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HIGHLIGHTS: Odessa vs. Lubbock Monterey
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Quarterback Mikey Cota threw for 482 yards and seven touchdowns in Odessa’s 57-49 win over Lubbock Monterey. Cota also rushed for an additional 31 yards. Cota spread the ball to four different receivers, all reaching nearly 100 yards a piece: The Bronchos are now 2-1 on the season ahead of their […]
Midland to close several roads amid new utility projects
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The City of Midland will be starting several new utility projects next week, closing some roads throughout the Tall City. According to the City of Midland, beginning on Sunday, September 32, Colorado Street from Texas Avenue to Wall Street will be closed due to Atmos utility work. This work is expected […]
Basin Business: Senior Life gears up for 35th annual ‘Texas-sized Garage Sale’
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Midland is preparing for its 35th annual Texas-sized Garage Sale, giving people a chance to pick up some odds and ends for your home, all for a good cause. Volunteers have been spending the last year gathering merchandise to sell to Midlanders. Those sales will go toward supporting the local Meals on […]
Local graduates celebrated at MCH signing ceremony
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Two Ector County ISD and a Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD graduate were celebrated at a job signing event at Medical Center Hospital on Thursday. The students are now part of the medical team at MCH, after completing their Texas-certified Nursing Assistant Programs earlier this year as part of ECISD’s “Access Program.” The program […]
Permian Votes Campaign works to increase voter registration across the Basin
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A campaign to increase the number of residents voting across the Permian Basin was recently launched by the Permian Strategic Partnership after statistics showed the lack of voters in the region. “Alarming statistics reveal that in recent elections, decisions in the Permian Basin have been made by less than 10% of the […]
MISD provides updates to various Bond projects
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Midland ISD Board of Trustees discussed the progress of changes being made across the district at a Board meeting earlier this week. These changes are being made thanks to a voter-approved bond that was passed in November. At the meeting, the district reported the new elementary school is under construction and is […]
Midlander killed in early morning semi crash
DAWSON COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – A Midlander was killed in a crash after running into a semi-truck at the intersection of State Highway 137 and FM 828 early Wednesday morning. According to a DPS report, preliminary investigation revealed that at about 6:45 am on Wednesday, September 18, a 2009 Kenworth truck with trailer was traveling […]
Two arrested following Crane Co diesel theft
CRANE COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Two Cuban citizens were arrested in Crane County early Monday morning, after deputies learned they were trespassing on an oil field lease and stole diesel from a nearby location. According to the Sheriff’s Office, at about 2 am on Monday, September 9, deputies stopped a white Chevrolet truck at a […]
Texas Tech to honor energy industry at Big 12 opener Saturday
LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Texas Tech Athletics will recognize its energy partners Saturday afternoon when the Red Raiders host Arizona State in the inaugural Raider Power game inside Jones AT&T Stadium. Much like its popular chant, Texas Tech will split the stadium in half, encouraging the west side to wear black and the east side […]
WATCH: Texas train derailed by high winds
BAILEY COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Crews in Bailey County were busy cleaning up a train that derailed due to high winds, Tuesday night. The Bailey County Sheriff’s Office said the straight-line winds that moved through were so strong they knocked the train off the tracks, about two miles south of Muleshoe. A number of those […]
Third annual OC car show to benefit students, community
Editor’s Note: The video above first aired in May 2024. ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Odessa College will be hosting its third annual car show on Saturday, in support of local auto tech students and the community. OC said this year’s events include 150 to 200 vehicles in 41 different classes of vehicles on display for […]
Narcotics search warrant leads to arrest of Midland man
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Midland man was arrested Wednesday after investigators conducted a narcotics search warrant. Rodney Sanchez Lopez, who was allegedly caught with drugs, has been charged with Manufacturing and Delivery of a Penalty Group 1 Controlled Substance, a second-degree felony. According to arrest records, on Wednesday, September 18, a narcotics search warrant was […]
Blue Bell releases its newest ice cream flavor perfect for chocolate lovers
TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- There is a new flavor trending this fall season at Blue Bell. The flavor? Chocolate Brownie Truffle Ice Cream. “Move over pumpkin and spice. There is a new flavor trending this fall season!” Blue Bell’s announcement stated. The new Chocolate Brownie Truffle flavor is a milk chocolate ice cream loaded with brownies, dark […]
Powering the Permian – DeLa Express LLC to construct 600-mile-long pipeline across West Texas
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The DeLa Express LLC. Pipeline is set to be constructed in 2028, running across the state of Texas. Officials with the project sent a statement detailing how this affects West Texas. “The Project is a proposed long-haul pipeline for liquids-rich natural gas transportation. It will serve to safely ship critical natural […]
DPS raising money for family of critically injured trooper following Ector Co crash
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Texas Department of Public Safety has released more information about the trooper who was seriously injured while working at a crash early Tuesday morning. According to DPS, Kevin Ramirez Vasquez, a U.S. Army veteran and recent graduate of DPS class A-23, was working on the crash in the westbound […]
WATCH: Waterspout tears apart Venezuelan island homes
MARGARITA, Venezuela (KMID/KPEJ) – A towering waterspout off the island of Margarita came ashore on Tuesday, September 17, damaging buildings, according to local media. The waterspout formed amid intense rainfall and thunderstorms, causing walls to collapse and roofs of houses to fly away, according to Noticia al Dia. Footage shared by Instagram user @enriquezabala7 shows […]
WATCH: ‘Galaxy Gas’ trend resurges amidst warning from experts
(KMID/KPEJ) – Whippets, or the use of nitrous oxide to get a high, has been happening for decades, but it recently made a resurgence among teens through social media. It started on TikTok when a man in a fast food establishment took a hit from a flavored whipped cream canister called “Galaxy Gas,” before showing […]
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