The Midland
Despite high gas prices amid the Iran War, and lackluster approval ratings for the current presidential administration, the United States continues to break records in oil production....
Births at Midland Memorial in 2025 topped 3,000 for the first time since at least 2015; they are on pace to set a new high mark in 2026
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Midland announced that Midland Memorial Hospital surpassed 3,000 births in 2025. According to MMH statistics, this is the first time this has happened since 2015, with expectations to set a new high mark in 2026. Midland Health officials r...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County has approved a new recruitment policy offering eligible new detention officers up to $3,000 in more compensation for remaining with the county through their first two years of employment. Under the policy, officers receive $1,000 afte...
Midland County has approved a new recruitment policy offering up to $3,000 in incentives for detention officers to help staff a new county detention center....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright is scheduled to appear in Midland on Monday as part of the Great American Energy Comeback Tour, an event hosted by the Permian Strategic Partnership celebrating the energy industry’s workforce, innovation, and partners...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland has released its monthly report for Midland Health Services, highlighting a busy month of community health outreach, inspections, and preventative care throughout July. Immunizations and Pediatric Care Health officials reported a strong...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland TLCA has yet to have a winning season in its six years as a program. New Head Coach Jack Shepherd hopes to lead the Eagles to victory this fall. He said developing a strong culture will lead to better results. “We’ve already laid a really good foun...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Chargers had a down season in 2025, finishing with a 1-9 record. It’s the worst finish of Head Coach Greg Koch’s tenure, but the team still took away some positive results. “These kids got so much experience because we had all those injuries, and I thi...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Greenwood had one of the best seasons in the entire Permian Basin last year. The Rangers put together an undefeated regular season and made it to the Class 4A-DII regional final. It was an incredible feat for head coach Bryan Hill, but the Greenwood leader...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Phil Dawson and Midland Christian found success in his first year with the team. The Mustangs went 8-4 and made a push in the TAPPS postseason. 2025 set a good base that the program hopes to build off of in 2026. “Well I really think last year we laid the ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Barbara Culver Juvenile Justice Center in Midland is preparing for a new facility projected to open in 2028, which will increase the center’s space by 40%. Vanessa Valdez, Midland County Juvenile Probation Chief, said the expansion will give young peop...
The City of Midland is on pace to set a new annual record for sales tax collected for the third-straight fiscal year
The City of Midland is on track to set a new annual sales tax record for fiscal year 2026 after collecting $7.045 million in August.
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Eastbound Interstate Highway 20 is closed at mile marker 139, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Traffic will be detoured at the mile marker 144 crossing near Sooner Pipe. South Service Road traffic will be redirected, and BI-20 tr...
The number of airline passengers flying out of Midland International Air & Space Port appears headed toward 700,000 again.
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland County Environmental Enforcement is asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle connected to an illegal dumping investigation in Greenwood. According to Midland County officials, a large number of used tires were illegally dumped at the...
Midland ISD received an overall C rating in the state's preliminary 2026 accountability rankings, marking an improvement in its numerical score from previous years....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Environmental Enforcement is asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle connected to the illegal dumping of a large number of used tires at the Tarzan & Jane Travel Center on Highway 307 in Greenwood. According to a Midland County re...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Bush Convention Center in Midland opened its doors to host the 11th Annual Produced Water Society conference, an event focused on bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and state lawmakers to tackle one of the Permian basin's biggest cha...
Midland Community Theatre is hosting three events, including two plays and a gala in partnership with Ground Zero 360, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks....
Midland County will launch a comprehensive inventory of approximately 2,500 roadway signs and supports to improve maintenance efficiency via its Geographic Information System mapping software....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Local planners are looking for your help to make Midland a safer, more accessible place to travel—whether you walk, bike, drive, or use a mobility device. The City of Midland is partnering with the Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization (PBMPO) t...
Midland Health Services reported a broad increase in service activity during July 2026, highlighted by significant rises in vaccinations, inspections, and services provided to residents aged 18 and younger....
TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Terrell County Animal Shelter is closed, and Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland wants the public to know exactly why. The AC system isn’t working, and Cleveland said that’s a problem he takes seriously — especially in West Texas heat. “I will not knowin...
Midland Animal Services achieved an 80% live release rate and reduced its average length of stay to 8.98 days during July.
Midland Animal Services reported an 80% live release rate in July and a drop in the average length of stay to 8.98 days.
Still some locations will experience triple digit heat however we will have scattered showers across West Texas, it is advised to avoid flooded roadways, turn around don't drown and drive through puddles....
EZ-Rider public transit saw a 5.9% decline in rides during July 2026, although Midland reported growth in its paratransit ridership.
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland ISD Trustee Brandon Hodges has officially filed to intervene in the lawsuit seeking to remove Midland County Judge Terry Johnson from office. According to a press release, Hodges said he joined the case to prevent it from being dismissed on ...
The Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District showed a drop of 5.9% in the number of rides provided during the month of July.
The nonprofit Permian Paws in Need provides pet food and supplies to residents of Midland and Odessa struggling with rising costs and is scheduled to host its second annual Bags for Bowls fundraiser on August 15....
