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But we wouldn’t have GLP-1 drugs without one of the most gorgeous creatures in...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/20/how-gila-monsters-played-role-creating-glp-1-drugs/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Mary Coleman, InvestigateTV staff","publishDate":"2026-10-20T12:03:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T12:23:08.623Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FXKTZSWNAAZHDFAFBIEGNB7ODFU.png%3Fauth%3D1cca57ffef4b51bb52b11db572f2923430d0782667c5e885d53c57c0af21f83b%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"how-gila-monsters-played-a-role-in-creating-glp-1-drugs"},{"id":"qa92ti","title":"How you can protect yourself from crypto ATM scams","excerpt":"FOX VALLEY, Wis. ( InvestigateTV ) — The caller may sound convincing, but it could all be a scam. In some cases, con artists can lead a person to believe they missed federal court and owed thousands of dollars that needed to be deposited into a cryptocurrency kiosk. These kiosks can be found in s...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/20/how-you-can-protect-yourself-crypto-atm-scams/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tammy Elliott, InvestigateTV staff","publishDate":"2026-10-20T12:02:43.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T12:23:08.623Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FT5YYUREHP5BXFJPDSDAD662SSE.png%3Fauth%3D01c667f3a57c31f2db60c2c2ec620c7e88aeddaf6e7db10b638a126eb47655a3%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"how-you-can-protect-yourself-from-crypto-atm-scams"},{"id":"ohop6c","title":"Lay’s is releasing sweet and savory holiday chips. 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On Nov. 8, you can find Lay’s Maple...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/20/lays-is-releasing-sweet-savory-holiday-chips-here-are-flavors-when-you-can-get-them/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Amanda  Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-10-20T11:46:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T12:23:08.623Z","category":"business","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FB4NZKTQZVVBNJA6FY24GF5GHMY.jpg%3Fauth%3Da38def9447ae374c3204b9a8bec883c50a267e99e7be9d1786f41579c74e9b5c%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"lays-is-releasing-sweet-and-savory-holiday-chips-here-are-the-flavors-and-when-you-can-get-them"},{"id":"wpadf","title":"West Highway 90 closed in Alpine after bridge barrier damaged.","excerpt":"ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - West Highway 90 is closed after a bridge barrier was hit early Tuesday morning. The Alpine Police Department said the barrier was struck around 4:30 a.m., causing damage to the repair the barrier. Officials have not said when the highway will reopen. Drivers are asked to av...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/20/west-highway-90-closed-alpine-after-bridge-barrier-damaged/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Heather McBee","publishDate":"2026-10-20T10:56:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T12:23:08.623Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FMUSAFWCM6JADXB262V7TB7QMRY.jpg%3Fauth%3D675d391d93d46c30179aca9adacd0c4dc1486a9dcace9e422043c8145c014a37%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"west-highway-90-closed-in-alpine-after-bridge-barrier-damaged"},{"id":"cadlwk","title":"Blue Bell bringing free ice cream to the Permian Basin","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Who doesn’t love free ice cream? 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( WDTV /Gray News) - A West Virginia woman is facing charges after she allegedly hit her 7-year-old stepdaughter with a belt in an incident that the girl’s father says “went too far.” MaCayla Johnson, 24, has been charged with child abuse resulting in injury, according to t...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/20/stepmother-accused-hitting-7-year-old-girl-with-belt-saying-she-should-feel-pain/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"WDTV News Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-20T06:06:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T12:23:08.623Z","category":"local","slug":"stepmother-accused-of-hitting-7-year-old-girl-with-belt-saying-she-should-feel-pain"},{"id":"83qo00","title":"Parents say their son, other students with disabilities forced to clean high school cafeteria","excerpt":"SUMTER, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - The parents of a South Carolina high school student who has autism say he and other students with disabilities were required to clean the school cafeteria. Jeremiah and Felicia Sams can’t believe what they say happened to their son, Will, at Lakewood High School i...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/20/parents-say-their-son-other-students-with-disabilities-forced-clean-high-school-cafeteria/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tanner Gilmartin, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-20T04:48:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T12:23:08.623Z","category":"schools","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FOWBU7UBVQ5B2VJYY6IGG5N4M7M.jpg%3Fauth%3De1561a40f24377e7d95a08d32358dcee33151999e36a6d16bbcfe4ffda004e07%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"parents-say-their-son-other-students-with-disabilities-forced-to-clean-high-school-cafeteria"},{"id":"9u81na","title":"Body camera video shows police response after middle schooler accused of shooting teacher in Hobbs","excerpt":"LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - 13-year-old Ryker Teel is accused of shooting a teacher outside Highland Middle School on Sept. 25, according to police. Teel is facing charges of aggravated assault and tampering with evidence, among others. Just before 11:40 a.m. that day, officers say coworkers found te...