{"articles":[{"id":"j74t4n","title":"Lovington man under investigation after drugs, guns seized","excerpt":"LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - Federal and local law enforcement officers seized suspected methamphetamine, cocaine and multiple firearms Wednesday during a narcotics investigation involving a Lovington man. According to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, special agents with the DEA’s Midland Resident O...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/08/01/lovington-man-under-investigation-after-drugs-guns-seized/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-08-01T01:27:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-01T02:00:12.506Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FB3JRNYRQZFC2FFVFSP6HSXB7UI.png%3Fauth%3D16bd52835b7698facde5b86f7737f5cef807526175937be4db4250f01dfa975f%26smart%3Dfalse","inBriefing":true,"slug":"lovington-man-under-investigation-after-drugs-guns-seized"},{"id":"t1w6ar","title":"5 arrested after shooting in Ector County leaves one hospitalized","excerpt":"ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Five people are in custody after a shooting in Ector County left one person hospitalized. According to Ector County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the area of 16th Street and FM 1936, where they found one person who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim w...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/08/01/ector-county-sheriff-2-custody-1-hospitalized-after-shooting/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-08-01T00:51:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-01T02:00:12.506Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FATCQWHDRIJGM5AXS2VPRKOYV6A.jpg%3Fauth%3Dc1b958799b784d6bf0bd9f6a84ad2b56b39db11376a3901b675e9109515f81e8%26smart%3Dfalse","inBriefing":true,"slug":"5-arrested-after-shooting-in-ector-county-leaves-one-hospitalized"},{"id":"qznwn7","title":"One person hospitalized after shooting in Odessa","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) -UPDATE: According to Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis, five people have now been arrested in connection with the shooting on 16th Street and FM 1936. There has been no update on the condition of the victim sent to the hospital. -----------------------------------------...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/one-person-hospitalized-after-shooting-in-odessa/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Jesse Zaragoza","publishDate":"2026-08-01T00:37:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-01T02:00:12.222Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FIMG_3230.jpg%3Fw%3D786","inBriefing":true,"slug":"one-person-hospitalized-after-shooting-in-odessa"},{"id":"5ha2b6","title":"‘They punched me’: Man with genetic condition attacked, robbed in parking lot; teens arrested","excerpt":"ANDERSON, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A South Carolina man is recovering after being the reported victim of a robbery and attack in a shopping center parking lot. Christopher Holdt, who is well-known in the area and frequents the Anderson Station shopping center, says teens attacked him out of nowh...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/08/01/they-punched-me-man-with-genetic-condition-attacked-robbed-parking-lot-teens-arrested/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Brookley Cromer, Anisa Snipes, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-08-01T00:30:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-01T02:00:12.506Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FS2TD77SUFBHUFPMGFHF7J3GMA4.png%3Fauth%3D3ef4588e053621afbd5f3712fe67f7bfaeb19e49fe390fa60ce0b992b8624398%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"they-punched-me-man-with-genetic-condition-attacked-robbed-in-parking-lot-teens-arrested"},{"id":"9tvn2k","title":"Meals, beds and a place to breathe: How Ronald McDonald House helps local families","excerpt":"Ronald McDonald House Charities provides lodging and essential services to families of hospitalized children in the Permian Basin, though campaign director Meagan Bratton noted that awareness remains low and demand often exceeds available space.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/rmhc-odessa-hospital-support/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Gabriella Meza","publishDate":"2026-07-31T23:43:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-01T02:00:12.222Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FScreenshot-2026-07-31-183819.png%3Fw%3D863","slug":"meals-beds-and-a-place-to-breathe-how-ronald-mcdonald-house-helps-local-families"},{"id":"6prl7d","title":"7/31/2026: A weekend cold front slides in and gives us a tiny break from the heat","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Check out today's 7-day forecast with our Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. Saturday starts off partly sunny and hot, topping out near 95, and we could see a few spotty showers or thunderstorms between about 1 and 4 in the afternoon, though chances stay low. 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Trump again pushes for Blanche’s confirmation","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump on Friday called on GOP lawmakers to immediately confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, one day after threatening to temporarily pull the nomination amid pushback from two Republican senators. Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) have bl...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/31/pres-trump-again-pushes-blanches-confirmation/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Stetson Miller","publishDate":"2026-07-31T23:10:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-01T02:00:12.506Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FIU7CKOLQ6RB7RKTPKQD2T5D3CQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D6b0dede54722d81a3e8a8bc299a6b33fc5a5968692b19ed63bedd6c37920dc26%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"pres-trump-again-pushes-for-blanches-confirmation"},{"id":"ufinue","title":"Hamas agrees to disarm, but key questions remain","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - At a cabinet meeting Friday, President Donald Trump confirmed that Hamas has agreed to disarm as part of the next phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, calling it “a big step for the Middle East.” The agreement, if it holds, would also pave the way for the withdrawal of Israe...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/31/hamas-agrees-disarm-key-questions-remain/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Caitrin Assaf","publishDate":"2026-07-31T22:50:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-01T02:00:12.506Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FROBNQIGWD5DJTPJOY4SWIV46SM.jpg%3Fauth%3D208576560167e975bccec20bbc5366f9c843bc277890713d0819fc3146ce84ee%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"hamas-agrees-to-disarm-but-key-questions-remain"},{"id":"kkj4as","title":"Latinos on Wheels: Lowriders of Tejas opens at Ellen Noel Art Museum","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Ellen Noel Art Museum’s newest exhibit, Latinos on Wheels: Lowriders of Tejas , is set to open with a reception next Thursday. The exhibit, created by photographer Al Rendon, showcases the history, artistry and traditions of lowrider culture through photography. A Thund...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/31/latinos-wheels-lowriders-tejas-opens-ellen-noel-art-museum/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Ixchel Villarreal","publishDate":"2026-07-31T22:49:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-01T02:00:12.506Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FQ2XTQ5YQIJBSHDW2G2VYEOMFBQ.png%3Fauth%3Da888d0c758d08a7b175cbc99cd5681860a6b8e6ec19993f0adc2dbe690bdabef%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"latinos-on-wheels-lowriders-of-tejas-opens-at-ellen-noel-art-museum"},{"id":"lzgkkl","title":"Texas bans delta-8 and synthetic THC products","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Texas banned delta-8 and other synthetic THC products today, following a Texas Supreme Court ruling that classifies them as Schedule I controlled substances — the same classification as heroin and methamphetamine. Products labeled with delta-8 can now be confiscated by law...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/31/texas-bans-delta-8-synthetic-thc-products/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Luke Johnson","publishDate":"2026-07-31T22:42:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-01T02:00:12.506Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBPHCK62UAFHZFFHXYPK3BJIUZE.png%3Fauth%3D3d48fedeb906a1556cdeb1956d5fd936a6498e32e4bc7f63a6ab71dd3cdacd08%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"texas-bans-delta-8-and-synthetic-thc-products"},{"id":"2nmfjn","title":"Man dies after being detained by Phoenix police; body temperature reached 107 degrees","excerpt":"PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) — Investigators have released the name of a man who died Tuesday afternoon after being detained by Phoenix police for allegedly breaking an apartment window. He’s been identified as 42-year-old Jesse Fred. Police said officers were called to an apartment complex nea...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/31/man-dies-after-being-detained-by-phoenix-police-body-temperature-reached-107-degrees/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Ryan McCoy, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-31T22:27:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-01T02:00:12.506Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FUQDIEIOFK5AFDA7W5DTL6PGLAQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D7f61aa4b59d2fceee09940a7d7d461fe3e1f56ba3e2da50071483d7645e25af5%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"man-dies-after-being-detained-by-phoenix-police-body-temperature-reached-107-degrees"},{"id":"rp6mzt","title":"Softball coach accused of sexually abusing minor for the past 7 years","excerpt":"WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. 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According to the Woodford County State’s Attorney’s Office, Jason Rockhold was arrested Monday after a two-week investigation to compile an...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/31/softball-coach-accused-sexually-abusing-minor-past-7-years/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Jason Howell, Sam Matheny, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-31T22:16:15.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-01T02:00:12.506Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJ7RFOZLQONAERBGXSSLQGYWQZM.png%3Fauth%3D5eb450b9aad71e1a5c659250cedffffaea5454fd153ba76d9748ef6c2d2e73ff%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"softball-coach-accused-of-sexually-abusing-minor-for-the-past-7-years"},{"id":"w8t84v","title":"AST SpaceMobile expansion to bring more than 1,000 jobs to Midland","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - AST SpaceMobile’s expansion project is expected to bring more than 1,000 new jobs to Midland, including positions in assembly, touch labor and engineering. The company’s new 400,000-square-foot production facility is set to begin construction in approximately 12 months. 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The nonprofit’s director said the video has been viewed nearly 2 million times and shared more than 1,000...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/31/its-mean-spirited-woman-caught-camera-repeatedly-stealing-donation-bags-charity/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Betsy Webster, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-31T21:33:42.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-01T02:00:12.506Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FKM5MQVPDJNHADBMNPRVV55BLD4.png%3Fauth%3D5401be5f70d6e020bf0d6816f12887d726a9e2c782c046675c457e397f4c3dd9%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"its-mean-spirited-woman-caught-on-camera-repeatedly-stealing-donation-bags-from-charity"},{"id":"mfnc48","title":"Bush Family Home introduces new science, history clubs for local students","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - If you’re hunting for a cool way to keep your middle or high schooler active and engaged this year, Midland’s Bush Family Home Historic Site has some great news. 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According to the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office, the donation was made possible through pro...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/31/brewster-county-sheriff-presents-injured-trooper-with-10000-raised-through-raffle/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-07-31T21:15:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-01T02:00:12.506Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F6GR62FWUNRFHXNWHLLGX74IB5M.jpg%3Fauth%3D632e49aeeec835ce17605dcdac2695426b6387a9f7bb7dc411aa5cd5fb59c3ac%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"brewster-county-sheriff-presents-injured-trooper-with-10000-raised-through-raffle"},{"id":"jagj4f","title":"Pecos city manager placed on administrative leave","excerpt":"PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos City Council voted during its July 30 meeting to place City Manager Charles Lino on administrative leave, effective immediately, following an executive session. 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According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called Thursday night about gunfire being heard at an intersecti...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/31/good-samaritan-shot-killed-after-trying-stop-man-stealing-flowers-woman-police-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Justine Verastigue, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-31T21:13:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-08-01T02:00:12.506Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FAIA25DYHWFBGFK5QR5KG7HJD3Y.png%3Fauth%3Ded38799a52bae206acb56d397cbb606f2ec426e609c5cef709d8dd395fe97fe9%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"good-samaritan-shot-killed-after-trying-to-stop-man-stealing-flowers-from-woman-police-say"},{"id":"p1bnrt","title":"Midland man arrested after machete incident following child abuse claims","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man was arrested Thursday night after police said he confronted another man with a machete following claims that the man had sexually abused a child. 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According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department , Master Deputy Jillian Olson died during an underwater training session with the dive team at Lake Murray on Thursday. 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His father, Colin Gray, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday after being convicted back in March on mul...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/31/heres-why-mother-apalachee-school-shooter-isnt-facing-charges/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tim Darnell, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-31T18:37:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-31T22:00:39.155Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FG4SNRAXAABFKLJVV375FKHIGNI.jpg%3Fauth%3D1695848e3a9b854e177c8c86b27df752f16adc6e6963f2cc660f57a8aa2e5688%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"heres-why-the-mother-of-the-apalachee-school-shooter-isnt-facing-charges"},{"id":"t6420f","title":"Details of ransom note for Nancy Guthrie released as investigation reaches 6-month mark","excerpt":"TUCSON, Ariz. ( KOLD /Gray News) - The Nancy Guthrie investigation has reached the six-month mark. Details of two notes that 13 News received early in the search have now been released. 13 News received the notes early in the search — one on Feb. 2 and the second on Feb. 6 — from someone claiming...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/31/details-ransom-notes-nancy-guthrie-released-investigation-reaches-6-month-mark/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Debra Worley, 13 News Staff","publishDate":"2026-07-31T18:36:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-31T22:00:39.155Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FMI7QGYMRJZCMVF4KUZIUNLVRCM.png%3Fauth%3D7f98e3b25bb3c3147884bc5e2ff8c1f757fb8f942a94580371d0b83b566fa9d1%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"details-of-ransom-note-for-nancy-guthrie-released-as-investigation-reaches-6-month-mark"},{"id":"cmetl","title":"Study ranks the most and least affordable states for retirees","excerpt":"( InvestigateTV ) — Where retirees choose to live can make a significant difference in how far their savings go — and a new study from Retirement Living identifies the states that offer the most financial breathing room. 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According to the Odessa Police Department, officers pulled over a vehicle for speeding near Highway 385 and East 100th Street. 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Before hearing her sentence in Honolulu Circuit Court, Sina Pili broke down in tears and apologized to her community, her family and her 11-...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/31/woman-sentenced-beating-adopted-11-year-old-daughter-death/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Aalii Dukelow","publishDate":"2026-07-31T05:12:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-31T18:00:39.294Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FOB4IOJQQGFEYNBAPRN2PMXUFJA.png%3Fauth%3D6516c6466eedd4ec07a4faa4d9c98f86d40b5a96d46c867e1521989a452d43b3%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"woman-sentenced-for-beating-adopted-11-year-old-daughter-to-death"},{"id":"xuuwy0","title":"Sweet treats, saving lives: Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day supports Permian Basin pediatric patients","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Hundreds of Medical Center Hospital employees received a sweet surprise on Thursday during the celebration of Miracle Treat Day, a long-standing partnership between Dairy Queen and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. 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Last week, it was reported that Nash’s survival is helping shape care for babies born at 21 weeks gestation. Now, hi...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/29/worlds-most-premature-surviving-baby-continues-reach-new-milestones-inspire-others/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Libbie Randall, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-29T23:50:47.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-30T18:00:14.597Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FESO5ZBZVBFCZBKY3RGCEDR42UU.png%3Fauth%3Df4b1854323a491bf22a4c73990ab26b9c889b9e309ae36368eafc2baf15a5e0d%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"worlds-most-premature-surviving-baby-continues-to-reach-new-milestones-inspire-others"},{"id":"ykh2ah","title":"Oscar-winning Disney animator rescued from top of mountain after becoming ill on hike","excerpt":"PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. 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According to the Phoenix Fire Department, shortly after 8 a.m., firefighters received reports of a hiker having a medical emergency on top o...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/29/oscar-winning-disney-animator-rescued-top-mountain-after-becoming-ill-hike/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Alexis Cortez, Ben Bradley, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-29T23:02:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-30T18:00:14.597Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FAQF32UM33ZH6TLUFBNJ3IOYBH4.png%3Fauth%3D3d16ba9a8227c50593829fb7638aa85e4b11e86e0295d0a07e16bc3dcd6122d4%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"oscar-winning-disney-animator-rescued-from-top-of-mountain-after-becoming-ill-on-hike"},{"id":"cj128i","title":"Tips to make college move-in easier","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - With college move-in season around the corner, students are checking off their supply lists and getting ready for a fresh start. But experts say a few simple purchases can make life in a dorm much more manageable. 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The City of Odessa informed the Permian Basin Bicycle Association last week that it intends to terminate the lease so the prop...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/29/odessa-mountain-bike-park-faces-closure-after-15-years-city-plans-development/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Luke Johnson","publishDate":"2026-07-29T22:57:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-30T16:00:14.642Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FPOABVQJ47REODFMGXHUK5NKAXA.png%3Fauth%3D7df5d878cf52ee59894f8293e8345a142e43bc5e9b0d9bd132e542c6ad1d20da%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"odessa-mountain-bike-park-faces-closure-after-15-years-as-city-plans-development"},{"id":"3ohubq","title":"Church director accused of allowing convicted sex offender to volunteer on campus with children for years","excerpt":"GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. 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According to 2023 data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, births to women over 40 now account for 4.1% of all U.S. births, match...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/health-2/more-women-are-pregnant-after-40-local-mom-shares-experience-doctor-explains-risks/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Sonji Milburn","publishDate":"2026-07-27T23:33:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-29T00:00:37.768Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F03%2F69a7bf09dd8885.17555853.jpeg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"more-women-are-pregnant-after-40-local-mom-shares-experience-doctor-explains-risks"},{"id":"1b1lqp","title":"I-20 traffic diverted in Monahans at Mile Marker 76","excerpt":"MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - Eastbound Interstate 20 traffic is being diverted at Mile Marker 76 near the West Interchange in Monahans. Motorists are being directed onto Business I-20 through Monahans and can re-enter I-20 at the East Interchange. 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Motorists traveling through the area should expect delays and use caution in the work zone. Drivers are asked to follow all posted...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/28/eastbound-i-20-lane-reduction-near-lamesa-road-overpass-midland/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-28T14:18:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-28T22:00:38.616Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FEU544QGIP5ARZBIU3XNJPGW5II.png%3Fauth%3D19ac38600b8cf42e692136c4d173680ec2b173e0721332b0460058e821b708f7%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"eastbound-i-20-lane-reduction-near-lamesa-road-overpass-in-midland"},{"id":"g2gzj7","title":"Highway 128 crash closes both lanes near mile marker 47 in Lea County","excerpt":"LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - Deputies are responding to a crash on Highway 128 near mile marker 47 in Lea County. According to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, both eastbound and westbound lanes are closed at this time. 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Just before 2 a.m., the Lubbock Polic...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/27/suspect-arrested-connection-with-deadly-assault-man-outside-lubbock-motel-room/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Chelsea Collinsworth","publishDate":"2026-07-28T13:54:51.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-28T22:00:38.616Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FZ6USI5ISKZHU3LDIMRNYOCIMRU.png%3Fauth%3De486126bb5475ab298002a746939b2c6cf95c69f96b4566f98b8e7e4f195bde1%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"suspect-arrested-in-connection-with-deadly-assault-of-man-outside-lubbock-motel-room"},{"id":"jclfpz","title":"80-year-old Lamesa woman arrested after search uncovers drugs, 90 roosters in cockfighting investigation","excerpt":"An 80-year-old Lamesa woman was arrested after a police investigation into alleged cockfighting activities led to the seizure of drugs, cash, and approximately 90 roosters.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/lamesa-woman-arrested-cockfighting-drugs/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Gabriella Meza","publishDate":"2026-07-27T21:52:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-28T22:00:37.845Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FNew-Project-38.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"80-year-old-lamesa-woman-arrested-after-search-uncovers-drugs-90-roosters-in-cockfighting-investigat"},{"id":"kmf718","title":"Judge dismisses lawsuit against Amarillo ISD in case of teen’s death","excerpt":"AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - An Amarillo judge has dismissed the lawsuit against Amarillo ISD involving the death of former Amarillo High School student Jaxson Mendoza. According to court documents filed July 21, 2026, the judge dismissed the case that accused the district of violating 14-year-old Ja...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/27/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-against-amarillo-isd-case-teens-death/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Kaitlin Zamora","publishDate":"2026-07-28T13:53:45.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-28T20:00:40.678Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FCN5WJT7EXZBRNDVNCBXGCXT3SU.png%3Fauth%3Db51b5fbf1b3c4394af69c4f8c91d89351afc4f3d0ca3a83a07abca3bd2581404%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"judge-dismisses-lawsuit-against-amarillo-isd-in-case-of-teens-death"},{"id":"5nj5ci","title":"FDA approves over-the-counter combo of Tylenol and Naproxen for pain relief","excerpt":"(Gray News) – The first fixed-dose combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and naproxen sodium was approved by the FDA . The over-the-counter tablet is designed for temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to headache, backache, muscular aches, toothache, menstrual cramps and minor arthritis ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/28/fda-approves-over-the-counter-combo-tylenol-naproxen-pain-relief/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Debra Worley","publishDate":"2026-07-28T13:31:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-28T20:00:40.678Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FXMYERDETH5CUDFINVMGK44UMCA.png%3Fauth%3D3214219c0f766c46f77bd95e540c0838a5c38bcbd29548d9b471185adc50cd60%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"fda-approves-over-the-counter-combo-of-tylenol-and-naproxen-for-pain-relief"},{"id":"10dd08","title":"FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, July 28th, 2026","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, July 28th, 2026: The heat wave continues across West Texas and southeast New Mexico this week and into next weekend, with mostly rain-free conditions areawide. A Heat Advisory is in effect this afternoon through the evening. TUESDAY HEAT ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/28/first-alert-7-forecast-tuesday-july-28th-2026/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Ethan Yost","publishDate":"2026-07-28T12:16:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-28T20:00:40.678Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F4O5YFGFDPFBUJJLNGGTR2V2EMI.png%3Fauth%3D906f6c1a966554332a7503ba8d224f9222e6257d5c5a565137b24594f17e3ccf%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"first-alert-7-forecast-for-tuesday-july-28th-2026"},{"id":"gz1x85","title":"Midland road closures for mill and inlay work until Aug. 27","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Starting now through Aug. 27, Princeton to Community Lane between Garfield and D Street and N, L, I, H, G and D streets between Golf Course and Harvard will be closed. According to the City of Midland, this area will be closed to through traffic at various points for mill ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/28/midland-road-closures-mill-inlay-work-until-aug-27/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-28T09:48:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-28T20:00:40.678Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FURT32IEYM5CH5GBDYH4F27KCDA.jpg%3Fauth%3D378836a39a07c2dd08239ccd1c602d0faae618367ccb3668a4edf55228e7c70b%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"midland-road-closures-for-mill-and-inlay-work-until-aug-27"},{"id":"clc59s","title":"Mother reunites with daughter she was forced to give up for adoption 50 years ago","excerpt":"PINEVILLE, La. ( KALB /Gray News) - A Louisiana mother and the daughter she was forced to give up for adoption nearly 50 years ago met face-to-face for the first time, thanks to a genealogy website. Lillian Higgins was 20 years old in 1976 when she gave birth to a baby girl who she says her famil...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/28/mother-reunites-with-daughter-she-was-forced-give-up-adoption-50-years-ago/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Julia Keller, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-28T09:22:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-28T20:00:40.678Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FL2XKLMRVG5BGDAW2WZ5KG2F7YY.png%3Fauth%3D3bb55c27423f9ec03eb00e777cfa0816f60e822c7b3bcaf1cbbde0b1a4e6e92e%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"mother-reunites-with-daughter-she-was-forced-to-give-up-for-adoption-50-years-ago"},{"id":"tbvr9n","title":"Sam Houston Elementary ‘Meet the Teacher’ postponed","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Families at Sam Houston Elementary will have to wait a little longer to meet their child’s teacher after the school’s “Meet the Teacher” event was postponed due to construction issues and air conditioning problems. Midland ISD District 4 Trustee Matt Friez said a water lin...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/28/sam-houston-elementary-meet-teacher-postponed/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-28T09:21:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-28T20:00:40.678Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNRYYPBRBXRE5RDG7PH5ENX3CH4.png%3Fauth%3Dd36b81feef87a04c3b2071a7e99f26512be67b7821643398232bef60afc70cbe%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"sam-houston-elementary-meet-the-teacher-postponed"},{"id":"dozxf","title":"Big Spring Police Department faces phone system outage","excerpt":"The Big Spring Police Department rerouted 911 calls to the Kermit Police Department Dispatch Center due to a phone system outage.