Midland Fire Department's EMS runs jump in October
The number of EMS runs in September jumped 14.3% as the Midland Fire Department remains busier than 2025.
More from The Midland
View all news →
safety
Midland Fire Department call volume surges in September as busier year continues
The Midland Fire Department reported a significant surge in call volume for September 2026, primarily driven by a 14.3% increase in emergency medical services....
News
What a former doctor says about Christa Pike being awake and talking after failed execution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Christa Pike is alive, awake and talking after her botched execution, according to her legal team. Paul Allen, a former doctor, said he was not surprised by the news. “I wasn’t surprised at all,” Allen said. Defense questions drug delivery Pi...
Local
Hispanic educators to be recognized at Odessa College
The Hispanic Heritage of Odessa, LISTOS West Texas, and LULAC will honor outstanding Hispanic educators in Ector County at the annual Don Quijote de la Mancha event on October 13....
parks
Two sororities partner for breast cancer walk in Odessa
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Rho Iota Omega Chapter and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Odessa Alumnae Chapter will host their first collaborative Stronger Together Breast Cancer Walk on October 10th at Woodson Park in Odessa, Texas....
Local
Midland Cat Wranglers holds low-cost vaccine clinic Oct. 10
The Midland Cat Wranglers group is scheduled to host a low-cost vaccination and microchipping clinic for dogs and cats on October 10th at their shelter in Midland....
parks
Odessa Fall Fest and Color Run coming to McKinney Park
Odessa's annual fall festival is scheduled to return to McKinney Park on October 17th for its sixteenth year, featuring a color run and various free entertainment options....
News
Victim’s mother reacts to Christa Pike being ‘conscious, speaking’ after botched execution, report says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - The mother of Christa Pike’s victim spoke out after her attorneys announced Tuesday that Pike is conscious nearly a week after her botched execution . Pike, who is convicted of the 1995 torture and murder of Colleen Slemmer , was supposed to ...
schools
Harpist brings calm to hospital patients
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. ( Aging Untold ) — A harpist is offering quiet comfort to patients and families at McLeod Seacoast Hospital, playing every Thursday, the hospital’s busiest day for same-day surgery. Peg Mann is part of the hospital’s volunteer and student services program. She ...
News
Shifting mindset — ‘Caregiving is the burden; your loved one is the blessing’
( Aging Untold ) — For many caregivers, social media has become a lifeline — a place to share their stories and find community. Ty Lewis is one of them. She’s a certified dementia practitioner and content creator who cares for her mother, Gertrude, who is in the late stages of Al...
News
Navigating differences in faith while supporting loved ones approaching the end of life
( Aging Untold ) — What happens when you and your loved one don’t share the same faith during their final days? In this episode of The Aging Untold Podcast , our experts tackle one of the most painful, sensitive dynamics in end-of-life care: navigating clashing religious and spir...
safety
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, October 7th, 2026: It’ll be another pleasant fall day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with pleasant temperatures, lots of sunshine and quiet conditions expected for most. High temperatures will warm into the ...
News
Odessa Sports Complex reaches construction milestone
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Construction on the new Odessa Sports Complex has reached a major milestone. The City of Odessa is holding a topping out ceremony Tuesday at 10 a.m. to celebrate the progress. The ceremony will be held at 7777 N. Faudree Road, near Yukon Road and Faudree Ro...