The Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland will miss the Minor League Baseball postseason for the first time since 2023. The team’s loss to Corpus Christi Tuesday night gave the Texas League South Second Half Championship to Amarillo. It’s been a rough year for Midland. They finished the fi...
ODDESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The 4-H program is the largest development organization in the United States, helping children and teenagers learn vital life skills through hands-on projects. There is a 4-H program in the Permian Basin, one for Ector County and another for Midland Co...
Midland Animal Services euthanized 151 dogs and cats in August due to historical challenges and increased parvovirus cases, though officials noted the live release rate remained higher than in previous years....
A 27-year-old woman died Monday morning in Midland after being struck by a pickup truck that veered off the road on Caldera.
The doors are open for the 50th annual Permian Basin Fair & Expo at the Ector County Coliseum through Sunday, Sept. 13.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Abilities Ranch, founded in 2021, is a program that uses horses as a partner to help individuals with disabilities overcome personal challenges and gain life skills, including confidence, through a free program. Jason Current and Regina Martinez have made ...
JARRELL, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Christian Mustangs fell to Jarrell 36-30 on the road. The Mustangs fall to 1-2 on the season, and they are on the road to face Brock next week. Watch the video above for the highlights....
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Ballinger defeated Compass 27-20 Thursday night. The Cougars kept it close from start to finish but ultimately came up short, as they now fall to 0-2 on the season. Next week, the Cougars will look to pick up their first win when they hit the road to ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Compass Cougars were unable to deliver a homecoming victory. Ballinger stole a close game at Astound Broadband Stadium, 27-20. The matchup was a defensive battle for much of the first quarter. The Bearcats finally broke the seal late with a redzone pas...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Coming to Big 2+ this Friday, Local Livin’, hosted by born-and-raised Midlander Jacob Lennon, invites you into conversations with interesting figures from all around the basin. From entrepreneurs, artists, professional sword fighters, to even ex-cult m...
MIDLAND/ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Getting a good haircut can be somewhat of a challenge, but training the next generation of people doing the cutting. That's a whole other can of worms.A challenge that Azrael Martinez, Owner of Prestige Barber College, has made a career of tryin...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Preparation is underway for the 50th anniversary of the Permian Basin Fair. The fair brings carnival rides, fair food and entertainment to Odessa. Permian Basin Fair Director Sara Hinshaw said the community is responsible for the milestone. “If we didn’t ha...
A two-month roadway rehabilitation project is scheduled to begin on September 8, closing West Francis Avenue between East Industrial Loop and South Garfield Street in Midland....
Permian Basin Habitat for Humanity dedicated its 218th home to the Hendrix family in Midland, Texas, following a week of volunteer construction work by Permian Resources employees....
Midland ranked first in Texas and third nationally for non-farm payroll growth from July 2025 to July 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics....
Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the Midland metropolitan statistical area posted remarkable employee growth employees in July.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Texas man was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Midland to 35 years in prison for eight counts related to the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material. According to U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, 28-year-old Raym...
Midland city offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day, and trash collection will be delayed until Tuesday, September 8.
The City of Midland offices will be closed on Monday (Sept. 7, 2026) in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
A six-time felon named Michael Anthony Coppage was sentenced to eight years in prison and fined $1,000 for stealing a gold 1980 El Camino in Midland.
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A jury has sentenced a man to eight years for one count of unauthorized use of a vehicle. According to the Midland County District Attorney, 38-year-old Michael Anthony Coppage was sentenced to eight years in prison and a $1,000 fine for one count o...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Midland has released statistics on water usage, showing an upward swing during the summer. According to the city's utilities department, reports show that 756.6 million gallons were consumed during the month of July. This is 3.9% greater t...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Martin County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in a Crude Oil Theft that occurred earlier in the month near Stanton. The incident took place on August 9, 2026, when a suspect stole approximately 85-86 barrels of crude oil. If you have...
New website will debut this week and transform Fly MAF from a traditional government information site into a modern digital gateway
The Utilities Department is reporting that 756.6 million gallons were consumed during the month of July.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -Trinity started their season in dominant fashion, beating Holy Cross 58-12. Holy Cross kept spirits alive with a touchdown in the second quarter to cut the Chargers lead to 28-12, but that is where the points would stay for the Crusaders. This is the first ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The New Jersey football team got the best of the Mustangs Friday night. Wayne Hills had a strong first half on offense that powered the Patriots to a victory. With the loss, Midland Christian fell to 1-1. The Mustangs now head to Jarrell for a week two roa...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Spartans handed the Bulldogs a loss for a second-straight season. Midland struggled on offense early on, with Pebble Hills forcing multiple sacks in the first quarter. Pebble Hills, meanwhile, started the game with a field goal and quarterback rushing ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Here is your 7-day forecast with our Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. Saturday will be another sunny and hot day with highs pushing 98 degrees. A light south wind will develop during the afternoon, and that southerly breeze sticks around Saturday night ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Basin Lighthouse hosted its annual Bridge the Basin Regional Summit to bring members of the community together through a free event that helps connect people and share resources. Bridge the Basin featured a series of breakout sessions with panelists from d...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Medical Center Health System is receiving a major boost to expand primary care access in the Permian Basin after being awarded a $650,000 federal grant. The Access Point grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the He...
