony after investigators claim she knowingly failed to report or help stop the repeated sexual abuse of a girl.Warning: This content contains disturbing details that some readers may find upsetting.Ac...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 8, 2026

Midland County jury sentences man to 60 years in prison for meth trafficking

MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland County jury has sentenced a man to 60 years in prison after finding him guilty of trafficking a large amount of methamphetamine.According to the Midland County District Attorney’s Office, on Wednesday, July 8, a jury found Simon Hernandez ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 8, 2026

Midland man sentenced to 60 years for narcotics trafficking

Simon Hernandez was sentenced to 60 years in prison after being found guilty of one count of manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1, involving an amount between 200 and 400 grams....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 8, 2026

Midland I-20 interchange gets $24M grant for energy sector

The US Department of Transportation has awarded a 24$ million grant to the I-20 Energy Sector Interchange project in Midland, Texas, which will improve safety, mobility, and the nation's energy supply chain by reconstructing the interchange at I-20 and South Lamesa Road....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 8, 2026

Midland Brick Convention: A Lego Fan's Dream

The Midland Brick Convention will be held at the Bush Convention Center on June 11th-12th, featuring over 3,000,000 Lego bricks, 20,000 square feet of displays, 12,500 different mini-figures, and proceeds going to the Build Smiles Foundation....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 8, 2026

RockHounds Manager Gregorio Petit gives first statement since Ryan Lasko injury

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland’s Gregorio Petit met with media ahead of the team’s San Antonio homestand. He said everyone in the organization has rallied around the injured Ryan Lasko during this difficult time. “I was proud to see how my boys responded to that. They’ve been ma...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 8, 2026

Midland Animal Services cuts shelter stays by a week under Director Dobberstine

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Alexsey Dobberstine took over as director of Midland Animal Services with the goal to reduce animals’ length of stay in the shelter by just one day.Now, as she approaches her one-year anniversary with the shelter, that goal has been surpassed. The shelter n...

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

Type O blood supplies running low, Vitalant urges donors to step up

MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Vitalant is urging the public to donate blood as supplies of Type O blood continue to run low, and officials say not knowing your blood type is not a reason to stay home.The Type O blood shortage began in May 2024, ahead of the summer months, accord...

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

Midland County secures funding for I-20/Lamesa Road upgrade

MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Congressman August Pfluger announced a $24 million Fiscal Year 2026 BUILD grant to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the I-20/Lamesa Road interchange project. The project will reconstruct the interchange, improve access ramps and upgrad...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 7, 2026

Midland County awarded $24M federal grant for I-20/Lamesa Road interchange project

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A major transportation project in Midland County is moving forward after the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $24 million federal grant for improvements to the I-20 and Lamesa Road interchange.Congressman August Pfluger announced Tuesday that th...

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

Lane closures planned in Midland for road and utility work

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Couple of lane closures are starting in Midland to allow for road and utility work. According to the City of Midland, there will be a lane closure on East Loop 250 begins Tuesday, July 7, between North County Road 1162 and North County Road 1160.North Co...

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

CASA of West Texas welcomes new members to aid foster children

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - CASA of West Texas swore in four new members to its organization at the Midland County Courthouse. Each new member has been assigned a foster child; their job will be to help them through the foster care system. "What motivated me is I actually heard ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 7, 2026

Midland Animal Services live-release rate climbs to 75% for June

Midland Animal Services has reported improvements in their shelter's performance, with an average length of stay of 9.72 days in June 2026, a live-release rate of 75%, and 109 adoptions, 144 transfers, and 13 animals euthanized for space reasons....

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

Banana Ball honors West Texas foster families during Midland stop

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Banana Ball spent three nights in West Texas this weekend, and in addition to the on-field entertainment, the organization used its platform to honor local foster families through its Banana’s Foster program.Founded in 2023, Banana’s Foster was created to ...

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

Midland bicyclist killed in collision with car

MILDAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A bicyclist died after being struck by a car along CR 12000 & CR 117. The collision occurred last Sunday, June 28, 2026. The bicyclist has been identified as Midland native William Thomas Martin, 37 years old. Martin was pronounced dead after being tr...

