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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A new chapter for Kodiak Gas Services is officially underway in Midland. The company cut the ribbon Wednesday on its new 22-acre campus, a facility that will serve as a hub for Permian Basin operations, supply chain management, and employee training. ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In Tuesday's Midland County commissioners court, officials approved a letter of concurrence for filming the Paramount + series "Landman" in Midland County starting November 1. Big 2 News is told filming will run through November 20. Midland County off...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - With just three weeks remaining in the high school football regular season, Permian continues to roll, and junior Malachi Mendoza is making an impact on all three sides of the ball. Mendoza is Big 2 News’ Week 8 Athlete of the Week after helping lead t...
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Ector County ISD's School Nutrition Department is scheduled to host its fifth annual Food Show on Thursday, October 22, allowing families to sample menu items at the Marriott Conference Center....
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Midland County officials are seeking public input on transit needs and concerns as they move into the second phase of their Master Transportation Plan to address road safety, traffic volume, and oilfield activity....
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A Ford F-250 pickup truck towing a trailer overturned on South State Highway 18 in Winkler County on Wednesday afternoon, scattering debris across the roadway....
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The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin is scheduled to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for Southern Made Food & BBQ, a new soul food restaurant located in Odessa, Texas....
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Beginning Nov. 2, 2026, the intersection of State Highway 158 and County Road 60/Briarwood will be closed to traffic.
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The number of passengers leaving Midland on airlines during fiscal year 2026 was the third-most in Midland’s history.
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The third-annual Chalk the Block community event took place on Oct. 17, 2026, at and around Centennial Plaza.
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Midland again led the state with the lowest unemployment rate of any metropolitan statistical area in September.
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The Courses at Hogan Park and the City of Midland are excited to announce that the Quail’s First Flight golf tournament
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BRISTOL, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — A Vermont horseshoe club has been drawing players for decades, and some of the players are world-renowned. The Sodbusters Horseshoe Club has had a summer league in Bristol for nearly 60 years. A 24-time state champion Debra Brown is one of the play...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland has announced street closures. The closures include low-water crossing areas at Scharbauer, Edwards, Barber and Benton. The city said it will add to the list as more closures are announced....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, September 29th, 2026: Active weather continues through the day along with slightly cooler temperatures. Some storms later in the day may be strong to severe with the potential for damaging winds and even a tornado or two....
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GREENWOOD, Mo. ( Aging Untold ) — Extreme heat is difficult for anyone to handle, but doctors say the risk is greater for pregnant women. Dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can develop faster during pregnancy, creating concerns for both mother and baby. Farm work contin...
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( Aging Untold ) — Snoring can keep a bedmate awake, but it can also signal something more serious. The Aging Untold hosts are sharing how to tell ordinary snoring apart from sleep apnea — and why guessing isn’t good enough when it comes to your health. Snoring vs. sleep apnea: k...
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( InvestigateTV ) — One woman says a “fast track” to a creative career turned into a financial trap and a student loan that ballooned far beyond what she borrowed. InvestigateTV+ explores recruiting promises made by some for-profit colleges. Then, a closer look at a device using ...
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PORTLAND, OR. ( InvestigateTV ) - For Spanish speakers in the Pacific Northwest, getting local news can be difficult. Over the past several years, Spanish-language options have dwindled—even as Hispanics represent one of the fastest-growing parts of Oregon’s population. That gap ...
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HOLBROOK, Ariz. ( InvestigateTV ) — U.S. Highway 66, also known as “the Mother Road,” was built in 1926 to connect Chicago to Los Angeles. Historians say Route 66 became a lifeline during the Great Depression, a major corridor during World War Two, and later a symbol of freedom f...
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Good morning Friends! If you haven't been outside just yet know it's going to be a wet start to our day. The National Weather Service has issued severe risk zone for today across West Texas under a marginal risk meaning lighting and thunder will be frequent, hail will be coming, ...
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BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Two men were found safe after calling 911 for help Monday night in Brewster County. According to Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Clevland, a Terrell County deputy and Sanderson Border Patrol agents responded to the call. The men, ages 19 and 28, to...
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ANETA, N.D. ( KVLY /Gray News) - A North Dakota mother is facing felony charges after deputies say she drove toward a group of kids at high speed following a dispute involving her son’s bicycle. Ashley Jerome, 34, is charged with four counts of reckless endangerment with extreme ...
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TUCSON, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - Authorities are investigating a possible new ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case nearly eight months after she disappeared from her Arizona home. Pima County officials say they were “recently” made aware of the latest reported ransom note....
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - First Tee West Texas is a children’s only golf program that focuses on golf and personal growth with the help of coaches in the community. Coach Caroline started working for First Tee when she moved to Midland. She said she enjoys watching and helping chil...
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(Gray News) - Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding of “Saved by the Bell” for more than a decade, has died at the age of 75, his agent says. Haskins’ agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed his death in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter . “It’s a tragic loss. Everyone...
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WACO, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) — A former Texas high school teacher who had sexual encounters with two teenage boys was placed on deferred probation Friday. Judge Thomas West of the 19th State District Court approved a plea agreement between Shelby Dawn Lashombe and the McLennan ...
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced on Monday that he does not plan to intervene in the execution of Christa Gail Pike, which is slated for later this week. “After deliberate consideration of Christa Gail Pike’s request for clemency, and af...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In this Hispanic Heritage Month piece, we sat down with Hair Academy Owner Brian Nunez who tells us how he infuses his culture into his business. Watch the full video above....
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - September is Pain Awareness Month, shining a light on the 60 million people in the United States who live with chronic pain. It can affect everyday activities, quality of life, and the people around you. At Midland Spine and Joint Surgery Center, Dr. P...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – In West Texas, there is a problem that constantly gets overlooked. According to the 2026 Point in Time Count, 0.22 percent of residents in Midland are experiencing homelessness, whereas the state average is only 0.12 percent. 3:11 Ministry has come to...
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A student-led initiative is helping the University of Texas Permian Basin community register to vote and hopes to increase voter turnout among young Texans....
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Tonight will stay mostly cloudy and a little breezy, with temperatures settling into the lower 70s. A stray shower or thunderstorm could pop up late tonight toward daybreak, but most areas will stay dry. Tuesday looks warm and windy, with highs climbin...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Residents who require emergency medical transport in Odessa will soon notice changes to how their ambulance bills are handled. Starting Oct. 1, the City of Odessa will transition its emergency medical services billing from an in-house operation to Emergicon...
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ATLANTA ( Atlanta News First /Gray News) — An Atlanta public transit employee received $620,000 in an April paycheck in error, and the money has not been returned. The employee, who cleaned train stations, was paid $620,000 in overtime in April that they did not earn, the Metropo...
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A moving truck belonging to Kingdom Moving struck an SUV in Midland, Texas, on Monday after repeatedly swerving off the roadway, according to witness video....
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Senior Life Midland's Texas Size Garage Sale will take place on several dates in October to raise funds for the organization's Meals on Wheels program....
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(Gray News) - A Kentucky trooper was shot and killed in the line of duty, and law enforcement has arrested the suspect after an hours-long search. The shooting happened Monday afternoon, Sept. 28, on Interstate 65 in Warren County, according to state police. The trooper was ident...
