West Texas organizations giveaway free school supplies as part of back-to-school season
West Texas organizations came together at Odessa College's Back-to-School Bash Thursday to giveaway free school supplies ahead of the 2026-2027 school year....
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Bush Family Home introduces new science, history clubs for local students
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - If you’re hunting for a cool way to keep your middle or high schooler active and engaged this year, Midland’s Bush Family Home Historic Site has some great news. They are rolling out an expanded lineup of student programs for the upcoming school year, feat...
Here’s why the mother of the Apalachee school shooter isn’t facing charges
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - The mother of convicted school shooter Colt Gray wasn’t present when her son was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Tuesday. His father, Colin Gray, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday after being convicted bac...
STANTON ISD: School bus registration is open for the 2026–27 school year
STANTON, Texas (KOSA) - The countdown to the new school year is on, and Stanton ISD is reminding parents to lock in their student’s transportation for the 2026–2027 school year. School bus registration is open. Stanton ISD officials say securing a spot early is crucial for planni...
Midland young performers showcase their talents in “The Aristocats”
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Young performers are taking center stage this weekend as they bring a Disney classic to life. After weeks of rehearsals, the cast is ready to perform “The Aristocats” featuring students from the River Fine Arts. Students spent the last few weeks learning m...
Teacher weighing more than 350 pounds sentenced for stepping on students’ backs during lockdown drill
UNDERWOOD, Minn. ( KVLY /Gray News) — A teacher in Minnesota was sentenced Tuesday after he stepped on students’ backs during a lockdown drill as a form of punishment. Jason Lowell Rogers, 49, was sentenced Tuesday to two years’ probation. He must surrender his teaching license i...
Back-to-School Bash offers free supplies, family fun at Music City Mall
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Families can get a jump on the new school year during the Back-to-School Bash from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the north entrance stage of Music City Mall. The free community event will be hosted by Patsy Casas of Telemundo 20, alongside Isa...
Diamondback Energy gives Midland College $1 million check
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Diamondback Energy presented Midland College with a check for over $1 million that will go towards the Instrumentation & Electrical and Automation program. “Diamondback’s continued support prepares our students for success after graduation through pra...
Tips to make college move-in easier
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - With college move-in season around the corner, students are checking off their supply lists and getting ready for a fresh start. But experts say a few simple purchases can make life in a dorm much more manageable. Items like storage bins, cleaning supplies...
More than 100 new teachers join Ector County ISD ahead of new school year
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - More than 100 new teachers joined the Ector County ISD family during New Teacher University, where they were introduced to the district and the resources available to support them in the classroom. Throughout the day, the district’s newest educators l...
Midland ISD trustee says updates on two elementary campuses expected before first day of school
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland ISD trustee says families should expect an update about the readiness of two elementary campuses as the first day of school approaches. Matt Friez, the District 4 trustee, said in a Facebook post that he has concerns about whether both Sam Housto...
Sheriff’s Office training at Dirks-Anderson Elementary this week
FORT DAVIS, Texas (KOSA) - The Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office will be holding training at Dirks-Anderson Elementary School on Wednesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. If you’re in the area, don’t be alarmed by the extra law enforcement prese...
West Texas schools announce start dates
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Multiple school districts within West Texas have announced that the first day of school is approaching. Check the dates below for when school begins in your district....
IDEA Public Schools to offer free meals
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - IDEA public schools have announced that they will offer free meals for students this upcoming school year. IDEA Yukon and IDEA Lopez are the two Odessa campuses that will offer the free meals. The schools can provide this to students as they qualify un...
Midland High names DJ Weems as head girls basketball coach
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - DJ Weems has been named the next head girls basketball coach at Midland High School. Weems comes from McCamey High School, where he served as the head coach for one season. He was also an assistant coach for volleyball and track. Last season with the ...
