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Gov. Abbott proposes faster permitting, lower construction costs to address Texas housing affordability
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Gov. Greg Abbott announced new proposals aimed at addressing Texas’ housing affordability challenges by speeding up the homebuilding process and cutting construction costs across the state, including in the Permian Basin. Abbott’s plan would expand the use...
West Midland roadway extension project to begin in September
Project will feature a new four-lane roadway with raised medians and a traffic signal at the intersection of Tradewinds and Thomason
American Red Cross offers disaster response training
The American Red Cross Permian Basin chapter is inviting community members to register for a two-day Disaster Action Team Academy training event scheduled for August 15th and 16th in Odessa....
Midland Road extension project begins next month
Construction on the Avalon and Thomason Roadway in Midland is scheduled to begin next month as part of an extension project designed to improve traffic flow and safety....
UPDATE: District Attorney calls for Midland County Judge Terry Johnson’s resignation
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A press conference was scheduled for the afternoon August 6, where a prepared statement was delivered regarding Midland County Judge Terry Johnson. During the press conference District Attorney Glenn Harwood called for Midland County Judge Terry Joh...
Midland County woman takes in 18 stray puppies after discovering neighborhood overpopulation problem
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Litters having litters. That’s what one Midland County woman found in her neighborhood, and she decided to do something about it. Taylor Martin discovered dogs on a neighboring property where litters seemed to be multiplying. The owner feeds them bu...
PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Rankin Red Devils
RANKIN, Texas (KOSA) - Rankin football took West Texas to Arlington last season, appearing in the 2025 Class 1A-DI State Championship. While everyone in town is excited to see what the Red Devils do this season, Head Coach Garret Avalos has a different perspective. “I’m glad thes...
‘Impacts operators large and small’: Crude oil theft conspiracy leads to 6 guilty pleas in Permian Basin
PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KOSA) - Six people pled guilty last month, and eight others still face charges in what is a massive conspiracy to steal crude oil from Permian Basin producers. According to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas six defendants pleaded guilty to...
Woman files lawsuit after alleged cancer misdiagnosis leads to unnecessary hysterectomy
ATLANTA ( AN F/Gray News) — A Georgia woman has filed a lawsuit after an alleged tissue sample mix-up led to an unnecessary hysterectomy. The negligence suit was filed on Tuesday against several branches of Kaiser Permanente and laboratory staff members. According to the lawsuit,...
How Pokémon Cards and other collectibles are treated as financial investments
While only active for a little over a year, the West Texas Trading Card Game Convention is making moves in the Permian Basin. The group started out with only 15-20 vendors at its first showing, but now regularly sees close to 150 vendors pack hotel conference halls, dealing out c...
Midland begins construction on Mockingbird Lane Extension Project
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland has begun construction on the Mockingbird Lane Extension Project, a roadway improvement designed to increase capacity and improve connectivity. According to the City of Midland, the project will extend Mockingbird Lane from Fairgrounds ...
City of Midland announces Mockingbird Lane extension project
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Midland has announced the beginning of the Mockingbird Lane Extension Project. The project will extend Mockingbird Lane from Fairgrounds Road to Purtis Creek Drive as a five-lane arterial roadway. This extension will provide additional roa...
Closed SeeClickFix tickets approach 20,000 in two years
The number of SeeClickFix tickets closed inside the City of Midland is nearing 20,000 since its inception in July 2024.
City to begin Mockingbird Lane Extension Project in NE Midland
The Mockingbird Lane Extension Project is an important transportation improvement that will enhance connectivity and mobility.
6 plead guilty in Permian Basin crude oil theft conspiracy
LUBBOCK, Texas (KOSA) - Six people have pleaded guilty to their roles in a conspiracy to steal crude oil from Permian Basin producers and resell it for profit, federal prosecutors announced. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas, the guilty pl...
Tall City Brewing Invitational Goes International for ‘Brew-tiful’ Year 5
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A milestone celebration is brewing in West Texas this month. Midland’s premier craft beverage event, the Tall City Brewing Invitational, is returning for its fifth consecutive year on Saturday, August 22. Organizers are planning their largest festival to da...
Dinosaur George traveling museum returns to Midland
The Dinosaur George Traveling Museum is scheduled to offer a free exhibit featuring prehistoric creatures and fossils at the Bush Convention Center in Midland on Saturday, August 1st....
Texas bans delta-8 and synthetic THC products
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Texas banned delta-8 and other synthetic THC products today, following a Texas Supreme Court ruling that classifies them as Schedule I controlled substances — the same classification as heroin and methamphetamine. Products labeled with delta-8 can now be c...
Small Sliders opens in Midland and Odessa
MIDLAND/ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A new food franchise has entered the Permian Basin. Small sliders have opened up in town in Midland and Odessa. The new food spot offers a new take on how sliders should be served in a fast-food style, and the answer is simple yet delicious. Gr...
Sweet treats, saving lives: Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day supports Permian Basin pediatric patients
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Hundreds of Medical Center Hospital employees received a sweet surprise on Thursday during the celebration of Miracle Treat Day, a long-standing partnership between Dairy Queen and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The annual event raises critical funds...
Bush family home expands youth program offerings
The Bush Family Home State Historic Site in Midland is expanding its youth programming by adding new science and history clubs alongside returning advisory and docent programs....
Midland High hires DJ Weems as new head girl’s basketball coach
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Weems takes over a Lady Dawg team that went 1-9 in district play last season. Former head coach Brett Schneider stepped down in July. He comes to Midland from McCamey following a great season in Upton County. The Lady Badgers went 14-11 and won a share of ...
Permian Basin band Jesse Joe & The 96ers headed to ‘America’s Got Talent’ live rounds
West Texas country-rock band Jesse Joe & The 96ers have advanced to the live rounds of America's Got Talent, with performances scheduled to begin in August....
How buying a DQ blizzard this Thursday can help save a child's life at MCH
Participating Dairy Queen locations in West Texas are scheduled to host their annual Miracle Treat Day on Thursday, July 30, to raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals benefiting Medical Center Health System....
Big Spring car show to honor veterans and U.S. anniversaries
The West Texas VA Health Care System is scheduled to host its third annual Freedom Rides Rally Car Show on Aug. 1 at the George H. O'Brien, Jr. VA Medical Center in Big Spring....
Diamondback Energy donates over $1M to Midland College I&E program
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Diamondback Energy has donated more than $1 million to Midland College’s Instrumental and Electrical and Automation program, with funds directed toward new equipment in labs and classrooms. Erick Gutierrez, department chair of Energy and Technical Programs...
Midland County approves West County drainage project design
Midland County officials have approved the design phase of the West County Drainage Project, a major construction initiative aimed at reducing flooding in historically vulnerable areas north of Highway 80....
West Texas native crowned Miss Texas for America Strong, heads to national competition
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Mackynlie Conklin, a West Texas native, has been crowned Miss Texas for America Strong and will compete at the national level in Las Vegas in September. Conklin began her pageant journey at 16 years old in Midland. She also previously was crowned Miss Perm...
West Texas afternoon Weather - 7/29/26
It's going to be an extra warm Wednesday as the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory expiring tonight at 9PM CT.