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/big-spring-police-phone-outage/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Justin Escobedo","publishDate":"2026-07-27T19:46:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-28T20:00:37.926Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F06%2Fbig-spring-texas.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"big-spring-police-department-faces-phone-system-outage"},{"id":"1rtkca","title":"Groom shares dance with woman who got his mother’s lungs in lifesaving transplant","excerpt":"STEPHENVILLE, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) - At a Texas wedding, the traditional mother-son dance looked different — and it stopped guests in their tracks. Groom Matthew Firth stepped onto the dance floor in May not with his own mother but with Carrie Giddens, the woman who received his mother’s lung...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/28/groom-shares-dance-with-woman-who-got-his-mothers-lungs-lifesaving-transplant/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Abbey Ferguson, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-28T07:43:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-28T18:00:39.304Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F4G2YJF5BK5FDLBT7WNEIEHNZLY.jpg%3Fauth%3D33a7c67f1a241f4c62ae239bb4626107059d5fc5cd35fe926d05933b5d61d046%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"groom-shares-dance-with-woman-who-got-his-mothers-lungs-in-lifesaving-transplant"},{"id":"sk8uex","title":"Man survives month at sea after mast breaks during solo sail across Pacific","excerpt":"HONOLULU ( KHNL /Gray News) - A California man trying to complete a solo sail across the Pacific Ocean ended up stranded on his sailboat for over a month, drifting toward Hawaii. 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Downdetector received thousands of reports of outages from T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, US Cellular and Mint Mobile users. 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But what you’re paying may not be fair, it could even be illegal. Many may not know that some retailers may be taking advantage of shoppers through deceptive pricing tactics . A shirt f...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/27/how-some-retailers-inflate-original-prices-create-fake-discounts/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Kristin Crowley","publishDate":"2026-07-27T18:51:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-28T04:00:38.803Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FI53TJLIOVZAUFEP54BZMK4VDIE.jpg%3Fauth%3D76ea0f2ee4347fe5998786240b9bba9e4d369f8f8b1d83d9b6a1cc22cda52584%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"how-some-retailers-inflate-original-prices-to-create-fake-discounts"},{"id":"pnlslv","title":"Evenflo recalls some car seats. 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In a statement obtained by People , the 83-year-old revealed she has been living with Parkinson’s disease. 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A Disaster Assistance Center has been established inside the Batesville school gym, providing flood-affected residents with a s...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/27/midland-county-fire-teams-up-help-batesville-flood-victims/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-27T15:23:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-27T22:00:38.340Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FIVKJN5ENEVA4FLM3BCO4NHDJCQ.jpg%3Fauth%3De0ae8a3ae4059b6c79e6a0f499ca640e38122e439a5c2aa8b177bc0c0d2bc1f8%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"midland-county-fire-teams-up-to-help-batesville-flood-victims"},{"id":"sirg2v","title":"FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, July 27th, 2026","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, July 26th, 2026: The heat wave continues across West Texas and southeast New Mexico this week and into next weekend, with mostly rain-free conditions areawide. A Heat Advisory is in effect this afternoon through Tuesday evening. MONDAY HEA...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/27/first-alert-7-forecast-monday-july-27th-2026/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Ethan Yost","publishDate":"2026-07-27T13:35:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-27T22:00:38.340Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FGB35J5P7GJHWPLSW4FN6U5WHLU.png%3Fauth%3Ddb66d0053ecdf369472f44bdf06920d052804e9a6d477afd8041ed0bf57e053b%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"first-alert-7-forecast-for-monday-july-27th-2026"},{"id":"2uqhpq","title":"‘Dancing in the rain’: Foundation helps families find joy amid serious childhood medical challenges","excerpt":"VIRGINIA ( Aging Untold ) — A foundation born from grief is now a lifeline for families going through serious childhood medical challenges. 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Without warning, he collapsed. A 911 caller reported the emergency from inside the bowling alley as friends scrambled to help. A retired paramedic who was nearby began assisting. 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Visitors checking in for day use or camping should use the self-pay station with a reservation or register with cash, check, or an annual pass. A list of available walk-up ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/27/balmorhea-state-park-office-closed-monday-park-remains-open/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-27T10:11:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-27T20:00:38.527Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F47NV7RRB7JCIVB47HXVVWP7WIU.bmp%3Fauth%3Dece39a3d35af0f7b1fe969b0d02e71e049bab76c54d8ebfc86156f6cfef375b2%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"balmorhea-state-park-office-closed-monday-park-remains-open"},{"id":"23u7s3","title":"Driver doing donuts crashes into fire hydrant, causing $10,000 in damage","excerpt":"TEMPE, Ariz. 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Gabriel Haynes, 21, was arrested Sunday and faces charges of criminal damage for “recklessly damaging util...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/27/driver-doing-donuts-crashes-into-fire-hydrant-causing-10000-damage/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Haley Williams, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-27T10:03:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-27T20:00:38.527Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F4SHV623IEZCORBCO46RVJI3MRY.png%3Fauth%3D95b21d325d675c237ac95d8085525b39c57e424d3077201864962f7e510bd462%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"driver-doing-donuts-crashes-into-fire-hydrant-causing-10000-in-damage"},{"id":"pd41x6","title":"Finding Family: 435 West Texas children in foster care need local families","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - There are 435 children in the West Texas foster system, and the majority of them are living far from home. According to data highlighted in this week’s Finding Family report, 89% of West Texas foster children are placed outside the county where they grew up. Sixty-one perce...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/27/finding-family-435-west-texas-children-foster-care-need-local-families/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Lauren Munt, Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-27T09:48:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-27T20:00:38.527Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FILFVTNDQ2JHG5LARSKPROXUEYA.png%3Fauth%3Dc84dd2a91f4f5eb331fa94bed58e9dd040a7b4a580647c2d2e97477345c28a92%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"finding-family-435-west-texas-children-in-foster-care-need-local-families"},{"id":"o91xaq","title":"Semi truck catches fire along 1788 near Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center","excerpt":"MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Fire responded to a semi truck fire Saturday afternoon in the 1000 block of South Farm-to-Market Road 1788, the department said. First responders arrived and temporarily blocked the road while crews worked to extinguish the fire. 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Ayla Garcia traveled to Kenya on June 30 with her church and family to support an orphanage. 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Sara Gilson, 43, was fatally shot Thursday by her husband, Jeremiah Duffey, who went by Shawn Duffey on...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/26/influencer-killed-by-husband-after-she-accused-him-pedophilia-tiktok-reports-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Akim Powell","publishDate":"2026-07-26T21:16:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-27T16:00:41.547Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FKDC7QP6KG5DYXBMDBEMCGKP3WU.png%3Fauth%3D6ca388f1f25d01d8c58873d62ac01391425dff2dbb63682fb9d107fdaa133892%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"influencer-killed-by-husband-after-she-accused-him-of-pedophilia-on-tiktok-reports-say"},{"id":"5g1lbz","title":"Two people struck by lightning on North Carolina beach, officials say","excerpt":"WILMINGTON, N.C. ( WECT /Gray News) - Two people were struck by lightning on Shell Island on Saturday morning, officials said. 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Professional dancers and actors Misha Gabriel and Jade Chynoweth, best known for their work in the Step Up films, will headline Next L...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/michael-jackson-choreographer-step-up-stars-to-headline-odessa-fundraiser/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Gabriella Meza","publishDate":"2026-07-24T23:23:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-27T16:00:40.381Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2F123009327_3910403662321093_4828008468076734957_n.jpg%3Fw%3D653","slug":"michael-jackson-choreographer-step-up-stars-to-headline-odessa-fundraiser"},{"id":"5lj59b","title":"Affidavit: Midland woman accused of striking 89-year-old with coffee mug","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – A Midland woman was arrested after police said she struck an 89-year-old woman in the head twice with a hard plastic coffee mug, leaving her with a cut that required hospital treatment. 53-year-old Rachel Garcia, has been charged with injury to a child, elderly indivi...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/affidavit-midland-woman-accused-of-striking-89-year-old-with-coffee-mug/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Gabriella Meza","publishDate":"2026-07-24T23:02:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-27T16:00:40.381Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2Fgarcia-1.jpg%3Fw%3D480","slug":"affidavit-midland-woman-accused-of-striking-89-year-old-with-coffee-mug"},{"id":"hi8nak","title":"Stolen cannonballs found by TSA officer","excerpt":"GULF SHORES, Ala. 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( WALA /Gray News) - Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly weekend boat crash in Baldwin County as 46-year-old Kristen Delaney, a Mobile woman with deep ties to the local community. 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The vote came Thursday as oil prices crossed $100 a barrel. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wa...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/23/house-votes-again-limit-trumps-war-powers-similar-vote-fails-senate/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Molly Martinez, Max Cotton","publishDate":"2026-07-23T22:29:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-24T17:00:53.594Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FTLFFTWTVVZHB5ECFSSQKAKKL4U.jpg%3Fauth%3Dbf5f43bc581a551c1285b5794bd495e1c0c1aa89544176da233bde5acee95ec7%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"house-votes-to-limit-trumps-war-powers-vote-fails-senate"},{"id":"mjqnj","title":"Dermatologist warns about using ‘Barbie drug’ for tanning","excerpt":"HATTIESBURG, Miss. ( WDAM /Gray News) - A physician is warning about the use of a synthetic chemical known as the “Barbie Drug,” which is injected to get a tan. It’s called Melanotan II or MTII and has since gone viral on social media. 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( WOWT /Gray News) - An 11-year-old boy has died days after being critically injured in a scooter crash. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported the collision occurred in the Bennington area last Tuesday. The boy, identified by school officials as Logan Rahn, was with two other j...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/23/heartbreaking-loss-child-dies-days-after-being-hit-by-truck-while-riding-scooter/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Elaina Riley, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-23T21:28:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-24T15:00:53.558Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F5IYU4KTAYJC3ZFIRPL6J5FXZDU.jpg%3Fauth%3D5604c679f93ab84861041ac3010611cd2d0a92c3aed4809a135e69b1b4c2d6a5%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"heartbreaking-loss-child-dies-days-after-being-hit-by-truck-while-riding-scooter"},{"id":"go8rmn","title":"Mother of pregnant 14-year-old took money, sports tickets and other favors from daughter’s rapist, court documents say","excerpt":"PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. 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She is charged with felony h...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/23/mother-pregnant-14-year-old-took-money-sports-tickets-other-favors-daughters-rapist-court-documents-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"WLOX Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-23T21:21:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-24T14:30:53.558Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FZVOY5ICURRF4XOEPF63EZQEWSE.png%3Fauth%3D9f3aba2f1f2d36b3f239694f53c57dd20f5085753e17fa1698dd4fb5f4f11f09%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"mother-of-pregnant-14-year-old-took-money-sports-tickets-and-other-favors-from-daughters-rapist-cour"},{"id":"d4lyqa","title":"Study shows which states are seeing the biggest reductions in SNAP benefits","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray News) - More people in the U.S. are reportedly losing food assistance due to a law that was enacted last July. According to a study by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities , a nonpartisan research and policy institute, deep cuts have been made to federal funding for food as...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/23/study-shows-which-states-are-seeing-biggest-reductions-snap-benefits/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-23T20:42:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-24T14:00:53.722Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FQWGHCQOMK5DQ3EAJILF4G6YGOM.jpg%3Fauth%3D70fc52ab4e13dada2691a2934a29c4bdbfcb87ab8d48597a69df0b9f0fef9fc8%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"study-shows-which-states-are-seeing-the-biggest-reductions-in-snap-benefits"},{"id":"t10qom","title":"Taco Bell employee threw boiling water on co-worker, police say","excerpt":"MEMPHIS, Tenn. 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Midwest Poultry Services announced the recall Wednesday. 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( WTOC /Gray News) - A 45-year-old man was arrested after allegedly impersonating a police officer and forcing a woman to perform sexual acts under the threat of arrest. According to the Pooler Police Department, Jamel Lamar Kearney approached the victim at a Wawa gas station in April...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/23/man-accused-impersonating-officer-wawa-forcing-woman-into-sexual-acts/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Madalyn Bierster, WTOC Staff, Amanda  Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-07-23T15:13:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-23T22:30:53.414Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FFHLVLSMW7BHXZFGSC2SH3BE64A.png%3Fauth%3D6b2648d3aed519a9bafbeaacce34e52796097fad0a2d420bb6a3b95f906da6d9%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"man-accused-of-impersonating-officer-at-wawa-forcing-woman-into-sexual-acts"},{"id":"oi0bfi","title":"Big Spring Crime Stoppers looking for tips vehicle burglary","excerpt":"BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Big Spring Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying and locating this person. According to Big Spring police, at approximately 3:17 a.m., a suspect carrying a red backpack allegedly burglarized a vehicle in the 300 block of Tulane. The suspect allegedly stole cologne ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/23/big-spring-crime-stoppers-looking-tips-vehicle-burglary/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-23T14:44:39.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-23T22:00:53.458Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F6SD54XS26ZCGTLHPUE4VM4I3LU.jpg%3Fauth%3D096b54541857ed4c322bd4aeed549718fd857300f582c5fd863625083d4ff6e8%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"big-spring-crime-stoppers-looking-for-tips-vehicle-burglary"},{"id":"oe8hvv","title":"Longtime high school basketball coach dies in tractor accident on his farm","excerpt":"KNOXVILLE, Tenn. 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McBee, 73, was a basketball coach and educator at Grainger High School. “Beyond his family, Doug ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/23/longtime-high-school-basketball-coach-dies-tractor-accident-his-farm/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Ariana Joy Cobler, Gray News staff, Amanda  Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-07-23T13:07:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-23T21:30:53.531Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FUHQGMW4XCNETNON36CLSZ5AIP4.png%3Fauth%3D20d427ca361dd7029dd1314d5ad1ec16657f32371ee951b55c72f0148e36b96e%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"longtime-high-school-basketball-coach-dies-in-tractor-accident-on-his-farm"},{"id":"990awi","title":"US 385 northbound lane closure near Wilson’s Corner in Odessa","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - One northbound lane on US 385 will be closed between Cook Road and Apple Street near Wilson’s Corner beginning Thursday, July 23, through Saturday, July 25, for asphalt paving operations. 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( KOLN /Gray News) — A 19-year-old says he is still haunted after months of alleged sexual abuse by female staffers at a youth rehabilitation center in Kansas. He is one of multiple child victims who have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse. 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Big Spring City officials announced that the necessary repairs have been finished and the aquatic center is once again welcoming swi...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/22/russ-mcewen-family-aquatic-center-reopens-after-repairs/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-07-22T16:03:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-22T21:00:53.477Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FSFVOBGJWMJBQ3HGRUYJXJL4FVU.jpg%3Fauth%3D92fbd274166ae051122200be52515346b4ecbeb9b1720d34ece8b92daaa4463d%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"russ-mcewen-family-aquatic-center-reopens-after-repairs"},{"id":"xrh3zu","title":"Suspects wanted for $1.3 million pump shaft theft in Midland","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying a three suspects for stealing approximately $1.3 million worth of pump shafts. 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The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on June 11, according to the Midland Police Department. 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Today we welcome back triple digits into our area please hydrate often and don't forget to wear your sunscreen.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/west-texas-afternoon-weather-7-22-26/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Bridget Sarpong","publishDate":"2026-07-22T16:56:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-22T18:00:53.092Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FDEF639D07763E22CEFB4B9FFE6E39AB4.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"west-texas-afternoon-weather-72226"},{"id":"ldiure","title":"Too hot, too dry: What you need to know about dehydration this summer","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Dehydration happens when your body loses more fluid than it takes in. It puts stress on your organs and can cause organ damage if left untreated, according to Dr. Drew Payne, D.O., of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. 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Christina Copley, 41, is facing a second-degree murder charge related to the stabbing death of her husband , 8...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/22/woman-accused-stabbing-82-year-old-husband-death-claims-he-was-abusive/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"David Baker, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-22T03:58:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-22T18:00:53.627Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNPUEHI7M7BEMPIZLC4AC4FACNY.png%3Fauth%3Da15ce044431be0f95287ac0b7a467dae013bdfc1d4ffa0da8ff4c3c2864203fa%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"woman-accused-of-stabbing-82-year-old-husband-to-death-claims-he-was-abusive"},{"id":"7vbug2","title":"Odessa man faces felony charges after alleged knife threat during dispute over dog","excerpt":"A 75-year-old Odessa man was arrested on two felony charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening two neighbors with a knife during a dispute over his dog.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/odessa-man-knife-threat/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Gabriella Meza","publishDate":"2026-07-21T17:10:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-22T18:00:53.092Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FBailey.jpg%3Fw%3D480","slug":"odessa-man-faces-felony-charges-after-alleged-knife-threat-during-dispute-over-dog"},{"id":"h8j3ea","title":"West Texas Afternoon Weather - 7/21/26","excerpt":"Getting ready to run errands or meet the girls for lunch or even head to the driving range make sure to wear sunscreen and grab your rain gear as showers are dwindling across West Texas.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/west-texas-afternoon-weather-7-21-26/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Bridget Sarpong","publishDate":"2026-07-21T16:56:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-22T18:00:53.092Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2F8A9992EAF8AAE2FB09A4C588D17794F3.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"west-texas-afternoon-weather-72126"},{"id":"p6ekk1","title":"UPDATE: Westbound I-20 lanes open after 6-vehicle crash, diesel spill cleanup shut down roads","excerpt":"A six-vehicle crash closed both westbound lanes of Interstate 20 near Grandview Avenue in Odessa, and officials say the road will remain closed for several hours for investigation and diesel fuel spill cleanup.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/odessa-ih-20-six-vehicle-crash/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Gabriella Meza","publishDate":"2026-07-21T14:35:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-22T18:00:53.092Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2F752242421_122341468394011203_9163490999810324009_n.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"update-westbound-i-20-lanes-open-after-6-vehicle-crash-diesel-spill-cleanup-shut-down-roads"},{"id":"aenbj","title":"Texas broadband agency faces audit call over contract fairness concerns","excerpt":"LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows and Lt. 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House Democratic lawmakers have been speaking out against the bill, the National Defense Authorizatio...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/22/defense-bill-faces-uncertain-path-amid-iran-war-concerns/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Stetson Miller","publishDate":"2026-07-22T01:32:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-22T17:00:53.521Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FAFKEQJWFEJCH5KDNES6J4L45RI.jpg%3Fauth%3Dd61fc9ae5c95d872b80064bb02797817aa803447f56878682b347f14e7fcafb8%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"defense-bill-faces-uncertain-path-amid-iran-war-concerns"},{"id":"m69nm5","title":"West Texas oil rises to $85 a barrel as Iran conflict adds “war premium,” expert says","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - West Texas Intermediate crude is now trading around $85 a barrel, up sharply from about $60 at the start of the year. 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Matt Vernon, head of consumer lending at Bank of America, said the shift comes down to affordability and interes...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/21/homeowners-are-fixing-up-instead-moving-out-report-finds/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Rachel DePompa","publishDate":"2026-07-21T19:01:53.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-21T23:00:53.471Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FCI7VEXR7FBAFNMAMRITUHUITOQ.jpg%3Fauth%3Dfa0f8d94200bd0a97c23946621cc106d1a6ebe57c4cd0cb1f2ba1826f1c4d832%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"homeowners-are-fixing-up-instead-of-moving-out-report-finds"},{"id":"thoujs","title":"Father arrested after admitting to killing 3-year-old son, leaving body in suitcase, police say","excerpt":"MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Memphis father has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his 3-year-old son. According to the Memphis Police Department, its investigation began last Sunday when officers responded to a custody dispute at a home on Southbridge Street. 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Mindy Osteen, 34, pleaded to second-degree murder and other felony charges in connection with the July 2025 killing of Christopher Travis Jones. 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According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, the situation started Wednesday evening near Oneida when deputies saw a car traveling at about 90 mph on Hi...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/21/3-charged-after-leading-deputies-pursuit-reaching-120-mph-sheriffs-office-says/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Josh Jarnagin, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-21T17:46:46.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-21T22:00:53.614Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FK44G3V25WVA2DMLMP2TESFYVRA.png%3Fauth%3D227df410cbebf246938c17c1ba73e9932523fbe5a2d0b2826f236562ab40ced5%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"3-charged-after-leading-deputies-on-a-pursuit-reaching-120-mph-sheriffs-office-says"},{"id":"ky8l31","title":"16-year-old accused of taking child from birthday party, sexually abusing him and stuffing him in wedding dress bag","excerpt":"GAINESVILLE, Fla. 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Investigators say no signs of foul play were found. An autopsy has been ordered. 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To help families get ready, the Ector County Health Department is holding its annual back-to-school immunization clinics i...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/20/ector-county-health-department-hosts-back-to-school-immunization-clinics/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Chloe Ryan","publishDate":"2026-07-20T22:12:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-21T15:30:57.826Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJF64XOZ2MRHLTOCZS3MENKTIYY.png%3Fauth%3D097561513e9541cf03a07ed80db67fa51ba404c4b466ac7ac6bb492a2561c8e9%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"ector-county-health-department-hosts-back-to-school-immunization-clinics"},{"id":"ma936w","title":"Crash involving 100-year-old Model T injures 3","excerpt":"GOLDSBORO, N.C. 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Sumner County Commissioner Jeremy Mansfield said the signs were installed on a stretch of State Route 386 long known a...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/20/charlie-kirk-memorial-highway-signs-be-relocated-after-vietnam-veterans-object-sharing-space/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Caleb Wethington, Emily Van de Riet","publishDate":"2026-07-20T21:32:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-21T15:00:59.087Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FF4OJUIRVTNCV3AXJIJ2U6AYYBI.jpg%3Fauth%3D994cbdd63842a349d35cb9c6fb80d84cc0cd30f03a1615f589a5d2085ec0848a%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"charlie-kirk-memorial-highway-signs-to-be-relocated-after-vietnam-veterans-object-to-sharing-space"},{"id":"z9kqvq","title":"Speeding crackdown underway in Monahans","excerpt":"MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - The Monahans Police Department says it’s increasing enforcement to address speeding. According to a post made by the Monahans police, they will be working with TxDOT and law enforcement to crack down on speeding starting July 18 and will end on August 3. 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The crash happened in the westbound lanes of I-20 near mile marker 53 , according to DPS. Witnesses said the interstate was shut down following the cr...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/20/family-identifies-man-killed-crash-i-20-near-pecos/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-07-20T21:14:21.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-21T13:00:58.841Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F5P7ZWC2VYRABNMBSYUVG3AUKGE.webp%3Fauth%3Dffb06935da0995d3f22baf238871a0f478c4512814d9cc6dfacc2af957d508be%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"family-identifies-man-killed-in-crash-on-i-20-near-pecos"},{"id":"6v9h17","title":"5th grader dies days after crash while traveling to soccer tournament","excerpt":"KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A 5th-grade girl from Kansas died days after she and her family were involved in a crash while traveling to a soccer tournament in Nashville. The family was driving to a Nashville soccer tournament, according to a GoFundMe St. Ann Catholic School identified t...