MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Tall City Brewing Co. has earned a silver medal for its Landman Lager in the American Light Lager category at the 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championship.This is one of North America’s largest professional beer competitions.“This award means the world to our team,” said Steph...
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The Midland County Commissioners Court approved the creation of a new Geographic Information Systems coordinator position in the Road and Bridge Department to manage infrastructure data and support departmental coordination.
(Gray News) - Actor Hal Williams, who starred in sitcoms such as “Sanford and Son” and “227,” has died, according to reports.He died on July 15 at his home in Rancho Mirage, California, a representative told Deadline. Williams was 91.Williams was best known for his role as Officer “Smitty” Smith ...
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - Four people, including a mother, are facing charges after a toddler gained access to a gun and was shot, according to warrants.Beaufort County deputies were called to a medical emergency on Saturday and found a 2-year-old who had been shot in the stomach.T...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after firing a weapon during an argument with a woman, leading to a brief foot pursuit.According to the Midland Police Department, officers responded at about 1:56 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a disturbance involving weapons in the a...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - State Rep. Brooks Landgraf said expedited plans are underway for a traffic signal at the intersection of Andrews Highway and 100th Street following a crash that claimed the life of 2-year-old Isabel Gonzalez.In a social media post, Landgraf said that after communicating wit...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Commissioners Court has approved the creation of a new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) coordinator position within the county’s Road and Bridge Department, to strengthening how the county manages infrastructure, development and public service dat...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Tall City Brewing Co. has earned a silver medal for its Landman Lager in the American Light Lager category at the 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championship.This is one of North America’s largest professional beer competitions.“This award means the world to our team,” said Steph...
Last month, Attorney General Ken Paxton waded into the explosive college football saga involving Brendan Sorsby, the Texas Tech University quarterback who had admitted to placing thousands of improper sports bets, including on his own team’s games, resulting in the NCAA declaring him ineligible t...
MARFA, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Border Patrol agents stop alleged human smuggling attempt at Marfa checkpoint. According to a social media post from U.S. Border Patrol’s Big Bend Sector, agents at the Marfa checkpoint stopped an alleged human smuggling attempt on Highway 67. Border Patrol said further...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County is one step closer to better roads in its southwest corridor, thanks to a land donation from Oxy.The company handed over approximately 55.55 acres to the county, and representatives from both sides gathered at the site to mark the transfer. The land i...
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding continues across parts of West Texas through the end of the workweek along with well below-normal temperatures.FLOOD WATCHA Flood Watch continues through Friday evening as additional rounds of showers and thunderst...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - United Way of Odessa is recognizing local nonprofits supported through its latest round of funding, highlighting the work they do across three focus areas: health, youth success, and financial stability.According to a post made by United Way of Odessa, this week, they are f...
ANDREWS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Five individuals involved in the shooting of a minor that occurred last Saturday have been taken into custody. Reports show that both officers and Andrews EMS responded around 3:50 a.m. on July 11 to a reported shooting in the 700 block of Northwest 13th Street. The s...
GENEVA, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) - An Alabama grandfather was killed when a large tree limb fell on him as he walked through his yard with his grandson, officials say.Melvin T. Dixon, 68, was pronounced dead after an oak limb fell on him around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. The grandfather had been walking thr...
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KOSA) - The A’s number seven prospect has 10 home runs and 64 RBIs this season. ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke the news Wednesday evening. The A's are calling up third baseman Tommy White, sources tell ESPN. White, a star at LSU and second-round pick in 2024, is hitting .303/.353/.46...
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - Four people have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a minor at an Andrews home earlier this month.According to the Andrews Police Department, officers and EMS responded to a report of a shooting at about 3:50 a.m. July 11 at a home in the Aarea of Northwest 1...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Newly obtained video shows the moment one person was hit by a car during a weekend car meet in Midland County, where two 18-year-olds are now facing felony charges.The video shows a blue BMW performing “donuts” in a parking lot at E. Wadley Ave. area before one pers...
FULTON COUNTY, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - Two workers were airlifted to hospitals with life-threatening injuries after an explosion in Fulton County.The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office received a call about the explosion at a property near County Road 18 and County Road F near Wauseon around 2:30 p.m...
COAHOMA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After former Coahoma head softball coach Alex Orosco stepped down, they found their next coach to lead the charge in Meagan Gonzales. Gonzales comes from Sundown High School, where she led the Roughettes to the state title in 2025 and took them back to the state title...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - The results of the death investigation of Nolan Wells will be turned over to a grand jury once the case is complete, attorney Ben Crump announced during a conference with the Wells family Wednesday.An independent investigation of Wells’ cellphone will also be ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Elle Rylee is your newest Miss Texas Volunteer title holder and is excited to make an impact on a community that has supported her through so much. This past weekend, Rylee took the crown and while some would be safe to assume it must have been stressful, all she felt ...
AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) — Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday the flooding battering Texas is “likely going to break records” as the state activated more than 1,300 personnel from more than 30 agencies to respond to severe flooding across the state.Abbott held a briefing and press conference at the State ...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland County received approximately 55.55 acres from Oxy that will be used to support future road improvements as well as create better connectivity in the southwest part of the county. "Looking 50 and 60 years out, land is very expensive," Midland County Pub...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – (7/15/2026) The ground is soaked; the rain keeps coming and that combo means we’re not out of the woods Thursday or Friday. Thursday starts off rather soggy, with showers likely in the morning and maybe a rumble of thunder before things ease back to scattered activity ...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Oil and gas operators across West Texas now have a new service company to choose from who rely on gas compression, electric-drive skids, and vapor recovery units to keep production running. Midwest Compressor has now expanded to Midland with a new field service office...
A new resource center for those affected by child abuse is coming to the Permian Basin. Harmony Home Children's Advocacy Center officially began construction of their new state-of-the-art facility on Wednesday, celebrating the occasion with a ground-breaking ceremony.
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM/Gray News) — A parasite outbreak is raising concerns about lettuce and other leafy greens, prompting some residents in Michigan to change where they shop for produce.According to the Michigan Department of Health, results have pointed to lettuce and leafy greens as a potentia...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Sleep is one of the fire service’s biggest health threats, and researchers are seeking firefighters’ help to better understand the impact on safety and well-being.The SHIFT Study — short for Shift Scheduling and Sleep Health in Firefighters — is a FEMA-funded national rese...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying individuals suspected of burglarizing Permian High School early Tuesday morning.According to Crime Stoppers, the burglary happened at around 3:30 a.m. when the suspects entered the school by accessing the ...
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - An Ector County jury has found a man guilty of murder and sentenced him to 99 years.According to the Ector County District Attorney’s Office, Anthony Cortez shot his co-worker, Marcos Criddle, where they worked on Nov. 5, 2024.Prosecutors said surveillance video showe...
ATLANTA (AP) — No “Hand of God” this time. Argentina didn’t need it.Instead it was the hallowed feet of Lionel Messi and the unbreakable spirit of a team that has repeatedly fought back at this year’s World Cup that is now one step away from back-to-back titles.Trailing 1-0 going into the 85th mi...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday in the first step of his confirmation process to become the nation’s official Attorney General.“I’m here today to earn your trust once more,” Blanche said in his opening remarks, s...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - GECU broke ground on a new branch in Odessa, marking the credit union’s second location outside of El Paso and its first branch in the Permian Basin.GECU President and CEO Alex Rascon said the branch is prepared to support and serve the Odessa area. At the groundbreaking, t...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A man has been arrested after a disturbance with a weapon at a Midland Apartment Complex.It happened Wednesday just before 2pm in the 3000 block of North Midland Drive.MPD reported a male subject fired off a weapon during an argument with a woman. After police arrived, the...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A longtime Permian Basin nonprofit is expanding right in its own backyard.Harmony Home Children’s Advocacy Center broke ground on a $10 million new facility aimed at increasing access to services for children and families who have experienced sexual and physical abuse. Lead...
(Gray News) - McDonald’s is adding a new sauce and menu items to its summer lineup.The fast-food giant announced that customers will soon be able to spice up their craveable items with a new Caesar Sauce, described as a creamy, garlicky parmesan blend infused with lemon.To accompany the sauce, Mc...
IRAAN, Texas (KOSA) - A man is in custody after a woman was found shot and killed inside a home in Iraan Tuesday night.Deputies responded to a home on East 7th Street following a 9-1-1 call. Inside, they found 47-year-old Claudia Ortiz with an apparent gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at th...
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Anthony Cortez was found guilty of Murder in the 1st degree by an Ector County Jury and sentenced to 99 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, plus a $10,000 fine. On November 5th, 2024, Cortez shot his co-worker, Marcos Criddle, at their worksite. Su...
MONONGAH, W.Va. (WDTV/Gray News) - A woman was arrested for allegedly slapping a patient and causing them to fall out of a wheelchair at a West Virginia nursing home, deputies say.Desiree Heater, 34, of Barrackville, has been charged with abuse or neglect of an incapacitated adult, according to t...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Take a catchy TikTok sound, add the chillest animal on the internet, and you’ve got today’s breakout star: the capybara.Now zoos across the country are cashing in with capybara meet-and-greets. National Correspondent Debra Alfarone takes us to NOVA Wild, in Virginia.
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