The Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - South State Highway 349 has been shut down while officials deal with the aftermath of a three-vehicle collision at County Road 173 and 349. One of the vehicles was a tanker carrying acidic cargo. The tanker overturned and is blocking all southbound lanes, ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Amazing Castle exhibit is open at the Durham Children’s Museum inside the Museum of the Southwest. The exhibit gives children the opportunity to play and participate in interactive experiences, including arts and crafts, puzzles and problem-solving act...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas DPS honored the life and service of DPS Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez with a monument ceremony in Midland. Trooper Vasquez tragically lost his life battling injuries he had suffered in 2024 when his patrol car was hit by another vehicle. "Being ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - DPS held a dedication ceremony Thursday for a granite monument honoring Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez. The ceremony took place this morning at the DPS office at S. Loop 250 W. in Midland. The monument was dedicated to honor Ramirez Vasquez....
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The “Subonita Show” is bringing live music, singing, and dance to the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center \stage, all while raising money for four local organizations. For the couple behind the event, the show is rooted in a much deeper appreciation for life...
WEST ORANGE, New Jersey (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland RockHounds outfielder Ryan Lasko was hospitalized and left paralyzed following a scary outfield collision on June 30. Following the incident, the A’s No. 18 prospect was carted off the field and rushed to a nearby hospital, where he u...
Midland County Sheriff David Criner presented commendation awards to twelve members of the sheriff's office for their roles in containing an active shooter and assisting victims during an incident in June 2026....
MIDLAND/ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Frost Bank is partnering with the West Texas Food Bank to ‘Spread the Love’ with a Peanut Butter Drive throughout September. Community members are asked to donate jars of peanut butter to any participating Frost Banks in the Midland/Odessa area. Pea...
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - Both Midland and Andrews entered their matchup with 19 wins. Both wanted the chance to turn that into 20. This can be seen in not only Rylan Newbrough, who has now surpassed 1,000 kills, or Victoria Azarov, who has signed her national letter intent to play...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Falcons clinched the offensive, defensive and special teams player of the week honors following their 69-14 victory over Western New Mexico. The award recipients are: Tight End JT Seagraves: LSC Offensive Player of the Week Defensive Back Layne Horak: ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Beltone Hearing Centers in Midland, Odessa and Big Spring are participating in the Hear2EndHunger food drive. The food drive is an initiative from Beltone Hearing Centers to help their communities fight against food scarcity. It is also a friendly competit...
Animal rights advocates and PETA protesters gathered outside the Museum of the Southwest in Midland, Texas, during the annual September Fest to protest the use of a 56-year-old elephant named Okha for rides....
The Texas Department of Public Safety-West Texas region is hosting a free event in Midland on September 21 to help parents and caregivers ensure children's car seats are properly installed and used....
MIDLAND & ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - This week, Raising Cane's is celebrating fifteen years of partnership with the Kidds Kids program. The program helps create meaningful memories for children with critical illnesses as well as their families. Starting tomorrow, Tuesday the 15t...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Prayer2Gather hosted its first community group prayer event at the Midland County Courthouse. The morning event gives residents an opportunity to pray together as a community. It highlights 14 different areas within the community, giving attendees the opti...
Construction has begun on the first phase of Midland County's Mill & Fill roadway rehabilitation project, which aims to improve approximately three miles of road between East Industrial Loop and South Garfield Street over the next two months....
The intersection of Farm to Market Road 1788 and Interstate 20 is scheduled to close on Thursday, September 17, as part of an ongoing expansion project by the Texas Department of Transportation....
The number of people flying airlines out of Midland International will end the year as one of the three largest in recent history
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The UTPB Falcons get their first win in the Chris Softley era, defeating Western New Mexico at Astound Broadband Stadium. The offense was firing on all cylinders, totaling 554 yards, while the defense allowed 176 yards. UTPB quarterback Nate TenBarge ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Hundreds of people took part in the Tall City Memorial Stair Climb at Astound Broadband Stadium, climbing more than 2,000 steps to honor first responders who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks 25 years ago. Organizers said this year’s climb was one of the...
The year was not only 8.48% higher than FY 2025, but also marked the first time a sales tax collection of $70 million was hit in Midland
FARMINGDALE, New York (KMID/KPEJ) - Earlier this year, Midland High graduate Gilbert Lujan Jr. qualified for NBA superstar Stephen Curry’s Underrated Golf Tour after three years of trying. In June, Lujan began competing on the tour in Florida, Arizona and California for a chance ...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County begins their first phase of the County’s Mill and Fill project. According to Midland County, the first phase of their recovery project has begun. This requires a road closure of W. Francis Ave., between E. industrial loop and S. Garfi...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - This weekend will be the 35th annual High Sky Wing Commemorative Air Force Airsho at the Midland International Air and Spaceport. This year's Airsho will be a tribute to Vietnam War veterans. In addition, aircrafts that were used during the Vietnam Wa...
COYANOSA, Texas (KOSA) — Members of the Permian Basin Chapter of the Women’s Energy Network (WEN) stepped away from their desks and onto the field for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at an active drilling rig in Coyanosa. Swapping standard office attire for steel-toed boots ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - This weekend, local boxing promotion Gorilla Heavy Hitters will be hosting its "Night of Champions" event. Multiple local boxers will be featured, showcasing West Texas talent, as Big Belt Champion and featherweight contender Conrad Martinez headlines ...
Three industry professionals shared their personal recollections of the September 11th attacks and discussed the subsequent evolution of the Permian Basin energy sector during a segment of Big 2's Powering the Permian....
Dr. Sahar Ashraf, a psychiatry resident at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin, advises parents to monitor behavioral changes and maintain open communication with their children regarding mental health and suicide risks....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Petroleum Club of Midland hosted the first Elevate Her conference in West Texas, with more than 200 women in attendance. The event featured networking, financial literacy and leadership programming, along with a panel of successful women who shared adv...
Midland Community Theatre is hosting simultaneous productions of "The Boys" and "Come From Away," along with a memorial exhibit, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks....
Odessa faces a seven-day period of intense heat and sunshine, with temperatures expected to peak at approximately 102 degrees on Saturday before slightly cooling down by Tuesday....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Chamber of Commerce hosted its first-ever State of Healthcare event Wednesday at the Bush Convention Center. The event brought together regional healthcare leaders to discuss the future of the industry in the Permian Basin. Midland Health Presi...
