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Texas Anti-Gang Center arrests fugitive wanted in Midland, Coleman counties
Amber Nicole Click, 45, was arrested in Midland County on Wednesday, July 8, for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges in both Midland and Coleman counties, and a loaded firearm was found during her arrest....
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Odessa Police seek identities of women in alleged HEB theft
Odessa police are seeking the public's help in identifying two women suspected of stealing $212 worth of merchandise from a local HEB.
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Alaska grandfather’s miniature railroad continues running 50 years later
WASILLA, Alaska (Aging Untold) — A miniature railroad a grandfather built more than five decades ago continues to draw families to the woods outside Anchorage. Three and a half miles of track wind through tunnels, over bridges and past scale-model towns on 18 acres. Jack Klingbei...
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Woman wanted for aggravated assault in 2 counties arrested in Midland County
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Anti-Gang Center – Permian Basin (TAG) arrested a woman wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon out of Coleman County and Midland County on Wednesday.According to a release, TAG members found Amber Nicole Click in the area of Lo...
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Pecos police warn of rise in car thefts, offer prevention tips
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos Police Department is warning residents about an increase in car thefts in the area and is reminding the public to take steps to protect themselves and their belongings.What you can doThe department outlined several actions residents can take to red...
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Child’s body found in woods during kidnapping investigation after mom said she hadn’t seen child in over a year
STOOKEY TOWNSHIP, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) — Two people are in custody after a young child’s body was found in a heavily wooded area just east of St. Louis.The child’s body was found in Stookey Township, Illinois, on Wednesday.According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Departmen...
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MCH honors heart failure patients and reunite with the team that saved them
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Heart failure survivors are being invited back to reunited with those who saved their lives. According to the press release, the event is being held art Medical Center Hospital at 4 p.m. in the south admitting lobby on July 16. There will also be speakers t...
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SeeClickFix tickets submitted top 15,000 since inception
More than 1,000 tickets submitted through SeeClickFix were closed across Midland during the month of March.
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Larger collection/recycling center to open in west Midland
The West Collection Center, located at 6400 W. Highway 80, will open to the public on May 7.
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Midland's unemployment rate approaches sub-3.0%
Jobless rate in March dipped to 3.0%, which again was the lowest in the state during the month, according to Workforce Commission
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Health Services averaging more than 700 vaccines a month
Midland Health Services provided more than 2,100 vaccines during the first quarter of calendar year 2026.
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Midland Animal Services' program leading to positive outcomes
The Doggy Day Out program is reporting a 94% positive outcome rate through two months.
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Sales tax collection inside Midland pace again at record levels
The sales tax collection through the first eight months of the fiscal year is 31% higher than the same period just five years ago.
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Survey: 98% of Midlanders would use SeeClickFix again
A survey of residents using the City of Midland program – SeeClickFix – showed 98% said that they would use the program again.
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Odessa police seeks help identifying H-E-B theft suspects
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police are asking for the public’s help identifying two women accused of stealing more than $200 worth of merchandise from an Odessa grocery store.According to the Odessa Police Department, the two women took around $212 worth of merchandise from the...
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City posts holiday schedule ahead of Memorial Day
The City of Midland offices will be closed on Monday (May 25, 2026) in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
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Census Bureau reports population inside Midland tops 147,000
The latest U.S. Census Bureau population estimates show Midland continues to lead population growth among larger West Texas cities.
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Airline passenger departures still beating 10-year average
The number of airline passengers leaving Midland International remains more than 10% higher than the 10-year average.
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Health Services report shows impact with younger Midlanders
Health Services provided services to more than 1,000 younger Midlanders during the first four months of calendar year 2026.
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$4 million grant increases federal contribution to airport project
The FAA announced that Midland International Air & Space Port will receive $4 million in Airport Infrastructure Grant funding
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Midland is the fastest-growing larger city in West Texas
One- and five-year growth rates are the highest among major West Texas cities, according to the Census Bureau
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Midland Fire responds to 5,884 calls through end of March
The Midland Fire Department responded to more than 4,400 calls for EMS services during the first quarter of 2026.
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U.S. News puts Midland on 'Best Places to live' list again
Midland has landed as 85th on the 2026-27 U.S News & World Report’s Best Places to Live in the U.S.
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Unemployment rate inside Midland MSA drops below 3%
The unemployment rate inside the Midland metropolitan statistical area dipped below 3.0% in April.
