West Midland flood-control project moves into design
West Midland flood-control project moves into design Midland Reporter-Telegram
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West Texas native crowned Miss Texas for America Strong, heads to national competition
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Mackynlie Conklin, a West Texas native, has been crowned Miss Texas for America Strong and will compete at the national level in Las Vegas in September. Conklin began her pageant journey at 16 years old in Midland. She also previously was crowned Miss Perm...
Fertility doctor sued for allegedly using his own sperm during treatments without patient consent
MINOT, N.D. ( KVLY /Gray News) - A fertility doctor and current chair of the University of North Dakota OB-GYN department is facing a civil lawsuit alleging he secretly used his own genetic material during fertility treatments without patient knowledge. An amended complaint filed...
City improvements on 1788 corridor result in fewer collisions
In 2025, the City of Midland took over responsibility for maintaining the traffic signals along the FM 1788 corridor
William Shatner and his daughter reveal they beat stage 4 cancer together
(Gray News) — Actor William Shatner revealed that he and his youngest daughter both battled stage 4 cancer at the same time. Shatner, 95, and Melanie Shatner Gretsch, 61, are both now cancer-free. The two detailed their cancer journeys in a recent interview with People . Shatner ...
Simple steps to protect yourself from identity theft
( InvestigateTV ) — Identity theft remains one of the most common fraud concerns facing Americans, and the AARP says protection can start with something as simple as checking what is in your wallet. Amy Nofziger, senior director of fraud victim support at the AARP Fraud Watch Net...
DPS recovers radioactive source found beneath the ground
DPS recovers radioactive source found beneath the ground Midland Reporter-Telegram
Texas DPS Discovers Cesium-137 Buried in Midland County
Texas DPS Discovers Cesium-137 Buried in Midland County WTAW
West Texas afternoon Weather - 7/29/26
It's going to be an extra warm Wednesday as the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory expiring tonight at 9PM CT.
Kim Davis faces accusation of hiding inheritance to avoid paying same-sex couple $565K judgment
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - A motion was filed Tuesday to hold former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis in contempt of court after her reported failure to pay plaintiffs for a judgment against her. A new lawsuit claims that Davis has yet to pay any of the civil rights judgm...
Routine patrol triggers radiation alarm, leading to multi-agency recovery in Midland County
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A routine patrol in West Texas turned into a multi-agency hazmat recovery operation over the weekend after a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) corporal detected a buried radioactive source. According to DPS officials, a corporal assigned to th...
DPS coordinates safe recovery of radioactive source in Midland County
DPS coordinates safe recovery of radioactive source in Midland County Odessa American
West County Drainage Project aims to cut flooding in West Midland
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County is moving into the design phase of the West County Drainage Project. County officials said Midland County has spent the past several months acquiring land and securing property access needed to support the project. With that work main...
Freedom Ride Rally Car Show returns to Big Spring VA Medical Center
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The West Texas VA Health Care System is inviting all Veterans—and their friends and family—to the Third Annual Freedom Ride Rally Car Show. The event is Saturday, August 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the George H. O’Brien Jr. VA Medical Center in Big Spri...
COMPASS 6 project to improve streets in District 2
COMPASS 6 is a District 2 infrastructure improvement project that includes the paving of previously unpaved roads.
Scammers posing as law enforcement are targeting Midland County residents
Scammers posing as law enforcement are targeting Midland County residents CBS7 | Permian Basin, West Texas News | Midland, TX
Single winner wins $800 million Mega Millions jackpot. That’s enough money to pay LeBron James’ salary for 90 years
(Gray News) - A lucky person from Florida won the Mega Millions jackpot worth an estimated $800 million on Tuesday. The cash value of the jackpot is $344.2 million. That is enough to cover LeBron James’ $3,876,529 salary for the 2026-27 season with the Philadelphia 76ers for roug...
Midland Memorial Hospital receives AHA Mission: Lifeline regional award
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Memorial Hospital has earned the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® Regional Recognition Award for its part in a West Texas effort to improve care for patients having the most severe type of heart attack. The award goes to hospitals th...
First grader with autism suspended for biting sandwich into shape of gun
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) - A Georgia first grader with autism was suspended after biting his sandwich into the shape of a gun and pointing it at a classmate during lunch. His family says the incident is part of a broader pattern of the district disciplining their son...
Mom struggles to keep son alive during 16-hour power outage as medical equipment fails
COOLIDGE, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - An Arizona mother spent 16 hours struggling to keep her son alive after the medical equipment he relies on failed during a power outage. Karen Glaser’s son, David, is bedbound and relies on medical equipment that requires electricity. “It’...
Community members showcase creativity at open mic event
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Last night, Midland Community Theatre and Tall City Craftologist hosted their end-of-the-month open mic event, inviting community members to come out and show off their creative side. The event is hosted on the last Monday of each month. While some pe...
