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City of Midland announces street closures with low-water crossings areas
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland has announced street closures. The closures include low-water crossing areas at Scharbauer, Edwards, Barber and Benton. The city said it will add to the list as more closures are announced....
While you were asleep Weather - 9/29/26
Good morning Friends! If you haven't been outside just yet know it's going to be a wet start to our day. The National Weather Service has issued severe risk zone for today across West Texas under a marginal risk meaning lighting and thunder will be frequent, hail will be coming, ...
First Tee West Texas teaches children life skills on and off the golf course
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - First Tee West Texas is a children’s only golf program that focuses on golf and personal growth with the help of coaches in the community. Coach Caroline started working for First Tee when she moved to Midland. She said she enjoys watching and helping chil...
Health experts shed light on chronic pain during Pain Awareness Month
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - September is Pain Awareness Month, shining a light on the 60 million people in the United States who live with chronic pain. It can affect everyday activities, quality of life, and the people around you. At Midland Spine and Joint Surgery Center, Dr. P...
Midland College and 3:11 Ministry launch dorm project
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – In West Texas, there is a problem that constantly gets overlooked. According to the 2026 Point in Time Count, 0.22 percent of residents in Midland are experiencing homelessness, whereas the state average is only 0.12 percent. 3:11 Ministry has come to...
WATCH: Kingdom Moving truck leaves roadway, strikes SUV in Midland
A moving truck belonging to Kingdom Moving struck an SUV in Midland, Texas, on Monday after repeatedly swerving off the roadway, according to witness video....
Texas Size Garage Sale supports Meals on Wheels this October
Senior Life Midland's Texas Size Garage Sale will take place on several dates in October to raise funds for the organization's Meals on Wheels program....
Trump funds Texas rural health with $51 million investment
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - West Texas Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-19) celebrates the Trump administration's recent investment of $51 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program, created by House Budget Chairman Arrington’s One Big Beautiful Bill, into Texas’s Make...
West Texas Symphony set to perform classical masterpiece
The West Texas Symphony is scheduled to perform its Pines of Rome program under conductor Gary Lewis at the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center on October 3....
Veterans, family welcome WWII veteran home at Midland airport ahead of his 102nd birthday
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Veterans, family, friends and supporters gathered at Midland International Airport to welcome home World War II veteran Cosme Gomez Heredia Sr. ahead of his 102nd birthday. Heredia Sr. was greeted by veterans, family and community members at the airport. M...
Heavy Rainfall brings risk of Flash Flooding starting this evening continuing through at least Wednesday
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A Flood Watch will go into effect starting this evening through late Tuesday night across portions of West Texas and southeast New Mexico. SUMMARY A cold front is forecast to sweep through West Texas and southeast New Mexico this week, which combined with t...
Midland Christian def. Jim Ned 50-27
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - For the first time in almost a month, the Midland Christian Mustangs returned to Gordon Awtry Field to face Jim Ned. Jaxon Franco found the right people in the first half, a handoff to Caleb Cruz and two passes to Payton Ross and Callaway Rodriguez, roundi...
Dog Rescue R Us helps West Texas dogs find new lives beyond the Permian Basin
Dog Rescue R Us successfully transported 71 dogs from Gardendale, Texas, to partner rescues in other states on September 24.
CASA for Kids golf tournament in Andrews County raises funds for foster children
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - Sponsors and participants gathered at Andrews Country Golf Course despite cloudy weather for the 20th annual CASA for Kids Golf Tournament. The golf tournament is a fundraiser that helps CASA of West Texas achieve its goal of providing children in the fost...
Family ties make Austin Joslin's senior season special
COAHOMA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Coahoma quarterback Austin Joslin has been a standout player in West Texas. Austin stepped into the starting quarterback position last season after Boyd Cox suffered an injury. He led the Bulldogs to a second-place finish in district play and took the...
Cook Children’s network change could affect Permian Basin families with Wellpoint insurance
Cook Children's is scheduled to leave the Wellpoint STAR and CHIP provider networks on November 10, potentially requiring families in the Permian Basin to seek new healthcare arrangements....
Odessa honors 15 Hispanic women in oilfield industry
Hispanic Heritage of Odessa and LULAC will host an award ceremony on October 1 at Odessa College to honor 15 Hispanic women making significant impacts in the Permian Basin oilfield industry....
2026 Peanut Butter Drive returns to help feed West Texas families
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - We’re proud to once again partner with the West Texas Food Bank for the annual Peanut Butter Drive, a vital initiative to help feed families in need across West Texas. Join us on Thursday, September 24, starting at 7:00 a.m., as we’ll be out collect...
