The Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – As Halloween weekend quickly approaches, if you are looking for a fun way to spend it in the Permian Basin, Out West Midland has you covered. On Friday, October 30th, Out West Midland is welcoming multiple Grammy winner T.I. and 'No Hands' artist Waka...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Halloween is right around the corner, and safety continues to be top of mind for parents and children. As you plan your trick-or-treating routes across West Texas, there's a free tool provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety to check where reg...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Two local leaders are preparing to be recognized for their contributions to the community at the 6th Annual Legends and Living Legends of the Permian Basin celebration. Judge Eddy Spivey and insurance professional Roy Nelson joined us in studio to disc...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Just on the outskirts of the tall city is a group of warehouses. If you were driving past, you would never stop and think twice about what was inside these buildings. But if you let curiosity get the best of you, you would be pleasantly surprised by t...
Water usage in September was 12.6% greater than September 2025 and was the most so far of any month in 2026.
The number of passengers leaving Midland on airlines during fiscal year 2026 was the third-most in Midland’s history.
Midland again led the state with the lowest unemployment rate of any metropolitan statistical area in September.
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....
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, ...
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...
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, 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...
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....
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....
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...
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....
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...
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, 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 successfully transported 71 dogs from Gardendale, Texas, to partner rescues in other states on September 24.
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...
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 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....
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....
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...
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. “...
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....
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....
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 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....
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....
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...