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/20/5th-grader-dies-days-after-crash-while-traveling-soccer-tournament/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Natalie Dattilio, Akim Powell","publishDate":"2026-07-20T21:11:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-21T13:00:58.841Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FVYYLGAGYQ5BKZNQCVIFQAYFCYY.png%3Fauth%3Dda25dcbe6aeed6223c05bb1ef6388bc14ae2e4683fd54892bba79543b781a106%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"5th-grader-dies-days-after-crash-while-traveling-to-soccer-tournament"},{"id":"9hdqka","title":"CBP seizes over 22 kilograms of fentanyl hidden in spare tire at Presidio port of entry","excerpt":"PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 22.4 kilograms of fentanyl concealed in the spare tire of a pickup truck at the Presidio Port of Entry. According to CBP, officers found the narcotics during the early morning hours on July 15, after a man driving a 2018 ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/20/cbp-seizes-over-22-kilograms-fentanyl-hidden-spare-tire-presidio-port-entry/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-07-20T21:11:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-21T11:30:58.236Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJRWCEZ22RJGUJPINKEVKLT2JQM.png%3Fauth%3Db44569f4e1e1b915f5ad34235e2a5a4de0875754bb8d87409956d81d84362407%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"cbp-seizes-over-22-kilograms-of-fentanyl-hidden-in-spare-tire-at-presidio-port-of-entry"},{"id":"pvmt7l","title":"Planes keep crashing near airports. Millions of Americans may not know the risk.","excerpt":"Pembroke Pines, Florida ( InvestigateTV ) — Anytime she hears a plane engine overhead — no matter where she is — the sound stops Megan Bishop in her tracks. Standing in the South Florida sun, scanning the sky for the source of the recognizable hum, Bishop said it’s been that way for the last five...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/20/planes-keep-crashing-near-airports-millions-americans-may-not-know-risk/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Joce Sterman, Emily Featherston","publishDate":"2026-07-20T20:20:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-21T09:30:58.332Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJ4WJ6DVOC5A6POSOIG3JBZB5XA.png%3Fauth%3Da2f31c07464d3a86ce071436310b6810e828be0a1f77d0f60bfe8450eaa28760%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"planes-keep-crashing-near-airports-millions-of-americans-may-not-know-the-risk"},{"id":"actrpp","title":"Suspect identified in Tucson mass shooting","excerpt":"TUCSON, Ariz. 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Sharpton made the announcement during Wells’ funeral Monday. “I wan...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/20/stand-up-tell-truth-rev-al-sharpton-tyler-perry-offer-100k-reward-info-nolan-wells-death/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Akim Powell","publishDate":"2026-07-20T20:12:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-21T05:30:57.439Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBGCV7XUA7JDYRBHGZVIZD4LTFE.png%3Fauth%3D3ed19e84436acde922919733985eb0bb60d94dc30c9e51e0e7a89b3bff18cf38%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"tell-the-truth-rev-al-sharpton-tyler-perry-offer-100k-reward-for-info-in-nolan-wells-death"},{"id":"s3ptg6","title":"Bond set for mother accused of shooting man found under daughter’s bed","excerpt":"MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - The mother accused of shooting a man to death after finding him in her daughter’s bedroom appeared in a Tennessee court Monday morning. On July 16, 36-year-old Kendra Scott was taken into custody after a man was found dead at the scene of a shooting in the Walke...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/20/bond-set-mother-accused-shooting-man-found-under-daughters-bed/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Shayna  Shayna","publishDate":"2026-07-20T19:32:29.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-07-21T02:00:57.289Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FUVI74TZFQFDCVFFJM5NNLF3I3A.jpg%3Fauth%3D4078bb3203c0862531532613f5925043aa1eef37fe293b2b70686235ea58c587%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"bond-set-for-mother-accused-of-shooting-man-found-under-daughters-bed"},{"id":"cjfh14","title":"Tips to turn a staycation into a real vacation without blowing your budget","excerpt":"( InvestigateTV ) — A new WalletHub survey finds high gas prices are reshaping summer travel for a majority of Americans, with 59 percent saying transportation costs have affected their plans and 51 percent planning to spend less than last year. 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The Midland Fire Department is celebrating Nunez’s retirement, recognizing a career spent serving the community he’s called home. 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Penobscot County Sheriff Troy Morton said it happened about 1:30 p.m. on Main Street. A branch broke off and went through the windshield, fatally striking the driver, au...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/20/1-killed-two-children-rescued-after-tree-branch-falls-car/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"WABI  News Desk, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-20T01:29:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FDGWD7QGLTBCQ3BEKDVD7XAHPZY.jpg%3Fauth%3Dbe132339f8ad9718a0234ebecb038f703ef81146ca7438953a36ec1fe34f1e4b%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"1-killed-two-children-rescued-after-tree-falls-on-car"},{"id":"f3ma1l","title":"Deputies find body of juvenile after three-day water search","excerpt":"CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, Ark. 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(KOLD/Gray News) - Authorities in Arizona say a confrontation between two groups of people ended with a mass shooting in which several people were injured.Authorities said the shooting happened early Sunday at Empire Pizza in Tucson.Police say when officers arrived around 2 a.m., th...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/19/several-critically-hurt-after-police-involved-shooting-downtown-tucson/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Brian Petersheim, Gray News staff, Amanda  Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-07-19T20:31:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FSXWEUPDMZVHULE33HWC7MONMOI.jpg%3Fauth%3D0e7232ee0b2f95802f1fcc22c7928b9cab66639729b57979a4bc747b1f5d887a%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"10-hospitalized-including-suspect-in-downtown-tucson-shooting"},{"id":"lkqg77","title":"Fatal Pecos Crash Investigation Ongoing; Roadway Remains Closed","excerpt":"PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Traffic is being diverted after a a crash near Pecos. Witnesses tell First Alert 7 that it happened in the westbound lanes on I-20 near Pecos by mile marker 53. Witnesses the interstate is shut down and cars are being detoured through Barstow. The Texas Department of Public ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/19/fatal-pecos-crash-investigation-ongoing-roadway-remains-closed/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"First Alert 7 News Staff Newsroom","publishDate":"2026-07-19T19:49:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FLRFMTQ4TA5GAPBJELEN4R3XRXI.jpg%3Fauth%3D123bbf8570a1b54562f3f909cd9d4f5354493449c5a4b06812ec282134288386%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"fatal-pecos-crash-investigation-ongoing-roadway-remains-closed"},{"id":"kjl48v","title":"Week Ahead in Washington: July 19","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The House of Representatives enters its last full week before the annual August recess with two committee hearings targeting the Smithsonian Institution set before lawmakers head home Friday.A House Oversight subcommittee will hold a hearing Tuesday to examine claims that t...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/19/week-ahead-washington-july-19/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Caitrin Assaf","publishDate":"2026-07-19T17:35:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FVGZWUIZD3REBXEYEOOTWJGWT3M.jpg%3Fauth%3Dfba914c2b19d53c58336c12edbfaa987047b89056fba1187a7c055fc8b3e84d3%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"week-ahead-in-washington-july-19"},{"id":"x64jyr","title":"Boxer Hannah ‘Hanarchy’ Rapp dies after being struck by car while cycling","excerpt":"BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX/Gray News) - Boxer Hannah “Hanarchy” Rapp was killed after being struck by a car while cycling in Brazos County, Texas.The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a major crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist just before 10 a.m. Saturday.First responders pr...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/19/boxer-hannah-hanarchy-rapp-dies-after-being-struck-by-car-while-cycling/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Sophia Ridley, Gray News staff, Amanda  Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-07-19T16:03:23.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FALTGZPH7HRCNTKACLEPCYEKCMY.png%3Fauth%3D3b20ce805944c80fb522a9e137e0aa86f38da7631912123980ffb0f5914fb39d%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"boxer-hannah-hanarchy-rapp-dies-after-being-struck-by-car-while-cycling"},{"id":"56olyb","title":"Tulsi Gabbard’s brother accused of inviting children to hotel room, offering money, police say","excerpt":"HONOLULU (KNHL/Gray News) - The brother of former National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard was arrested and charged Friday in connection with a stranger danger incident in Hawaii.Batari Gabbard, 55, was charged with custodial interference in the second degree.Police said he approached multipl...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/19/tulsi-gabbards-brother-accused-inviting-children-hotel-room-offering-money-police-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"HNN Staff, Gray News staff, Amanda  Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-07-19T13:45:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FKBAPDX2VAZAPTE7O32OYVRVQ7U.jpg%3Fauth%3D439d5b102f131f7e9d747e861100a7c074006276e4fb03bd62631040b14466bd%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"tulsi-gabbards-brother-accused-of-inviting-children-to-hotel-room-offering-money-police-say"},{"id":"g7o2o","title":"‘A light in so many lives’: Mom who beat cancer killed by falling tree branch","excerpt":"CORINTH, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - A Maine family is mourning the loss of a 49-year-old woman who was killed by a falling tree branch. She’s being remembered as a devoted mother, loving wife and cherished community member.Amy Tatlock’s husband, Andrew Tatlock, says her family is still struggling t...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/19/light-so-many-lives-mom-who-beat-cancer-killed-by-falling-tree-branch/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Morgan Sturdivant, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-19T05:46:44.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FHGRMDAX5JVH7FGDSIG45HENRCI.jpg%3Fauth%3De8dca2d4e2645e5934624cfc1cf5d20a46577c73db55fbf62ae15f98165b1486%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"a-light-in-so-many-lives-mom-who-beat-cancer-killed-by-falling-tree-branch"},{"id":"i21ocz","title":"FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, July 19th, 2026","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, July 19th, 2026: Thunderstorm chances continue on Sunday across West Texas and southeast New Mexico, although coverage will be very isolated across the Permian Basin.SUNDAYTo start Sunday morning, a few showers/storms are possible, especia...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/19/first-alert-7-forecast-sunday-july-19th-2026/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Ethan Yost","publishDate":"2026-07-19T04:10:33.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FK2M2YAN5URG7DDQ5JE5VVU2PLQ.png%3Fauth%3D16bb8642b906aa0c902009605993e485141af4ee86d0031189e1c04ab1a0cccc%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"first-alert-7-forecast-for-sunday-july-19th-2026"},{"id":"j3tis2","title":"Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game","excerpt":"MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — England and France delivered a thriller in a World Cup match that was supposed to be an afterthought.A day before Lionel Messi and Argentina were set to try and defend their title in a highly anticipated final, Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England past Kylian ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/19/sakas-hat-trick-lifts-england-past-mbapp-france-6-4-wild-world-cup-third-place-game/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"ALANIS THAMES","publishDate":"2026-07-19T02:16:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FYXROMXGFGJCQFCPBY3AIX5DL5Y.jpg%3Fauth%3De79bf109e4ca39090cd8e7d5041196f1d13dd0d6003ade2812f16ba665d687ee%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"sakas-hat-trick-lifts-england-past-mbapp-and-france-6-4-in-wild-world-cup-third-place-game"},{"id":"hj4cx6","title":"Family awarded over $100 million from ghost gun company for death of teen in historic verdict","excerpt":"LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - A jury has awarded a mother more than $104 million in a lawsuit against an online ghost-gun seller and its parent company.Laura Herp, mother of Henry Willis, was awarded $4.2 million in economic damages and $100 million in punitive damages in a Kentucky court. T...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/19/family-awarded-over-100-million-ghost-gun-company-death-teen-historic-verdict/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Rob Wells, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-19T01:38:52.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJS3ROYBU3BFQLMCIDMATOCGIMI.png%3Fauth%3Ddb2f1aa0f13e5ae77730d9a97e18fdbb0d6a9301be11ef133e829c6266f2e525%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"family-awarded-over-100-million-from-ghost-gun-company-for-death-of-teen-in-historic-verdict"},{"id":"f94i5h","title":"Charter school supervisor cashed in on uniform fees, spent money on cars and trips, officials say","excerpt":"BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - Four people formerly tied to Impact Charter School in Baker, Louisiana, and the non-profit it shared board members with are now criminally indicted in federal court in Baton Rouge.Chakesha Scott served as the former chief executive officer of Impact Charter Sch...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/19/charter-school-supervisor-cashed-uniform-fees-spent-money-cars-trips-officials-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Kevin Foster, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-19T00:26:02.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FAAJEREKSFRFGBLCCED7FAXXAC4.png%3Fauth%3Da84775e4ca04222780b306ca9d82eb424a29061e9afac6d746b9ac7a37db6240%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"charter-school-supervisor-cashed-in-on-uniform-fees-spent-money-on-cars-and-trips-officials-say"},{"id":"97eqmu","title":"U.S. senator looks to hold Canadian government responsible for wildfire smoke. 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Bernie Moreno po...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/us-senator-looks-hold-canadian-government-responsible-wildfire-smoke-heres-how/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Josh Croup, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-18T21:25:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FFUUQJRTYUBDHRAALW3AT4RQLPE.png%3Fauth%3Dd3325209ed275814f5efedefdb0041658ad435c915fc6e35ad3f9e408c1123a4%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"us-senator-looks-to-hold-canadian-government-responsible-for-wildfire-smoke-heres-how"},{"id":"bpw3ol","title":"Tipster charged with killing man who vanished over 30 years ago after giving anonymous tip to police","excerpt":"FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - A Michigan man has been arrested and charged with murder in Alaska in connection with the death of a man nearly 33 years ago.According to the Alaska State Troopers, 54-year-old Christopher Popps was indicted on two counts of second-degree murder on June 25 in ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/tipster-charged-with-killing-man-who-vanished-over-30-years-ago-after-giving-anonymous-tip-police/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Josiah Pike, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-18T21:06:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FE5VKWLMB3VGCBD2QL5MG3HIFQA.jpg%3Fauth%3Db3921c4d1a9d05a67daea80c9504bd133a6fc103e4e2ef0e2988c9498f4bf6e0%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"tipster-charged-with-killing-man-who-vanished-over-30-years-ago-after-giving-anonymous-tip-to-police"},{"id":"j1k9sk","title":"‘He was never sad’: Family mourns loss of 5-year-old child after campground drowning","excerpt":"SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) - A Missouri family is mourning the loss of a 5-year-old child after he drowned at an area campground pool.Lebanon police said a 911 call came in just before 7 p.m. Sunday from the Bennett Spring Campground. When emergency crews arrived, two adults were already pe...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/he-was-never-sad-family-mourns-loss-5-year-old-child-after-campground-drowning/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Phil Rodriguez, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-18T21:04:51.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FSQJUMSVTJNDYLDMEDU4VDPNWSY.jpg%3Fauth%3D00540087df2e950527ea24c72ba6f113693e7e858cf9049176e1dfafe1de0ae1%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"he-was-never-sad-family-mourns-loss-of-5-year-old-child-after-campground-drowning"},{"id":"552yra","title":"Daycare teacher arrested for child cruelty, accused of abusing 2 young brothers, police say","excerpt":"NASHVILLE, Ga. (WALB/Gray News) — A daycare teacher in Georgia has been arrested and charged with one count of cruelty to children.According to Berrien County jail records, Debora Schlueter, who worked at the Small World Education Center, was taken into police custody on Thursday. Her charges inc...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/daycare-teacher-arrested-child-cruelty-accused-abusing-2-young-brothers-police-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Brittanye Blake, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-18T21:00:46.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FRNE5BO3MARGFBI3H5IQ4S5PYHE.png%3Fauth%3D27167566d59585200ab0720fc12ed93023dfbf6ec61b8c62d831f4d9b5bf790d%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"daycare-teacher-arrested-for-child-cruelty-accused-of-abusing-2-young-brothers-police-say"},{"id":"xg36wm","title":"Police shoot, kill dog after attack at housing complex","excerpt":"TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW/Gray News) - A family is mourning the loss of one of its dogs after a violent altercation in a southeast Topeka housing complex parking lot left a pregnant woman hospitalized with serious injuries.Topeka police said officers arrived at the Highland Park Townhomes shortly after ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/police-shoot-kill-dog-after-attack-housing-complex/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Caden Baird, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-18T20:42:43.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FUGTJILRWCVAGHOMAWKESKZQ6KM.jpg%3Fauth%3D7ff17f77452d262ccad0ceb3444e41b433c16bc7821a749cf48eb05f8b91694d%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"police-shoot-kill-dog-after-attack-at-housing-complex"},{"id":"j430iu","title":"Police say ICE agents walked away from attempted arrest, leaving man handcuffed at airport","excerpt":"LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) — Officers say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tried to arrest a man at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Monday, but left before taking him into custody.The attempted arrest happened just after 6 p.m. on July 13, when Las Vegas Metropolitan Po...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/police-say-ice-agents-walked-away-attempted-arrest-leaving-man-handcuffed-airport/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Kim Passoth, FOX5 Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-18T20:05:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FDM43NXFBDNHYTK7KGCFVMWY2UY.png%3Fauth%3Dd1a4e972723add1082ccce23083b2bab90e3847272d9a16429a69533ef9eac8c%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"police-say-ice-agents-walked-away-from-attempted-arrest-leaving-man-handcuffed-at-airport"},{"id":"i1fuyi","title":"Minor dead, 3 others ‘severely’ injured after crash involving ATV, troopers say","excerpt":"FENTRESS COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - Tennessee authorities are investigating after a juvenile died and three others were seriously injured in a crash Thursday evening.According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the collision involved an all-terrain vehicle that was traveling with four juvenil...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/minor-dead-3-others-severely-injured-after-crash-involving-atv-troopers-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Josh Jarnagin, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-18T19:58:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FTR4LMIC2NBCJRPXRNAWE27Q5IU.webp%3Fauth%3D582961370c5f02a6cea94e250273907e38c6670f63e11075a4b4fe4c6a97e4c4%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"minor-dead-3-others-severely-injured-after-crash-involving-atv-troopers-say"},{"id":"8tjlvl","title":"Memorial service plans announced for Sen. Lindsey Graham","excerpt":"COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - Memorial services have been scheduled for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.Graham, who represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 2003, died on July 11 at the age of 71.A medical examiner said early findings found Graham’s death was the result of a tear in th...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/memorial-service-plans-announced-sen-lindsey-graham/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"WIS News staff, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-18T19:25:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F3CZSYBB2ZFGQXBN6ZWEP4H3AHU.png%3Fauth%3Dcb8b64ece08de3fc440a9a56425e17b56ff7c8dba1716b429d2c8f8c2585f045%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"memorial-service-plans-announced-for-sen-lindsey-graham"},{"id":"uv3fh0","title":"World Cup spending surge surprises economists, boosts local economies across U.S. host cities","excerpt":"NEW YORK CITY (Gray DC) - The FIFA World Cup has delivered an economic boost to businesses across the United States. Data from the Bank of America Institute suggests each of the 11 host cities have seen increased spending during the tournament.Joe Wadford, an economist with Bank of America Instit...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/world-cup-spending-surge-surprises-economists-boosts-local-economies-across-us-host-cities/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Peter Zampa","publishDate":"2026-07-18T18:52:05.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNUFGMHZFSNC5LL7IZAN7AW5B3M.png%3Fauth%3D73ada15653937384c981a2255642f2e4061ca3548ecf01711f84da793dbd70eb%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"world-cup-spending-surge-surprises-economists-boosts-local-economies-across-us-host-cities"},{"id":"y7qs2v","title":"House Budget Committee advances Reconciliation 3.0 amid GOP divisions","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The House Budget Committee advanced a $95 billion legislative package Thursday, known as “Reconciliation 3.0,” as Republicans move to use the special budget process for a third time to bypass the Senate filibuster. The bill faces unified Democratic opposition and resistance...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/house-budget-committee-advances-reconciliation-30-amid-gop-divisions/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Caitrin Assaf","publishDate":"2026-07-18T18:43:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FXAPPZZ64KZEZBDOXI6NZL52GXQ.png%3Fauth%3D040de4c86198b851ed76ab592d7286795559eeb552caad33e6e34b7245114361%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"house-budget-committee-advances-reconciliation-30-amid-gop-divisions"},{"id":"21u8j8","title":"Officers accused of misusing Flock cameras","excerpt":"ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) — The Fayetteville Police Department fired three of its officers after they allegedly misused the Flock camera system, the department announced on July 17.According to police, testing of a new auditing feature revealed that the officers had conducted searches outside their...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/officers-accused-misusing-flock-cameras/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Atlanta First News staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-18T18:35:52.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBBYHCXH6PBHBHF7ZUXXJS4KVDQ.png%3Fauth%3D04ce084c06efa0c0c14dda179cb7302e07a7d001b56687f05672e638e7685c66%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"officers-accused-of-misusing-flock-cameras"},{"id":"1t1z1t","title":"Odessa Fire Rescue deploys 6 to Texas Hill Country flood response","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Fire Rescue has deployed six personnel to help with ongoing flood response efforts in the Texas Hill Country.On Wednesday, paramedics Elbis Nicolas and Will Moody deployed with the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force to support emergency medical operations.The followi...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/odessa-fire-rescue-deploys-6-texas-hill-country-flood-response/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-07-18T15:31:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FETU72VIXC5C63ELEYESD4JSRKA.bmp%3Fauth%3Dc6176d8bbafe58ba474289707f5d339fb964f96c8bc8876efd5f9c13251623ec%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"odessa-fire-rescue-deploys-6-to-texas-hill-country-flood-response"},{"id":"5shujz","title":"Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $700 million","excerpt":"(Gray News) - The Mega Millions jackpot is still up for grabs.The jackpot now stands at an estimated $707 million, with a cash option of $307.7 million, after there was no winning ticket drawn Friday night.The winning numbers were 22, 34, 45, 48, 55, and the gold Mega Ball, 14.The jackpot remains...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/mega-millions-jackpot-surpasses-700-million/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Dorothy Sedovic","publishDate":"2026-07-18T12:41:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F2VFXSGMTT5GVZGT6M7BZLFBPLM.jpg%3Fauth%3D5e1ae7723a9e7b005a17eafa03c5b68c9ab1eb34503d592ce4c1febf8432c356%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"mega-millions-jackpot-surpasses-700-million"},{"id":"8vvzms","title":"InvestigateTV+ Weekend: Lithium-ion battery failures","excerpt":"(InvestigateTV) — They power our devices every day but when lithium-ion batteries fail the damage can be fast, violent and life-changing. Plus, clean air rules and companies asking for exemptions to stay running.Battery disposal gaps keep fueling firesFrom smartphones and laptops to e-bikes and p...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/investigatetv-weekend-lithium-ion-battery-failures/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Brandon Wissbaum","publishDate":"2026-07-18T11:00:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FCXT3ZAWPORHTLBI6WPRFPIZFZE.jpg%3Fauth%3D3d097fd5b711beb51cac2e75d0a3b9eec193a8b15c492c91e6ef9d5f4bb2d2e4%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"investigatetv-weekend-lithium-ion-battery-failures"},{"id":"uomcew","title":"Bystander shot and killed on bus was on way to doctor’s appointment, family says","excerpt":"BRECKENRIDGE HILLS, Mo. (First Alert 4/Gray News) - Relatives, friends and community members gathered for a candlelight vigil earlier this week to remember 52-year-old Rashad Rice, who was shot and killed while riding a MetroBus in Missouri on July 10.Breckenridge Hills police said Rice and a 24-...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/bystander-shot-killed-bus-was-way-doctors-appointment-family-says/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Jordyn  Burrell","publishDate":"2026-07-18T10:39:05.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FZT6MVXR4QNDELDNWG4GBDKV6DA.jpg%3Fauth%3Da72108ab89042c4fbb221ce40316d214d68fa51dc40ff1cb28066169e3675194%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"bystander-shot-and-killed-on-bus-was-on-way-to-doctors-appointment-family-says"},{"id":"9oe0yv","title":"Man charged with murder after shooting at people rummaging through his car, police say","excerpt":"ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4/Gray News) - A St. Louis man is facing charges, including murder, after police said he shot at a group of people rummaging through his parked car.Timothy Kemper, 39, is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and three counts of ar...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/man-charged-with-murder-after-shooting-people-rummaging-through-his-car-police-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Cole Quinn, Jon Kipper","publishDate":"2026-07-18T09:01:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F3K65AUZC5FH4ZGQVQX4Z33HIMQ.png%3Fauth%3Daa5ebb7c26f4690d77c030c55d84a12f1c77c1db2dbffd11893ea7baea7e5040%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"man-charged-with-murder-after-shooting-at-people-rummaging-through-his-car-police-say"},{"id":"holzfz","title":"‘He loved everybody’: Father remembers teen son killed alongside friend in dirt bike crash","excerpt":"CRAIG, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - Two friends died following a dirt bike crash earlier this week. The father of one of the victims is now speaking out about the tragedy.Alaska State Troopers confirmed that 18-year-old Greyer Schwegel and 17-year-old Paul Lingley IV were killed Tuesday following a ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/he-loved-everybody-father-remembers-teen-son-killed-alongside-friend-dirt-bike-crash/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Georgina Fernandez","publishDate":"2026-07-18T07:18:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FCXOA23XGPRCG7HNUEBDFJZZWA4.jfif%3Fauth%3Decb841927611bf1187526156c411fcf0e6a3aa2e1eea0956771591953ab5be66%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"he-loved-everybody-father-remembers-teen-son-killed-alongside-friend-in-dirt-bike-crash"},{"id":"vsvpfs","title":"World Cup destiny: Messi bathed Yamal as a baby, now they face off for soccer’s top title","excerpt":"BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of fate became clear years later, when that infant blossomed into Lamine Yamal.Now ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/world-cup-destiny-messi-bathed-yamal-baby-now-they-face-off-soccers-top-title/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-07-18T05:12:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FG4EKVJ4MINBSBJ76H7HSQRIK44.jpg%3Fauth%3D3ba9d5b411537810b39858c9069133b1351d24470b24f75df9329acf16d6478e%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"world-cup-destiny-messi-bathed-yamal-as-a-baby-now-they-face-off-for-soccers-top-title"},{"id":"nc9jym","title":"Former Odessa High School wide receiver Andrew Rodriguez signs with Angelo State University","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Andrew Rodriguez, a former Odessa High School Brocho, signed his national letter of intent with Angelo State University football on July 17, finalizing his decision to become a Ram. 