The City of Midland's Citizen Education Program, Midland 101, is accepting applications through September 11, 2026, for its upcoming session designed to teach residents about local government operations....
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026-2027 class of Midland 101, the City of Midland's citizen education program.
Midland PD is hosting three fraud outreach and education events to prevent incidents of elder scamming.
The 6th Annual PBS Back To School Festival is scheduled to take place this Saturday, August 8th, at the Bush Convention Center in Midland, featuring free school supplies, activities, and a Halloween costume drive....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) — As summer winds down, the familiar buzz of back-to-school preparation begins. While many families focus their energy on buying new clothes, binders, and bookbags, mental health professionals say the most critical preparation happens right at home. Modupe B...
MARFA, Texas (KOSA) - Felix Reyes made a surprising move this offseason, leaving his position at Sierra Blanca to go coach the Marfa Shorthorns. Reyes said he was ready for a new challenge. “I’ve competed against this school for about the last eight years and I’ve seen what they ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Back to school shopping is picking up across Texas as families prepare for tax-free weekend. Local businesses are getting ready for an increase in shoppers while the Better Business Bureau is reminding people about saving money and shopping smart. Tax-free ...
Ector County Independent School District has unveiled the newly renovated auditorium at Permian High School, marking the eighth completed project under its 2023 bond program....
The American Red Cross Permian Basin Chapter is scheduled to host a community Back-To-School Bash on Saturday, August 15th, featuring safety programs and youth engagement activities....
Midland Independent School District announced it will begin the 2026-2027 school year with a 97% teacher fill rate following various strategic recruitment and retention efforts....
Ross Elementary in the Ector County Independent School District became the first school in the United States to achieve Level 3 Opportunity Culture Certification....
MONTGOMERY, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) - Public schools in Alabama will be required to display the Ten Commandments in history classrooms and common areas under a new state law. What does Alabama Senate Bill 99 require? Alabama Senate Bill 99 requires schools to display an approved ...
AU CLAIRE, Wis. ( WEAU /Gray News) -A $23 billion class-action settlement with the Department of Education could result in debt forgiveness for 450,000 student loan borrowers following years of legal disputes spanning three presidential terms. The advocacy group that brought the ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Rope Youth has paid off Midland ISD’s school lunch debt through community fundraisers and says it will continue working to address food insecurity among local children as the new school year approaches. The nonprofit served 12,000 meals to children over th...
Various West Texas non-profits and local organizations are partnering to provide school supplies and financial assistance to low-income families ahead of the upcoming school year....
FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KOSA) - Fort Stockton ISD announced Tuesday that one of its incoming ninth-grade students has died. The district did not release the student’s name or disclose a cause of death, citing only the loss in a public statement issued Tuesday. “Our thoughts and pra...
The Fort Stockton Independent School District is mourning the death of an incoming ninth-grade student and will provide counseling services on Tuesday afternoon to support the community....
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Contractors are placing a new water tie-in for the Crockett Middle School water line at 9 a.m. Tuesday, according to the City of Pecos. The city said a water tie-in connects a newly installed water line to an existing public water system. Residents from West...
ODESSA/MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Families in both Midland ISD and Ector County ISD will once again save on school meal costs this year. No meal applications, sign-ups or additional paperwork are required. Ector County ISD ECISD says every student will continue receiving free breakf...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As the upcoming school year approaches, the Salvation Army held a shopping event for students to receive free shoes in Midland and Odessa. Families filled out a form and were pre-approved to participate as students filled the Shoe Carnival Store in Mid...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As students across the Permian Basin get ready to head back to class, parents are already shopping for school supplies. One item many students need on their list is a new pair of eyeglasses. Local opticians are encouraging parents to shop early before ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - They may not wear helmets or shoulder pads, but marching band students are putting in just as much work this summer. From the practice field to the parking lot, they’re spending countless hours preparing for the season ahead. For most students, summer means...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Ector County ISD has announced that all students are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch, with no meal application required. ECISD will begin the school year on August 11th for Pre-K through 6th grade and 9th grade, and August 12th for 7th and...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Backpacks are packed and school supply lists are checked, but state officials say Texas drivers have some homework of their own to do before classes start this month. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched its annual “Be Safe. Drive Sma...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Heading back to class is always exciting, but a little extra spending cash makes it even better! The Garriga Law Firm is teaming up with Wake Up West Texas to get local students off to a spectacular start this school year with a fantastic giveaway. Your stu...
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - A 6-year-old Georgia girl reportedly died due to complications from tonsil surgery days before she was supposed to start first grade. Emersyn “Emmy” Bridgers, a student at Euharlee Elementary School, was excited for first grade. She had already picked ...
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....
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, 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, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, 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...
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...
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....
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, 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 ...
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...
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...
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...
( 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 ) — 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...
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...
The Education Foundation of Odessa will award 44 grants totaling $121,515 to Ector County ISD teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.
( 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...
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....
HOWARD 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...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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....
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...
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...
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