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Odessa prepares for its 100th anniversary celebrations
City officials in Odessa, Texas, are preparing for a year-long centennial celebration starting in December 2026 to commemorate the town's 100th anniversary....
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, November 14th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, November 14th, 2026: Showers and storms continue Friday night into Saturday morning, ahead of cooler weather into next week. TONIGHT Scattered to widespread rain will move in from the west and push eastward overnight and...
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Watch Week 12 of the Friday Night Blitz 2026 here
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - You can watch week 12 of Friday Night Blitz LIVE here on Friday, Nov. 13. You can watch the live show at 10:15 p.m. in the video player below or online here . Check out the latest Blitz videos in the playlist below later tonight. To check out this w...
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Midland airport travelers asked to check flight times once ground stop is lifted
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday ordered a nationwide ground stop on all departing flights. Travelers with flights out of Midland International Airport will need to check with their airlines about flight times once the ground stop is lifted, a...
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Odessa police arrest suspect in connection with hotel shooting
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police said a suspect was arrested in connection with a Nov. 7 shooting at the MCM Grande Hotel Fundome. According to Odessa police, 20-year-old Santiago Valencia, was found and placed into custody in connection with a Nov. 7 shooting at a hotel , po...
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Terry Johnson enters pretrial diversion agreement in Midland County case
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Terry Johnson entered into a one-year pretrial diversion agreement on Friday, Nov. 13, to resolve his criminal case . According to Midland County District Attorney Glenn Harwood, the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure permits district attorneys to offer a di...
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FFA issues nationwide ground stop of flights due to a communications issue
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday for all airlines "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety." As of 3:29 PM there are 4 delayed flights. You can find more information here. The City of Mid...
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Odessa police find 22-year-old man dead in home
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department were called to a home where a 22-year-old man was found dead. On Nov. 11, police responded to a medical call in the area of Andrews Highway. Upon arrival, officers found the 22-year-old man dead at the scene. An autopsy is pendi...
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Judge Johnson faces dismissal of charges after diversion
Midland County Judge Terry Johnson entered a one-year pretrial diversion agreement on Nov. 13 regarding criminal charges stemming from allegations that he posted a private citizen's sensitive information on Facebook....
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Judge allows Odessa water billing lawsuit to move forward
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A class-action lawsuit over alleged excessive water charges in Odessa can move forward after a judge denied requests to dismiss the case, according to Potts Law Firm. The lawsuit seeks reimbursement for customers who claim they were overcharged and names th...
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Andrews rescinds boil water notice after water line repairs
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The city of Andrews has officially rescinded a boil water notice issued for customers in portions of the southwest and southeast areas following repairs to a water line and water quality testing. The city has now confirmed the boil water notice has been re...
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Odessa College to offer free financial literacy class Saturday
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College is hosting a free financial literacy class Saturday, Nov. 14, to help community members learn how to better manage their money. The class, “How to Adult 101: Financial Skills for Real Life, will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Room 1...