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Sara Baker, a former Alabama attorney, was arrested in November 2025 after she was accused of putting fentanyl i...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/18/attorney-accused-trying-poison-her-husband-again/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"WBRC Digital Staff, Shane Trail, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-18T02:16:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FDKXBT7342NDO7ECAIW6DDTUTRM.jpg%3Fauth%3Dce24fe8a1a79f5c67891c16377217a061f15908a259bdbbc5da150924c1886c4%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"attorney-accused-of-trying-to-poison-her-husband-again"},{"id":"kv2nbp","title":"Ex-dental assistant sentenced for sexually abusing children during X-rays","excerpt":"CHANDLER, Ariz. 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The CDC has confirmed the source as Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce, sold primarily at Taco Bell locations in a handful of northern ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/cyclosporiasis-outbreak-linked-taylor-farms-lettuce-permian-basin-responds/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Luke Johnson","publishDate":"2026-07-17T23:20:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FASUN2EWGSZCPNAC3L6C2JWJO2A.png%3Fauth%3Dfa84fa37486ae44012fe934b87796a1c0349e25ca29df5d46fce34615db235a8%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"cyclosporiasis-outbreak-linked-to-taylor-farms-lettuce-permian-basin-responds"},{"id":"awpqfb","title":"Midland warns residents of scam involving fake sheriff’s office calls","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland is warning residents about a potential scam involving individuals posing as members of the Sheriff’s Office.According to the city, scammers are contacting residents by phone and sending official-looking documents claiming the recipient is in contempt of...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/midland-warns-residents-scam-involving-fake-sheriffs-office-calls/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-07-17T23:16:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FCF6STR57TNG5ZIHLTDQLZLUX2E.png%3Fauth%3D2b13f5ded13993f58249a2e6365e6be56e61430340b8381de960cc3c02efd749%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"midland-warns-residents-of-scam-involving-fake-sheriffs-office-calls"},{"id":"asg44o","title":"Worker killed when ‘bundle of steel beams’ collapses onto him while unloading truck","excerpt":"NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. 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Upon arrival, they f...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/worker-killed-when-bundle-steel-beams-collapses-onto-him-while-unloading-truck/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Emily Johnson, WCSC News team","publishDate":"2026-07-17T23:16:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F462KIHSNQJAVHIYPDIIVDU7JNQ.png%3Fauth%3D26569b17058d0a3c9c69498e28fba1eb0c6800c3cb98d1e67990ae99534dbcfb%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"worker-killed-when-bundle-of-steel-beams-collapses-onto-him-while-unloading-truck"},{"id":"ok4b3t","title":"LSU fraternity house cook accused of selling cocaine to students","excerpt":"BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A Baton Rouge man was arrested after East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office investigators say a months-long investigation revealed he was distributing cocaine in the area, including to students at Louisiana State University.Jordan Cole Langlois, 35, was booked into ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/lsu-fraternity-house-cook-accused-selling-cocaine-students/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Deon Guillory, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-17T23:12:23.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FAFP7UGUUJBA3FD7PZAZD6Z2FF4.png%3Fauth%3D04bf7b431575f43e1fba8f40fb2eb4637973ac43ec95d124138b3b1945721602%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"lsu-fraternity-house-cook-accused-of-selling-cocaine-to-students"},{"id":"wucna3","title":"Evacuation remains in place as crews continue battling Lea County tank battery fire","excerpt":"LEA COUNTY, New Mexico (KOSA) - An evacuation zone remains in effect Friday afternoon as firefighters continue responding to a tank battery fire in southern Lea County, according to county officials.At around 1:45 p.m. officials said the evacuation area surrounding the fire will remain in place w...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/new-mexico-fire-departments-respond-tank-battery-fire-lea-county/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-07-17T23:07:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FRD5EOOHDYNHEXGCOSB6KDEGWYM.jpg%3Fauth%3Dbeeb22f82a9bb36c83471f03d5ded3e37c04bc27142a5908218c1a2dabc26c35%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"evacuation-remains-in-place-as-crews-continue-battling-lea-county-tank-battery-fire"},{"id":"hcjqhq","title":"Nigerians in West Texas to host second annual Nigerian Cultural Day in Midland","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Nigerians in West Texas organization is hosting its second annual Nigerian Cultural Day on Saturday at the Bush Convention Center.The event recognizes the diverse Nigerian culture and serves as an expression of gratitude to the West Texas region. Organizers said they e...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/nigerians-west-texas-host-second-annual-nigerian-cultural-day-midland/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Chloe Ryan","publishDate":"2026-07-17T22:58:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FHLSM53E4O5DWPMCHMA3QFCORFY.jpg%3Fauth%3Da56484e8372e5c23051f9174dce706f86d6ff381d5182e381a6fcb29326029a4%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"nigerians-in-west-texas-to-host-second-annual-nigerian-cultural-day-in-midland"},{"id":"u3xp5l","title":"‘I love blood’: Officials reveal texts between teens accused of killing 5 family members","excerpt":"EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. 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The Environmental Protection Agency described them as the three cities the most polluted major cities in the world.In Washington, the air quality has reached “Code Purple” — ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/canadian-wildfire-smoke-blankets-dc-chicago-detroit/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Brendan Cullerton","publishDate":"2026-07-17T22:38:42.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBJXKY35TIZDZHNTX64LCLBMIAM.jpg%3Fauth%3Dc977dce400f57e45ec5e8ae8e65839af9e83746d12e0ac15f9066ed2d8cf6ba2%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"canadian-wildfire-smoke-blankets-dc-chicago-and-detroit"},{"id":"oxbnjw","title":"DHS Secretary Mullin pushes election security initiative with threats","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin threatened states and election officials Friday with fines, penalties and prison time if they do not comply with the Trump administration’s election security plan.The warning came one day after President Donald Trump said in a...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/dhs-secretary-mullin-pushes-election-security-initiative-with-threats/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Molly Martinez","publishDate":"2026-07-17T22:36:23.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F6LPLKTCYQRABXLKS3VQC6L54VE.jpg%3Fauth%3D95cb64d2df63f524048be5f7499243d9607aa154f5359cac84ee22fd67ed4bb9%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"dhs-secretary-mullin-pushes-election-security-initiative-with-threats"},{"id":"ipaoht","title":"Man sentenced to federal prison for hate crime against Black neighbor","excerpt":"COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - The first person charged under Richland County’s hate crime ordinance was sentenced Thursday afternoon to federal prison. Jonathan Andrew Felkel was charged under the county’s hate crime ordinance and prosecuted in federal court. 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In 2026, the Hawks went 33-4 overall, winning the WJCAC and the regional tournament at Odessa College. During the tournament, the Hawks defeated R...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/local-sports/seven-howard-college-basketball-players-move-to-di-programs/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Dalton Arredondo","publishDate":"2026-07-17T21:13:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F03%2Fhoward-post-championship-sound.00_00_08_35.Still001.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"seven-howard-college-basketball-players-move-to-di-programs"},{"id":"mx0rb7","title":"Midland College baseball sends 14 players to DI schools after 3rd place finish","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland College baseball team made history in 2026, finishing in third place in the JUCO World Series and sending 14 of its players to DI schools. The Chaps won the WJCAC, and they got to host the first round of the regional tournament, where they defeated Hill Co...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/midland-college/midland-college-baseball-sends-14-players-to-di-schools-after-3rd-place-finish/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Dalton Arredondo","publishDate":"2026-07-17T21:04:50.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F05%2FMC-FINAL.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"midland-college-baseball-sends-14-players-to-di-schools-after-3rd-place-finish"},{"id":"1obii2","title":"‘Worst fear’: Man found dead in truck by his brother days after being injured at work","excerpt":"WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - Loved ones are remembering a man who died following a workplace injury and are reminding others to take such injuries more seriously.According to family members, Bryan Castro, 28, was found dead in his truck days after an injury occurred while on the job.Castro wa...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/worst-fear-man-found-dead-truck-by-his-brother-days-after-being-injured-work/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Dylan Domangue, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-17T18:56:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FO4EA2XYJ25DRHJ75UR6ZSL4HIU.png%3Fauth%3Dbe3eb496f18ae86025a5a9d326a4dddad77783a964de831278a969995636f893%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"worst-fear-man-found-dead-in-truck-by-his-brother-days-after-being-injured-at-work"},{"id":"9t9swd","title":"High gas prices and airfare are changing summer travel plans for millions of Americans","excerpt":"(InvestigateTV) — A new LendingTree survey finds transportation costs are taking a toll on summer travel plans, with 75% of consumers saying expenses like gas and airfare have affected their decisions.Matt Schulz, chief consumer finance analyst at LendingTree, said the impact is significant.“Almo...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/high-gas-prices-airfare-are-changing-summer-travel-plans-millions-americans/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Caresse Jackman","publishDate":"2026-07-17T18:53:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNX6OHVVZMNGJ5LDD4GO7HSKLIM.jpg%3Fauth%3Daf776ab9ef725aad7f1c69c6a71345a56ced68fb664d61cdde2269508de8a3f6%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"high-gas-prices-and-airfare-are-changing-summer-travel-plans-for-millions-of-americans"},{"id":"1junjs","title":"With spikes in deaths, Congress moves forward on a bill to ban retail nitrous oxide sales","excerpt":"WASHINGTON, DC (InvestigateTV) — As deaths associated with nitrous oxide continue to skyrocket, there’s movement on Capitol Hill toward a federal crackdown on a product that’s being widely sold for use as a recreational drug. Although nitrous has legitimate uses in both medical and culinary setti...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/with-spikes-deaths-congress-moves-forward-bill-ban-retail-nitrous-oxide-sales/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Joce Sterman","publishDate":"2026-07-17T18:50:39.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FZMM57PLDSZBTFOYKZQU2VH27FE.png%3Fauth%3D60c187abc001977617eada20a374d84c4e3740154f51a68a9c47bc49978420be%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"with-spikes-in-deaths-congress-moves-forward-on-a-bill-to-ban-retail-nitrous-oxide-sales"},{"id":"nn3cny","title":"Charges dropped against mother accused of posting photos showing 5-year-old girl waxing adults","excerpt":"MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) — Charges were dismissed for a Memphis mother who was arrested in 2024 after posting photos on social media showing her 5-year-old daughter waxing adult women.Police said the images were uploaded in February 2024 to 33-year-old Jasmine Moss’ Instagram account, which...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/charges-dropped-against-mother-accused-posting-photos-showing-5-year-old-girl-waxing-adults/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Hannah Kozlowski","publishDate":"2026-07-17T17:50:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FT34XUHOTMJEFZD55ZUZY73CE4U.png%3Fauth%3D07d7fe57b0b3db0822b8015e24ea5e5d30a4538495acbc7d448feb8369e51a48%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"charges-dropped-against-mother-accused-of-posting-photos-showing-5-year-old-girl-waxing-adults"},{"id":"tdihne","title":"FIRST ALERT: Heavy rain & flash flooding threat continues across parts of West Texas and southeast New Mexico Friday","excerpt":"MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - 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Anytime it rains it’s pretty common to see flooding across West Texas, but it’s important to remember to stay safe on the roads.The last significant rainfall in the Permian Basin occurred on May 26, when Odessa Fire Rescue responded to 28 water rescues in a single day.“We a...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/flash-flooding-hits-permian-basin-odessa-fire-rescue-urges-drivers-use-caution-roads/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Lauren Munt","publishDate":"2026-07-17T16:49:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FS3FOO2SXUJDC7AMMIMED4WYHTY.png%3Fauth%3D3ec65b5cb43e617803f759b07e6d7851319f847c5675282ac09ae7a24426b3c8%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"flash-flooding-hits-permian-basin-as-odessa-fire-rescue-urges-drivers-to-use-caution-on-roads"},{"id":"t9nuq9","title":"Woman accused of marrying nearly 14 men just to receive money from them, then disappearing, authorities say","excerpt":"LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - 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James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race after Talarico challenged him to do so Thursday morning.Talarico, the Democratic nominee, said he had accepted invitations from three Texas media groups ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/ken-paxtons-campaign-says-he-will-debate-james-talarico-texas-us-senate-race/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Gabby Birenbaum","publishDate":"2026-07-17T13:35:05.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F2WJY474AORGIPL3CK2QAXNJL6E.webp%3Fauth%3Dbfc989f4a1246fc5e957fd8178ea0c58400c680dd4304ae80d1ef6079aa31f3c%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"ken-paxtons-campaign-says-he-will-debate-james-talarico-in-texas-us-senate-race"},{"id":"p1msbe","title":"Andrews landfill closes cause of rain","excerpt":"ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - Landfill in Andrews is closed. According to a post made by the City of Andrews, the landfill is closed because of the rainfall from the night before. The city apologies for the insolvencies this may cause and will provide updates as situations change.","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/andrews-landfill-closes-cause-rain/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-17T13:11:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FWYEMZVIVFRH7VFXXIO4KNZOJDE.png%3Fauth%3D56b6c1173c26ecb5fc702a0decfc7d90565071933a6e320500d301285f777252%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"andrews-landfill-closes-cause-of-rain"},{"id":"ij9vnx","title":"Central Texas fire crews deploy to Hill Country for flood response","excerpt":"(KWTX) - Central Texas fire crews are in the Hill Country to help with flooding, with teams from the Waco Fire Department—along with Temple, Robinson, Killeen and Hewitt—now deployed to the area.Photos from the scene show the Kerrville staging area and a Waco Fire tactical tender in Kerrville. 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Friday brings a 50% chance of showers and storms, but don’t worry — clouds will gradual...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/local-news-2/7-16-2026-7-day-forecast-3-summer-heat-returns-soon/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Chris Talley","publishDate":"2026-07-17T00:13:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F06%2FWeather_GFX_Web_74c1cf.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"7162026-7-day-forecast-3-summer-heat-returns-soon"},{"id":"e7tmy4","title":"Mother accused of leaving 3 children alone in apartment for years takes plea deal","excerpt":"PONTIAC, Mich. 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The cou...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/odessa-college-is-ready-serve-it-up-with-new-courts/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-17T10:02:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FP5WGMZZGCBEUPFTU5ZR4YL3V3U.png%3Fauth%3Dd28faeaa4e028092c0f9a3391dfd00fc1edf643de813f413fc9ed0b201311aa6%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"odessa-college-is-ready-to-serve-it-up-with-new-courts"},{"id":"nxhx5u","title":"Man accused of leaving baby in car seat in middle of street","excerpt":"ST. 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Chris Moss, CEO of Godhead Safety Consulting, coded his very own learning language model that helps creat...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/new-ai-powered-app-aims-to-improve-road-safety-in-west-texas/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Grant Hochmuth","publishDate":"2026-07-16T23:37:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FScreenshot-2026-07-16-182133.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"new-ai-powered-app-aims-to-improve-road-safety-in-west-texas"},{"id":"aqmn5b","title":"Trump addresses election security, calls for SAVE America Act","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump delivered a prime-time address Thursday, claiming China obtained voter information by accessing records in several states and attempted to influence public opinion against him, while outlining what he described as vulnerabilities in the American elect...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/trump-prime-time-address-targets-election-security-calls-save-america-act/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Brendan Cullerton","publishDate":"2026-07-17T03:30:33.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FYSTNFT765JH2FJ5VLLXVQFLPFM.jpg%3Fauth%3Da505d9e165c8babb490f6fa827e06749429917a9ab86eca577a1ecb219e8bafe%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"trump-addresses-election-security-calls-for-save-america-act"},{"id":"1srqom","title":"Heart Failure Survivors Reunite With Medical Team at Medical Center Hospital","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Heart failure survivors and the medical professionals who helped save their lives came together for a special reunion at Medical Center Hospital, celebrating recovery and advancements in cardiac care.The event featured a presentation on a temporary heart support device card...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/17/heart-failure-survivors-reunite-with-medical-team-medical-center-hospital/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Chloe Ryan","publishDate":"2026-07-17T02:44:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F5A76DM6WUVFM3KBIMCMTGWPZZM.png%3Fauth%3D840da455c165992e5cff62b10b139a0c1b551a4ec2f60f79f1a16372fa0bcbd2%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"heart-failure-survivors-reunite-with-medical-team-at-medical-center-hospital"},{"id":"j969wn","title":"Construction worker hit by truck after driver ignored flagger, official says","excerpt":"OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. 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Two out of the three major televis...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/16/not-all-major-networks-carrying-president-trumps-address-tonight-heres-who-will-who-wont/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Brandy Beard","publishDate":"2026-07-16T22:52:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FL2BGFMU7BRFY5N65YWEIKB4PUI.jpg%3Fauth%3Dda51a656fb88981807f1b903b198b8bf0ed4c54e1a9920a0ec96d3f15572f8a9%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"not-all-major-networks-carrying-president-trumps-address-tonight-heres-who-will-and-who-wont"},{"id":"4tf6m3","title":"Midland ISD hosts topping ceremony for new high school","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A steel beam may not look like much, but today, it became a piece of Midland history. Before it was raised into place at the new Midland High School, hundreds of students, staff and community members left their mark on what will soon become the next generation’s campus. 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Lopez-Sanchez is wanted out of Mexico for the rape of a child and fraud/misuse of documents to work in the U.S. He may also go by the name Ign...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/u-s-marshals-seek-help-finding-man-wanted-for-child-rape/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Jesse Zaragoza","publishDate":"2026-07-16T21:57:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FIMG_2999.jpeg%3Fw%3D552","slug":"us-marshals-seek-help-finding-man-wanted-for-child-rape"},{"id":"fzmu08","title":"Former RockHound Tommy White called up to the Athletics","excerpt":"WEST SACRAMENTO, California (KMID/KPEJ) - The former Midland RockHound Tommy White got the call up to the majors, as he now joins the Athletics. In the 2026 season, he spent the first 21 games with the RockHounds, with 17 RBI's and 25 hits. 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(WMC/Gray News) — A Memphis restaurant owner is defending his decision to deny service to National Guard members working as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force.Miles Tamboli, the owner of Tamboli’s Pasta & Pizza, confirmed reports of his decision Wednesday.Under state and federal l...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/16/restaurant-owner-defends-denying-service-national-guard-members/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Hannah Kozlowski, Imani Williams, Lydian Coombs (Kennin), Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-16T18:55:37.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBFGHRHJN3NAB5PZUZU4EMKECME.png%3Fauth%3D967c4576a5339bfbebb44a43972759fc55b25ac46691c8fadb3011a0477448e9%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"restaurant-owner-defends-denying-service-to-national-guard-members"},{"id":"nsy3mk","title":"ATV driver ejected, then hit and killed by passing truck","excerpt":"FULTON, Wis. 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The boy’s father, John Pace, pulled Jentry from the water and brought him ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/16/boy-5-miraculously-survives-being-hit-by-boat-propeller-while-lake-with-family-loved-ones-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Emma  Beck , Jill Lyman, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-16T17:47:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F3NR5XSTBPNAL5FVGF2EIXALSHI.png%3Fauth%3Da7ab96534cf7a3be6b77aa3510b144aec270c642957e0f63f77402115c69843e%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"boy-5-miraculously-survives-being-hit-by-boat-propeller-while-at-lake-with-family-loved-ones-say"},{"id":"ilfgv1","title":"TxDOT kicks off \"Be Safe. Drive Smart.\" speeding campaign","excerpt":"The Texas Department of Transportation is launching its \"Be Safe. 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The crash happened in the eastbound lanes of I-20, just east of West County Road around 11:30 a.m.O...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/16/crash-involving-multiple-18-wheelers-interstate-20/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"First Alert 7 News Staff Newsroom","publishDate":"2026-07-16T17:32:13.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FKWQSVD6LXJCVTEFDSA6M63LHUM.jpg%3Fauth%3Dadc7bcf5a45c86d48e59bbff84186f3b009bd2f4f57e65f7c2b2ce650d596ba9%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"crash-involving-multiple-18-wheelers-on-interstate-20"},{"id":"evmr13","title":"Man accused of breaking into ‘Today’ studio looking for Al Roker, confronting Craig Melvin with racial slurs","excerpt":"(Gray News) - A man was detained after he broke into the “Today” show studio on Thursday morning, according to reports.Several sources reported the man breached security and made his way into the NBC studio in Rockefeller Center. Deadline reported that he then confronted “Today” co-host Craig Mel...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/16/alleged-today-intruder-breaks-into-studio-looking-al-roker-confronts-craig-melvin-using-racial-slur/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Dorothy Sedovic","publishDate":"2026-07-16T17:10:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNKPB2XTYMBAVXIAC2CJEE2XLIA.jpg%3Fauth%3D2a6cfe8964a2f8e115b626ce4d5f052986758ed2d53e4517e50fc62a9d04e41d%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"man-accused-of-breaking-into-today-studio-looking-for-al-roker-confronting-craig-melvin-with-racial-"},{"id":"sdklaq","title":"Child in ‘extremely critical’ condition after being hit by truck while riding scooter","excerpt":"BENNINGTON, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - An 11-year-old child is in the hospital after being struck by a pickup truck while riding a scooter.According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of 179th Street and Island Circle in Bennington,...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/16/child-extremely-critical-condition-after-being-hit-by-truck-while-riding-scooter/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Mike Bell, Dorothy Sedovic","publishDate":"2026-07-16T16:44:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F5IYU4KTAYJC3ZFIRPL6J5FXZDU.jpg%3Fauth%3D5604c679f93ab84861041ac3010611cd2d0a92c3aed4809a135e69b1b4c2d6a5%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"child-in-extremely-critical-condition-after-being-hit-by-truck-while-riding-scooter"},{"id":"z01ruw","title":"Woman dies after being hit by her own vehicle","excerpt":"HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) - A 63-year-old woman died after she was hit by her own vehicle, according to authorities.Tammy Mears hooked a battery jump box under her hood and was attempting to get back in her SUV when it started to roll and trapped her, Houston County Deputy Coroner And...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/16/woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-her-own-vehicle/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Ken Curtis, Amanda  Alvarado, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-16T16:12:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FH6ZFVSQRTFABPGJT426CVRIL6M.jpg%3Fauth%3Dad98dadeb9700096ab5223a76e57189468dc451f91b5bf5977f2c945a95891f2%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-her-own-vehicle"},{"id":"6q2a9f","title":"‘Sanford and Son’ actor Hal Williams dies at 91, reports say","excerpt":"(Gray News) - Actor Hal Williams, who starred in sitcoms such as “Sanford and Son” and “227,” has died, according to reports.He died on July 15 at his home in Rancho Mirage, California, a representative told Deadline. Williams was 91.Williams was best known for his role as Officer “Smitty” Smith ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/16/sanford-son-actor-hal-williams-dies-91-reports-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Dorothy Sedovic","publishDate":"2026-07-16T15:01:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FRCHWFYV4Y5BA7PTW2FTV7C3WZE.png%3Fauth%3Dbade573c22c8af7e73b76062b847a17b382edd1dcc9297a5c400cdc65383858f%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"sanford-and-son-actor-hal-williams-dies-at-91-reports-say"},{"id":"jqilo4","title":"Coahoma softball hires Meagan Gonzales as head coach","excerpt":"COAHOMA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After former Coahoma head softball coach Alex Orosco stepped down, they found their next coach to lead the charge in Meagan Gonzales. Gonzales comes from Sundown High School, where she led the Roughettes to the state title in 2025 and took them back to the state title...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/high-school-sports/coahoma-softball-hires-meagan-gonzales-as-head-coach/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Dalton Arredondo","publishDate":"2026-07-16T02:11:28.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FCOAHOMA-SOFTBALL-COACH-0.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"coahoma-softball-hires-meagan-gonzales-as-head-coach"},{"id":"koiay0","title":"Odessa native Elle Rylee crowned Miss Texas Volunteer","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Elle Rylee is your newest Miss Texas Volunteer title holder and is excited to make an impact on a community that has supported her through so much. This past weekend, Rylee took the crown and while some would be safe to assume it must have been stressful, all she felt ...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/odessa-native-elle-rylee-crowned-miss-texas-volunteer/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Grant Hochmuth","publishDate":"2026-07-16T01:34:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FScreenshot-2026-07-15-192414.png%3Fw%3D458","slug":"odessa-native-elle-rylee-crowned-miss-texas-volunteer"},{"id":"a6bqj5","title":"Mother, 3 others charged after toddler gained access to gun and was shot","excerpt":"BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. 