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Amarillo ISD in case of teen’s death
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - An Amarillo judge has dismissed the lawsuit against Amarillo ISD involving the death of former Amarillo High School student Jaxson Mendoza. According to court documents filed July 21, 2026, the judge dismissed the case that accused the district of violati...
Sam Houston Elementary ‘Meet the Teacher’ postponed
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Families at Sam Houston Elementary will have to wait a little longer to meet their child’s teacher after the school’s “Meet the Teacher” event was postponed due to construction issues and air conditioning problems. Midland ISD District 4 Trustee Matt Friez...
AT&T, Boys and Girls Club give away 100 laptops to Permian Basin students
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - AT&T and the Boys and Girls Club of the Permian Basin are distributing 100 laptops to students ahead of the upcoming school year as part of an effort to address the digital divide, which affects millions of people across the United States who lack internet...
Families plan to spend $130 less on back-to-school shopping this year, report finds
( InvestigateTV ) — Back-to-school shoppers expect to spend about $611 this year — roughly $130 less than last year — according to a new NerdWallet report . The pullback is being driven by the rising cost of living. A quarter of parents say higher prices for gas and groceries are...
InvestigateTV+ Weekend: For-profit schools not as promised
( InvestigateTV ) — Some for-profit schools promise a faster path to better jobs. But some students say the real cost is years of debt and broken promises. Plus, when schools don’t provide required support families can be left fighting districts for years. Ed, Borrow, and Steal F...
New Childcare Action Plan provides funds for local centers
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Education Foundation of the Permian Basin presented checks today to local childcare providers as part of the Childcare Action Plan. The Childcare Action Plan is an effort to help support local centers, as checks were donated for wage support. Repr...
Education foundation awards $121,515 in teacher grants
The Education Foundation of Odessa will award 44 grants totaling $121,515 to Ector County ISD teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.
From work study to meal plans, here’s how college students can avoid debt
( InvestigateTV ) — As students head to college, a personal finance expert says knowing how to handle money early can prevent significant debt down the road. Kionnie Epps, founder of the YouTube channel The Responsible Homegirl, said one of the most overlooked financial realities...
First 600 students to get free backpacks at IDEA school supply giveaway
IDEA Public Schools in the Permian Basin is scheduled to host a back-to-school backpack giveaway at its new IDEA Henry Academy and College Preparatory campus on Saturday, August 1....
Hitting the diamond with the Midland Sandlot Alumni Association
MARTIN COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - How long has it been since you've played a game of baseball? Could it have been since high school days, or maybe even as far back as Little League? For those in the area who are looking to scratch that itch of getting back on the diamond, the Mi...
Midland ISD sues state over recapture system, calling it an illegal property tax
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland ISD has filed a lawsuit this week challenging the state’s school finance recapture system, arguing the problem runs deeper than the so-called Robin Hood tax that has been in place since 1993. Since 2013, Midland ISD has sent more than $1 billion to...
Six ECISD leaders graduate from aspiring principal program
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Six leaders from Ector County Independent School District recently graduated from Holdsworth Center’s Aspiring Principal Program. The program is a year-long program for leaders to get hands-on experience if they would like to become principals in the Pe...
Midland ISD students attend Baylor College of Medicine Doc-Prep program in Houston
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Eight Midland ISD students participated in a week-long immersive summer program at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston through the STEM+M Doc-Prep program. Audrey Ware, a Lee High School student and aspiring pediatric nurse practitioner, was among the ei...
Assistant superintendent placed on leave after staff member claims he repeatedly projected a photo of her in a college dance team uniform at meetings
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. ( WVIR ) — Allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination, and intimidation toward women within Albemarle County Public Schools in Virginia are being made against Assistant Superintendent Patrick McLaughlin. Heidi Gilman Bennett, a family counseling office...
Walmart hosting Wellness Day this weekend
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - With the first day of school just weeks away, health experts say now is the time for families to make sure children are healthy and ready for the classroom. As families prepare for a new school year, pharmacists say back to school health checks are just as...