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Midland Fire Department: EMS calls spike in April
The number of EMS calls that the MFD responded to across the entire county increased by 12% in April
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Type 1 vs. type 2 diabetes: What’s the difference and why does it matter?
(Aging Untold) — One in eight Americans has diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, but experts say treatment is not one size fits all. Even when two people share similar symptoms, their diagnoses and care plans can be very different. Two di...
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Momentum continues for the city with July's sales tax collection
The City of Midland reported a collection of $5.668 million in July, which was 2.13% higher than July 2025.
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GRAPHIC: Stranger accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at man in wheelchair, setting him on fire
OKLAHOMA CITY (Gray News) - A man is accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair in Oklahoma City.The violent assault was caught on camera and is disturbing.Authorities said Alexander Emery threw a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair. The victim was imme...
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2 brothers accused of murdering U.S. Navy veteran plead guilty
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - After a hearing in the 142nd district court, the two brothers accused of murdering a U.S. Navy veteran plead guilty and were sentenced to 10 years.Jacob and Joseph Madrid were arrested back in March after Thomas Olson, was assaulted and killed outside of a...
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Two brothers sentenced in death of veteran as family delivers emotional impact statements
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Jacob and Joseph Madrid were sentenced Thursday in the death of U.S. Army veteran Tommy Olson after original murder charges against both brothers were dropped in favor of manslaughter.Jacob Madrid will serve 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Jus...
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Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with temporary amnesia
(Gray News) - Katie Couric revealed she recently suffered from an episode of temporary amnesia and cannot recollect nearly a whole day of her life.Couric said in a Substack post that she experienced an episode of transient global amnesia on June 27, 2026.In the article, she could...
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Scurry County Sheriff IDs person found dead at Lake J.B. Thomas on June 14
SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Scurry County Sheriff’s Office has identified the person found dead along the shoreline of Lake J.B. Thomas on June 14.According to the release the person was 22-year-old Aryan Holmes from Big Spring.According to a release from the sheriff’s offi...
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Green burials, mushroom suits and water cremation: What families should know
(Aging Untold) — We all make choices about how we live and what we value. Some families put that same kind of thought into their final resting place, from the setting to the materials to the impact it leaves behind. Some families decide on a green burial. If that is something you...
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Over $648K worth of meth found at Sierra Blanca checkpoint
SIERRA BLANCA, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Border Patrol agents at the Sierra Blanca Checkpoint found more than 20 pounds of methamphetamine inside a suitcase, according to a post by the U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector.The drugs are valued at more than $648,000 and agents said a K-9 u...
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‘This is going to be hard’: Air Force reverses 135 promotions after grading error on test
(Gray News) - The Air Force is reversing more than 100 promotions after a scoring error on a key advancement exam was discovered.The Air Force said an outdated scoring key was used for the exam for security forces personnel competing for promotion to technical sergeant.More than ...
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Understanding bowel incontinence in dementia care — what caregivers need to know
(Aging Untold) — Bowel incontinence is one of the most difficult — and least discussed — challenges in dementia caregiving. We are breaking down why it happens and the practical systems that can make daily care more manageable for everyone involved. “It’s neurological. It’s not i...
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Midland announces 5 lane closures for utility work starting July 9 through August
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Multiple lane closures are planned to start over the next couple of days in Midland and last until August. According to the City of Midland, all of these lane closures are to allow for utility work in the areas: A portion of Avalon Drive between Hall of Fa...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, July 9th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, July 9th, 2026: It’ll be another hot day with highs a degree or two warmer across the region, breezy conditions along with dry conditions for most are expected through the day.High temperatures will warm into the 90s and...
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Family plans legal fight after toddler declared dead, later found alive in hospital morgue
GILBERT, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) - A family plans to take legal action after their 1-year-old son was declared dead at an Arizona hospital but found alive hours later in the morgue.Blurred body camera video from Gilbert Police captured a family in distress after a mother found...
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13-year-old boy killed during sleepover when suspect fires dozens of shots into home
ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) - Deputies have arrested a suspect in the shooting deaths of a 13-year-old boy and a man during a sleepover at a Georgia home.DeKalb County Police say 13-year-old Demarcus Shirley and 45-year-old Chauncey Newman were shot to death early last Thursday when ...
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HIGHLIGHTS: West Texas FC def. Lubbock 1-0 in home finale
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Permian Basin’s USL League Two team closed out it’s home schedule with a win Wednesday evening. Coming into the game, both West Texas FC and Lubbock were out of contention for the Ranger Division championship. A victory in Midland would be for nothing ...