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Midwest Compressor has now expanded to Midland with a new field service office...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/midwest-compressor-opens-midland-service-location-assisting-with-natural-gas-compression/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Chris Talley","publishDate":"2026-07-15T23:44:13.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FMC-PIC-1.png%3Fw%3D791","slug":"midwest-compressor-opens-midland-service-location-assisting-with-natural-gas-compression"},{"id":"aj3ef6","title":"Abbott: Texas flooding ‘likely going to break records’ as state deploys more than 1,300 personnel","excerpt":"AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) — Gov. 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Miguel Luna, 48, of Iraan, was arrested in connection with the death of 47-year-old Claudia Ortiz. Accordin...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/iraan-man-arrested-in-connection-with-womans-fatal-shooting/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Gabriella Meza","publishDate":"2026-07-15T17:25:22.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"","slug":"iraan-man-arrested-in-connection-with-womans-fatal-shooting"},{"id":"5lzk57","title":"7/15/26 11:30 AM 7-Day Forecast +3: Afternoon Scattered Showers","excerpt":"WEST TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ) - Heads up, West Texas, there will be more scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon going into the evening. Skies will be partly cloudy with temperatures rising to 82 degrees, then becoming cloudy toward daybreak, with a low around 66 degrees. 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The new courthouse will be located at the current USPS site on Texas Ave. In a Facebook post, Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett said, \"Pretty exciting to ...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/renderings-released-for-new-ector-county-courthouse/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Jesse Zaragoza","publishDate":"2026-07-14T20:17:13.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2F745084925_122164392116964776_6824736221161693647_n.jpg%3Fw%3D590","slug":"renderings-released-for-new-ector-county-courthouse"},{"id":"v265ob","title":"Lettuce sells out at farmers market amid concerns over ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Mich. 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News Flash (city government)","author":"City of Midland - News Flash (city government)","publishDate":"2026-07-09T15:33:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"4-million-grant-increases-federal-contribution-to-airport-project"},{"id":"tozzqc","title":"Midland is the fastest-growing larger city in West Texas","excerpt":"One- and five-year growth rates are the highest among major West Texas cities, according to the Census Bureau","url":"https://www.midlandtexas.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1920","source":"City of Midland - News Flash (city government)","author":"City of Midland - News Flash (city government)","publishDate":"2026-07-09T15:32:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1502920917128-1aa500764cbd%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"midland-is-the-fastest-growing-larger-city-in-west-texas"},{"id":"tozzrz","title":"Midland Fire responds to 5,884 calls through end of March","excerpt":"The Midland Fire Department responded to more than 4,400 calls for EMS services during the first quarter of 2026.","url":"https://www.midlandtexas.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1903","source":"City of Midland - News Flash (city government)","author":"City of Midland - News Flash (city government)","publishDate":"2026-07-09T15:32:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1509062522246-3755977927d7%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"midland-fire-responds-to-5884-calls-through-end-of-march"},{"id":"tozzq9","title":"U.S. News puts Midland on 'Best Places to live' list again","excerpt":"Midland has landed as 85th on the 2026-27 U.S News & World Report’s Best Places to Live in the U.S.","url":"https://www.midlandtexas.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1923","source":"City of Midland - News Flash (city government)","author":"City of Midland - News Flash (city government)","publishDate":"2026-07-09T15:31:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"us-news-puts-midland-on-best-places-to-live-list-again"},{"id":"tozzqa","title":"Unemployment rate inside Midland MSA drops below 3%","excerpt":"The unemployment rate inside the Midland metropolitan statistical area dipped below 3.0% in April.","url":"https://www.midlandtexas.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1922","source":"City of Midland - 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An Ector County jury has found a man guilty of murder and sentenced him to 99 years.According to the Ector County District Attorney’s Office, Anthony Cortez shot his co-worker, Marcos Criddle, where they worked on Nov. 5, 2024.Prosecutors said surveillance video showe...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/ector-county-man-sentenced-99-years-workplace-murder/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-07-15T23:10:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FYPXGFPSGBNFSBO3SBJDGRI53JI.jpg%3Fauth%3D3e5dd44e2b7443264d71cedc351a6c1deda49e9ee68d2bc5667b5320d3cf9ce7%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"ector-county-man-sentenced-to-99-years-for-workplace-murder"},{"id":"tozzol","title":"Momentum continues for the city with July's sales tax collection","excerpt":"The City of Midland reported a collection of $5.668 million in July, which was 2.13% higher than July 2025.","url":"https://www.midlandtexas.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1941","source":"City of Midland - News Flash (city government)","author":"City of Midland - News Flash (city government)","publishDate":"2026-07-09T15:20:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"momentum-continues-for-the-city-with-julys-sales-tax-collection"},{"id":"9yw7be","title":"Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1","excerpt":"ATLANTA (AP) — No “Hand of God” this time. Argentina didn’t need it.Instead it was the hallowed feet of Lionel Messi and the unbreakable spirit of a team that has repeatedly fought back at this year’s World Cup that is now one step away from back-to-back titles.Trailing 1-0 going into the 85th mi...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/argentina-advances-world-cup-final-by-beating-england-2-1/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Associated Press, JAMES ROBSON","publishDate":"2026-07-15T23:07:13.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FY62VGFJVFJFIPEBUTAO2FKTDQU.jpg%3Fauth%3D1881a7aa27f35a14be96bb2c85b7eab15cb26d6fcafbdc94fdd9d2b43cbc12cf%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"defending-champion-argentina-reaches-world-cup-final-by-beating-england-2-1"},{"id":"p0fee7","title":"Todd Blanche faces grilling in AG confirmation hearing","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday in the first step of his confirmation process to become the nation’s official Attorney General.“I’m here today to earn your trust once more,” Blanche said in his opening remarks, s...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/todd-blanche-faces-grilling-ag-confirmation-hearing/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Caitrin Assaf","publishDate":"2026-07-15T22:52:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FP36W4XKNORE6PKIN3JTJCDNW5M.jpg%3Fauth%3D7bff5f778f0fff72512e1235c9cdcb912bd56254d8deb63aadb603f8a36c98c9%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"todd-blanche-faces-grilling-in-ag-confirmation-hearing"},{"id":"5c7j2c","title":"GECU breaks ground in Odessa, marking first location outside El Paso","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - GECU broke ground on a new branch in Odessa, marking the credit union’s second location outside of El Paso and its first branch in the Permian Basin.GECU President and CEO Alex Rascon said the branch is prepared to support and serve the Odessa area. At the groundbreaking, t...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/gecu-breaks-ground-odessa-marking-first-location-outside-el-paso/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Ixchel Villarreal","publishDate":"2026-07-15T22:52:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJ6NKPT4BLJBYRBJHFPJOBGULIY.png%3Fauth%3Dbd1cdecb7e2a77b5f3e52a72280a5a45cc271bac6d94822919096f05c57b2917%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"gecu-breaks-ground-in-odessa-marking-first-location-outside-el-paso"},{"id":"werhpu","title":"Man arrested after firing a weapon at a woman","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A man has been arrested after a disturbance with a weapon at a Midland Apartment Complex.It happened Wednesday just before 2pm in the 3000 block of North Midland Drive.MPD reported a male subject fired off a weapon during an argument with a woman. After police arrived, the...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/man-arrested-after-firing-weapon-woman/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Jay Hendricks","publishDate":"2026-07-15T22:42:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FDFSJGDCLKFNYTLYZE7KRRSZLKU.jpg%3Fauth%3D9bf76fcdb6ba86623ba439c18deb130497c5ee5084836b58a119e7ee2d5d3aff%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"man-arrested-after-firing-a-weapon-at-a-woman"},{"id":"1oy91","title":"Harmony Home breaks ground on new $10M Facility","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A longtime Permian Basin nonprofit is expanding right in its own backyard.Harmony Home Children’s Advocacy Center broke ground on a $10 million new facility aimed at increasing access to services for children and families who have experienced sexual and physical abuse. 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National Correspondent Debra Alfarone takes us to NOVA Wild, in Virginia.","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/good-side-capybaras-capturing-hearts/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Debra  Alfarone, Timothy Knapp, Sarah SarahMeklir","publishDate":"2026-07-15T20:45:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FKJXVO4CA5RFWZFZ62WTGRZ2Q4I.jpg%3Fauth%3D34ed8fff3c7d6281f13a7aa495dca3494f5dd7ed3a5946eb2eeeb5de3bdf0191%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"the-good-side-capybaras-capturing-hearts"},{"id":"e6r7w9","title":"Man says he still loves his grandson, who is accused of burning down longtime family home","excerpt":"OCALA, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) — A 20-year-old Florida man has been arrested on an arson charge after investigators say he set his grandfather’s home on fire. Officials said the fire destroyed a house the family had owned for more than 50 years.Joseph Jomall Antonio Hester, 20, who goes by “Jamal,”...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/man-says-he-still-loves-his-grandson-who-is-accused-burning-down-longtime-family-home/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Majesty Wiggins, WCJB News staff, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-15T20:17:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FIP46KVFPZNAF7MEUXMZENMEGFU.png%3Fauth%3D7db623e22f91a4bc60e3359752a9434735caea78b9d3e69f227fb355ec837cc5%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"man-says-he-still-loves-his-grandson-who-is-accused-of-burning-down-longtime-family-home"},{"id":"ij7k2u","title":"Senators question Clayton’s record as U.S. attorney","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senators questioned Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, during a confirmation hearing Wednesday, pressing him on his handling of the Epstein case and the independence of the intelligence community.Clayto...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/senators-question-claytons-record-us-attorney/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Molly Martinez","publishDate":"2026-07-15T20:10:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FM7KAQJDXKJCYVOLVSD7NIJ4ZOU.jpg%3Fauth%3D21c63d00707961819dfee06facd2c71f33ffa180e8ef1839ad0d06b98b65ed69%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"senators-question-claytons-record-as-us-attorney"},{"id":"ekwcue","title":"BBB warns fake remote job offers are on the rise","excerpt":"(InvestigateTV) — As demand for remote work grows, the Better Business Bureau says employment scams are growing with it — and some can be difficult to spot.BBB spokesperson Josh Planos said scammers are increasingly targeting people who are actively looking for work.“A huge percentage of scam-rel...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/bbb-warns-fake-remote-job-offers-are-rise/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Caresse Jackman","publishDate":"2026-07-15T19:13:57.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F534AAAZ2DZE4RI3P7TXL3CTT6I.jpg%3Fauth%3D3b85a3ed880932f73ff9029bbc2d4b9ed6ee33b6d2b33354d81798532fab1e94%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"bbb-warns-fake-remote-job-offers-are-on-the-rise"},{"id":"847b7y","title":"3 dead, 2 children hospitalized after being exposed to carbon monoxide in vehicle pulled over for flat tire","excerpt":"TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) — Three people are dead and two children remain hospitalized after exposure to carbon monoxide in a vehicle in Ohio, officials said.Toledo police said officers received a call Wednesday at about 11 a.m. reporting unconscious people in a vehicle on the side of a roadw...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/3-dead-2-children-hospitalized-after-being-exposed-carbon-monoxide-vehicle-pulled-over-flat-tire/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"WTVG Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-15T18:44:22.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FAV3KM2QQOZAQXCMPGED5GCNDOQ.png%3Fauth%3D2ad3185ac49406b16e55c8482a489480137cb22f47bb895154040474994407f1%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"3-dead-2-children-hospitalized-after-being-exposed-to-carbon-monoxide-in-vehicle-pulled-over-for-fla"},{"id":"6jz02f","title":"Harmony Home breaks ground on new facility, will serve communities in 7 West Texas counties","excerpt":"A new resource center for those affected by child abuse is coming to the Permian Basin. Harmony Home Children's Advocacy Center officially began construction of their new state-of-the-art facility on Wednesday, celebrating the occasion with a ground-breaking ceremony.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/harmony-home-breaks-ground-on-new-facility-will-serve-communities-in-7-west-texas-counties/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Joseph Sweeney","publishDate":"2026-07-15T23:42:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FScreenshot-2026-07-15-155326.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"harmony-home-breaks-ground-on-new-facility-will-serve-communities-in-7-west-texas-counties"},{"id":"5xyxgb","title":"Student found dead in pond just months before starting senior year of high school","excerpt":"TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - The body of an 18-year-old was pulled from a Toledo-area pond over the weekend in an apparent drowning. The coroner’s office identified the man as Anson Crandall. Toledo police said the situation started last Saturday when officers were called to the pond for a mis...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/student-found-dead-pond-just-months-before-starting-his-senior-year-high-school/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Blake Pierce, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-15T18:18:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F4LJL3M4NIREQVL2WUMUKCICSFU.png%3Fauth%3D8041e349ca7a9fce8b2f9983e249c2534653ba7fc26f654a3dc86798554721d0%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"student-found-dead-in-pond-just-months-before-starting-senior-year-of-high-school"},{"id":"hi23rm","title":"Woman accused of not seeking help for child who ingested bleach at campground, instead binding her with dog leash","excerpt":"BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. (WDTV/Gray News) — A woman is accused of abusing an 8-year-old girl and not seeking medical treatment for the child after she ingested bleach at a West Virginia campground.The girl remains in critical condition at a local hospital.Court documents show that the 8-year-old gir...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/woman-accused-not-seeking-help-child-who-ingested-bleach-campground-instead-binding-her-with-dog-leash/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"WDTV News Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-15T17:31:08.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F3SWTUPJR4RBYPLOUSWDFRFJCNU.png%3Fauth%3Db60f7532137210db462e5f98a8f367e0dc7473bdfcd46c29e537f725c34d9932%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"woman-accused-of-not-seeking-help-for-child-who-ingested-bleach-at-campground-instead-binding-her-wi"},{"id":"r772b9","title":"Ector County man sentenced to 99 years for murder conviction","excerpt":"ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Anthony Cortez was found guilty of Murder in the 1st degree by an Ector County Jury and sentenced to 99 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, plus a $10,000 fine. On November 5th, 2024, Cortez shot his co-worker, Marcos Criddle, at their worksite. Su...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ector-county-man-sentenced-to-99-years-for-murder-conviction/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Jesse Zaragoza","publishDate":"2026-07-15T22:06:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2F748360308_1599004645566430_1101887822321994900_n.jpg%3Fw%3D720","slug":"ector-county-man-sentenced-to-99-years-for-murder-conviction"},{"id":"ub30ak","title":"Odessa Crimestoppers seeks help after Permian HS burglary","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa Crimestoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying individuals for burglary at Permian High School. At approximately 3:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, these suspects gained entry into Permian High School by accessing the building through the roof and burglarizin...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/odessa-crimestoppers-seeks-help-after-permian-hs-burglary/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Jesse Zaragoza","publishDate":"2026-07-15T19:57:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2F747334193_1481869943980006_6543629274951079943_n.jpg%3Fw%3D586","slug":"odessa-crimestoppers-seeks-help-after-permian-hs-burglary"},{"id":"5z2yvg","title":"Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow - making it the 10th largest in promotion’s history","excerpt":"(Gray News) - The Mega Millions jackpot is now the tenth-largest prize in Mega Millions history after no winner was drawn Tuesday.No ticket matched all six numbers drawn Tuesday night: 2, 4, 10, 48 and 56, and the gold Mega Ball, 22.The jackpot now stands at $672 million, with a cash option of $2...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/mega-million-jackpot-continues-grow-making-it-10th-largest-promotions-history/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Dorothy Sedovic","publishDate":"2026-07-15T16:46:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F2VFXSGMTT5GVZGT6M7BZLFBPLM.jpg%3Fauth%3D5e1ae7723a9e7b005a17eafa03c5b68c9ab1eb34503d592ce4c1febf8432c356%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"mega-millions-jackpot-continues-to-grow-making-it-the-10th-largest-in-promotions-history"},{"id":"k2ia80","title":"Odessa's District 3 seat to remain vacant following Vasquez's resignation, City Council decides","excerpt":"Odessa's District 3 will remain without a representative for the near future following a city council meeting Tuesday.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/odessas-district-3-seat-to-remain-vacant-following-vasquezs-resignation-city-council-decides/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Joseph Sweeney","publishDate":"2026-07-15T06:12:09.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FScreenshot-2026-07-14-213853.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"odessas-district-3-seat-to-remain-vacant-following-vasquezs-resignation-city-council-decides"},{"id":"bbx8jf","title":"Free Oil Changes: Local business celebrates grand opening with giveaway","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - For those in the Permian Basin who are due for a vehicle oil change, you might be able to get a free one this weekend. Kent Lube has announced their oil change giveaway for 1,250 lucky people at five locations in West Texas, scheduled to take place this Friday and Sat...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/free-oil-changes-local-business-celebrates-grand-opening-with-giveaway/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Tara Thomas","publishDate":"2026-07-15T02:03:14.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2015%2F04%2FStory_90248_ver1.0.jpg%3Fw%3D690","slug":"free-oil-changes-local-business-celebrates-grand-opening-with-giveaway"},{"id":"2dn6cb","title":"Mom charged after 2-year-old dies from fentanyl overdose, officials say","excerpt":"ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) - A mother is facing charges in the death of her 2-year-old child who authorities said died from a fentanyl overdose.Akia Pope, 29, is charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, according to court records.On Dec. 30, 2025, Pope took her 2-year-old to ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/mom-charged-after-2-year-old-dies-fentanyl-overdose-officials-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"First Alert 4 Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-15T16:04:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FT34XUHOTMJEFZD55ZUZY73CE4U.png%3Fauth%3D07d7fe57b0b3db0822b8015e24ea5e5d30a4538495acbc7d448feb8369e51a48%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"mom-charged-after-2-year-old-dies-from-fentanyl-overdose-officials-say"},{"id":"d2efev","title":"Lubbock police seeking information in July 5 shooting that left multiple people injured","excerpt":"LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is asking the public for information in an east Lubbock shooting that left multiple people injured earlier this month. Just before 1:30 a.m. on July 5, officers responded to a shots fired call near East 16th Street and Magn...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/lubbock-police-seeking-information-july-5-shooting-that-left-multiple-people-injured/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Chelsea Collinsworth","publishDate":"2026-07-15T13:55:31.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FEJPBV5S7OBER7BGZDRRTZQKSVA.jpg%3Fauth%3D70cd6b38d1389477dcafc98c8131303150604e7a759ecd5f7591edab45f11783%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"lubbock-police-seeking-information-in-july-5-shooting-that-left-multiple-people-injured"},{"id":"8czx8k","title":"‘Public safety remains our highest priority’: 126 arrested in US Marshals sex offender operation","excerpt":"ORLANDO, Fla. (Gray News) - The United States Marshals Service, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and other Florida law enforcement agencies arrested 126 people in Osceola County, Florida.During Operation Silver Spur, which ran between June 1 and June 30, arrests were made for registration violatio...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/public-safety-remains-our-highest-priority-126-arrested-us-marshals-sex-offender-operation/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Amanda  Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-07-15T13:26:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FPAU6BORMPZBHLIAQ7DNZ4DGSUM.jpg%3Fauth%3D0208faacece28a2e49d0fb046039aaa265983c66196047332a5333275ee6620c%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"public-safety-remains-our-highest-priority-126-arrested-in-us-marshals-sex-offender-operation"},{"id":"zcimv5","title":"Midland man facing felony charges for pointing gun at girlfriend","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man is facing a felony charge after police say he pointed a gun at his girlfriend during an argument near Loop 250.According to the affidavit, officers were called to the 2300 block of W. Loop 250 North around 8:34 p.m. on July 14 for a disturbance involving weap...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/midland-man-arrested-after-allegedly-pointing-gun-girlfriend/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-15T13:21:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJWU5TF3P3FBONFIJKONUVNBNIM.jpg%3Fauth%3Dc3f18921864ee01ca5080286b272465170c98434ed310e8e240e472291615894%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"midland-man-facing-felony-charges-for-pointing-gun-at-girlfriend"},{"id":"8uk4qg","title":"Midland road closures: Pecos Street, Solomon Lane affected this week","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland and Texas Department of Transportation has announced two road closures beginning this week.Pecos Street closurePecos Street between Kansas and Louisiana will be closed July 15 through July 29, according to the City of Midland. The closure will allow cre...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/midland-road-closures-pecos-street-solomon-lane-affected-this-week/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-15T11:07:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FUUCWMTWC6ZDLBK4XI6U6XMYFLQ.png%3Fauth%3D0fd25d06fe346e25b8342f168e407e6c10f36e1dec99c9fbd55aafe87805a46f%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"midland-road-closures-pecos-street-solomon-lane-affected-this-week"},{"id":"d6cr8t","title":"Wadley Avenue closes July 15 for month-long drainage project","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Wadley Avenue will be closed to through traffic beginning Wednesday, July 15, as part of the SH 158/Wadley Intersection Project, according to the City of Midland.The closure is expected to last approximately one month.The closure is happening because crews need to install ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/wadley-avenue-closes-july-15-month-long-drainage-project/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-15T10:35:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F2XIVI3FONBABXK2L4EUSRPGGJM.png%3Fauth%3Dd26753f7b05301528c9e813024a512eba31b0421bc93bbfdca97ba2c15b109e6%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"wadley-avenue-closes-july-15-for-month-long-drainage-project"},{"id":"l3u30u","title":"SCAM ALERT: Jury duty scam in Andrews County","excerpt":"ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Andrews County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a jury duty scam going through the area.Deputies say scammers are calling residents and saying they are investigators with the sheriff’s office. The callers then tell residents they missed a court date and that...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/scam-alert-jury-duty-scam-andrews-county/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-15T09:38:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FFESU6ZDKRBGUVMCCXSSVQDKXZU.jpg%3Fauth%3Db0fc4d33a214d962da37628aa32d75c88b86afc55bc0212123bcc6ece23c4c62%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"scam-alert-jury-duty-scam-in-andrews-county"},{"id":"uaiz99","title":"Local business brings trivia fun to Odessa","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- In the heart of downtown Odessa, a unique night out might not be on your bingo card, or in this case, trivia card. Homemade Wines and Bistro has started hosting themed trivia night events, and the community has become huge supporters. An Employee of the business, Todd B...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-business-brings-trivia-fun-to-odessa/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Grant Hochmuth","publishDate":"2026-07-14T23:51:50.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FScreenshot-2026-07-14-182456.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"local-business-brings-trivia-fun-to-odessa"},{"id":"hvzuja","title":"17-year-old collapses on graduation trip to Thailand from severe brain injury","excerpt":"AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA/Gray News) - A 17-year-old high school graduate collapsed on a trip to Thailand, where doctors found a severe brain hemorrhage that required two emergency surgeries.Thalia, 17, had just graduated from Tascosa High School and was on a trip to Thailand before beginning a caree...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/17-year-old-collapses-graduation-trip-thailand-severe-brain-injury/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Paige Stockton, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-15T09:17:07.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FHEOL63NHRFDSVHELHMHYAOIWQQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D831740591f3db3609525b4657f4f4200b9ccf45dcf24c9f362e4156d1c7f7c52%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"17-year-old-collapses-on-graduation-trip-to-thailand-from-severe-brain-injury"},{"id":"usqv5a","title":"Veteran, wife found dead in their home in alleged double murder; suspect arrested","excerpt":"PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - Authorities in Alabama say a man is in custody after he was connected to the alleged double murder of a husband and wife who were found dead in their home.The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office says 46-year-old George Birmingham was taken into custody during a...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/veteran-wife-found-dead-their-home-alleged-double-murder-suspect-arrested/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Bryan Henry, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-15T05:58:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F47QUFLRT6ZG2DBI5BU4Q5EWDPY.png%3Fauth%3D9fe673bd697fb8df0a1fd48ba1bfdc518c6ae61affc54ddec4a5c4120703af1f%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"veteran-wife-found-dead-in-their-home-in-alleged-double-murder-suspect-arrested"},{"id":"cmsixq","title":"2-year-old dies after serious crash in North Odessa","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa family is mourning the loss of their 2-year-old daughter after she died Monday, July 13, from injuries she suffered in a vehicle crash last week.The Odessa Police Department confirmed the child’s death after speaking with a family member.The child, identified by h...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/2-year-old-dies-after-serious-crash-north-odessa/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Isabella  Garriga","publishDate":"2026-07-15T04:04:43.