29-year-old accused of stabbing woman with pitchfork, officials say
LINCOLNTON, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A woman was stabbed with a pitchfork at a house last week, authorities in North Carolina said. The stabbing happened during the evening of July 20 at a home on Laboratory Road near Massapoag Road in Lincolnton. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Of...
Midland announces Special Olympics Fall Classic dates
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) -The City of Midland has announced that the Special Olympics Texas Fall Classic 2026 is scheduled to take place in Midland-Odessa from Oct. 8 - 10. The 2026 Special Olympics Texas Fall Classic will include competitions in: swimming, bocce, FUNdamental s...
Sen. Lindsey Graham’s funeral held at National Cathedral
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump delivered a eulogy Tuesday for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) at the National Cathedral. In his remarks, the president recalled a relationship that began as adversarial before becoming a decade-long friendship. Trump acknowledg...
Midland County judge sued over release of resident’s personal data
Midland County judge sued over release of resident’s personal data MySA
Former nurse accused of sexually assaulting teen boys who just came out of surgery
BOSTON (WCVB) – A former nurse accused of sexually assaulting two teenage boys in his care was arraigned Monday in a Massachusetts court. John Tam is facing four counts of indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older and four counts of indecent assault and battery on a pa...
Special Olympics presents 'High Steaks' BBQ competition
The Special Olympics Texas Fall Classic 2026 presented by ExxonMobil is scheduled to take place in Midland-Odessa from Oct. 8-10.
Capitol ceremony honors late SC Sen. Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - An Armed Forces Body Bearer team carried Sen. Lindsey Graham’s casket up the front steps of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, marking the start of a multi-day series of memorial ceremonies honoring the four-term senator. Vice President JD Vance and Senate Majori...
West Texas VA highlights veterans’ stories through Vital Signs Magazine portrait series
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Veterans were invited to have their portraits taken for the West Texas VA Health Care System’s Vital Signs magazine, a publication designed to inform veterans about resources available through the VA healthcare system. The magazine’s “Faces of Service” sect...
Midland County cautions residents about phone scams
Midland County cautions residents about phone scams Yahoo
Special Olympics Texas Fall Classic returning to Odessa, Midland in October
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Special Olympics Texas announced Tuesday the return of the 2026 Fall Classic competition, scheduled for Oct. 8-10 in Odessa and Midland. Special Olympics athletes from both cities gathered at the UTPB Engineering Building for the announcement. Compe...
Midland County National Night Out brings together first responders, residents Aug. 4
Midland County National Night Out brings together first responders, residents Aug. 4 Midland Daily News
Murder suspect on the run after taking off ankle monitor, vanishing before trial, authorities say
WASILLA, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - More than two years after an Alaskan man was found shot and buried on his own property, the murder suspect has vanished while awaiting trial. According to the Alaska State Troopers and U.S. Marshals Service, James Milton Simpson, 43, who faces...
‘Nino America’ files federal suit against Midland County judge
‘Nino America’ files federal suit against Midland County judge CBS7 | Permian Basin, West Texas News | Midland, TX
Midland Memorial Hospital receives national award for quality heart care
Midland Memorial Hospital was awarded the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline Regional Recognition award for its excellence in treating severe heart attacks in the West Texas region....
Man charged with capital murder after hot car death of 2-year-old daughter
Man charged with capital murder after hot car death of 2-year-old daughter WFTV
Citizen Journalist Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Midland County Judge
Citizen Journalist Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Midland County Judge Texas Scorecard
Taco Bell is offering its Mexican Pizza for just $1 - don’t worry, it doesn’t have lettuce
(Gray News) - Taco Bell announced it will be selling its Mexican Pizza for $1 on July 28 following the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak. In a social media post, the fast-food chain said the promotion is one day only. The pizza features beef and beans between two flour tortillas to...
Dolly Parton’s brother, Coy ‘Denver’ Parton, dies at 82
(Gray News) - Dolly Parton’s older brother, Coy “Denver” Parton, has died. Coy Parton, 82, who died in Sevierville, Tennessee, worked as a crane operator for many years, according to his obituary . He also was a homestead farmer and enjoyed hunting. Coy Parton is survived by seve...
Lawsuit claims Midland judge leaked private info of citizen journalist in retaliation
A Midland County resident filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Midland County Judge Terry Johnson, alleging the judge leaked sensitive personal information in retaliation for the man's reporting on local government....
Grown out West: New West Texas flower farm set to open to public
SkyGardens Flower Farm is scheduled to open its fall season to visitors on July 30th.
Eastbound I-20 lane reduction near Lamesa Road overpass in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Eastbound Interstate 20 traffic will be reduced to one lane under the Lamesa Road overpass beginning at 9 a.m. on July 29, according to TxDOT. Motorists traveling through the area should expect delays and use caution in the work zone. Drivers are asked to ...
