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Frontier Airlines opens first-class bookings, plans more legroom and in-seat power

(Gray News) – A major airline is announcing plans to offer more legroom in seats. Frontier Airlines opened reservations Tuesday for new first-class seats and shared plans to bring in-seat power to select passengers. First-class and extra-legroom seats First-class seats with up to...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 11, 2026

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Supreme Court weighs whether government can fine farm without trial

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether the Trump administration can fine a New Jersey farm, Sun Valley Orchards, over alleged poor working conditions for workers on visas without holding a jury trial. The court does not need to decide whether Sun Val...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 11, 2026

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Daycare provider sentenced to up to 50 years in prison in toddler’s death

EMMETSBURG, Iowa ( KTIV /Gray News) - An Iowa judge has sentenced a daycare provider to prison after nearly a four-year infant death investigation. On Monday, 31-year-old Hannah Priest was sentenced to up to 50 years in prison for one count of child endangerment resulting in the death of Sebastia...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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Bullets narrowly miss two people during shooting at Midland home

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are investigating a shooting at a home on the 1400 block of South Fort Worth Street early Saturday morning. Officers responded to a report of a drive-by shooting at 4:05 a.m. and found shell casings in the street, according to police. Eight ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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Rep. Jim Jordan elected new House GOP leader

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) will be the next House Minority Leader after House Republicans voted to pick new leadership, one week after voters returned the majority to Democrats. Jordan defeated Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.), the current House Majority Leader and...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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Family of motorcyclist killed in Oct. 23 crash asks community for support

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The family of Dominique Mancha is asking the community for support after he was killed in a motorcycle crash on Oct. 23, according to Analyah Medrano, who shared her story with First Alert 7. Mancha was in a fatal motorcycle crash at the intersection of Fau...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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Oncor hosts storm readiness roundtable in West Texas

ODESSA-MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Oncor hosted a storm readiness roundtable On Tuesday, Nov.9. The roundtable brought together utility leaders, emergency managers, first responders and local meteorologists to discuss West Texas weather risks, emergency preparedness and opportunities...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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Odessa College to host Turkey Trot Nov. 21

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College will host its 2026 Turkey trot 5K Run and 1.7K Walk on Saturday, Nov. 21, at James Segrest Stadium. Gates open at 7 a.m. with registration beginning at 7:15 a.m. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. followed by the walk at 8:15 a.m. Registration cost $20 ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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Andrews County lifts burn ban

ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Andrews County Commissions court voted Tuesday morning to lift the countywide outdoor burn ban. According to Andrews County Fire Marshal, residents must notify the Sheriff’s Office at 432-523-5545 before starting a controlled burn. Someone must remain ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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AT&T cell tower outage disrupts cell service in Big Spring

BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - AT&T customers in Big Spring may be experiencing cellphone service problems after a network outage affecting a local cell tower. AT&T confirms outage AT&T confirmed to KBEST Media that a cell tower network is out of service and crews are working to reso...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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Hegseth defends record amid impeachment effort

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended his military record Tuesday amid a potential impeachment in Congress, arguing the effort was over mere “policy disagreements” and high crimes and misdemeanors. Hegseth held his first Pentagon news conference in six mo...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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Topgolf cutting prices at all US locations to make experience more affordable for customers

DALLAS (Gray News) - Topgolf is lowering prices at all of its U.S. locations. The sports-entertainment company announced the price reduction this week after guests shared in a survey that they would visit more often if it were more affordable. “I heard a common theme from our gue...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026

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Man arrested after baseball bat assault in Midland

MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A man was arrested Monday on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge after a man was hit in the head with a baseball bat. According to Midland Police Department, an officer was called at about 6:17 p.m. Monday to a report of an assault. Th...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 10, 2026