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AZ WFO LAS VEGAS Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

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AZ WFO LAS VEGAS Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

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WFO LAS VEGAS Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, July 2, 2025 See the Story

West Texas Food Bank launches Summer Hunger Match to double donations

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West Texas Food Bank launches Summer Hunger Match to double donations

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West Texas Food Bank’s Summer Hunger Match doubles every donation to fight child hunger and support rural families across 19 counties.See the Story

DPS: Odessa Man Killed in Crash on 302 After Driver of Semi Fails to Yield

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DPS: Odessa Man Killed in Crash on 302 After Driver of Semi Fails to Yield

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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a crash that left an Odessa man dead earlier this week. According to a crash report, around 3:45 am on July 1, troopers responded to the area of SH 302 and FM 181 to investigate a crash involving a semi-truck and pickup. Troopers said the driver of a Kenworth pulling a trailer was southbound on FM 181 and disregarded a stop sign and failed to yield the right…See the Story

Midland ISD may revisit controversial school name change

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Editor's note: The video below shows the June 25, 2025, groundbreaking ceremony for the new Legacy High School campus. It was filmed just weeks before a proposal to restore the school’s former name, Midland Lee High School, was publicly announced by MISD Trustee Josh Guinn. MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Midland ISD board member is reigniting a years-long debate over the name of one of the city’s largest high schools. On July 4, District 7 Truste…Midland, Texas · Midland Read Article

Turning Stranded Gas Into Bitcoin & Data Center Power

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley talks with Mark Lancaster about solving the stranded gas challenge by turning wasted natural gas into energy for Bitcoin mining and data centers. Lancaster explains how his company provides fast, scalable natural gas generators, which cut project timelines and reduce emissions. They discuss the impact of Biden-era policies, grid backup requirements for data centers, and …Bitcoin · Midland Read Article

Border Patrol graduates new horse patrol class in rugged Big Bend

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When Border Patrol agents in Big Bend traverse their 517-mile portion of the Texas-Mexico border, oftentimes the best mode of transportation runs on oats, not gasoline.Midland, Texas · Midland Read Article

Local ninja academy heads to finals competition in Dallas

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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Next weekend, the Permian Basin Ninja Factory will head over to Dallas to compete in the UNAA World Finals. The team will be sending nine competitors mixed between adults and children. Owner and Head Coach Kendra Nyrkkanen has been training for some time now. Her passion for ninja racing came from watching American Ninja Warrior and thinking to herself that she can do the same thing they're doing on TV. After competi…Midland, Texas · Midland Read Article

10 Years Strong: Surge Energy Powers Through the Midland Basin

Ten years since Surge Energy incorporated and took a chance on difficult terrain, the privately held producer sets its sights on organic growth and corporate acquisitions.Midland, Texas · Midland Read Article

Global chaos, local calm: What happens in the Permian after a price surge

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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- When the world shakes, West Texas often stands still. In June, oil prices briefly surged as tensions escalated between Israel and Iran. The international energy market braced for disruption. But just as quickly, the moment passed. Prices retreated. The boom that some expected? It never came. And here in the Permian Basin, that didn’t surprise anyone. "People were hoping it would stay in the $70s," said longtime oil ex…Midland, Texas · Midland Read Article

MPD investigating Kohl's theft

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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Midland Police Department has asked for help from the community to identify two women accused of theft. According to Crime Stoppers, on May 18, two unknown women entered Kohl's, located at 3200 N Loop 250 W, selected some merchandise, and entered the fitting rooms. Investigators said that while in the fitting rooms, they concealed about $281 worth of merchandise and left the store without paying. You'll find vide…Midland, Texas · Midland Read Article

GoFundMe launched for family of Fort Stockton teen killed in rollover crash

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FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The family of a 15-year-old boy killed in a rollover crash Sunday morning has launched a fundraiser to help support their grieving process in the weeks and months to come. Eduardo Esteban Gomez Vela died around 5:45 a.m. on June 29 after crashing along Railroad Avenue in Pecos County. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Fort Stockton teen lost control of the vehicle he was driving, and the t…GoFundMe · Midland Read Article

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