Emergency
Public-safety alerts, severe-weather warnings, and emergency services. Latest from The Midland for Midland, Texas.
Recent stories
Midland emergency crews respond to two-vehicle collision
Sep 29 · KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
City of Odessa transitions ambulance billing to third-party provider
Sep 28 · KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
Man faces charges for killing black bear that attacked livestock
Sep 27 · KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
Ector County officials provide West Odessa microburst response and recovery update
Sep 25 · KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
Multiple flight attendants report feeling sick during flight from unknown odor on plane
Sep 25 · KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
First responders on scene for gas leak in Andrews
Sep 24 · KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
Microburst damages West Odessa property; no injuries reported
Sep 22 · KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
East County Road 160 closed due to underground bore damage in Midland
Sep 22 · KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
22 students hospitalized after suddenly becoming ill at high school, authorities say
Sep 22 · KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
Governor Abbott activates emergency resources as flooding threatens West Texas, Panhandle
Sep 22 · KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
Grieving parents sue hospital saying staff handed them prescription slip to drive dead baby home in back seat
Sep 22 · KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
Uninsured business owner says free mammogram program saved her life
Sep 22 · KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
‘THC-infused candy wrappers’ were found at school after 10 students were hospitalized
Sep 21 · KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
Midland County opens animal control job under emergency management
Sep 15 · Midland Reporter-Telegram
New federal bill aims to ban wage garnishment for medical debt
Sep 19 · KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
Lea County encourages residents to sign up for their Hyper-Reach Emergency Alerts
Sep 18 · KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
America is facing a critical 911 staffing shortage, here’s why
Sep 16 · KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
Supreme Court blocks Trump mail-in ballot rules
Sep 16 · KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
17-year-old high school football player dies in UTV crash
Sep 15 · KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
VIDEO: DPS investigating crash involving marked DPS vehicle
Sep 14 · KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
Project Pink helps covers cost of mammogram for uninsured woman
Sep 14 · KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
Athlete dies after medical emergency during Ironman 70.3
Sep 13 · KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
Frequently asked
What kinds of emergencies does The Midland cover?
Active emergency alerts, severe weather, public safety incidents, and emergency services.
Where do The Midland's emergency alerts come from?
Primary sources: National Weather Service (severe weather), local emergency management offices, and county emergency services.
How do I report an emergency to The Midland?
Call 911 first for any active emergency. Then if you have details for a story, email editor@nexcom.media.
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