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBEI2GFVFTBE77EAA46R23YVOGU.webp%3Fauth%3D5c927368ea32997c03183f74bdf7be3472829de8ab6de34b234723e4b71abcc7%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"2-year-old-dies-after-serious-crash-in-north-odessa"},{"id":"lpkd7y","title":"‘He was our first grandson’: Fort Stockton family hosting 5k memorial run in loved one’s honor","excerpt":"FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KOSA) - A West Texas teenager should be getting ready for his senior year of high school. Instead, his family is preparing to honor his life after it was cut short in a car crash. Eddie Vela, born Eduardo Esteban Gomez Vela died on June 29, 2025, in a car accident, in his ho...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/he-was-our-first-grandson-fort-stockton-family-hosting-5k-memorial-run-loved-ones-honor/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Sierra Burnett","publishDate":"2026-07-15T03:34:54.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FRBLACJ7TFZDZLJGYX5DKPONDYQ.png%3Fauth%3Ddb753e05ff87feebce70b619f42a2e7d6454ba0e779e9b547da3a718ad5d430b%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"he-was-our-first-grandson-fort-stockton-family-hosting-5k-memorial-run-in-loved-ones-honor"},{"id":"g5ck6d","title":"West Texas food pantries see record demand as grocery costs rise","excerpt":"MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Food pantries across West Texas are seeing increased demand as grocery costs remain high, with organizations reporting record food box distributions and a growing number of working families seeking assistance.Demand outpacing last year’s numbersPermian Basin Mission...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/14/west-texas-food-pantries-see-record-demand-grocery-costs-rise/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Chloe Ryan","publishDate":"2026-07-15T03:22:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F2YGM4JFKUBEW3GRKI5A5AU3JPU.bmp%3Fauth%3D50174e90831edd6b53189ea234b6266e56e18a70bbbc757f6c2d636a5595adf1%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"west-texas-food-pantries-see-record-demand-as-grocery-costs-rise"},{"id":"5klkia","title":"UPDATE: Pecos County Sheriff’s Office investigating death in Iraan","excerpt":"PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Tuesday, July 14, in Iraan.According to the sheriff’s office, 48-year-old Miguel Luna of Iraan was arrested and charged with murder in the death of 47-year-old Claudia Ort...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/14/pecos-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-death-iraan/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Isabella  Garriga","publishDate":"2026-07-15T03:20:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F53VDXV732VEV7N7X3CRUHEXLEI.png%3Fauth%3D48748a02935f705e7412e5001424de2f6db57ff6d943080c3c5c80346f1aeadf%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"update-pecos-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-death-in-iraan"},{"id":"ftrqdh","title":"7/14/2026 7-Day Forecast +3: The rain is sticking around","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/14/2026) “We’re not done with the rain yet! Heavy downpours and flash‑flooding are sticking around across the lower trans-Pecos and Big Bend regions, so keep those umbrellas and those weather alerts close.” That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weath...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/7-14-2026-7-day-forecast-3-the-rain-is-sticking-around/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Chris Talley","publishDate":"2026-07-14T23:47:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F06%2FWeather_GFX_Web_74c1cf.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"7142026-7-day-forecast-3-the-rain-is-sticking-around"},{"id":"xcp06f","title":"‘He was with me more than my family’: Andrews police K-9 Iro honored at memorial service","excerpt":"ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Andrews Police Department held a memorial service Monday for K-9 Iro, who served the department for six years alongside his handler, Corporal Justin Escobar.The service was held inside the Andrews Municipal Courtroom, where family, friends and coworkers shared stories ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/he-was-with-me-more-than-my-family-andrews-police-k-9-iro-honored-memorial-service/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Luke Johnson","publishDate":"2026-07-15T02:23:35.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F4AFGZLL7HND27C4AMETPIHVJ74.jpeg%3Fauth%3Ddd2e9d205fd5ce18aa3e8841faa6031e8878665e497629ed0ee817fd95fce1ac%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"he-was-with-me-more-than-my-family-andrews-police-k-9-iro-honored-at-memorial-service"},{"id":"knkfjw","title":"Bipartisan senators push Russia oil sanctions bill, honoring late Sen. Graham","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A bipartisan group of senators is advancing legislation that would impose sanctions on purchasers of Russian oil, with supporters saying the bill honors the late Sen. Lindsey Graham and aims to hold Vladimir Putin accountable.Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, secure...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/bipartisan-senators-push-russia-oil-sanctions-bill-honoring-late-sen-graham/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Emma Wulfhorst","publishDate":"2026-07-15T01:58:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FF2PUZPM2UNBLPI6G34FUKXA7DE.jpg%3Fauth%3D10428c123796f3f4aea703454618224ea2034db2243242d6ad79d98af3d85011%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"bipartisan-senators-push-russia-oil-sanctions-bill-honoring-late-sen-graham"},{"id":"3qungc","title":"70-year-old tipster arrested hours after calling authorities about 1987 cold case murder","excerpt":"(Gray News) - Nearly 40 years after a young mother was beaten to death in her home, authorities in Florida said a single phone call led to an arrest.On Dec. 28, 1987, at 4:40 a.m., police responded to a call reporting a dead person at a home. That is where they found 20-year-old Melisa Ellison ly...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/15/70-year-old-tipster-arrested-hours-after-calling-authorities-about-1987-cold-case-murder/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Akim Powell","publishDate":"2026-07-15T00:24:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FYUSOKGIZNZHKRDLZJFYF6FKFS4.png%3Fauth%3Dfd45e1ac347fce00bcd3caf90a475c6772377ca7a9115f3877f8ab17107c95bb%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"70-year-old-tipster-arrested-hours-after-calling-authorities-about-1987-cold-case-murder"},{"id":"s9xf5j","title":"Alleged drug kingpin accused of smuggling drugs across US-Mexico border through railway tunnel","excerpt":"SAN DIEGO (Gray News) - A man was arraigned in federal court Monday for allegedly using a sophisticated underground tunnel to move drugs into the U.S. from Mexico that was discovered in 2022. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Genaro Lopez, 54, was a powerful drug trafficker who was operati...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/14/alleged-drug-kingpin-accused-smuggling-drugs-across-us-mexico-border-through-railway-tunnel/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-14T23:48:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F3PJYSBN5FBCN3D4477VPDX2HIQ.png%3Fauth%3Db5aa858deddf5b1c3abeb839b2612c5865540203424f40e753627fa17be60529%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"alleged-drug-kingpin-accused-of-smuggling-drugs-across-us-mexico-border-through-railway-tunnel"},{"id":"rj5xcp","title":"Pecos native Andre Roman holds annual basketball camp","excerpt":"PECOS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Pecos native and professional basketball player Andre Roman returns to his hometown to hold his annual basketball camp at the Reeves County Recreation Center. Kids of all ages were there to sharpen their basketball skills, and the coaches who work the event are what mak...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/local-sports/pecos-native-andre-roman-holds-annual-basketball-camp/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Dalton Arredondo","publishDate":"2026-07-14T23:40:03.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FANDRE-ROMAN-PHOTO-FOR-WEB.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"pecos-native-andre-roman-holds-annual-basketball-camp"},{"id":"40s4xf","title":"Odessa community rallies around family after tragic loss of toddler","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Odessa community is coming together to support the family of Leiah Isabel Gordils Gonzalez, a 2-year-old who died on July 13 after sustaining injuries in a car accident four days earlier at the intersection of Andrews Highway and 100th Street. 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(KPLC/Gray News) — A murder suspect was arrested in Louisiana after authorities said he went to a police station to report a stolen vehicle.Lake Charles police said the family of Jermaric Andrus, 27, reported him missing on July 7.Detectives found his body in a field on Sunday n...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/14/murder-suspect-arrested-after-going-police-department-file-stolen-vehicle-report/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Patrick Deaville, Emily Van de Riet","publishDate":"2026-07-14T17:45:51.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FHOQNZK5J6FDCJHFUEPMFLJMNQA.png%3Fauth%3D694e45b6d63aecb0cd630e37357593db4d7b31abc726683ac8ea8e47f3b83396%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"murder-suspect-arrested-after-going-to-police-department-to-file-stolen-vehicle-report"},{"id":"7puf9n","title":"Retired doctor becomes oldest person to summit Kilimanjaro at age 90","excerpt":"ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - A retired doctor became the oldest person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, summiting the peak on his 90th birthday.Upon reaching the summit of Africa’s highest peak early Monday morning, Dr. Arthur Ulene celebrated with a birthday cake and some singing and dancing ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/14/retired-doctor-becomes-oldest-person-summit-kilimanjaro-age-90/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Joey Klecka, Georgina Fernandez, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-14T17:39:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FRBMKBPIIPBBZZK2WXNUPAMTHBI.JPG%3Fauth%3D5f7a34dcb28034eea91f2e5f5da0849fd6d113c2729b49366766e74bbc8ea0aa%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"retired-doctor-becomes-oldest-person-to-summit-kilimanjaro-at-age-90"},{"id":"eijiqr","title":"TRAFFIC ALERT: SH 158/Wadley Intersection Project","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Texas Department of Transportation has announced that beginning Wednesday, July 16, crews will be working on the SH 158/Wadley Intersection Project. The road along Wadley Avenue will be closed as it is necessary to allow crews to install drainage boxes leading to ...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/traffic-alert-sh-158-wadley-intersection-project/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Jesse Zaragoza","publishDate":"2026-07-14T19:28:34.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2015%2F06%2FStory_166328_ver1.0.jpg%3Fw%3D690","slug":"traffic-alert-sh-158wadley-intersection-project"},{"id":"vxmxmj","title":"US Marshals rescue girl who was missing for nearly 4 months thanks to anonymous tip","excerpt":"PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — A federal task force was able to rescue a girl in Phoenix who had been reported missing for nearly four months.U.S. Marshals Service Arizona Wanted Task Force members rescued the girl on July 9 after an investigation that was triggered by an anonymous community tip.The ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/14/us-marshals-rescue-girl-who-was-missing-nearly-4-months-thanks-anonymous-tip/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Mitchell Koch, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-14T17:31:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FMVXYGVAHJVMQ7DBURDASUDAV5Y.jpg%3Fauth%3D2633100d821f8afcdd6b3c59beb845d6932da4cde747226850e1a61b5d679082%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"us-marshals-rescue-girl-who-was-missing-for-nearly-4-months-thanks-to-anonymous-tip"},{"id":"nxf748","title":"3 killed in pontoon crash, including 2 firefighters, authorities say","excerpt":"WABASHA, Minn. 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This was the third baby given up to the program in a week.The Woodlands Fire Department followed all established Safe Haven Baby Box protocols, and the ba...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/14/third-newborn-week-surrendered-safe-haven-baby-box/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Debra Worley","publishDate":"2026-07-14T15:38:30.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F5YTKNGS34VGVTPT2XQSGGMI7QI.jpg%3Fauth%3Da15b5a9e95b50da3ba16331fead7e5ba5517b4dfaeaa6c9fedf1930dc8a96f72%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"third-newborn-in-a-week-surrendered-to-a-safe-haven-baby-box"},{"id":"9yvhog","title":"Here’s what health experts believe could be linked to ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak","excerpt":"(Gray News) - Health experts believe they may have found a source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak as more cases of the “explosive” diarrheal illness are reported.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it identified lettuce and other salad greens as a potential source of the outb...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/14/heres-what-health-experts-believe-could-be-linked-explosive-diarrhea-outbreak/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Dorothy Sedovic","publishDate":"2026-07-14T14:53:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FIQDXHX4LBFFSJDQ6ROWVSNKT6Y.png%3Fauth%3Df0fea0dddd463e27dbe2d1e93695eb705f6d47d8f37ca0ac478381afe0048de6%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"heres-what-health-experts-believe-could-be-linked-to-explosive-diarrhea-outbreak"},{"id":"8m73to","title":"Former ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ star Joe Amabile says he has brain tumor","excerpt":"(Gray News) - Former “Bachelor in Paradise” star Joe Amabile has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.In a video he shared Monday, Amabile said doctors discovered what appears to be an early-stage glioma brain tumor.“So a little medical update. I didn’t share my Prenuvo results [full-body scan] beca...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/14/former-bachelor-paradise-star-joe-amabile-says-he-has-brain-tumor/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Amanda  Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-07-14T14:14:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FAEU7QNVWJ5EMTITFMUK537WLF4.jpg%3Fauth%3De4b26626a21ebe5422163b22442c5818a4bad0499a27c39851bfd56f87f8b0f6%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"former-bachelor-in-paradise-star-joe-amabile-says-he-has-brain-tumor"},{"id":"69js9d","title":"7/13/2026 7-Day Forecast +3: Wet week ahead","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – 7/13/2026 Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “The atmosphere is loaded with moisture. The sky is basically a giant sponge right now. So, expect scattered showers and storms to keep popping up.” That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on to...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/7-13-2026-7-day-forecast-3-wet-week-ahead/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Chris Talley","publishDate":"2026-07-14T01:03:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F06%2FWeather_GFX_Web_74c1cf.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"7132026-7-day-forecast-3-wet-week-ahead"},{"id":"vhwlsp","title":"Local health experts caution against skipping shower after swimming","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A summer debate is going viral again. Does swimming count as a shower or bath? \"I always take a shower and bath afterward because I always feel itchy and dry. I make sure I clean all the chemicals off,\" said Cayleb Medina, a Midland resident. Some people say chlorine d...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-health-experts-caution-against-skipping-shower-after-swimming/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Sonji Milburn","publishDate":"2026-07-13T23:34:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"","slug":"local-health-experts-caution-against-skipping-shower-after-swimming"},{"id":"t2i3t2","title":"Talarico unveils border security plan backed by Republican sheriffs, local leaders","excerpt":"State Rep. James Talarico and local leaders from different political backgrounds have come together to propose a commonsense border security plan that focuses on hiring more Border Patrol agents, adding immigration judges, investing in surveillance technology, and targeting violent criminals, whi...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/texas-border-security-plan/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Gabriella Meza","publishDate":"2026-07-13T23:07:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FScreenshot-2026-07-13-153633.png%3Fw%3D800","slug":"talarico-unveils-border-security-plan-backed-by-republican-sheriffs-local-leaders"},{"id":"hnajw9","title":"Big Spring PD non-emergency lines down during phone system upgrade","excerpt":"BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The Big Spring Police Department’s non-emergency phone lines are temporarily unavailable while new phone equipment is being installed.Temporary contact numbersResidents needing non-emergency police assistance can call (432) 466-3883 or (432) 466-4225 during the outage.T...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/14/big-spring-pd-non-emergency-lines-down-during-phone-system-upgrade/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-14T12:45:51.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FMP7RSGE27JHPJKNBKRZDTRQI24.jpg%3Fauth%3D48f94eeadb25ea6501123dc7941535291383f8b0cae6af31150b76f67bb70f4c%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"big-spring-pd-non-emergency-lines-down-during-phone-system-upgrade"},{"id":"j0yyuy","title":"‘It’s not fair’: Mother found dead after going out with man she met online, police say","excerpt":"GLENDALE, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - A mother of a 2-year-old was found dead after going out with a man she met online.Dominic Scot-Glen Rodolico, 24, is accused of murdering 21-year-old Arianna Bailey Jones, who was reported missing by her family earlier this month.On July 7, a relative called pol...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/14/its-not-fair-mother-found-dead-after-going-out-with-man-she-met-online-police-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Ben Bradley, Molly McBride-kvvu, Gray News staff, Amanda  Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-07-14T12:43:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FVJ4DLVRLGNAYRMJOJUHPSYPUQ4.jpg%3Fauth%3Da17cd8e479dbec4c304d2c16c85faaee39d364c7b67d1fff3930359a0803db7e%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"its-not-fair-mother-found-dead-after-going-out-with-man-she-met-online-police-say"},{"id":"kzxyrb","title":"UTPB announces 2nd annual athletics Hall of Fame Class","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The University of Texas Permian Basin announced its second class for the Athletics Hall of Fame. There are two former student-athletes, a coach, and a team being inducted into the class of 2026. The induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 31. Here is th...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/utpb-football/utpb-sports/utpb-announces-2nd-annual-hall-of-fame-class/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Dalton Arredondo","publishDate":"2026-07-13T21:18:02.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2Futpb-photo-for-web.webp%3Fw%3D900","slug":"utpb-announces-2nd-annual-athletics-hall-of-fame-class"},{"id":"nrsrz","title":"Former RockHound Nick Kurtz to start in MLB All Star Game","excerpt":"PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (KMID/KPEJ) - Former Midland RockHound Nick Kurtz is selected to start in his first-ever All-Star Game. Initially, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was supposed to start, but he came down with an injury. Kurtz has 89 hits, 20 home runs, and 61 runs in the ...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/midland-rockhounds/former-rockhound-nick-kurtz-to-start-in-mlb-all-star-game/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Dalton Arredondo","publishDate":"2026-07-13T20:58:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FNick-Kurtz-image.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"former-rockhound-nick-kurtz-to-start-in-mlb-all-star-game"},{"id":"9hntwz","title":"Monahans Police Department phone lines currently down","excerpt":"MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - The Monahans Police Department’s phone lines are currently experiencing technical difficulties, according to the Monahans police post on Facebook. Residents experiencing an emergency should dial 911.For non-emergency situations requiring police assistance, residents can c...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/14/monahans-police-department-phone-lines-currently-down/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-14T11:40:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBA65IWIAVRDDHLWFBTXCWX2U3M.jpg%3Fauth%3D1da0bc004d46033f2233cdd93af7f6c5b8f263e2a5d780e5e138bd7886a181fa%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"monahans-police-department-phone-lines-currently-down"},{"id":"7tc4s2","title":"You can get a free entrée from Chick-fil-A Tuesday. Here’s how to get yours","excerpt":"(Gray News) – Chick-fil-A is bringing back its annual Cow Appreciation Day on Tuesday, and customers who show up dressed like a cow will score a free entrée.The promotion runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time at participating Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide. Customers dressed in cow-themed att...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/14/you-can-get-free-entre-chick-fil-a-tuesday-heres-how-get-yours/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Debra Worley","publishDate":"2026-07-14T11:22:17.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FI34BCGKXMNAONFMXW3VHSFQQWQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D1c56fe3214d622d41f3856f2e8989379648dbeb4949a83d07085461c9204d695%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"you-can-get-a-free-entre-from-chick-fil-a-tuesday-heres-how-to-get-yours"},{"id":"8swxow","title":"Andrews police asks for video in July 11 minor shooting investigation","excerpt":"ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Andrews Police Department is asking for the public’s help in an ongoing shooting investigation that left a minor hospitalized.Police and EMS were called to a shooting at a home in the 700 block of NW 13th Street around 3:50 a.m. July 11. Officers say the suspects appro...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/14/andrews-police-asks-video-july-11-minor-shooting-investigation/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-14T09:44:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FLQP57STMEVHZTLJMP3OSZ47B2M.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dd6f421c1a62fe49527f70032fdbf2d056910fe8bdf2c2eb6bdc2812d8b011e26%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"andrews-police-asks-for-video-in-july-11-minor-shooting-investigation"},{"id":"xm9a6m","title":"Deputy US Marshal shot and killed while serving arrest warrant to fugitive","excerpt":"ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB/Gray News) - Authorities say a deputy U.S. Marshal was shot and killed while trying to serve an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana.The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed the shooting happened Monday afternoon in a south Alexandria neighborhood.Dozens of law enforcement o...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/14/deputy-us-marshal-shot-killed-while-serving-arrest-warrant-fugitive/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Jay McCully, KALB Digital Team, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-14T09:20:47.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FK5UVIS2DFNEKZKJYHJT4FQP5WY.jpg%3Fauth%3D4a44f61786d37f24e42a8636597012527b88b1df7c91e9e838b5a708df7a8f3d%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"deputy-us-marshal-shot-and-killed-while-serving-arrest-warrant-to-fugitive"},{"id":"q74qb9","title":"Woman, 23, killed in hit-and-run while heading to barrel race competition, authorities say","excerpt":"SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) - An Arizona family is devastated after a hit-and-run claimed the life of a 23-year-old woman who was headed to a barrel race competition.Kyrsten Sovereign, 23, was on her way to a barrel race competition Friday in San Tan Valley when the Pinal County Sh...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/14/woman-23-killed-hit-and-run-while-heading-barrel-race-competition-authorities-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Molly McBride, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-14T07:54:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJGMRBQGGV5BO5DK73IFO2XZ6SE.png%3Fauth%3Df9b4ad9bd420f59b577cdf05dc1c1a25605eff85eea634761ca157f129d6f735%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"woman-23-killed-in-hit-and-run-while-heading-to-barrel-race-competition-authorities-say"},{"id":"pdjoze","title":"FC Dallas West Texas send players to national championships","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - FC Dallas West Texas, a club associated with the FC Dallas Youth Soccer Club Affiliate Program, gathered in Beal Park tonight after practice to send off 37 of their athletes to Denver, Colorado. There, they will be participating in US Club Soccer’s 2026 National Cup Finals...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/14/fc-dallas-west-texas-send-players-national-championships/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Darby McCormick","publishDate":"2026-07-14T04:08:58.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FRF34DKZP5NCZLGVMSOKY57PTME.png%3Fauth%3D9f572939f1d8cf649c31defc39e74c011ed50ff199f7d9606d5498fefef173f7%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"fc-dallas-west-texas-send-players-to-national-championships"},{"id":"htjhq6","title":"UTPB announces 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame class","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Falcon Athletics will welcome four new inductees in its second Hall of Fame ceremony. UTPB created the Athletics Hall of Fame in 2025 as a way to preserve the history and heritage of the Falcon sports family. After beginning the tradition with six people, four more figures ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/utpb-announces-2026-athletics-hall-fame-class/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Wyatt Nun","publishDate":"2026-07-14T04:05:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FEWRTBM6R2JEOLC2F47D777IE3Q.jpg%3Fauth%3Deb1666a59e3685028ae7a6d7644f0e1002bed408369429b25f4843c3c266d0b3%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"utpb-announces-2026-athletics-hall-of-fame-class"},{"id":"n41xfv","title":"City of Odessa names Mark Krawczyk CFO, 40 years finance experience","excerpt":"Mark Krawczyk has been appointed as the City of Odessa's new Chief Financial Officer, bringing with him over 40 years of experience in municipal finance leadership.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/odessa-names-mark-krawczyk-cfo/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Gabriella Meza","publishDate":"2026-07-13T20:29:21.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2024%2F07%2Fvlcsnap-2024-07-30-10h47m36s429.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"city-of-odessa-names-mark-krawczyk-cfo-40-years-finance-experience"},{"id":"5bfvla","title":"Odessa College pitcher Peyton Fiene drafted by the Houston Astros","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College pitcher Peyton Fiene earned his chance to play in the big leagues on July 12, being the 331st pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Fiene was selected by the Houston Astros in the 11th round.He now joins former Wrangler Daniel Lopez as the second Odessa College pitcher...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/odessa-college-pitcher-peyton-fiene-drafted-by-houston-astros/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Darby McCormick, Wyatt Nun","publishDate":"2026-07-14T04:04:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FPIQV7XBKLRDCJCHF5JAIPWDMIY.png%3Fauth%3D32d18622d5d1f57a0c991ef50c47b9edb0f36d9278f56c3658d27ea5744ae500%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"odessa-college-pitcher-peyton-fiene-drafted-by-the-houston-astros"},{"id":"9o2zhv","title":"Big Spring mayor pledges support to those impacted by prison closure","excerpt":"Big Spring Mayor Robert H. Moore has pledged his support for employees and families affected by the planned closure of the Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring, and has created the Big Spring Transition Task Group to help the community navigate the transition.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/big-spring-prison-closure-response/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Gabriella Meza","publishDate":"2026-07-13T19:41:07.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F06%2Fbig-spring-texas.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"big-spring-mayor-pledges-support-to-those-impacted-by-prison-closure"},{"id":"nx3z0x","title":"Free online course trains New World screwworm inspectors as Texas threat grows","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - As the New World screwworm threat grows in Texas, a free online course is training potential inspectors and helping animal owners stay ahead of the issue.Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, in partnership with the Texas Animal Health Commission and the USDA, developed the New Wor...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/free-online-course-trains-new-world-screwworm-inspectors-texas-threat-grows/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Luke Johnson","publishDate":"2026-07-13T23:11:19.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBOMMSATIWBADDNKQLUUP6D2A3E.png%3Fauth%3D84d4cda3382a0521d993354b570a97658ea1042fb3d90d14d7831a2c6101b528%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"free-online-course-trains-new-world-screwworm-inspectors-as-texas-threat-grows"},{"id":"3drkl5","title":"Odessa man arrested after evading officers near 52nd Street gas station","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police arrested a man Monday after he fled on foot from officers responding to a criminal trespass call near a gas station on 52nd Street.According to Odessa police, officers were called at around 1:15 p.m. on July 13 to the area of 52nd Street at an OXXO Gas Station...