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One arrested, three others wanted after Midland police recover nearly $280K in stolen property
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - According to the City of Midland, Ricardo Mijares was arrested after Midland police recovered nearly $280K in stolen property, in the 3200 block of Franklin Avenue. According to the city, MPD received a tip from the sheriff’s office about the property. An MPD detective from the...
MPD investigating building burglary
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Midland Police Department and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a burglary earlier this month. According to a post by Crime Stoppers, on Monday, April 8, an unidentified black male wearing a black beanie, white jacket, black pants, and grey shoes burglarized a […]
Stabbing incident in east Midland leads to one dead, one in critical condition
MIDLAND, Texas — At around 11 p.m. on Monday, April 15, officers from the Midland Police Department responded to a stabbing incident in the 1600 block of North Lamesa Road in east Midland, according to a press release from the City of Midland. Upon entering the residence, law enforcement...
Midland ISD Moves to Recruit Foreign Workers as Teachers
MIDLAND, TX — In response to a pressing teacher shortage, the Midland ISD school board has opted to engage a contractor to recruit foreign workers as educators to fill vacant teaching positions within the district. Learn More Here.
Harmony Public Schools to hold groundbreaking for state-of-the-art new Midland campus
MIDLAND Harmony Public Schools is excited to break ground on a new campus in Midland. The elementary school will be the first Harmony school in Midland County and the second campus in the Permian Basin area. The campus will be located at 2501 E. Loop 250 N. in Midland. “The...
Texas Tech cancels Midland spring football game
LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Texas Tech football announced its Spring Game, to be played in Midland this upcoming Saturday, is canceled, citing the forecasted storms in the Permian Basin area Saturday. As of Thursday morning, National Weather Service forecasts project a more than 80 percent chance of rain in the Midland area with a possibility […]
City of Midland confirms ‘significant’ distemper outbreak, sets deadline for rescue
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Midland Animal Shelter announced Thursday that it has confirmed a “significant” Canine Distemper Virus outbreak among its canine population following extensive testing of 111 dogs. City leaders said the results of those tests revealed a broad exposure across the facility, with varying levels of presence: What is Canine Distemper? Canine Distemper […]
MISD names new principals, Executive Director of Fine Arts
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – During Midland ISD’s monthly board meeting on Tuesday, Trustees voted to approve the hiring of two new principals and the Executive Director of Fine Arts. Beau Garza was named as the Executive Director of Fine Arts. Currently serving as the lead orchestra director for Legacy High School, Garza has served as the LHS […]
Final bridge deck poured for Cotton Flat and Midkiff Bridge
ODESSA, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation stated in a press release that the Cotton Flat and Midkiff Bridge decks have now been poured. Concrete paving beginning at the Cotton Flat Bridge deck has now started and will continue to be poured until completion. Cotton Flat Road is...
Treaty Oak Revival returns home for one-night-only concert in Midland
Get ready to immerse yourself in the sounds of Treaty Oak Revival as they make a return to their roots in West Texas. On Friday, June 28, for one night only, the Midland County Horseshoe Amphitheater will come alive with the energy of Treaty Oak Revival’s music. Treaty Oak...
UPDATED: Greenwood residents allowed to return home following gas plant fire
GREENWOOD, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- UPDATED (9:55 a.m.)- Greenwood residents will be allowed to re-enter their homes at 10:30 a.m., according to a Midland County spokesperson. Additionally, FM 1379 is set to reopen at that time. Officials said the fire at the Targe gas plant, located at 4801 FM 1379, was caused by a gas leak. First […]
4-year-old dead after drowning in Northwest Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -A child had died after drowning in an apartment complex pool in northwest Midland. Midland Police say they were called to an apartment complex in the 6000 block of Briarwood Avenue Sunday evening. the call to MPD said that a 4-year-old boy had drowned in the complex...
Bustin for Badges Rotations are Filling up!
PERMIAN BASIN (KMID/KPEJ) – The 11th Annual Bustin for Badges Clay Shoot is Wednesday, May 1st, Thursday, May 2nd, and Friday, May 3rd at Windwalker Farms in Martin County. The Friday 8:30am, Friday 11:30am rotation, and Thursday 11:30am rotations are sold out. The Thursday 8:30am rotation is nearly sold out. Go to www.bustinforbadges.org to register […]
SHARE Annual Walk relocated due to weather concerns
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Annual SHARE 2024 Walk and fundraiser event has been relocated due to impending weather concerns. The open ceremonies for this event and schedule remain the same and will start at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena, on 2514 Arena Trail in Midland, inside the Pavilion. […]
Texas Department of Public Safety Lieutenant and Special Agents recognized for heroic action
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) -- Texas Department of Public Safety is recognizing Lieutenant Daniel Martinez, Special Agent Carlos Molina, both from El Paso and Special Agent Benjamin Crowley from Midland for their heroic actions in Nov. 2023. The department says that while conducting knock and talks at a motel in an...
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