Ector County Health Department hosts back-to-school immunization clinics
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - With the first day of school nearing, parents are being reminded to make sure their children meet Texas immunization requirements before classes begin. To help families get ready, the Ector County Health Department is holding its annual back-to-school immun...
Six ECISD educators complete leadership development program
Six Ector County Independent School District educators graduated from The Holdsworth Center's Aspiring Principals Program, with several transitioning into new leadership roles across the district....
`Tool Bag for Grads’ has launched in the Permian Basin
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A new partnership between the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Permian Basin Chapter and Skillpoint Alliance Permian Basin aims to remove a common financial barrier for students entering the trades: the cost of professional-grade tools....
High schoolers rescue drowning man on band trip honoring America’s 250th birthday
HONOLULU (WLOX/Gray News) - A pair of Mississippi band members on a patriotic trip halfway across the world became real-life heroes when they pulled a drowning man from the ocean.Griffin Johnson and Mason Crawford traveled with the Mississippi Lions All-State Band to Hawaii, wher...
Former Odessa High School wide receiver Andrew Rodriguez signs with Angelo State University
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Andrew Rodriguez, a former Odessa High School Brocho, signed his national letter of intent with Angelo State University football on July 17, finalizing his decision to become a Ram. Andrew Rodriguez earned fooball offers from multiple programs, including UT...
Midland Community Theater showcases youth talent in musical
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – This week, Midland Community Theater put on Little Women the Musical with the help of the Pickwick Program. The program allows young actors from seventh grade up to the end of high school. Director of Education for Midland Community Theater, Emma Even...
Midland College baseball sends 14 players to DI schools after 3rd place finish
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland College baseball team made history in 2026, finishing in third place in the JUCO World Series and sending 14 of its players to DI schools. The Chaps won the WJCAC, and they got to host the first round of the regional tournament, where they...
PSP invests $5.1 million in West Texas teacher certification programs
The Permian Strategic Partnership is investing $5.1 million into two teacher certification programs to help West Texas schools prepare for new state requirements taking effect in August 2026....
PSP invests $5.1M to help West Texas schools meet new teacher certification
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - With new teacher certification requirements under House Bill 2 (89th) taking effect in August 2026, the Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) is investing $5.1 million to help West Texas schools retain educators, expand certification opportunities and build ...
Midland ISD celebrates Holdsworth aspiring principals graduates
Midland Independent School District celebrated the graduation of its second cohort from the Holdsworth Aspiring Principals Academy, which included four educators appointed to principal roles for the 2026-2027 school year....
Midland ISD hosts topping ceremony for new high school
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A steel beam may not look like much, but today, it became a piece of Midland history. Before it was raised into place at the new Midland High School, hundreds of students, staff and community members left their mark on what will soon become the next genera...
Federal student loan changes: what borrowers need to know and do right now
(InvestigateTV) — Federal student loan borrowers face a series of changes beginning July 1, and a debt relief attorney says now is the time to act — before those changes affect repayment plans or lead to delinquency.The changes apply to federal student loans. Borrowers with priva...
Coahoma softball hires Meagan Gonzales as head coach
COAHOMA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After former Coahoma head softball coach Alex Orosco stepped down, they found their next coach to lead the charge in Meagan Gonzales. Gonzales comes from Sundown High School, where she led the Roughettes to the state title in 2025 and took them back t...
Crisis Center of West Texas collecting school supplies for student clients
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - School starts in less than a month for some area districts, and one national consumer survey finds filling the average backpack costs more than $100. The Crisis Center of West Texas is asking the community to donate school supplies to support its student cl...
Houston Rodeo awards record $10.8 million in scholarships to Texas students
HOUSTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Students from across the Lone Star State are seeing some major scholarship awards from The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, as the organization will award 541 Texas students with $20,000 scholarships. This represents a $10.8 million investment, a new...