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/odessa-man-arrested-after-evading-officers-near-52nd-street-gas-station/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-07-13T22:10:31.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FXQV5IDN2KVCWPJZHSORLQX2E3E.png%3Fauth%3D456e0cc0abe58b1ef0460d7fd7d738e42ef6841a3eba8841b0602203df311e4e%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"odessa-man-arrested-after-evading-officers-near-52nd-street-gas-station"},{"id":"4as9ue","title":"Women stole gold chain from victim while praying in Midland parking lot","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Police Department and Midland Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help identifying two women accused of stealing a gold chain from a person while they prayed together.According to police, on May 16, the two women approached someone in an HEB parking lot ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/women-stole-gold-chain-victim-while-praying-midland-parking-lot/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-13T21:59:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBBMONSVOQZBFHN2OQNBXCXMJ5A.jpg%3Fauth%3D0dbaf2e694073ffdec2e7d39b93e6dc53a9812e7d2df43e5ce82c6a28fe9549b%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"women-stole-gold-chain-from-victim-while-praying-in-midland-parking-lot"},{"id":"iag2ip","title":"2 teenagers arrested after car meet in Midland ends with 3 people injured","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Two teenagers are facing felony charges after a weekend car meet at 1210 E. Wadley Ave. in Midland County ended with three people injured on Saturday, July 11.Officers were called to the area about a disturbance with weapons. According to the arrest affidavit, a blue BMW w...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/18-year-old-driver-hits-3-people-during-car-meet-police-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock, Sierra Burnett","publishDate":"2026-07-13T21:57:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FQ2U6ITQRNJEW3EN5QXVKQ3PGFI.png%3Fauth%3D095a81dd5fe0be3aaf07b1850286d2ab075e426ccc0048e690179662bbbbec80%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"2-teenagers-arrested-after-car-meet-in-midland-ends-with-3-people-injured"},{"id":"bgrwv4","title":"‘Unimaginable’: 3 children killed when boat capsized identified as brother, sister and cousin","excerpt":"GENEVA LAKE, Wis. (WMTV/WIFR/Gray News) — The three children who died in a Wisconsin lake after a boat capsized on July 3 have been identified. The children were identified as 6-year-old Caleb Oswald, 7-year-old Abigail Oswald and 10-year-old Kathryn “Kate” Schmidt.The family said Caleb and Abiga...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/unimaginable-3-children-killed-when-boat-capsized-identified-brother-sister-cousin/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Juliana Tornabene, Jason Near, Emily Van de Riet","publishDate":"2026-07-13T21:47:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FVZVTHB4GNRFKDEK2NOACPDKKBA.png%3Fauth%3D28074f9ff3bdff6e78cdf3344bf2994499a65f85e20473e94d7aa37fdcb3a4fd%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"unimaginable-3-children-killed-when-boat-capsized-identified-as-brother-sister-and-cousin"},{"id":"bulsce","title":"Wanted man arrested after barricading himself inside Reeves County RV, police say","excerpt":"Sebastian Rios Sierra, wanted by New Mexico authorities for threatening a judge, was arrested in Reeves County after fleeing from police and barricading himself in an RV.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-after-rv-barricade/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Gabriella Meza","publishDate":"2026-07-13T13:59:08.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"","slug":"wanted-man-arrested-after-barricading-himself-inside-reeves-county-rv-police-say"},{"id":"sqg14d","title":"Midland smoke shop robbery leaves man critically injured","excerpt":"A 21-year-old man was shot in the head during an aggravated robbery at a Midland smoke shop and remains in stable but critical condition, with the suspect still at large.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/midland-smoke-shop-shooting/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Gabriella Meza","publishDate":"2026-07-10T15:48:43.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F01%2FUntitled-image-2026-01-14T123651.334.jpeg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"midland-smoke-shop-robbery-leaves-man-critically-injured"},{"id":"tbfxd","title":"Midland Fire Department responded to Dove Avenue structure fire","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the area of Dove Avenue on July 11.Images posted by the Midland Fire Department showed the garage sustained extensive fire damage and the roof collapsed.According to Midland Fire Department officials, the cause o...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/midland-fire-department-responded-dove-avenue-structure-fire/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-07-13T21:35:34.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FGAVJINA45RHV3IQZSCJJAHFLRQ.jpg%3Fauth%3Dd5fc45fe33cda44b1248422e43e9e11659fd089d10b0b047ea8c79298311dbc0%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"midland-fire-department-responded-to-dove-avenue-structure-fire"},{"id":"ep8bb8","title":"U.S. to impose 20% toll in Strait of Hormuz","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is back in effect, and for the first time the U.S. will charge a 20% toll for each ship allowed to pass. Trump said the payment is in exchange for safety in the strait.Weeks earlie...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/us-impose-20-toll-straight-hormuz/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Molly Martinez","publishDate":"2026-07-13T21:20:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FQ45FI226GVBFTF3N34TEWGA2UY.jpg%3Fauth%3D4a40e14024d3c49affa66cd985b939bfdc78e82843f8dea595462b707ac04fb7%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"us-to-impose-20-toll-in-strait-of-hormuz"},{"id":"y2kl9t","title":"‘Nobody would ever hurt Nolan:’ Friend of Nolan Wells speaks out after 18-year-old was found dead","excerpt":"OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) - A friend of 18-year-old Nolan Wells is now speaking out about what he saw on the Fourth of July.In an interview that aired Monday on Good Morning America, Tracestin Shepherd said that he and the other young people who were on the trip have been devastated b...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/nobody-would-ever-hurt-nolan-friend-nolan-wells-speaks-out-after-18-year-old-was-found-dead/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"WLOX Staff, Akim Powell","publishDate":"2026-07-13T21:01:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F4W27G3VPIFA5BJZI3QJG5P6IX4.png%3Fauth%3D60cb837bffd01bad52b9d469199f9f2fb34e5ab16e3677ef9aa58f834755903a%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"nobody-would-ever-hurt-nolan-friend-of-nolan-wells-speaks-out-after-18-year-old-was-found-dead"},{"id":"wvdew","title":"Safety feature now standard in most new European cars often missing from models sold in the U.S.","excerpt":"(InvestigateTV) — Victims of car crashes often recall such events happening “in the blink of an eye,” when in reality, it takes less than half that amount of time.Particularly when the impact is coming from the side.In lateral crashes, even when hit at a modest speed, it takes just 0.17 seconds f...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/safety-feature-now-standard-most-new-european-cars-often-missing-models-sold-us/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Emily Featherston, Anna Werner","publishDate":"2026-07-13T20:50:03.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FWKZDRXBSZVCGHP7TP47WGU2NQ4.png%3Fauth%3D5aa0a261ede73881b2426824fad83e1eb4fee7334010e0af96277cb6c9e543d4%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"safety-feature-now-standard-in-most-new-european-cars-often-missing-from-models-sold-in-the-us"},{"id":"vo24de","title":"Texas senate candidate Talarico holds border security press conference in Sanderson","excerpt":"SANDERSON, Texas (KOSA) - Texas senate candidate James Talarico held a “Commonsense Border Security” press conference in Sanderson on Monday as part of the third day of his Frontera Tour, which includes a series of stops across West and South Texas.Border wall criticized at press conferenceTalari...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/live-talarico-continues-frontera-tour-with-border-security-event-sanderson/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tamlyn Price, Chloe Ryan","publishDate":"2026-07-13T20:29:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F2HF65KYTKRH3VAHC7LVGTEQXCY.jpg%3Fauth%3D1ff283c8044fffbc9bed910654dd8aabc3b7cbc8fa5d049c7d2577450f572ddd%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"texas-senate-candidate-talarico-holds-border-security-press-conference-in-sanderson"},{"id":"d0746c","title":"Big Things Taking Shape: Ector County unveils new courthouse renderings","excerpt":"ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County officials have released the latest renderings of the county’s future courthouse.The new courthouse is planned with an emphasis on functionality, efficiency and timeless architectural design, reflecting the county’s long-term commitment to meeting the need...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/big-things-taking-shape-ector-county-unveils-new-courthouse-renderings/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-07-13T20:23:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FKEUPHB5VLBHNZEOJCDKG7U2XFM.jpg%3Fauth%3D8757a2207e03174b40c8f08d05d96e6726b5f22c8dff7327d5348d09ba4072b1%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"big-things-taking-shape-ector-county-unveils-new-courthouse-renderings"},{"id":"2w7cfp","title":"Wife charged for leaving husband with dementia home alone while she went out with friends, police say","excerpt":"NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) — A South Carolina woman is accused of going out to dinner with friends while she left her disabled husband home alone in “deplorable” conditions, police said.Teresa Marie Mills, 66, is charged with neglect and abuse of a vulnerable adult.The North Charlest...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/wife-charged-leaving-husband-with-dementia-home-alone-while-she-went-out-with-friends-police-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Live 5  Web Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-13T19:54:33.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNOF5OGYW2RAYNIS5NLLM7Q7ZKI.png%3Fauth%3D3ca93f483ac5e9b9e6277a90fdec2cfd7545ad7689579cd750fad55f9a9f97d7%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"wife-charged-for-leaving-husband-with-dementia-home-alone-while-she-went-out-with-friends-police-say"},{"id":"ngbsgf","title":"Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $637 million. 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Moore announced the creation of a local transition task group following the federal government’s decision to close the Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring and its satellite camp.In a statement released Monday, Moore said the newly form...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/big-spring-mayor-forms-task-group-after-federal-prison-closure-announcement/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-07-13T19:12:29.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FP24P7US2RJEBDHT3CCDQG4KINQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D578a640972abd94ba69c5149d90fbb0582190a614c39820c3a547113b65ab9fa%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"big-spring-mayor-forms-task-group-after-federal-prison-closure-announcement"},{"id":"o8ry8f","title":"FIRST ALERT: Heavy rain, flash flooding threat to affect parts of West Texas through Thursday","excerpt":"MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The threat of heavy rain and flash flooding will affect parts of West Texas through Thursday evening. An upper-level disturbance will combine with tropical moisture from the Gulf of America to produce areas of heavy rain through the rest of the week. Be sure to be a...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/first-alert-heavy-rain-flash-flooding-threat-affect-parts-west-texas-through-thursday/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tom Tefertiller","publishDate":"2026-07-13T20:43:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F7OOBWHC3SVBE5IGZND2BPMW7Q4.png%3Fauth%3D696bb4d3c9244f78d423ce21512c57c1405c37bf56ca9e56760ff04a31c59a21%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"first-alert-heavy-rain-flash-flooding-threat-to-affect-parts-of-west-texas-through-thursday"},{"id":"wnku1","title":"Officers find toddler unharmed inside house where adults died in apparent murder-suicide","excerpt":"VALDOSTA, Ga. 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Heavy rainfall up to 1-2+ inches is possible, with the biggest threat through the day coming from the potential of flash flooding.High temperatures w...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/first-alert-7-forecast-monday-july-13th-2026-2/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Sawyer McElroy","publishDate":"2026-07-13T17:28:35.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FS4MC4GEH4ZDWJHWFAT4BCNSINE.png%3Fauth%3Dad6c974cea19fc285add941a7eb59ac4291aad70fc393c811909aa2172c99c45%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"first-alert-7-forecast-for-monday-july-13th-2026"},{"id":"qv4skh","title":"Lea County Drug Task Force warns of cocaine-fentanyl mixture after deadly overdose","excerpt":"LEA COUNTY, N.M. 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Testing sh...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/lea-county-drug-task-force-warns-cocaine-fentanyl-mixture-after-deadly-overdose/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tamlyn Price","publishDate":"2026-07-13T15:57:57.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F7KT45JOPWZECXKP2HIKRMRXJCU.bmp%3Fauth%3D7a60770e82a1d071b88d690de155f0fa24da237c74676096c6d126786d4684c2%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"lea-county-drug-task-force-warns-of-cocaine-fentanyl-mixture-after-deadly-overdose"},{"id":"bkqc8t","title":"Former University of Kansas basketball player charged with attempted murder","excerpt":"MEMPHIS, Tenn. (KCTV/Gray News) - A former University of Kansas basketball player has been charged with attempted first-degree murder.According to court records, 29-year-old Lagerald Vick allegedly shot a man during an argument at a Fourth of July party.Vick allegedly approached the victim at the...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/former-university-kansas-basketball-player-charged-with-attempted-murder/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Natalie Dattilio, Gray News staff, Amanda  Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-07-13T15:43:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FRGOTR7BAD5ARXBFTDYJKKSYHBY.jpg%3Fauth%3D4cfa7bd37af7b5c68bafd0eb13994c21ac90ac347a46618e795915cf7aaf7f5e%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"former-university-of-kansas-basketball-player-charged-with-attempted-murder"},{"id":"kaaskb","title":"‘Just a little too shallow’: Husband suffers catastrophic spinal cord injury in diving accident on July 4","excerpt":"FARGO, N.D. (KVLY/Gray News) — A Minnesota man is in the ICU after a diving accident at his family’s lake house on July 4 left him with a catastrophic spinal cord injury.Colin Bales, a physical therapist and Air National Guard member, was airlifted to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/just-little-too-shallow-husband-suffers-catastrophic-spinal-cord-injury-diving-accident-july-4/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Harrison Pray, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-13T15:32:30.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FEFN4GZQUW5C3RMGDOHPIUCDMGY.PNG%3Fauth%3D54515405e76b4585a167b217bdac2e981642c78f47dc1cdebc084ce9adedadb6%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"just-a-little-too-shallow-husband-suffers-catastrophic-spinal-cord-injury-in-diving-accident-on-july"},{"id":"fj4no6","title":"Five Points intersection project moves forward with $4M federal funding opportunity","excerpt":"MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County leaders say that the infamous Five Points intersection safety fix is one step closer. According to the press release, Midland County Commissioners approved action tied to a $4 million federal funding opportunity for the Five Points Highway Safety and ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/five-points-intersection-project-moves-forward-with-4m-federal-funding-opportunity/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-13T15:32:25.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FR3O7BFW74JCALGY7NIDKNA6HGU.png%3Fauth%3D125164d5715d11207ad3d5ebc1fc846b92ca6f7217bcb5e068dc518f35e75fb6%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"five-points-intersection-project-moves-forward-with-4m-federal-funding-opportunity"},{"id":"otp198","title":"Former UFC champ Matt Serra shares BJJ expertise in Odessa","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Former UFC Welterweight Champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Matt \"The Terror\" Serra made his way to Odessa to teach a seminar to students in the Permian Basin at Vagabond Gym. Serra, who's made it to the highest level in both mixed martial arts and jiu jitsu, n...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/former-ufc-champ-matt-serra-shares-bjj-expertise-in-odessa/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Jesse Zaragoza","publishDate":"2026-07-12T04:12:43.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FIMG_2853.jpeg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"former-ufc-champ-matt-serra-shares-bjj-expertise-in-odessa"},{"id":"jsqn2e","title":"Odessa police confirms deceased person call","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department has confirmed details about a deceased person call on Saturday. According to OPD, police responded to a call at the 6200 block of E Highway 80 about a deceased person on July 11. Police report states that no foul play is suspected. 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Previously located off Big Spring St., Ink Addicts & Fades opened their new venue off East Florida Ave. just last week.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/midland-tattoo-artist-barber-shop-moves-to-new-location-celebrates-with-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Joseph Sweeney","publishDate":"2026-07-12T01:58:11.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FInk-Addicts-Fades-2.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"midland-tattoo-artist-barber-shop-moves-to-new-location-celebrates-with-ribbon-cutting-ceremony"},{"id":"his64f","title":"Man paralyzed in motorcycle crash finds healing through Lego builds","excerpt":"ALASKA (Aging Untold) — Mingo Graham woke up from a coma at Stanford University not knowing what had happened. A motorcycle crash at 110 mph into a pole broke bones in his neck, leaving him paralyzed below the waist and physically frozen in a twisted position. “I don’t know what happened. I woke ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/man-paralyzed-motorcycle-crash-finds-healing-through-lego-builds/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"LeAnne Gendreau","publishDate":"2026-07-13T13:05:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FT6WIHTIDZFHC7KSWYPP34SQDWA.png%3Fauth%3Db091c16e6f5709e24cee8a2d063512a0b180c8cdeb2d49adc6d5dff8c1b48d3c%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"man-paralyzed-in-motorcycle-crash-finds-healing-through-lego-builds"},{"id":"3pmrh7","title":"7/10/2026 7-Day Forecast +3: Get the umbrellas out for the week ahead","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – 7/10/2026 Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3! That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or download the Your Basin app for the latest updates anytime.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/7-10-2026-7-day-forecast-3-get-the-umbrellas-out-for-the-week-ahead/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Chris Talley","publishDate":"2026-07-11T00:43:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F06%2FWeather_GFX_Web_74c1cf.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"7102026-7-day-forecast-3-get-the-umbrellas-out-for-the-week-ahead"},{"id":"mtnqmt","title":"Man accused of shooting neighbor 8 times while returning a PlayStation he stole, police say","excerpt":"BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A man is accused of shooting his neighbor eight times while returning a PlayStation he stole from the neighbor, according to police. Tyzerrian Castle, 24, was arrested Thursday for the August 2025 shooting. During the meetup to return the stolen PlayStation, a ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/man-accused-shooting-neighbor-8-times-while-returning-playstation-he-stole-police-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Allison Childers, Amanda  Alvarado, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-13T12:49:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FMI34ASGTIJG7VCL5GFYCV6TFHI.png%3Fauth%3D8d69c8ee871a286c74dcea590ad6752942a11a2e34dbbc964a52d261f34b9e0f%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"man-accused-of-shooting-neighbor-8-times-while-returning-a-playstation-he-stole-police-say"},{"id":"efspt1","title":"Odessa Fire Rescue honors fallen, celebrates cadets at ceremony","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa Fire Rescue held its pinning ceremony Friday morning, celebrating cadets as well as honoring fallen firefighters. Watch the video above for the ceremony and hear from Fire Chief Jason Cotton.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/odessa-fire-rescue-honors-fallen-celebrates-cadets-at-ceremony/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Jesse Zaragoza","publishDate":"2026-07-10T23:59:51.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FC4665.MP4.18_32_15_29.Still001.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"odessa-fire-rescue-honors-fallen-celebrates-cadets-at-ceremony"},{"id":"czkt7a","title":"City of Odessa announces new Chief Financial Officer","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Odessa has a new Chief Financial Officer.City officials announced Mark Krawczyk will officially start in the role Monday, July 13.Krawczyk brings more than 40 years of leadership experience, with a background that includes municipal government, higher education,...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/city-odessa-announces-new-chief-financial-officer/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katelyn Carlock","publishDate":"2026-07-13T12:38:01.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FIXSWE6GGCZHBLFPNCA4OADHCVI.png%3Fauth%3D7a9afd811a355ed8b78cc3a9220abfa0bab3505dc83ac2b7d1a8b7137c5226c9%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"city-of-odessa-announces-new-chief-financial-officer"},{"id":"6zkcog","title":"Breast cancer survivor turns forgotten path into neighborhood gathering space","excerpt":"ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Aging Untold) — Karen Jenkins discovered a lump in her breast on her own — not through a mammogram. The diagnosis that followed was a shock. “It was pretty scary,” Jenkins said. Rather than letting fear take hold, Jenkins turned to her paintbrush and began transforming a forgot...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/breast-cancer-survivor-turns-forgotten-path-into-neighborhood-gathering-space/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"LeAnne Gendreau","publishDate":"2026-07-13T12:22:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FA4ADDHGYERDJFCXXEUUEM26B7A.png%3Fauth%3Db7c1166d677506ce7299b18f51b645db00a817f191ee10a3c4678289a41e1ce3%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"breast-cancer-survivor-turns-forgotten-path-into-neighborhood-gathering-space"},{"id":"6a6icz","title":"Three wanted fugitives arrested in Midland County operations","excerpt":"Three wanted fugitives were arrested in Midland County, Texas by the Texas Anti-Gang Center-Permian Basin task force on charges of indecency with a child, indecent exposure, and sexual assault.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/midland-county-fugitives-arrested/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Gabriella Meza","publishDate":"2026-07-10T15:28:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F03%2FTAG-UNIT-PIC-2.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"three-wanted-fugitives-arrested-in-midland-county-operations"},{"id":"6q4cja","title":"Woman in McDonald’s drive-thru allegedly slaps man for taking too long to get his food","excerpt":"GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. 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(WBAY/Gray News) - An 18-year-old Wisconsin man says he’s grateful to be alive and to still have both of his legs after a freak farm accident left him seriously injured.Mason Kramer says he loves doing hands-on work at his Sheboygan farm, but he suffered life-threatening injuries ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/18-year-old-nearly-loses-legs-freak-farm-accident-day-after-his-birthday/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Mary Piacente, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-13T07:41:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F66ZFLWLNF5CWFO4WFJX5UMMAH4.jpg%3Fauth%3Deaf7de14724505de9f0615b89e887db2346a2d9c6a7a8c7c499c6d6231c6010d%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"18-year-old-nearly-loses-legs-in-freak-farm-accident-the-day-after-his-birthday"},{"id":"u85rx3","title":"Father accused of throwing 7-month-old baby into doorframe for pulling his hair","excerpt":"DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) - An Iowa father was arrested after police say he intentionally threw his 7-month-old baby into a metal doorframe, leaving the infant in critical condition.Laserdrick Dashaun Fowler was arrested last Sunday. He is charged with felony child endangerment resulting i...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/father-accused-throwing-7-month-old-baby-into-doorframe-pulling-his-hair/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"KWQC staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-13T05:45:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FDYYPHTKYXRAUHKIBH2ZXYCXXVM.png%3Fauth%3Dc7e706aaec8542b47f2c59096794c6156475875324fdbe9c775c2fcd5c51be57%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"father-accused-of-throwing-7-month-old-baby-into-doorframe-for-pulling-his-hair"},{"id":"otkqac","title":"Husband accused of stabbing wife 24 times to make her stop talking, prosecutors say","excerpt":"MESA, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) - Prosecutors say an Arizona man allegedly stabbed his wife 24 times because he wanted to make her stop talking.Nathaniel Gotham, 32, made his first court appearance Sunday. He faces a charge of attempted murder.Mesa Police responded to an apartment Saturday and f...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/husband-accused-stabbing-wife-24-times-make-her-stop-talking-prosecutors-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Haley Williams, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-13T04:07:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FVIAGJRGCVFH65IMH5VOFVMHA5U.png%3Fauth%3Dbfbb8a576678effc17df6ea9d184853401324a6778e114eeb2e7b04891b2d40d%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"husband-accused-of-stabbing-wife-24-times-to-make-her-stop-talking-prosecutors-say"},{"id":"d27khr","title":"Naked man arrested for trying to kidnap 7-year-old girl from mother at park","excerpt":"PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A man was arrested after attempting to grab a 7-year-old girl away from her mother at a popular waterfront park in Oregon, the Portland Police Bureau said.Shortly before 7 p.m. July 11, multiple 911 callers reported incidents of a naked man running around the par...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/13/naked-man-arrested-trying-kidnap-7-year-old-girl-mother-park/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"FOX 12 Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-13T01:09:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FC4CNHC63JNA45FWY7TB7UC2VYE.png%3Fauth%3De8c7e13d148f73dce1da0e251b058aa53c814a251a50cdafc7d9e2b453b92661%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"naked-man-arrested-for-trying-to-kidnap-7-year-old-girl-from-mother-at-park"},{"id":"wgfet5","title":"LEGO fan convention comes to Midland, donates sets to children's charity","excerpt":"It's taken weeks of scouting online auction websites, perusing newly unveiled sets and even waiting for completely new kinds of bricks to drop, but Amada Pinlac almost finished with his latest LEGO creation. Pinlac began stacking LEGO in 1999 and has bringing his builds on tour with the Brick Co...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/lego-fan-convention-comes-to-midland-donates-sets-to-childrens-charity/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Joseph Sweeney","publishDate":"2026-07-10T23:49:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FScreenshot-2026-07-10-182644.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"lego-fan-convention-comes-to-midland-donates-sets-to-childrens-charity"},{"id":"b0qs30","title":"5 family members dead, 2 critically injured in shooting, authorities say","excerpt":"EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) - Five family members were killed in a shooting in Illinois, according to authorities.In a press conference, Illinois State Police said the shooting took place in three locations. An exact time of the shooting was not disclosed to the public.Authorities say t...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/12/5-family-members-killed-2-injured-shooting-authorities-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Karla Vasquez Mejia, Akim Powell","publishDate":"2026-07-13T00:43:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FEFLN7F4QLFBOLMKQRX2TCWV25Y.jpg%3Fauth%3Dadaf0de707782e0db6030c519b3af9459ac94f15c9f5cbbda54314153fad684c%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"5-family-members-dead-2-critically-injured-in-shooting-authorities-say"},{"id":"48qgb4","title":"‘Chose to do the unimaginable’: 22-year-old sentenced after randomly killing a man at buffet","excerpt":"PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) - A 22-year-old will spend two decades behind bars for randomly killing a man at a buffet in Arizona, according to authorities.Roberto Antonio Trejo, 22, was sentenced last month to 20 years in prison for the murder of 66-year-old Frank Anthony Vitale in Avondale nearly t...