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This community darkroom gives photographers a place to learn, create and share

PORTLAND, Ore. ( Aging Untold ) — A community darkroom in Oregon is giving people access to a place to learn, create and share the craft of film photography. Franklin Foto, a community darkroom space in Saint John’s, offers a sliding-scale darkroom membership, classes, gallery sp...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 3, 2026

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Report: Midland Health Services reach several milestones

Midland Health Services reached several milestones through September, having administered nearly 8,000 vaccines and conducted more than 1,250 inspections....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 3, 2026

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How the hospital-at-home program offers alternative care as demand surges

( Aging Untold ) — As America ages and hospitals face unprecedented demand, a growing movement in medicine is bringing hospital-level care directly to your door. More than 30,000 patients have been treated from the comfort of their own beds through the hospital-at-home program. W...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 3, 2026

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Police seek suspect in Midland Home Depot theft

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in locating a suspect wanted for stealing power tool products at Home Depot. On October 21, 2026, at approximately 1:36 pm, the suspect entered Home Depot, stealing a DeWalt battery pack and a Husky ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 3, 2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026: It’ll be a very pleasant day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with lots of blue sky and sunshine along with quiet conditions through the day. High temperatures will warm into the 60s, 70s and...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 3, 2026

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InvestigateTV+: What’s slowing program that helps 9/11 survivors?

( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ tracks what’s slowing the federal program meant to help 9/11 survivors battling serious health issues and what the long delays mean. Plus, coastal wetlands that support a web of wildlife are in danger of slipping away. We examine an ancient river’s journey over ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 3, 2026

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Anti-wrinkle injections: What to know about medical uses and risks

( Aging Untold ) — Botulinum toxin injections are often linked to wrinkles, but some people use them to treat medical conditions as they age. The Aging Untold experts are explaining how they work, what they can treat and what to consider before getting an injection. How botulinum...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 3, 2026

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How districts are addressing bus driver shortages

( InvestigateTV ) — The number of school bus drivers employed in the U.S. fell nearly 10% between 2019 and 2025, as districts work to address a shortage of drivers. The number of drivers dropped from 223,252 in August 2019 to 202,076 in August 2025. Some parents say canceled or d...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 3, 2026

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Louisiana’s coast is disappearing, and nobody can agree on how to stop it

NEW ORLEANS ( InvestigateTV ) - The Mississippi River Delta stretches over roughly 2.7 million acres, including the largest area of brackish marsh on the North American continent. The delta supports vast wetlands and fisheries, wildlife habitat, and is a key flyway for migrating ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 3, 2026

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While you were asleep Weather - 11/3/26

Good morning Friends! We've got a cool start to our day as a cold front has arrived and you'll feel every bit of the coolness this morning so be ready. The Northerly winds that came through will have most of the area sitting below normal highs but on the bright side it will feel like [...]

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 3, 2026

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Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $835 million

(Gray News) - The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $835 million after Monday night’s drawing produced no grand-prize winners. No one matched the six numbers , which are 7, 23, 29, 64, 66 and the red Powerball 23. One ticket sold in Delaware matched five numbers for a $...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 3, 2026

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PLAYOFFS: Greenwood def. Ysleta 3-0 in the area round

PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Greenwood, after defeating Hereford 3-2 in the bi-district round, took on Ysleta at Pecos High School with a chance of becoming area champions. From start to finish, the power was in the hands of the Rangerettes. Multiple seniors led this front, including Em...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 3, 2026

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17 theme park workers among 281 arrested during undercover operation

POLK COUNTY, Fla. ( WWSB /Gray News) — Florida law enforcement officials said a seven-day undercover operation resulted in 281 arrests and 488 new charges, including 198 felonies. About the operation The operation, called “Polk Around & Find Out II,” included simultaneous investi...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 3, 2026

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UTPB Football stars break program records

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Wide Receiver Traylen Suel now holds the career receptions record while Nicholas Butler claims the single season interceptions record. Both men are multi-year starters for the Falcons and have worked hard for these accomplishments. Suel took the receptions ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 3, 2026