Teen wants a cell phone? Financial experts say make them part of paying for it
(InvestigateTV) — When a teen starts asking for a cell phone, experts say parents should have a financial plan in place before stepping foot in a store.Cherry Dale, vice president of financial education at Virginia Credit Union, said the key is not just which phone to buy — it is...
UTPB announces 2nd annual athletics Hall of Fame Class
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The University of Texas Permian Basin announced its second class for the Athletics Hall of Fame. There are two former student-athletes, a coach, and a team being inducted into the class of 2026. The induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, Octob...
Former UFC champ Matt Serra shares BJJ expertise in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Former UFC Welterweight Champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Matt "The Terror" Serra made his way to Odessa to teach a seminar to students in the Permian Basin at Vagabond Gym. Serra, who's made it to the highest level in both mixed martial arts...
Plea deal, sentencing scheduled for accused Apalachee High School shooter
ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) — The 16-year-old Apalachee High School shooting suspect has been set to enter a non-negotiated plea deal and face sentencing later this month, court documents show.Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in court on July 24 at 9 a.m. He previously pleaded not gu...
Sul Ross State University completes NCAA Division II transition
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The Lobos began their switch to Division II in 2023. The NCAA announced on Friday that Sul Ross State had proved it had the governance, compliance, academic success, financial stability and student-athlete welfare to compete in Division II. The decision end...
Nonprofit empowers families with sensory-friendly summer fun, school supplies
SHARE West Texas hosted a sensory-friendly pool party for families with children with disabilities, providing backpacks and school supplies, and creating a supportive environment for parents and children to connect....
Midland aviation business soars, offers flight school & more
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - One local business is soaring through the community. Floris Flight Services is a local business that offers everything you could need in the world of aviation. Co-Owner Collin Ruff says aviation has been his life. Both of his parents are extremely act...
Texas Tech Hall of Fame to induct eight; ceremony set for Sept. 25
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech announced Thursday it will induct eight former student-athletes into its Hall of Fame as part of a weekend of events surrounding the Red Raiders’ Sept. 26 football game against Sam Houston.The class will be formally inducted Sept. 25 at the Over...
Local students excel at National Civics Bee competition
Three middle school students from Young Women's Leadership Academy in Midland, Texas, recently attended the National Civics Bee State Finals after placing in the top three in the local competition....
Flight instructor jumps to his death during lesson, forcing student pilot to land plane by herself
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.(Gray News) — Authorities in Argentina said an experienced pilot jumped to his death out of a moving plane while giving a flight lesson to...
Freedom250 student art contest celebrates American heroes
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A student art contest honoring American heroes drew 168 young winners to the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday as part of the Freedom250 celebration.The competition featured artwork depicting figures ranging from Babe Ruth to Sojourner Truth. Winn...
Midland Community Theatre’s student performers premiere ‘Little Women, the Musical’
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Community Theatre is premiering “Little Women, the Musical” this week, with the first performance Thursday evening. The production runs through July 19.The show is a Pickwick Players production. MCT’s Pickwick Players are 7th-12th grade students wh...
New AI track launched at UT Permian Basin for fall 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The University of Texas Permian Basin is expanding its Computer Science Program with a new AI track. The program will start in the fall of 2026, and students will be able to earn a Bachelor's or Master's degree. "Right now, more than 50 percent of the i...
Cursive in the classroom: Essential skill or outdated relic for students?
(Aging Untold) — In January 2025, the U.S. National Archives sent out a unique call for help. The request perfectly captured a growing cultural and educational divide. On social media, the agency asked:“Is reading cursive your superpower?” It needed volunteers to help transcribe...
5-year-old girl receives kidney from mom’s best friend
MISSOURI (Aging Untold) — A 5-year-old girl diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome is recovering after receiving a kidney from her mother’s best friend — a donation that was never requested. Bree Bridges spent a year and a half on nightly dialysis while attending school and waiting fo...
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