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Evidence found behind Cracker Barrel nearly 41 years ago helps solve 1985 cold case, authorities say
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio. (WXIX/Gray News) - A 62-year-old man who authorities say was on the run since 1985 has been charged with the death of an auto parts salesman in Ohio, prosecutors announced.Randy McAllister and a now-deceased accomplice John Christopher Warren were identified as ...
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Maine Senate Democratic nominee suspends campaign amid sexual assault allegations
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner announced Wednesday he is suspending his campaign and plans to withdraw from the Maine U.S. Senate race following new sexual assault allegations and increasing calls from fellow Democrats to drop out.In a video state...
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DPS finds explosives and bomb-making materials in West Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says explosives and bomb-making materials were discovered during the execution of a search warrant at a home in West Odessa.According to DPS, its Criminal Investigations Division, with assistance from the Federal ...
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Law enforcement discovers explosives in West Odessa home
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Law enforcement located explosives and bomb-making materials in a residence in the 3000 block of North Skylark Avenue earlier today while executing a search warrant. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID), wi...
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Midland Rockhounds host Donate Life Night to honor hero Jordan Taylor
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- During Wednesday night's game, the Midland Rockhounds and the Southwest Transplant Alliance teamed up for Donate Life Night at Momentum Bank Ballpark. Southwest Transplant Alliance is an organization whose mission is to save lives through organ and tis...
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Midland County woman charged with failing to report child sexual abuse
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland County woman has been charged with a felony after investigators claim she knowingly failed to report or help stop the repeated sexual abuse of a girl.Warning: This content contains disturbing details that some readers may find upsetting.Ac...
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7/8/2026 7-Day Forecast +3: Keep the sunscreen out this week
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - 7/8/2026 Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “Expect bright sunshine and hot temperatures for the rest of the work week.” “Keep your sunblock handy all week, but by next week you'll need an umbrella.” That’s your 7-day For...
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Texas energy infrastructure could get a boost under new federal proposal
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - New industries and data centers continue expanding across the state of Texas. With rising power demand, energy infrastructure, this demand could be provided at a federal level due to a new federal proposal. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Co...
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Car shot multiple times on Fourth of July in Odessa, child’s pool in line of fire
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A Fourth of July shooting left a resident’s car riddled with bullet holes on North Lee Avenue, right next to the ECISD Police Department.It happened around 1 p.m. The owner of the car, Andrew Acosta, heard the shots and thought it was fireworks.“I come outs...
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Odessa Police: Crash closes eastbound lanes on Highway 191 at Faudree
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is investigating a crash at the intersection of Highway 191 and Faudree Road.Police said both eastbound lanes of Highway 191 are currently closed while officers investigate the scene. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and use ...
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Affidavit: Midland woman charged for not reporting child sexual assault
Jessica Rose Ruiz, 37, of Midland, Texas, was arrested for failing to report allegations of sexual assault against a child, after allegedly being informed of the abuse and failing to notify law enforcement....
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Former employee claims Odessa company dumped hazardous chemicals; state opens investigation
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A former employee of West Texas Cementers says the company has been dumping hazardous chemicals onto public land, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has opened an investigation into the allegations.Enrique Godinez, who has worked in the oilfi...
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Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus — a c...
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Highway 191 Crash investigation closes eastbound lanes in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Both eastbound lanes are currently shut down as the Odessa Police Department is investigating a crash at Highway 191 and Faudree. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and use alternative routes until further advised....
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Loved ones mourn University of Alabama student, friend killed in home where friend was pet sitting
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) — Loved ones are mourning the loss of two people who were killed in a home where one of the victims was pet sitting.Police discovered the bodies of Jose Felix Alvarez-Duenas, 31, and Jazmine Bates, 22, at a home in Brookwood, Alabama, on M...
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Teen dies after crashing into bridge pillar on I-20 in Howard County
HOWARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A teen man died after a crash early Tuesday on I-20 in Howard County.According to DPS, the crash happened around 5:20 a.m. July 7, near mile marker 190 on westbound I-20.Investigators said a Honda Civic was traveling westbound when, for unknown reaso...
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EU lawmakers call for investigation of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match
BRUSSELS (AP) — Dozens of European lawmakers are gathering support to launch an investigation in the European Parliament of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino over his involvement in the decision to permit U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play despite an earlier red card.Balogun was shown...