Midland Athletic Syndicate opens Diamondback Energy Complex
The opening of the Diamondback Energy Athletic Complex created by the Midland Athletic Syndicate is incredibly important to Midland.
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High temps, Higher prices: How to save on your Summer electric bills
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Hotter West Texas days mean mostly higher electric bills in the Summer. While temperatures climb across the Permian Basin, you don't have to break the bank to stay cool. According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average Tex...
Midland College promotes Castro, names Garza head softball coach
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland College Athletics department announced staffing changes this afternoon, as head softball coach Angel Castro is promoted to the Assistant Athletic Director role, and assistant coach Liv Garza becomes head coach. Castro led the Lady Chaps fo...
‘He lived for his family’: GoFundMe launched for family of Midland workplace shooting victim
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- On Monday, June 22, Iván Duarte left for work like he always did. According to loved ones, he spent his life working to build a better future for his family, especially for his wife, who had been by his side for more than half of his life, and their tw...
Midland County installs new four-way stop signs to enhance safety
Midland County has installed new flashing 4-way stop signs at two intersections to improve driver awareness and reduce potential collisions due to increased traffic from the county's growth....
Midland County installs new four-way stop signs to enhance safety - Yahoo
Midland County installs new fo...
New flashing four-way stop signs installed in Midland County
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County has completed the installation of new flashing four-way stop signs at two intersections southeast of Midland.The intersections are along the East County Road 173 corridor. The intersections at South County Road 1160 and South County R...
3 killed in workplace shooting in Midland, Texas - BNO News
3 killed in workplace shooting...
Midland boasts lowest unemployment rate in Texas for May 2026
Midland, Texas has the lowest unemployment rate in the state at 3.1% for May 2026, which is lower than the state and national averages of 4.3% and 4.1% respectively....
West Nile Virus found in Midland County - CBS7
West Nile Virus found in Midland Coun...
Midland remains home to lowest unemployment rate in Texas
The Midland MSA again posted the lowest unemployment rate in the state during the month of May
West Nile virus detected in Midland County mosquitoes - Midland Reporter-Telegram
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Midland County: 3 shot dead, no word on suspects - KTSA
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Tiroteo en Midland, Texas, deja tres trabajadores muertos - KWCH
Tiroteo en Midla...
Midland community mourns loss of beloved umpire Ed Scott
MIDLAND, TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- Nearly two weeks after Ed Scott was killed in the June 12 shooting in Midland, those who knew him best are reflecting on the legacy he leaves behind both on and off the softball field. According to authorities, Scott was among several people shot when ...
3 dead after shooting in Midland, county sheriff says - KSAT
3 dead after shooting in ...
Riley Green show brings largest concert crowd in Permian Basin history - Midland Reporter-Telegram
Riley Green show brings la...
Mosquito-borne West Nile Virus confirmed in Midland County
The City of Midland Health Services has confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus in Midland County, and has issued steps for residents to take to avoid mosquito bites and the spread of the disease....
West Nile Virus found in Midland County
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland Health Services has confirmed the first detection of West Nile virus in Midland County this year.This was confirmed after mosquitoes collected in local traps tested positive for the virus.According to Midland Health Services, mosquito t...
Midland athletes compete at 2026 Nike Outdoor Nationals
EUGENE, Oregon (KOSA) - The Midland Cheetah Track Club was represented by four runners at the Nike Outdoor Nationals, hosted at the historic Hayward Field in Eugene, OR. The athletes included two Midland Christian Mustangs (John Ellis & Braden Belew) and two Greenwood Rangers (An...
Odessa College’s Hayden Welsh wins CNFR Bull Riding championship, two additional Wranglers place
CASPER, Wyoming (KOSA) - Odessa College wrapped up its rodeo season at the College National Finals Rodeo Saturday night, bringing some awards back to the Permian Basin. Hayden Welsh, Toby Deudney and Molly Harper were the three Wranglers who qualified for the CNFR championship. E...
7-day forecast +3: West Texas heats up ahead of the official start of Summer!
WEST TEXAS (KMID-KPEJ) - Here's your 7-day Forecast +3 in the picture above and your weather update from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown for 6/19/2026 - 6/27/2026. "Saturday, the heat starts to build back in as upper‑level ridging strengthens. highs climb back into the 90’s, and pl...
'People are leaving their animals behind': Ruffneck Rescue tackles growing animal crisis in West Odessa
Ruby Mendez founded Ruffneck Rescue, an Odessa-based nonprofit, to address the animal overpopulation problem in West Texas, providing care for nearly 50 dogs at a time and working to find them homes outside of the area....
Midland High Graduate Gilbert Lujan Jr. set to compete on Steph Curry's Underrated Golf Tour
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland High graduate Gilbert Lujan Jr. is preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in his young golf career. After three years of trying, Lujan finally qualified for NBA superstar Steph Curry's Underrated Golf Tour. Beginning June 30, Lujan wil...
Basin Bites: Taking on the Pizza Marie Challenge & Visiting Bronco Blanco
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In this Basin Bites episode, our Jesse Zaragoza takes on Pizza Marie's Meat Love Challenge. Jesse has to finish a large pepperoni, ham, and sausage pizza in 30 minutes or lose. Jesse also visits one of Midland's newest restaraunts Bronoc Blanco....
Habitat for Humanity builds accessible Midland home for Christina Graf - Midland Daily News
Habitat for Humanity builds access...
How to receive free counseling services after Midland shooting impacts community
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - It's been nearly one week since the tragic shooting in Midland that devastated the community on June 12, 2026. In the days after the horrific event, the community has come together to offer a variety of resources for citizen's unique needs to cope fro...
Rescues continue to help Midland Animal Services
More than 600 animals have been transferred to local rescues this year, according to information from Animal Services’ May report.
Midland County approves youth skilled trades apprenticeship pilot for Juvenile Care Center - Midland Daily News
Midland County approves yo...
TSA PreCheck enrollment event to take place July 21-24
MAF and IDEMIA are hosting a TSA PreCheck enrollment event on July 21-24 at Midland International Air & Space Port.