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Largest music companies sue Verizon for $2.6 billion in massive copyright infringement case
NEW YORK (WJET/WFXP) — The largest recording companies in the world have filed a massive lawsuit against Verizon Communications, Verizon Services, and Cellco Partnership (aka Verizon Wireless). The plaintiffs claim that they both enabled and profited from the copyright infringement committed by tens of thousands of its subscribers. “While Verizon is famous for its “Can […]
These are America’s top hotels according to J.D. Power; the new trend they are seeing
TROY, Michigan (WJET/WFXP) — J.D. Power has released this year’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (NAGSI) Study, highlighting the top hotels in North America and revealing a new travel trend that is being seen. The annual study, now in its 28th year, begins the previous year with results released in July of the following […]
Powering the Permian: New Mexico adopts new EV parking infrastructure requirements
NEW MEXICO (KMID/KPEJ) – Beginning August 1, new residential parking will need to be compatible with electric vehicle charging stations across the state of New Mexico. This affects one- and two-family dwelling and townhomes, in support of the storage and charging of electric vehicles. The requirement includes an electrical box, eight-gauge wiring to a 50-amp […]
Odessa Boys and Girls Club transforms learning space with new donation
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Woodson Boys and Girls Club received a sizeable donation from Panda Express on Wednesday. “We applied for a grant and it allowed us to receive $45,000 to transform a learning space.” “So, what we did with that is took a computer lab that we had gotten new computers, and we […]
Joven, Thompson headline list of candidates for Odessa Mayor, City Council
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Making Odessans more proud of their hometown is one of the many reasons Craig Stoker is running for the at-large seat on the Odessa City Council. Stoker, the current Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Odessa, is making improvements to the city’s small business community a focal point of his campaign. […]
Midland announces completion of $2.8 million road project, WCR 120 Extension to Midkiff now open
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Midland County Commissioner Luis Sanchez announced the grand opening of the West County Road 120 extension to Midkiff Road; A construction project that began a year and a half ago. The WCR 120 Extension project opened on Wednesday, July 17, and was celebrated with an official ribbon cutting. The West County Road […]
MPD searching for theft suspect
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Midland Police Department is asking for help from the community to identify a theft suspect. According to a Facebook post, around 10:44 a.m. On June 10, the woman pictured below allegedly stole more than $330 worth of merchandise from Kohl’s department store. MPD said the suspect ran from the scene when […]
‘My vision for Odessa’: Stoker to run for City Council
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Odessa native and long-time volunteer announced his intention to run for the Odessa City Council at-large seat this November. Stoker will run alongside incumbent, Denise Swanner, on the ballot. “It’s really just fun to think about what could be,” Stoker said. “That’s what I really wanted to talk about today…my vision for […]
Music City Mall adds new popular variety store chain, MINISO
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Music City Mall recently added and opened a popular franchise store called MINISO; which updates its products every week- while keeping up with trends. According to the global brand’s website, MINISO operates in over 40 countries, has over 1,800 stores across the globe, and more than 10 stores in the state […]
Blackwell School officially named 430th National Park Site
MARFA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Texas Department of the Interior formally named the Blackwell School National Historic Site as the 430th National Park Site on Wednesday. In 2022, the Blackwell School National Historic Site Act, by Congressman Tony Gonzales and U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Alex Padilla, was signed into law. The legislation directed the National Park Service to […]
WATCH: Rescuers dig California girl from hole amid incoming tide
MISSION BEACH, California (KMID/KPEJ) – A frantic digging effort from lifeguards’ rangers and bystanders attempted to free a 16-year-old girl from an 8-foot hole which collapsed around her, pinning her in place with the tide moving in. “We saw that she had been buried up to her neck we could only see her head and […]
MPD investigating damage to local business
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Midland Police Department and Crime Stoppers are looking for a male suspect who was seen damaging a local business. According to Crime Stoppers, the male caused damage to a business located at 4000 North Big Spring Street by throwing a rock at a window, shattering the window. If you recognize […]
MPD seeking identity of Kohls theft suspect
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Midland Police Department and Crime Stoppers are looking for assistance in identifying a female involved in a theft earlier this month. Crime Stoppers said that at about 10:44 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, the suspect stole several items from Kohls, totaling more than $330. She then fled the scene after […]
Permian Strategic Partnership invests $10M towards Ector County ISD CTE building
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Permian Strategic Partnership today announced a $10 million investment in the Ector County Independent School District’s Career Technical Education center. Together with Ector County’s successful school bond and land donated by GROW Odessa, the investment will help fund the construction of the state-of-the-art building and expand current course offerings. “The […]
Midland County Horseshoe asks for community input on its future recreation area
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Midland County Horseshoe announced that they are requesting community input from citizens who would like to contribute to the overall vision of the new recreation area. The Midland County Commissioners Court and Midland County Horseshoe Arena held a public meeting on June 27th, 2024 to go over plans for their new […]
Sign bridge removal to close portion of EB I-20
REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – A portion of eastbound Interstate 20 will be closed on Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25 as crews remove a sign bridge located near mile marker 38. The Reeves County Road and Bridge Department said all eastbound traffic on I-20 will be required to exit at Exit 33, before […]
Police warn Midland residents of door-to-door solicitors
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Midland Police Department is warning residents of complaints about door-to-door solicitors who may not be following city guidelines. MPD said that if a door-to-door solicitor knocks on your door, there are a few things to keep in mind:
WATCH: Original Steve Jobs Apple-1 computer to go up for auction
NEW YORK CITY, New York (KMID/KPEJ) – The first-generation Apple desktop computer created by the company’s co-founders will be up for sale at Christie’s in New York next month. The computer, taken from Steve Jobs’ desk after he left Apple in 1976, is from the collection of Paul Allen, Microsoft’s co-founder. It is being sold […]
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