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/12/chose-do-unimaginable-22-year-old-sentenced-after-randomly-killing-man-buffet/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Ben Bradley","publishDate":"2026-07-12T22:51:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FOG2SLW6DVJAU7K4NCSV7ZDD4QU.jpg%3Fauth%3Da4889fb060cf1470a1732563f4826626ef45ab447577a4d5dd1306b54baaca80%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"chose-to-do-the-unimaginable-22-year-old-sentenced-after-randomly-killing-a-man-at-buffet"},{"id":"tozzom","title":"Midland Animal Services reports year-over-year improvements","excerpt":"Animal Services is experiencing improvements in 2026 when it comes to average length of stay and the live-release rate.","url":"https://www.midlandtexas.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1940","source":"City of Midland - News Flash (city government)","author":"City of Midland - News Flash (city government)","publishDate":"2026-07-06T16:22:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"midland-animal-services-reports-year-over-year-improvements"},{"id":"73a0de","title":"FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, July 12th, 2026","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, July 12th, 2026: Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms are expected for your Sunday. In addition, there is a very low risk (level 1/5) for severe thunderstorms.TODAYThe main weather story today is the chance of thunderstorms across th...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/12/first-alert-7-forecast-sunday-july-11th-2026/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Ethan Yost","publishDate":"2026-07-12T21:04:30.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FYVZRQHGACBGZNPLRIYH2TYHOBU.png%3Fauth%3D08f3091d30783befdaeedc8eff83eba57e6fb1b004c31cfde7f50c93937ce825%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"first-alert-7-forecast-for-sunday-july-12th-2026"},{"id":"9wo8hj","title":"OPD responds to deceased person call","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department was contacted about a deceased person on Saturday.According to OPD, the call came in around 7:42 P.M. in the 6200 block of East Highway 80. No foul play is suspected at this time and no further details are available.","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/12/opd-responds-deceased-person-call/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"First Alert 7 News Staff Newsroom","publishDate":"2026-07-12T20:51:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FXAIKFHQDGVHWLFRXKKXCMTYNNQ.PNG%3Fauth%3D24ad4b5247f2c7aa1786f0b7e1b0eef756f74ec934068b4e024ece84603cdc3b%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"opd-responds-to-deceased-person-call"},{"id":"u33xhw","title":"Senator Lindsey Graham dies age 71","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senator Lindsay Graham, Republican senator of South Carolina, has passed away following a “brief and short illness,” just days after he turned 71.President Donald Trump says the South Carolina Senator was a dear friend and ordered all American flags lowered to half-staff un...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/12/senator-lindsey-graham-dies-age-71/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Caitrin Assaf, Priscilla Huff","publishDate":"2026-07-12T19:02:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJ47XWPAJHBD7LD7Q5DKVTFHCI4.jpg%3Fauth%3Ddd855fcc0568fa4da106e3e16590d3bc1e82df2c4943c14224f3d93eac5b47ea%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"senator-lindsey-graham-dies-age-71"},{"id":"vmjy02","title":"Week Ahead in Washington: July 12-17","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Congress returns Monday from its July 4th recess following the death of longtime Senator Lindsey Graham, The South Carolina Republican passed away Saturday evening after a brief and sudden illness. Preparations are underway for services and a special election to fill his se...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/12/week-ahead-washington-july-12-17/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Caitrin Assaf","publishDate":"2026-07-12T18:26:10.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F5VCY743XZZH27D3CJOAVZJ3DMA.jpg%3Fauth%3D63243b7a84c317da5398ab75b75597141e420275d7d51d3c1c24c24b68dab128%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"week-ahead-in-washington-july-12-17"},{"id":"t8yw4n","title":"Midland Pop Up Market celebrates local small businesses","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Community is something the Permian Basin thrives on here in West Texas, and the perfect example of that can be seen at today's Midland Pop Up Market Hosted by Boost Mobile at the 2101 N Big Spring St Location 49 vendors came to set up their own booths and to bring the...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/local-news/midland-pop-up-market-celebrates-local-small-businesses/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Grant Hochmuth","publishDate":"2026-07-10T23:45:49.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FScreenshot-2026-07-10-144254.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"midland-pop-up-market-celebrates-local-small-businesses"},{"id":"vhhp8e","title":"Nurse banned for life, loses license after forging opioid prescriptions","excerpt":"KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV/Gray News) - A nurse lost her license and is banned for life from federally funded hospitals after she forged opioid prescriptions.Brooke Haller, 41, pleaded guilty to a single count of possession of a controlled substance by deception and subterfuge, according to the U.S....","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/12/nurse-banned-life-loses-license-after-forging-opioid-prescriptions/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Sarah Motter, Amanda  Alvarado, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-12T17:17:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FZB32ZQJN7VBH3K7HGJEL6PQBKI.jpg%3Fauth%3D69e62cbf70214afb066bf7fe8d2b02739b91291907f71e97e90052e5f2948f2b%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"nurse-banned-for-life-loses-license-after-forging-opioid-prescriptions"},{"id":"m6bsnc","title":"Where is screwworm in Texas? 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(Gray News) - A man was killed after getting trapped in a conveyor belt at work on Friday.The Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue said crews responded to a report of an industrial accident in Deerfield Beach, Florida.Officials said the man got trapped under the hopper arm of a conve...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/12/man-dies-after-getting-trapped-conveyor-belt-work/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Amanda  Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-07-12T13:55:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F7H7SLJ7WQBB7HJYSTKWBGUTMOI.jpg%3Fauth%3Dec72891a05d609824553756956558203e027e50a111497f1ec1849c3b326e5ad%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"man-dies-after-getting-trapped-in-conveyor-belt-at-work"},{"id":"ebulpm","title":"Salvation Army faces summer donation decline amid rising needs","excerpt":"The Salvation Army of Midland and Odessa is experiencing a \"summer slump\" in donations, while the need for assistance increases due to the heat, and is asking the community to help bridge the gap by donating money, bottled water, snacks, hygiene products, and volunteers.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/summer-slump-salvation-army/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Gabriella Meza","publishDate":"2026-07-10T23:38:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2025%2F09%2Fthumbnail_IMG_4945.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"salvation-army-faces-summer-donation-decline-amid-rising-needs"},{"id":"8mm514","title":"Josh Duggar transferred to another federal prison after moves through Texas and Oklahoma City","excerpt":"(Gray News) - Josh Duggar, who was convicted of receiving and possessing material depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct in 2021, has been transferred to a federal prison in Ohio.Duggar spent four years at FCI Seagoville in Texas. In May, he was transferred to the Federal Medical C...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/12/josh-duggar-transferred-another-federal-prison-after-moves-through-texas-oklahoma-city/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Amanda  Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-07-12T13:04:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FH57ASJAXZBH6HCALUGAH4QILJE%3Fauth%3D7f2e5a33ae10c7c939f666a09d9aeade89cf0a6fea428da53be11af9d66c190a%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"josh-duggar-transferred-to-another-federal-prison-after-moves-through-texas-and-oklahoma-city"},{"id":"81oz9x","title":"‘Nothing but God’: Teen helps save 76-year-old woman driving with brain bleed","excerpt":"COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - An Alabama teenager’s quick thinking helped save a 76-year-old woman who drove nearly 20 miles while unknowingly suffering from a brain bleed.Fannie Garner, 76, and Johnson Thompson, 17, make an unlikely pair, but they say they were brought together by divi...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/12/nothing-god-teen-helps-save-76-year-old-woman-driving-with-brain-bleed/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Aria Pons, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-12T09:28:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F7SD2W4UZARC5JO42WF2DYIHPEQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D7b164f9715fd1141847f6fd7f4e285c1613e7e11f4200163cc99be31935b81f4%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"nothing-but-god-teen-helps-save-76-year-old-woman-driving-with-brain-bleed"},{"id":"7dr4to","title":"Missing 10-year-old found dead in pond after sleepwalking out of his home, police say","excerpt":"KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - The search for a 10-year-old Missouri boy who is believed to have walked out of his home while sleepwalking came to a heartbreaking end when his body was found in a pond.Kansas City Police said first responders found the body of 10-year-old Jackson S. Georgari,...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/12/missing-10-year-old-found-dead-pond-after-sleepwalking-out-his-home-police-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Julia Scammahorn, Morgan Riddell, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-12T08:14:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FRPFQXOUVOJF3LMTU2ZU2DPNWNE.png%3Fauth%3Db27cd2f2e271d37a16aad3b381a55cf11396d019f28e18e74cfdaf49a468d612%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"missing-10-year-old-found-dead-in-pond-after-sleepwalking-out-of-his-home-police-say"},{"id":"stt81s","title":"Man arrested in Pecos in connection with threats made against Lea County judge","excerpt":"LEA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO (KOSA) - A man has been arrested in Pecos in connection with a threat made against a District Court Judge in Lea County, New Mexico. According to a news release from the New Mexico State Police, 35-year-old Sebastian Rios-Sierra had sent multiple threatening videos to the j...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/12/man-arrested-pecos-connection-threats-made-against-lea-county-judge/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"First Alert 7 News Staff Newsroom","publishDate":"2026-07-12T03:29:03.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FTN43H3226ZCINLAEJ6OYTQZWQQ.png%3Fauth%3D0e5cc841697530080c71532b204ec287ca12d74afc04ae093d8cc2833aec900a%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"man-arrested-in-pecos-in-connection-with-threats-made-against-lea-county-judge"},{"id":"ahknau","title":"Terrell County deputies recover remains of suspected border crosser after aerial search","excerpt":"TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Terrell County Sheriff’s Office has recovered remains of someone who they believed to have crossed the border illegally. According to the sheriff’s office, they were first notified on Friday of a possible deceased person in the area and conducted a ground search...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/12/terrell-county-deputies-recover-remains-suspected-border-crosser-after-aerial-search/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"First Alert 7 News Staff Newsroom","publishDate":"2026-07-12T00:40:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FMUCBHLWQCBEIBK5XAERDFOHYRA.jpg%3Fauth%3D01553b4aa42961a222b20735525cc84e7887f4d29e6c3c738caa63740b52b34f%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"terrell-county-deputies-recover-remains-of-suspected-border-crosser-after-aerial-search"},{"id":"uhjttx","title":"CBP seizes firearms and ammunition at Presidio Port of Entry","excerpt":"PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized multiple guns and ammunition attempting to illegally enter Mexico at the Presidio Port of Entry, said Customs and Border Protection.During an inspection, CBP officers found 6 rifles and two handguns, 180 magazines, 500 ro...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/12/cbp-seizes-firearms-ammunition-presidio-port-entry/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"First Alert 7 News Staff Newsroom","publishDate":"2026-07-12T00:29:35.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F3R55MACUL5ET7O5N6W4E5N6U6E.png%3Fauth%3Dbfc67a961573fba713336b46d4d80a7ce7055a9e76b956330ba979ca7edf8ae0%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"cbp-seizes-firearms-and-ammunition-at-presidio-port-of-entry"},{"id":"mlrxrl","title":"250 years later, DAR helps trace family roots to the Revolution","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Two hundred and fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a women’s volunteer service organization based in the nation’s capital is helping people around the world discover whether their family played a role in founding the United States.The Daughter...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/11/250-years-later-dar-helps-trace-family-roots-revolution/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Caitrin Assaf","publishDate":"2026-07-11T19:58:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F324IY36ZDBHWJNRSUP6FK6N5EQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D4db981cb4928dea5553390a5d4d46728b577c59779b67b22d7bcd1da2871415c%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"250-years-later-dar-helps-trace-family-roots-to-the-revolution"},{"id":"qpav2z","title":"Driver charged after school bus carrying high school football team overturns, injures students","excerpt":"LELAND, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - The driver of a school bus that overturned on an exit ramp earlier this week has been charged following a police investigation.According to the Leland Police Department, Annette Blount, 57, faces misdemeanor charges that include reckless driving and exceeding a saf...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/11/driver-charged-after-school-bus-carrying-high-school-football-team-overturns-injures-students/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Hudson Steiner, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-11T19:30:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F65G43XTFVNENNA65OLLZF7NAJQ.png%3Fauth%3D77543d8a8e35e56faf6fa6767be66c5dc562714fe84863ed49a96dff6036ec6d%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"driver-charged-after-school-bus-carrying-high-school-football-team-overturns-injures-students"},{"id":"sc6nvg","title":"Woman electrocuted by power lines following severe storms","excerpt":"CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A woman was electrocuted after storms rolled through the area, knocking down a power line in southeast Charlotte.Officials said that a 37-year-old woman was electrocuted on the night of Tuesday, July 7.A neighbor, Scott Mallonee, said that he heard a bunch of po...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/11/woman-electrocuted-by-power-lines-following-severe-storms/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Spencer Chrisman, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-11T19:23:30.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FCKIFN4ZFHBFKLFMAWOGJNR5KTU.jpg%3Fauth%3D397c80d60002a9d1c6ec9f8555e457e5e34bc26571cf9ee5df016bc7b0c296f4%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"woman-electrocuted-by-power-lines-following-severe-storms"},{"id":"442uth","title":"Plea deal, sentencing scheduled for accused Apalachee High School shooter","excerpt":"ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) — The 16-year-old Apalachee High School shooting suspect has been set to enter a non-negotiated plea deal and face sentencing later this month, court documents show.Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in court on July 24 at 9 a.m. He previously pleaded not guilty to his multi...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/11/plea-deal-sentencing-scheduled-accused-apalachee-high-school-shooter/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-11T19:00:14.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FKFJRDQHCEREWPHUMVG57HI5OD4.jpg%3Fauth%3Da68f0cc605a63c7e4a79f74d4b02de077583fc71a62f45a6522da5844f64a171%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"plea-deal-sentencing-scheduled-for-accused-apalachee-high-school-shooter"},{"id":"brlzng","title":"Man charged with cruelty to juveniles after infant tests positive for cocaine, fentanyl","excerpt":"BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A man in Louisiana was charged with cruelty to juveniles after police said an 11-month-old in his care tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl.According to an arrest warrant, Farius D. Woodard was charged with one felony count of second-degree cruelty to juven...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/11/man-charged-with-cruelty-juveniles-after-infant-tests-positive-cocaine-fentanyl/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"WAFB Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-11T18:54:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FKZBW56AEEJEZ7KUVBZSFKC4XWE.png%3Fauth%3D3ce59253492fcff83cddeeabd033082733a9950dbd7a93812e100ed2de880532%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"man-charged-with-cruelty-to-juveniles-after-infant-tests-positive-for-cocaine-fentanyl"},{"id":"okp1lp","title":"Former Circle K manager fights back in court over $12.8 million lottery ticket purchased at store","excerpt":"SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — A former Circle K manager has filed a formal response to a lawsuit over a $12.8 million Arizona Lottery jackpot.Robert Gawlitza claims the company enforced a policy requiring employees to purchase leftover lottery tickets and only challenged his ownership of t...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/11/former-circle-k-manager-fights-back-court-over-128-million-lottery-ticket-purchased-store/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Alexis Dominguez, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-11T18:33:34.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBLH7EULPZ5DY3F7AJKHEA2YV54.png%3Fauth%3D24ba725cbc312f866cb907dca697589fc1353514822be4c82daccbd59f7baf98%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"former-circle-k-manager-fights-back-in-court-over-128-million-lottery-ticket-purchased-at-store"},{"id":"313lcs","title":"Woman airlifted after being run over by 14-year-old, law enforcement says","excerpt":"DELAWARE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - A woman was airlifted to a hospital after being run over by a 14-year-old driving a Toyota Highlander.The Iowa State Patrol reported the crash happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. on July 9 in a Colesburg front yard.The woman was taken to an area hospital befo...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/11/woman-airlifted-after-being-run-over-by-14-year-old-law-enforcement-says/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"KCRG Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-11T18:28:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F462KIHSNQJAVHIYPDIIVDU7JNQ.png%3Fauth%3D26569b17058d0a3c9c69498e28fba1eb0c6800c3cb98d1e67990ae99534dbcfb%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"woman-airlifted-after-being-run-over-by-14-year-old-law-enforcement-says"},{"id":"q4oykp","title":"Woman mauled by brown bear at her home while letting her dogs out, officials say","excerpt":"KENAI, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - A woman in Alaska had to be helicoptered to an Anchorage hospital Thursday after being attacked by a brown bear on her front deck.According to state troopers, the unidentified woman opened her front door just before 5 a.m. to let her dogs out when she discovered t...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/11/woman-mauled-by-brown-bear-her-home-while-letting-her-dogs-out-officials-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Joey Klecka, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-11T17:57:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F4AY4F4CDMZCEBH2YPEE4TGZNU4.bmp%3Fauth%3D4874099700d7b50b50b4175f6a47b9adfcb6bf22fb422e460f7e213adb5a0401%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"woman-mauled-by-brown-bear-at-her-home-while-letting-her-dogs-out-officials-say"},{"id":"7fc147","title":"Mass Casualty Simulation prepares Odessa College for the worst","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa College students underwent some frightening, real-world emergency simulations involving mass casualties and were taught what to do in the event of a disaster that threatens the lives of many. Students in the school’s Allied Health Programs received hands-on trai...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/mass-casualty-simulation-prepares-odessa-college-for-the-worst/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Tara Thomas","publishDate":"2026-07-10T23:21:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FOC-MASS-TRAINING-1.png%3Fw%3D517","slug":"mass-casualty-simulation-prepares-odessa-college-for-the-worst"},{"id":"lrmo39","title":"Minor in hospital after being shot in Andrews; suspects not identified yet","excerpt":"ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - A minor is in the hospital after being shot at an Andrews home and the suspects have not been identified yet, according to the Andrews Police Department. Andrews Police and EMS were called to a report of a shooting at a home in the 700 NW 13th Street around 3:50 a.m. on Sa...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/11/minor-hospital-after-being-shot-andrews-suspects-not-identified-yet/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"First Alert 7 News Staff Newsroom","publishDate":"2026-07-11T17:27:38.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FT34XUHOTMJEFZD55ZUZY73CE4U.png%3Fauth%3D07d7fe57b0b3db0822b8015e24ea5e5d30a4538495acbc7d448feb8369e51a48%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"minor-in-hospital-after-being-shot-in-andrews-suspects-not-identified-yet"},{"id":"75vdn3","title":"Mother surrenders newborn to staff at hospital in Indiana using Safe Haven Baby Box","excerpt":"MARION, Ind. (WPTA/Gray News) - A mother in Indiana safely surrendered her newborn using a Safe Haven Baby Box.According to Safe Haven Baby Boxes, the exchange happened in June, with the woman handing the newborn to staff at its Marion General Hospital location.The organization said the baby is n...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/11/mother-surrenders-newborn-staff-hospital-indiana-using-safe-haven-baby-box/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"WPTA Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-07-11T17:04:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F46IIGJYXRRAUVMQT3YK72XJJXE.jpg%3Fauth%3D9284d5b381d1e079820b2022405dc7e88024296d956d6f3721fe2c3e93cbfe07%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"mother-surrenders-newborn-to-staff-at-hospital-in-indiana-using-safe-haven-baby-box"},{"id":"mr4wpz","title":"Thousands of dead fish found in pond have residents questioning what happened","excerpt":"WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - Thousands of dead fish have been found in a west Wichita neighborhood pond. Mark Eisler lives by the large body of water and said the homeowners’ association maintains the pond area. Recently, rain filled the pond, and it took a couple of days for the water levels...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/11/thousands-dead-fish-found-pond-have-residents-questioning-what-happened/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Brady Bauman, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-11T16:59:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F3Z5FPVM7HVCSLH33C6HWHHHVAU.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dfbef609103e965300b9d777ee798f9807ef0330f9c0ecdc3dc28fb92fae30e02%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"thousands-of-dead-fish-found-in-pond-have-residents-questioning-what-happened"},{"id":"nnz7ih","title":"11-year-old dies after swimming in country club pool, police say","excerpt":"UNION, N.Y. (WBNG/Gray News) - An 11-year-old boy died after he was found unresponsive in a country club pool, authorities said.New York State Police said troopers were called to the Binghamton Country Club on July 8. 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Plus, police k-9s help track suspects, find missing people, and put themselves in danger. But when they reti...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/11/investigatetv-weekend-cameras-across-nation/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Brandon Wissbaum","publishDate":"2026-07-11T11:00:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F6MHTARJTEZFFXI24Z43SRIG32Q.jpg%3Fauth%3D0ec4c400be38111a5e0e8b31aa7e6cc6554971acaabc2a2d3d3eadf12f063cbc%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"investigatetv-weekend-cameras-across-the-nation"},{"id":"z5dbza","title":"8-year-old struck, killed by vehicle while riding her bike, family says","excerpt":"MCFARLAND, Wis. 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Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Adam Albritton says the collision occurred on Highway 155 when a Toyota Highlander crossed over the centerline for unknown reasons an...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/11/4-dead-2-year-old-critically-injured-head-on-crash-found-not-wearing-seat-belts-officials-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"KLTV News staff, April Pierdant, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-11T01:01:05.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F5XS6RYLCJBCQXG4UQPXGNEVGHY.jpg%3Fauth%3Dd0a617d11a3a1de71df74de8650807c8d8019c95d8335ecfae75d92d16535ec4%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"4-dead-2-year-old-critically-injured-in-head-on-crash-found-not-wearing-seat-belts-officials-say"},{"id":"at2nsr","title":"Father, son killed in plane crash after going to St. Louis Cardinals baseball game","excerpt":"MONROE COUNTY, Ill. 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According to authorities, Matthew Hensley, 43, was wanted by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department for failin...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/10/wanted-sex-offender-arrested-days-after-missing-mother-found-dead-same-home/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Katharine Huntley, Madeline Harden, Brittany Wier, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-10T22:59:33.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FEXZDIOSSTNF5LECEJQKUPPMSJM.png%3Fauth%3Dade5c5e82c1e06f24e5400583bdbb6ecaa7df4166f7c7186e674d473e5013675%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"wanted-sex-offender-arrested-days-after-missing-mother-found-dead-at-same-home"},{"id":"fk2a64","title":"Fuel prices on the rise again, trucking industry feeling the pinch","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Gas prices are ticking back up this week, and the trucking industry is feeling the pressure.Transportation expert and radio host, Dan Ronan, said the situation in the Middle East is driving prices in the wrong direction.“The situation with Iran, and specifically the uptick ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/10/fuel-prices-rise-again-squeezing-trucking-industry/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Luke Johnson","publishDate":"2026-07-10T22:33:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FVWHNLF4SEFCEHKW6ZQYAXYGOAY.png%3Fauth%3Dd8f98dd23c4f2b0ac3748108fe36b47c88dda635aa2f28ea2bda509901ba4085%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"fuel-prices-on-the-rise-again-trucking-industry-feeling-the-pinch"},{"id":"i2t3hw","title":"Nolan Wells’ parents voice concerns about son’s mysterious death; Tyler Perry, Colin Kaepernick among those assisting","excerpt":"JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. 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Wells’ parents, Christine and Elmore Wonsley, joined a press conference on Friday...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/07/10/nolan-wells-parents-voice-concerns-about-sons-death-tyler-perry-colin-kaepernick-among-those-assisting/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"WLOX News staff, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-07-10T22:21:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FHH3D3QCRZRDKHAQL3IFSM5WWEE.png%3Fauth%3D5b1f73ca8d9b5ba1979078c624826fdbed1160286151ba445d1455e01104b8f2%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"nolan-wells-parents-voice-concerns-about-sons-mysterious-death-tyler-perry-colin-kaepernick-among-th"},{"id":"mlz7y4","title":"National Ice Cream Day Contest","excerpt":"Campaign not loading? 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Lawrence Ching went to Terminal 1 on Wednesday evening to pick up his wife at the Daniel K. 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There has been no update on the condition of the victim sent to the hospital. -----------------------------------------...","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F07%2FIMG_3230.jpg%3Fw%3D786","slug":"one-person-hospitalized-after-shooting-in-odessa"}],"featuredEvent":{"id":"jlnbhd","title":"Star-Electric Midland's Men's City Golf Championship","date":"2026-08-01","time":"12:00 AM","location":"3600 N. Fairgrounds RoadMidland, TX 79701","url":"https://www.midlandtexas.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=3939"},"generated":"2026-08-01T02:00:32.208Z"},"generated":"2026-08-01T02:00:32.208Z","version":1785549632208,"weather":{"current":{"temperature":76,"temperatureUnit":"F","shortForecast":"Partly Cloudy","detailedForecast":"Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. 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