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The 8th Annual First Responders Appreciation Day
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -The American Legion Post 19 hosted the 8th Annual First Responders Appreciation Day with a twist. The event was Luau-themed, and people wore Hawaiian clothing. The event had live music, food, and games. This is an event as a way to say thank you to first responders...
McCamey man arrested after attempting escape on bicycle
MCCAMEY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Upton County Sheriff’s Office arrested a male suspect Wednesday morning, after he attempted to get away from deputies on a bicycle. The Sheriff’s Office said that on Wednesday, May 8, deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a white male who was riding a bicycle on East Seventh Street […]
UTPB to host graduation ceremonies this Saturday
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The University of Texas Permian Basin will be holding its Spring 2024 graduation ceremonies at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena and Pavilion this Saturday. Beginning at 9am, students from the College of Arts and Science, as well as the College of Health Science and Human Performance will be graduating. Starting at […]
Midland County Commissioners approve buying land to address flooding issues and approve of a contract with the Midland County Fair
MIDLAND, Texas — On Friday, May 10, the Midland County Commissioners gathered to discuss the steps that need to be taken to help with the flooding problems in the county. Commissioners approved buying land just south of I-20, which has drainage issues. The goal that the Commissioners have is...
Multi-vehicle crash on FM 1788 results in vehicle fire, drivers advised to avoid area
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — Drivers are advised to avoid FM 1788 near County Road 140 due to a severe crash that resulted in a fire. According to the Texas Department of Safety, there was a multi-vehicle crash in that area Monday evening. This has resulted in the roadway being closed for an uncertain period of time.
Softball Game Recap: Reagan County Comes Up Short
Reagan County and Anson squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Reagan County had to settle for second. They lost 12-0 to the Anson Tigers. Reagan County's loss signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak. For Anson's part, Kayme Elrod made a splash no matter where she...
ICYMI: Top headlines from across the Basin
PERMIAN BASIN (KMID/KPEJ) – Here are the top stories from around the Basin for the week ending on May 17th. The Midland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found dead in the 10,000 block of South FM 1788 last weekend. Investigators said the man was found dead from a possible gunshot wound […]
TxDOT issues I-20 traffic alert
The Texas Department of Transportation issued a traffic alert Wednesday for I-20 in Midland County. The new westbound I-20 exit ramp to Loop 250 is open. The construction team completed the transition early and both westbound lanes are now open. The old westbound exit ramp to Loop 250 will be closed permanently.
Staying safe on the road with motorcycles
ODESSA, Texas — According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2023 the number of motorcycle traffic crashes in the Odessa District, which includes Midland, Ector and 10 other counties, totaled 163. These crashes resulted in 12 bikers' deaths and 44 more being seriously injured. TXDOT says that both...
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