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SH 158, CR 60/Briarwood intersection in Midland to close for six weeks

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The intersection of SH 158 and CR 60/Briarwood is closed to traffic beginning Monday, Nov. 2, as part of an ongoing roadway improvement project. The closure is expected to remain in place for around six weeks while crews install an underground drainage sys...

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

Midland and Odessa Bubba's 33 announce free veteran meal day

MIDLAND & ODESSA, TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ) – On November 11th from 11am to 4pm Bubba's 33 will be offering a free meal to Veterans to honor their service to our country. The deal is available to active, former, and retired members of the U.S Military with proof of service which can be p...

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

Midland Health introduces Aquablation therapy for BPH

Midland Health and West Texas Urology announced the introduction of Aquablation Therapy, an ultrasound-guided, robotic-assisted treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, making them the only providers of the procedure in the area....

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

HIGHLIGHTS: UTPB snaps 2-game losing skid against Angelo State

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After dropping its last two games, the UTPB Falcons bounce back in a big way with a 20-10 win over Angelo State. The former Monahans Lobo Cheno Navarrette scored both of the Falcons touchdowns, while tallying 139 total yards on 18 total touches. The d...

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

HIGHLIGHTS: Midland Christian def. Grapevine Faith 56-42

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Christian Mustangs celebrated their seniors ahead of their final game on Gordon Awtry Field. With the momentum of either what’s being celebrated or that it was their regular-season finale, the Mustangs came to battle. In Senior Night fashion, s...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 31, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS: Midland Lee def. Odessa 51-13

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Rebels defended their home turf on senior night. Midland Lee honored its graduating players ahead of kickoff. The maroon & white got the scoring going right away. Hayes Hamm rushed in a 37-yard touchdown on the first play of the game. It was followed u...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 31, 2026

PLAYOFFS: Midland Volleyball def. Eastwood in bi-district round

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -Midland, with a chance at earning their second straight bi-district championship, welcomed El Paso Eastwood to Tall City for the start of the playoffs. Every set was a battle for both the Lady Dawgs and the Troopers, the difference in each set result was de...

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

UIL Volleyball Bi-District Round Results

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - 19 Permian Basin teams competed in the first round of the playoffs. Class 6A-DI Franklin def. Odessa 3-1 Permian at Eastlake: 10/30 at 5 p.m. Class 6A-DII Midland def. Eastwood 3-0 Class 4A-DI Andrews vs. West Plains: 10/30 at 5 p.m. Greenwood def. Hereford...

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

MLK Jr. Community Center upgrades fitness equipment

The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Midland has upgraded its workout center with new equipment including kettlebells, resistance bands, and jump ropes....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 29, 2026

UTPB to host Halloween trunk-or-treat event

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The University of Texas Permian Basin is hosting a family-friendly trunk-or-treat event Saturday, Oct. 31, as part of homecoming celebrations. The event will feature the Far From Stock Car Club, candy and activities for ages. Trunk-or-treat begins at 4p.m....

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 29, 2026

Ruffneck seeks lasting change for West Texas animals

State Rep. Brooks Landgraf visited the volunteer-run Ruffneck Rescue in Odessa to discuss legislative priorities such as affordable veterinary care and animal welfare protections....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 28, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Permian senior Cayden Taylor

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Permian senior running back and captain Cayden Taylor is the Big 2 News Week 9 Athlete of the Week after delivering a standout performance in the Panthers’ 42-17 win over Midland. Taylor carried the ball 19 times for 171 yards and three touchdowns, ave...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 28, 2026

Midland outpaces Texas average with 2.3% growth

The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area tied for ninth place in national nonfarm payroll employment growth from September 2025 to September 2026, marking its third consecutive month in the top ten....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 28, 2026

Midland man gets 50 years for possession charge

Adrian Jimmy Stoglin was sentenced to 50 years in prison for possession of a controlled substance after more than 130 grams of cocaine were discovered in his home during a narcotics investigation....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 28, 2026

FBI Roundtable for Cyber awareness month

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The FBI held a roundtable on cyber security at its Midland office. Cyber Awareness Month may be coming to an end, but the FBI still wants everyone to know that online security is important. Steps to protect accounts Steps to protect accounts FBI Special Ag...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 27, 2026

Midland man ordered to pay $75,000 in securities case

Bobby Lynn Teddlie pleaded guilty to securities fraud and theft in Midland County, Texas, receiving a suspended ten-year prison sentence and being ordered to pay $75,000 in restitution....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 27, 2026

Excel ER celebrates 10 years with ribbon cutting, fall festival

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Excel ER held a ribbon cutting ceremony and fall festival earlier today to celebrate 10 years of service. The anniversary fall festival featured a petting zoo, face painting, food trucks, a DJ, bouncy houses and balloon animals. Representatives from across ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 27, 2026

The Nutcracker Ballet is coming to Midland

The Midland Festival Ballet is scheduled to present its 33rd annual production of The Nutcracker at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center on December 12 and 13....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 27, 2026

Midland College expands Helen L. Greathouse Children's Center

Midland College is expanding the Helen L. Greathouse Children's Center with additional infant and toddler seating and classrooms to provide more quality childcare options for local families....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 27, 2026

A Hero's Story: Cosme Heredia

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As Veterans Day approaches, our Jesse Zaragoza had the opportunity to sit with World War 2 veteran and Midland, Texas native Cosme Gomez Heredia. During the interview, Heredia spoke about his upbringing in West Texas as well as his experience during W...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 27, 2026

Midland Lee's Roxie Patterson qualifies for 6A state cross-country

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Midland Lee freshman Roxie Patterson qualified for the UIL Class 6A State Cross Country Meet after finishing sixth in the girls' 5,000-meter race at the Region I-6A meet in Lubbock. Patterson becomes the first Lady Rebels runner to qualify for state s...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 26, 2026

Seasons Dermatology & Aesthetics cuts ribbon on new practice

Midland, Texas (KOSA) — A ribbon cutting was held for Seasons Dermatology and Aesthetics in Midland. Dr. Aaron Burch, co-owner of the practice, said his connection to West Texas began during his undergraduate years. “I went to Abilene Christian for undergrad, and I actually met m...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 26, 2026

City fo Midland warns drivers of closed low-water crossing gates

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland is warning drivers of multiple closed low-water crossing gates. Low-water crossing gates are closed at the following locations: Barber Street Edwards Street...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 26, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS: Sweetwater def. Compass 42-7

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Compass Cougars, after a 26-20 win over Kermit, hope to improve their win column in their game against Sweetwater on Gordon Awtry Field. The Mustangs came to Midland on a mission, and it showed from start to finish. With two wins in the district before...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 24, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS: All Saints def. Midland Christian 70-39

FORT WORTH, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Christian Mustangs ventured into McNair Stadium to face All Saints, the reigning TAPPS Division II state champions. Both wanted their district record to remain undefeated. Midland Christian led the Saints going into halftime 31-28, but the b...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 24, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS: Permian def. Midland 42-17

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The battle to keep the win streak alive in District 2-6A took place at Astound Broadband Stadium when Permian faced Midland. The Bulldogs started things off strong on defense and special teams, with a strip sack recovered by Marshall Woodside and a recover...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 24, 2026