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

Community celebrates Fourth of July with Children's Sidewalk Parade

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Community members from the City of Midland made their way out this morning to begin Fourth of July festivities at the 63rd annual Kids Sidewalk Parade. We're told that over 350 children participated in this year's parade, riding bikes, mini cars, and ...

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

(7/3/2026) 7-Day Forecast +3: Tempatures will be warmer than expected

PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/3/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. THE RIDGE KEEPS BEEFING UP JUST WEST OF US THROUGH NEXT WEEK, AND THAT MEANS THE HEAT IS HERE TO STAY....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 4, 2026

WATCH: Stay safe celebrating nation's 250th anniversary

PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As we are less than 24 hours away from celebrating the 4th of July and the country's 250th anniversary, it is important to practice safety while enjoying the festivities. Watch the full video above to see what you should know ahead of the 4th of...

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

Midland man wins $350k in casino "blessing"

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Midland man has won over $350,000 during a Fourth of July weekend trip to Las Vegas. The man, who works in the oil field industry and wishes to remain anonymous, says he was playing a slot machine at Caesars Palace on Friday when a single spin on a D...

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

Grill safety tips for Fourth of July from West Texas experts

MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - As the Fourth of July approaches, local experts are sharing grilling safety tips and best practices for anyone firing up the barbecue this holiday weekend.John Vandergrift, head chef at Half Acre, said grill temperature is one of the most important ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 2, 2026

(7/1/2026) 7-Day Forecast +3: See what the 4th of July weekend looks like for you

PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/1/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “High temperatures warm back up for day 2 of July Thursday.” That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 1, 2026

Midland’s Star-Spangled Salute set for the Fourth of July

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Chamber of Commerce is inviting everyone to come and celebrate Independence Day at the 2026 Star-Spangled Salute, presented by ExxonMobil, this Saturday, July 4 in downtown Midland.Organizers say this year’s celebration will have an added dose ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

Midland RockHound Ryan Lasko carted off field after collision

FRISCO, Texas (KOSA) - The Athletic’s No. 18 prospect reportedly spent the night in a Dallas hospital following the injury. In the third inning of Tuesday’s game between the RockHounds and Frisco RoughRiders, Ryan Lasko and teammate Devin Taylor both dived for the same ball. The ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

Midland man accused of stealing more than $51,000 from 4-H organization

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man is facing a felony charge after investigators say he stole more than $51,000 from a local 4-H organization’s bank account over an 18-month period.Matthew Clinton Keys has been charged with misapplication of fiduciary property, according to a ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

Midland solid waste holiday schedule change

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Trash collection will not happen on Friday, July 3, according to the City of Midland, which has released its holiday schedule ahead of Independence Day weekend.Holiday trash collection scheduleThe city’s adjusted schedule is as follows:Monday — Regular tra...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

7-Day Forecast +3: Goodbye June, Hello July!

PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (6/30/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “Cooler than average for day to start off July Wednesday.” That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or d...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 1, 2026

Former RockHounds star impresses in major league debut

SACRAMENTO, California (KMID/KPEJ) – The Athletics called up the former Midland RockHounds shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In his debut, Kuroda-Grauer started at second base and batted ninth in the lineup. He went an impressi...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jun 30, 2026

Alamo ‘Victory or Death’ letter plaque unveiled at Midland County Courthouse

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County has unveiled a bronze plaque featuring Lt. Col. William B. Travis’s “Victory or Death” letter from the 1836 siege of the Alamo, now is on permanent display at the Midland County Courthouse.The unveiling ceremony included:The Midland County S...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 30, 2026

Midland lane closures: Multiple streets affected July 1

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Multiple lane closures are scheduled to begin in July across Midland, according to the City of Midland.Closures beginning July 1A lane on Marienfeld Street from Front Street to Missouri Avenue will close Wednesday, July 1, and remain closed through Sept. 1...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 30, 2026