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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A routine patrol in West Texas turned into a multi-agency hazmat recovery operation over the weekend after a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) corporal detected a buried radioactive source. According to DPS officials, a corporal assigned to th...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The West Texas VA Health Care System is inviting all Veterans—and their friends and family—to the Third Annual Freedom Ride Rally Car Show. The event is Saturday, August 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the George H. O’Brien Jr. VA Medical Center in Big Spri...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Memorial Hospital has earned the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® Regional Recognition Award for its part in a West Texas effort to improve care for patients having the most severe type of heart attack. The award goes to hospitals th...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Last night, Midland Community Theatre and Tall City Craftologist hosted their end-of-the-month open mic event, inviting community members to come out and show off their creative side. The event is hosted on the last Monday of each month. While some pe...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) -The City of Midland has announced that the Special Olympics Texas Fall Classic 2026 is scheduled to take place in Midland-Odessa from Oct. 8 - 10. The 2026 Special Olympics Texas Fall Classic will include competitions in: swimming, bocce, FUNdamental s...
The Special Olympics Texas Fall Classic 2026 presented by ExxonMobil is scheduled to take place in Midland-Odessa from Oct. 8-10.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Veterans were invited to have their portraits taken for the West Texas VA Health Care System’s Vital Signs magazine, a publication designed to inform veterans about resources available through the VA healthcare system. The magazine’s “Faces of Service” sect...
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Special Olympics Texas announced Tuesday the return of the 2026 Fall Classic competition, scheduled for Oct. 8-10 in Odessa and Midland. Special Olympics athletes from both cities gathered at the UTPB Engineering Building for the announcement. Compe...
In 2025, the City of Midland took over responsibility for maintaining the traffic signals along the FM 1788 corridor
Midland Memorial Hospital was awarded the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline Regional Recognition award for its excellence in treating severe heart attacks in the West Texas region....
A Midland County resident filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Midland County Judge Terry Johnson, alleging the judge leaked sensitive personal information in retaliation for the man's reporting on local government....
SkyGardens Flower Farm is scheduled to open its fall season to visitors on July 30th.
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Starting now through Aug. 27, Princeton to Community Lane between Garfield and D Street and N, L, I, H, G and D streets between Golf Course and Harvard will be closed. According to the City of Midland, this area will be closed to through traffic at various...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland RockHounds outfielder Ryan Lasko is still on his way to recovery after a hard outfield collision that required surgery to repair a C6-C7 vertebra fracture. The injury occurred in game one of the series against the Frisco RoughRiders on June 30...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The age of childbirth is changing as more women are starting families later in life, including women in the Permian Basin. According to 2023 data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, births to women over 40 now account for 4.1% of all U...
Basin Lighthouse will host the 'Bridge The Basin: A Regional Summit' on August 28th in Midland to connect various community sectors and address local service gaps....
A 25-year-old Midland man has been charged with capital murder following the death of his 2-year-old daughter, who was found unresponsive inside a vehicle....
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - There are 435 children in the West Texas foster system, and the majority of them are living far from home. According to data highlighted in this week’s Finding Family report, 89% of West Texas foster children are placed outside the county where they grew up...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A Midland official has retained a Houston attorney to handle proceedings regarding allegations that Midland County Judge Terry Johnson faces. Earlier in the week, an email was sent to ABC Big 2 from Midland ISD trustee Brandon W. Hodges calling for Ju...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A local theatre group is opening its doors for 'The Sound of Music' this weekend at Stonegate Odessa. The cult classic film has a unique spin with the feature of new songs, unique actors, and some West Texas Charm. Sarah Lillestol, who plays Maria Von T...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland County jury has sentenced a man to life in prison for one count of manslaughter and 92 years in prison for one count of failure to stop and render aid. According to the District Attorney Judicial District Midland County, both charges were ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - July is Minority Mental Health Month, a time to recognize the unique challenges many people of color face when seeking mental health care—from cost and transportation to stigma and fear of not being understood. Mental health counselor Veronica Moreno, M.A.,...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Sheriff David Criner has been sworn in as first vice president of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas. Midland County announced the appointment in a social media post, congratulating Criner on his new leadership role within the statewide orga...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The summer heat is back, and while many of us know how to stay cool, our pets depend on us to protect them. Proper shade, fresh water, and staying out of the midday sun. Veterinarians say those simple necessities can go a long way in keeping your pets safe...
A heat advisory is in effect until 9P tonight, please find ways to cool off in this summer heat. We are expected to see triple digit heat around 2P and from there the rest of West Texas will get there....
Midland Health Services reported providing 4,332 vaccines and facilitating 3,142 appointments through June 2026.
Instead of cue the morning how about cue the A.C. its going to be another hot one across the region with a heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service set to expire tonight at 9 P.M. Please check in on your elderly friends or neighbors they need you today, also remember ...
WICHITA, Kansas (KOSA) - Midland’s Double-A team debuted the shirts ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Wichita Wind Surge. View this post on Instagram The RockHounds were joined by the Stockton Ports, Lansing Lugnuts, Las Vegas Aviators and the Athletics in the gesture. 22 str...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -Midland Memorial Hospital has partnered with Championship Hearts to offer heart screenings for teens, giving parents the opportunity to have their children tested for potentially life-threatening heart conditions. Heart conditions that can lead to sudden ca...
Midland County Judge Terry Johnson still refuses to answer questions regarding his conduct on social media.
Blood donation centers in West Texas sounded an alarm over a two-year low in the region's supply of Type O blood, urging citizens to donate to help meet the urgent need....
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Salvation Army has opened cooling shelters in both Midland and Odessa, offering air conditioning, ice cold water, and shelter to anyone seeking relief from the heat. The shelters are open from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on days when temperatures rea...
Midland Health Services has topped 4,300 vaccines provided and 3,100 appointments kept through June.
Looks like I'm going to have a brain freeze from the vanilla ice cream I plan to eat in seconds for it to cool me down before it melts. Today we welcome back triple digits into our area please hydrate often and don't forget to wear your sunscreen....
If I had to add a song to my morning commute playlist to describe the heat I'd add "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley. It's going to be a hot one friends with today being the start of triple digit highs so please wear your sunscreen and hydrate often....
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - If you’ve got a tire pile growing behind the garage, a jug of used motor oil you’ve been meaning to deal with, or an old battery taking up space, Midland County has an easy and free way to clear it out. Midland County will host a FREE Tire, Oil & Ba...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - West Texas Intermediate crude is now trading around $85 a barrel, up sharply from about $60 at the start of the year. Analysts attribute the increase to uncertainty tied to the conflict involving Iran. In past oil run-ups across the Permian Basin, higher pr...
New satellite manufacturing and production facility expansion to create 1,800 Jobs and further establish Midland as a regional aerospace hub
The Midland Development Corp.’s landmark agreement has been a quarter-century in the making.
Getting ready to run errands or meet the girls for lunch or even head to the driving range make sure to wear sunscreen and grab your rain gear as showers are dwindling across West Texas....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Border Patrol agents in Midland helped the Winkler County Sheriff’s Department in responding to a possible hit-and-run incident near Kermit, according to the U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector. The investigation later revealed that the individual involved ...
