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Unknown suspect cashes more than $10,000 in stolen checks
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Midland Police Department and Crime Stoppers are looking to identify a fraud suspect. According to Crime Stoppers, during the month of August, the suspect entered banks in Midland, Odessa, and Big Spring, where she presented a stolen driver’s license and cashed several stolen checks, totaling more than $10 thousand. The […]
MPD looking for Best Buy theft suspect
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Midland Police Department and Crime Stoppers are investigating after an unknown male was seen taking from Best Buy earlier this month. According to Crime Stoppers, on Wednesday, August 14, the suspect entered Best Buy, located at 2511 West Loop 250, and stole a pair of Jabra Elite earbuds. The earbuds have […]
MPD investigating unknown porch pirate
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Midland Police Department and Crime Stoppers are looking to identify an unknown suspect involved in a package theft earlier this month. According to Crime Stoppers, the suspect took packages from a house in the 3200 block of Storey Avenue. If you recognize this suspect, or have any information, please contact Crime […]
Suspect arrested at MAF after threatening suicide when ex found child porn on his phone
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A man was arrested at the Midland International Air and Space Port after police responded to reports of a suicide threat—26-year-old Alex Joel Romero-Padilla who reportedly threatened to kill himself, was arrested for allegedly having child pornography on his phone. According to a Midland Police Department affidavit, on Thursday, August 29, officials […]
Basin Bites: Pizza done right… the wood fire way
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – For Hispanics, when asked where the best food is, the typical answer will be de casa or from your house. Well, that’s how this pizza joint got its name as owner and head chef Gerardo explained to me. Making their pizzas in a wood-fired oven, De Casa has different types of […]
HIGHLIGHTS: Odessa vs. Amarillo
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Odessa High’s season opener against Amarillo ended in a no-contest due to weather delays. The Sandies were leading 6-0 at the time of the suspension. The Bronchos take on L. D. Bell next week. Watch the video above for highlights.
Gas prices down as travel expected to be up for Labor Day weekend
PERMIAN BASIN (KMID/KPEJ) – Gas prices are down across West Texas for the Labor Day holiday, which is expected to be a busy weekend at Midland International Air and Space Port. Ector County is seeing some of the lowest prices in the state with an average of $2.87 per gallon. Howard County is seeing a […]
Odessa takes delivery of two new garbage trucks, three patrol vehicles
Editor’s Note: The video above first aired in December of 2023. ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The City of Odessa received a delivery of three Odessa Police Department patrol vehicles and two solid waste garbage trucks this week. The City said the vehicles were ordered back in January. Chris Adams, the Director of Equipment Services, said […]
Odessa looks ahead as Conn’s makes its exit
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Conn’s HomePlus is calling it quits in Odessa and in many other locations across the country after filing for bankruptcy. The appliance retailer is closing 9 locations in the Lone Star State, but the president of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce is confident that with this exit comes new opportunities for […]
Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Odessa Bronchos
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Erik Hartman returns to Odessa on a mission. The former Broncho quarterback has made it his mission as the new head coach to rise up the ‘West Side’. “I think he brings back the Odessa High mentality. He’s from OHS and he just brings back that school mentality that we needed […]
Texas DPS offers travel safety tips for Labor Day weekend
TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ) – To help keep drivers safe this Labor Day weekend, the Texas Department of Public Safety is increasing enforcement efforts August 30 through September 2. Last Labor Day, troopers issued more than 43,179 citations and warnings, including 4,332 for speeding; 990 for no insurance; 421 for individuals without seat belts or child seat restraints; and […]
Texas gas prices drop ahead of Labor Day weekend
TEXAS (KMID-KPEJ) – Gas prices across Texas have dropped ahead of the holiday weekend. The average gas price in Texas is currently $2.95 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel. According to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch, this price is four cents less than last Thursday and 46 cents less than last year. Drivers in […]
DPS rescue couple that took infant hiking, ran out of water in Texas heat
AUSTIN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — What started as a wholesome family excursion, ended in a rescue mission when two 23-year-old parents decided to take their 3 month old on a hike in the blistering Texas heat. Around 4:15 p.m. on August 20, Guadalupe Mountains National Park Rangers, located in Culberson County, alerted the Texas Department of […]
UPDATE: HPD locates missing man
HOBBS, New Mexico (KMID/KPEJ) – Update: According to an updated from the Hobbs Police Department, Dison has been located in Hobbs. He is reported to be safe and in good health. The Hobbs Police Department is asking for help looking for a person who went missing in early July. According to a release by HPD, […]
West Nile Virus confirmed in Midland Co
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Midland Health Services has reported that a Midland County resident has tested positive for the West Nile Virus. It’s the first case reported in the Tall City this year. According to City leaders, the State of Texas confirmed the case to Health Services this week. People are exposed to the virus […]
One dead after Howard County fire
HOWARD COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – According to the Howard County Volunteer Fire Department, one person has died following a structure fire on Jay Road in Tubbs Edition. HCVFD said the victim was trapped inside when they arrived. The fire broke out on August 28; when HCVFD arrived on the scene, crews quickly deployed a hose […]
Powering the Permian – Local oil and gas professional organizes monthly roadside cleanup efforts
ODESSA, Texas – (KMID/KPEJ) – Driving through the Permian, it’s likely you’ll come across trucks, trailers, and 18-wheelers. But one thing drivers don’t want to see – trash on the road. ABC Big 2’s Chris Talley spoke to one local oil and gas professional that took matters into his own hands to organize regular trash […]
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