ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Odessa is bringing back jackrabbits and is asking artists to submit original designs. Local business owners will choose their favorite designs to be painted and displayed across town. Selected artists will receive a $1,000 stipend per jackrabbit. Artists can ent...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A new data center is planned for South Odessa, and community members and the people behind the project spoke about it at a Commissioners Court meeting. CEO discusses environmental plans Sabur Mian, CEO of STN, said the project aims to reduce its environment...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Odessa Jackalopes are coming off a five-game series against the El Paso Rhinos, and the Jacks came out on top. Odessa opened the series with three games at the Ector County Coliseum before heading to El Paso for the final two. The Jackalopes walked...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A 10-year-old is getting the chance to work inside a bakery in Odessa, baking alongside the professionals. Giancarlo Ogaz started baking when he was 5 years old. By 10, he was selling his baked goods door to door with his mom. Masa Bakery in Odessa found hi...
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Drivers traveling along State Highway 302 can expect construction as the Texas Department of transportation works to improve safety at several intersections. TxDOT announced the new reduced conflict U-turn intersections, also known as R-cuts, are bein...
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MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Some Microsoft users were unable to connect to their Outlook mailboxes on Thursday, according to Microsoft’s Service Health Status page. “We’re investigating reports of users experiencing issues accessing Exchange Online mailboxes through multiple c...
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KERMIT, Texas (KOSA) - A man who has been wanted in Odessa for over 12 years remains on the Odessa Crime Stoppers list. According to the Kermit Crime Stoppers, a 22-year-old man died in Odessa on May 13, 2014. 45-year-old Ruben James Hernandez is wanted in connection with his mur...
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HOWARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Howard County Commissioners Court has lifted the burn ban on outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of the county. The court adopted the order Nov. 9 by a vote of 4-0. The order says the court determined the circumstances that required the p...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A man was accused of fleeing a police officer in Midland County on Nov. 11. According to the affidavit, the man was identified as James Ryder Fioretti. Deputy Josie was called to 7101 ECR 99 1/2 in Midland County for a disturbance. The affidavit says the c...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Two men were arrested on suspicion of racing on a highway after a Midland police officer saw two trucks speeding side by side along North Big Spring Street on Nov. 11, according to an arrest affidavit. The incident happened at around 9:05 p.m. near the int...
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Midland Fire Department has responded to 4.54% more calls in 2026 than during the first 10 months of 2025.
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ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Andrews has just announced their phone lines are currently down.
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Health will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in the Midland Memorial Hospital main lobby. Midland Health is inviting community members to take part in the event. Donations can help patients in need throughout the community...