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jake Tedder
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Greenwood grabbed a big homecoming victory in week four, defeating Wichita Falls Legacy 43-42. There were numerous playmakers in the victory, but Head Coach Bryan Hill called Left Guard Jake Tedder his “player of the game.” “It means a lot,” said Tedder. “...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Training boxers in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Continuing our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, we visited the local boxing gym, Gorilla Heavy Hitters, where Owner Iram Sanchez looks for future champions among his West Texas fighters. Watch the full video above....
Midland's Out West prepares for big weekend of entertainment
Out West Midland is scheduled to host the Randy Rodgers Band featuring Ashley Walls on Friday and the XKO Fight Night, which will feature its first female fighters, on Saturday....
Oil-gas companies invest $1.5 million into West Texas safety
A coalition of 26 energy companies called the Permian Strategic Partnership announced a $1.5 million investment to expand first responder training and certification programs across 19 Texas counties....
Midland recycling event collects thousands of tires, hundreds of gallons of motor oil
Midland County officials reported a successful community recycling event that diverted significant amounts of hazardous waste from landfills, with the next collection day scheduled for November 7, 2026....
Best of the West concert raises funds for RACFIT
Country music artists Landry Wells, Django Walker, and Pat Green performed at the 9th Annual Pat Green Best of the West in Midland, Texas, which raised over $100,000 for the Racfit Foundation....
HIGHLIGHTS: Midland def. Odessa 3-0
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - After two away games, the Midland Lady Dawgs were back on home court to start their district play against Odessa. The Lady Dawgs were able to finish the game in three sets: 25-20, 25-18, 25-13. Although the game was a shutout, multiple players stood out on...
HIGHLIGHTS: Permian Volleyball def. Midland Lee 3-0
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Lady Panthers started district play with a home sweep. Permian looked dominant in the first set. Points from Mikalynn Rodriguez and Ada Anderson helped the team early. Midland Lee found its footing in the second set. Lady Rebels like Olivia Ramirez and ...
East County Road in Midland County closed after underground bore damages road
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - East County Road 160 is closed approximately one mile east of FM 1379 after an underground bore compromised the road. Midland County crews are on scene working to reopen the road. It is unknown how long the closure will last. Drivers are asked to av...
Midland County Sheriff warns residents of ongoing phone scams
The Midland County Sheriff's Office issued a warning regarding ongoing telephone scams where criminals use caller ID spoofing and high-pressure tactics to impersonate law enforcement officers and demand immediate payments....
Basin Action Day returns: Join Midland and Odessa volunteers for community clean-up
Basin Action Day, a community-wide clean-up effort organized by the Basin Beautification Project, is scheduled to take place in Midland and Odessa on November 7, 2026....
West Texas Weather - 9/21/26
Good morning friends, today we say goodbye to summer! A mild quiet and dry start to the day but that will be changing this afternoon as severe thunderstorms are expected. The National Weather Service has issued severe risk zones from Lubbock extending into the Permian Basin. It i...
Midland MSA shows growth, posts lowest jobless rate in August
Midland again led the state with the lowest unemployment rate of any metropolitan statistical area during the month of August.
Special Olympics held its annual softball competition
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The annual Special Olympics Softball competition took place at the Midland United Girls Softball Complex. Four teams competed: the Basin Twister, ECISD, Midland and Fort Stockton. The teams participated in a skills competition, a traditional softball ...
HIGHLIGHTS: Midland Lee def. Liberty Hill 28-21
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Rebels clinched a homecoming victory in week four. Midland Lee started the game firing on all cylinders. The team scored on its opening drive thanks to a Santi Mendoza rushing touchdown. LHS didn’t have to wait long to go back on offense. The Panthers ...
Dog rescued in Midland gets second chance, prepares to help soldiers in South Korea
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- When Lupe Rayos slipped a leash around an injured dog standing alone in a field outside Midland, the animal collapsed at his feet. Rayos and his wife, Veronica, had no idea then how far that dog would eventually go and were not sure if he would even su...
Peanut butter drive benefits West Texas Food Bank
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The West Texas Food Bank is preparing for its annual peanut butter drive, with donations benefiting the organization ahead of a September 24 collection event. Brent Oden, program director at the West Texas Food Bank, said staff and volunteers inspect every ...
New program brings life-saving blood to West Texas patients
Rankin County EMS, Medical Center Hospital, and the Texas J Regional Advisory Council launched a pilot program to provide whole blood transfusions to patients with life-threatening bleeding before hospital arrival....