'Nino America' files federal civil rights lawsuit against Midland County judge
'Nino America' files federal civil rights lawsuit against Midland County judge newswest9.com
FDA approves over-the-counter combo of Tylenol and Naproxen for pain relief
(Gray News) – The first fixed-dose combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and naproxen sodium was approved by the FDA . The over-the-counter tablet is designed for temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to headache, backache, muscular aches, toothache, menstrual cramps and...
Midland road closures for mill and inlay work until Aug. 27
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Starting now through Aug. 27, Princeton to Community Lane between Garfield and D Street and N, L, I, H, G and D streets between Golf Course and Harvard will be closed. According to the City of Midland, this area will be closed to through traffic at various...
Mother reunites with daughter she was forced to give up for adoption 50 years ago
PINEVILLE, La. ( KALB /Gray News) - A Louisiana mother and the daughter she was forced to give up for adoption nearly 50 years ago met face-to-face for the first time, thanks to a genealogy website. Lillian Higgins was 20 years old in 1976 when she gave birth to a baby girl who s...
Groom shares dance with woman who got his mother’s lungs in lifesaving transplant
STEPHENVILLE, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) - At a Texas wedding, the traditional mother-son dance looked different — and it stopped guests in their tracks. Groom Matthew Firth stepped onto the dance floor in May not with his own mother but with Carrie Giddens, the woman who received ...
Man survives month at sea after mast breaks during solo sail across Pacific
HONOLULU ( KHNL /Gray News) - A California man trying to complete a solo sail across the Pacific Ocean ended up stranded on his sailboat for over a month, drifting toward Hawaii. Kai Sato, 39, set sail June 7 from the Catalina Islands in an attempt to complete his first solo sail...
RockHounds outfielder Ryan Lasko shares promising recovery update
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland RockHounds outfielder Ryan Lasko is still on his way to recovery after a hard outfield collision that required surgery to repair a C6-C7 vertebra fracture. The injury occurred in game one of the series against the Frisco RoughRiders on June 30...
Man builds 3D-printed mobility devices for children in need
BETTENDORF, Iowa ( KWQC /Gray News) - An Iowa man is using a 3D printer to create and donate custom mobility trainers to kids in need, giving children with mobility challenges the chance to experience the world around them. One of those children is 16-month-old Saylor. Born with ...
Cellphone users report outages across major carriers
(Gray News) - Customers for several major cell service carriers reported outages Monday evening. Downdetector received thousands of reports of outages from T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, US Cellular and Mint Mobile users. Some users also reported services from internet pr...
More women are pregnant after 40: Local mom shares experience, doctor explains risks
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The age of childbirth is changing as more women are starting families later in life, including women in the Permian Basin. According to 2023 data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, births to women over 40 now account for 4.1% of all U...
McConnell to remain in rehab, not cleared to return to work
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) will remain at a rehabilitation facility as he recovers from a June fall at his Washington home, according to a new health update. McConnell said Monday that doctors have ordered him to continue an intensive physical therapy prog...
Midland County official joins flood response in Batesville
Midland County official joins flood response in Batesville Midland Reporter-Telegram
Basin Lighthouse to host Bridge the Basin summit in Midland
Basin Lighthouse will host the 'Bridge The Basin: A Regional Summit' on August 28th in Midland to connect various community sectors and address local service gaps....
Odessa Museum to host Latinos on Wheels exhibition
The Ellen Noel Art Museum in Odessa will host the "Latinos on Wheels: Lowrides of Tejas" exhibition by photographer Al Rendon beginning August 6th.
‘Help us find her’: Savannah Guthrie issues new plea in mother Nancy’s disappearance
TUCSON, Ariz. ( 13 News /Gray News) - Savannah Guthrie shared a new video Monday morning as her mother Nancy’s disappearance approaches the six-month mark. Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of the “Today” show, said Monday in a video she had a “very specific message” that appears to ap...
Evenflo recalls some car seats. See if your child’s seat is impacted
(Gray News) – Evenflo has issued a recall of some car seats after a safety test revealed the seats failed to comply with federal requirements. About 60,000 REO by Revolve360 child seats in various colors are being recalled because the headrest could shift unexpectedly and increas...
Sen. Mitch McConnell out of hospital, but still not ‘medically cleared’ to return to Senate
KENTUCKY ( WKYT /Gray News) - Sen. Mitch McConnell shared a health update as questions about his condition continued after he was hospitalized for weeks. According to the Office of the Attending Physician (OAP), since McConnell’s discharge from hospital care, he has maintained a ...
Midland man charged with capital murder of toddler
A 25-year-old Midland man has been charged with capital murder following the death of his 2-year-old daughter, who was found unresponsive inside a vehicle....
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