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Midland airport travelers asked to check flight times once ground stop is lifted

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday ordered a nationwide ground stop on all departing flights. Travelers with flights out of Midland International Airport will need to check with their airlines about flight times once the ground stop is lifted, a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 13, 2026

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Odessa police arrest suspect in connection with hotel shooting

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police said a suspect was arrested in connection with a Nov. 7 shooting at the MCM Grande Hotel Fundome. According to Odessa police, 20-year-old Santiago Valencia, was found and placed into custody in connection with a Nov. 7 shooting at a hotel , po...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 13, 2026

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Terry Johnson enters pretrial diversion agreement in Midland County case

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Terry Johnson entered into a one-year pretrial diversion agreement on Friday, Nov. 13, to resolve his criminal case . According to Midland County District Attorney Glenn Harwood, the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure permits district attorneys to offer a di...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 13, 2026

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FFA issues nationwide ground stop of flights due to a communications issue

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday for all airlines "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety." As of 3:29 PM there are 4 delayed flights. You can find more information here. The City of Mid...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 13, 2026

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Odessa police find 22-year-old man dead in home

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department were called to a home where a 22-year-old man was found dead. On Nov. 11, police responded to a medical call in the area of Andrews Highway. Upon arrival, officers found the 22-year-old man dead at the scene. An autopsy is pendi...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 13, 2026

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Judge Johnson faces dismissal of charges after diversion

Midland County Judge Terry Johnson entered a one-year pretrial diversion agreement on Nov. 13 regarding criminal charges stemming from allegations that he posted a private citizen's sensitive information on Facebook....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 13, 2026

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Judge allows Odessa water billing lawsuit to move forward

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A class-action lawsuit over alleged excessive water charges in Odessa can move forward after a judge denied requests to dismiss the case, according to Potts Law Firm. The lawsuit seeks reimbursement for customers who claim they were overcharged and names th...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 13, 2026

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Andrews rescinds boil water notice after water line repairs

ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The city of Andrews has officially rescinded a boil water notice issued for customers in portions of the southwest and southeast areas following repairs to a water line and water quality testing. The city has now confirmed the boil water notice has been re...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 13, 2026

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Odessa College to offer free financial literacy class Saturday

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College is hosting a free financial literacy class Saturday, Nov. 14, to help community members learn how to better manage their money. The class, “How to Adult 101: Financial Skills for Real Life, will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Room 1...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 13, 2026

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Odessa College inducts inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame class

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Wranglers celebrated 80 years of history by honoring six legendary figures. Odessa College held the 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame & Honors Scholarship Gala at the Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. The six Wranglers who were inducted into the Hall...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 13, 2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, November 13th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, November 13th, 2026: It’ll be another pleasant day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico ahead of changes starting late today and continuing into the weekend as a storm system impacts the region. High temperatures wil...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 13, 2026

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Santa Claus returns to Midland Park Mall for holiday photos

Santa Claus is scheduled to return to Midland Park Mall starting Friday, Nov. 13, offering families photo opportunities and holiday festivities through Christmas Eve....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 13, 2026

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42 Midland ISD students qualify for statewide future educators’ competition

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Forty-two Midland ISD students are heading to San Antonio after qualifying for the 2027 State teach Tomorrow Summit. The students earned their spots after showcasing their leadership, communication and educational development skills at the Area 8 Texas Ass...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 13, 2026

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Midland ISD students advance to State Teach Tomorrow Summit

Forty-two students from five Midland ISD high schools qualified to compete at the 2027 State Teach Tomorrow Summit following their performances at the Area 8 Texas Association of Future Educators Conference....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 13, 2026