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Terrell County Animal Shelter is shut down after its AC system failed
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 reports 80% live release rate for July
Midland Animal Services achieved an 80% live release rate and reduced its average length of stay to 8.98 days during July.
Animal Services posts positive outcomes during month of 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.
West Texas Afternoon Weather - 8/10/26
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 rides drop 5.9% in July in Midland
EZ-Rider public transit saw a 5.9% decline in rides during July 2026, although Midland reported growth in its paratransit ridership.
Midland ISD trustee intervenes in case to remove county judge
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 ...
EZ-Rider bus system shows ridership decline in Midland
The Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District showed a drop of 5.9% in the number of rides provided during the month of July.
Permian Paws in Need: helping West Texans keep their pets fed during hard times
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....
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...