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Man on probation for child pornography sentenced to life in prison

AMARILLO, Texas ( KFDA /Gray News) - A Texas man who was on probation for possessing child pornography will now spend the rest of his life in prison. Michael Lee Green, 43, appeared before Judge Dee Johnson of Randall County’s 47th District Court on Friday. Texas authorities said...

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

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Lawyer who represented defendant in Tupac Shakur murder case found dead

LAS VEGAS ( KVVU /Gray News) — The defense attorney who represented Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the Tupac Shakur murder trial has died. Michael Sanft was reported dead Thursday night in Las Vegas. The Clark County coroner’s office confirmed the 55-year-old’s death. The cause and man...

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

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HIGHLIGHTS: Iraan def. Eldorado 52-20

IRAAN, Texas (KOSA) - Iraan defeats Eldorado 52-20 and earns the third-place spot in 2A-2 District 4. The Braves finish with a 2-2 record as they prepare for the bi-district round....

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

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HIGHLIGHTS: Stanton def. Coahoma 21-6

COAHOMA, Texas (KOSA) - Coahoma welcomed Stanton to a clash of the undefeated, but also a chance for both teams to clinch the district title. In the end, Stanton earns a district title by defeating the Bulldogs 21-6 and completing their district slate in undefeated fashion. This ...

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

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HIGHLIGHTS: Midland Christian def. Brook Hill in regional round of TAPPS playoffs

BULLARD, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Christian competed against Brook Hill in the same round they met in the last postseason. In favor of history repeating itself, the Mustangs beat the Guard 49-35. Midland Christian will now face All Saints, the reigning state champions, who beat the...

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

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HIGHLIGHTS: Permian def. San Angelo Central 31-8

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - It was the end of the regular season road for the Permian Panthers as they set their eyes on completing the season undefeated and with their second-straight district title. The Panthers’ first drive left a bad taste in the Panthers’ mouth, with an Iker Muno...

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

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Former doctor photographed patients’ genitals during medical procedures, lawsuit alleges

TOLEDO, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - A Toledo doctor who has been indicted for possession of child sexual abuse material also photographed his patients’ genitals during medical procedures, according to a newly filed lawsuit. Bryan Sack, former doctor and chief of pediatric urology a...

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

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HIGHLIGHTS: Seminole def. Monahans 35-7

MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - The Loboes took second place in the final district standings. Both Seminole and Monahans were undefeated in district play heading into Friday’s game. The winner would take a golden football back home. Unfortunately for the Loboes, they just couldn’t stay ...

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

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HIGHLIGHTS: Greenwood def. Lake View 69-0

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Rangers collected their first Class 4A-DI district title in week 11. It was a massive game for quarterback Andrick Rodriguez. He contributed to Greenwood’s six first half touchdowns. That high-powered offense kept firing until the final whistle. The Ra...

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

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HIGHLIGHTS: Midland Lee def. Midland 33-27

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Rebels clinched their 10th straight win in the Tall City series. Midland Lee got the offense going right away. Hayes Hamm scored on the opening drive to put the Rebels ahead. Midland High delivered a big response. Cade Rylander snagged a pick and Evan ...

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

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Argument over Wi-Fi leads to murder of mother and son, police say

LUFKIN, Texas ( KTRE /Gray News) - An arrest has been made in the murder of a mother and son in Texas. Jeremiah McGee was arrested Friday and charged with capital murder in the shooting deaths of Maria Davalos, 62, and her son, Ariel Arellano Jr., in their home. “They determined ...

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

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Immigration law group shares advice for encounters with ICE agents

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Video from Nov. 6 shows a man being detained by ERO in front of a McDonald’s in Midland. Immigration Law Group, Jaime Barron PC, gives advice on what to do if you or someone you know encounters a scenario involving ICE agents. If somebody has not been depor...

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

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Memory card with uncounted ballots found, launching investigation

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Ga. ( WCTV / ANF /Gray News) — A memory card from election night has been discovered containing uncounted ballots from Seminole County, Georgia, voters. According to a release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, a post-election check revealed: “approxim...

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

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Alaska Senate race remains undecided days after Election Day

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Fewer than 700 votes separated the top two candidates in Alaska’s Senate race Friday with 74% of ballots counted. Democrat Mary Peltola led Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan by a slim margin, which had not changed in more than 24 hours. As polls closed...

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

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‘Remarkable’: Drunk raccoon leads to $250,000 for animal control

HANOVER, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - Nearly a year after a drunk raccoon was captured in a Virginia ABC store, a campaign tied to the animal has raised $250,000 for Hanover County Animal Control. Donations from the “Trashed Panda” campaign will cover more than half the cost of a new...

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