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/20/body-camera-video-shows-police-response-after-middle-schooler-accused-shooting-teacher-hobbs/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Brittany Crittenden","publishDate":"2026-10-20T03:35:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T12:23:08.623Z","category":"safety","slug":"body-camera-video-shows-police-response-after-middle-schooler-accused-of-shooting-teacher-in-hobbs"},{"id":"iywkwk","title":"Midland ISD candidates meet families at Jumpstart Midland town hall","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) — Midland ISD candidates met with families and community members Tuesday night at a town hall hosted by Jumpstart Midland, giving voters a chance to hear directly about their campaigns and the potential future of MISD. Parents got face time with the MISD school board candida...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/20/midland-isd-candidates-meet-families-jumpstart-midland-town-hall/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Chloe Ryan","publishDate":"2026-10-20T03:31:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T12:23:08.623Z","category":"government","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FB34LPS53OVCKRGAYCSKKYV74JE.png%3Fauth%3Dd0c3fdb20c0196f1694a3d46ae9e48fa08e53ad11a09772192ddbf2ddb0690ac%26smart%3Dfalse","inBriefing":true,"slug":"midland-isd-candidates-meet-families-at-jumpstart-midland-town-hall"},{"id":"3q3t7u","title":"Odessa unveils model for record-breaking jackrabbit sculpture","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Chamber of Commerce unveiled the model for a 55-foot jackrabbit sculpture that will be placed in downtown Odessa late next year. Mayor Cal Hendrick said sales tax is the biggest economic driver in Odessa and that the sculpture will be an addition alongside the ne...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/20/odessa-unveils-model-record-breaking-jackrabbit-sculpture/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Ixchel Villarreal","publishDate":"2026-10-20T03:01:01.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T12:23:08.623Z","category":"government","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FON5OGSKURRF3FLDBYR6UIJSZOQ.png%3Fauth%3D44514c1ab7239aabb8614197e08e81038d03a88f74f104e8a3d0f46cd6f4ad79%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"odessa-unveils-model-for-record-breaking-jackrabbit-sculpture"},{"id":"i0ad2a","title":"9-year-old burned 70% of his body taking part in social media dare, officials say","excerpt":"NEW ORLEANS ( WVUE /Gray News) — New Orleans fire and police leaders are warning parents about a dangerous social media trend. Officials said a New Orleans-area 9-year-old boy recently burned 70% of his body participating in a trend called the “fire challenge,” which dares kids to set themselves ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/20/9-year-old-burned-70-his-body-taking-part-social-media-dare-officials-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Judy Black","publishDate":"2026-10-20T02:32:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T12:23:08.623Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FGCEIJFXNZ5FIZOR4O7ETWKL6OI.png%3Fauth%3D5ea8490f46207cbb99310bbf7f43b20b60511fd7a9919b718f729e433b0f6780%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"9-year-old-burned-70-of-his-body-taking-part-in-social-media-dare-officials-say"},{"id":"3xo3r8","title":"Man charged with elder abuse, kidnapping after allegedly injuring father before hours-long standoff","excerpt":"CULLMAN, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A man is in custody after Cullman police said they were working an “active situation” Friday. Police said Jonathan Patrick Young was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff. Cullman authorities said they were called after Young’s elderly father left thei...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/20/man-charged-with-elder-abuse-kidnapping-after-allegedly-injuring-father-before-hours-long-standoff/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"WBRC Digital Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-20T01:29:16.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T12:23:08.623Z","category":"safety","slug":"man-charged-with-elder-abuse-kidnapping-after-allegedly-injuring-father-before-hours-long-standoff"},{"id":"wyqmaa","title":"Permian Basin teams named to the NJCAA Men’s Basketball preseason poll","excerpt":"HUTCHINGSON, Kansas (KOSA) - Howard College topped the list at No. 1 while Odessa College took No. 5 and Midland College landed at No. 16. The Hawks are coming off an incredible campaign that ended with an NJCAA National Championship. While many of last season’s players are gone, the return of gu...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/20/permian-basin-teams-named-njcaa-mens-basketball-preseason-poll/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Wyatt Nun","publishDate":"2026-10-20T00:48:20.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T12:23:08.623Z","category":"parks","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FUI3GPTZDZVAKXEY5RVQDBISXOY.png%3Fauth%3D15728222d4e718b0e94acc480e818d1aa9e6f9be2f0abe96db2994f554027028%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"permian-basin-teams-named-to-the-njcaa-mens-basketball-preseason-poll"},{"id":"6nyzsv","title":"Man accused of stealing flamingo found guilty","excerpt":"LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 /Gray News) - The man accused of stealing and injuring a flamingo from the Las Vegas Strip was found guilty by a jury on Monday. Mitchell Fairbarn, 34, was present in court and appeared emotionless. His wife and friend were also seen inside the courtroom as the verdict was read. ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/20/man-accused-stealing-flamingo-found-guilty/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Martha Cruz, Victoria Saha, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-20T00:34:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T12:23:08.623Z","category":"local","slug":"man-accused-of-stealing-flamingo-found-guilty"},{"id":"dpb8xf","title":"National Guard member shot while trying to break up fight in DC","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A National Guard member who attempting to break up a fight near the U.S. Capitol was shot and injured on Sunday night, police said. Interim D.C. police chief Jeff Carroll said the shooting happened around 11:10 p.m. while guard members were sitting in a parked van in the Ca...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/20/national-guard-member-shot-while-trying-break-up-fight-dc/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Stetson Miller","publishDate":"2026-10-20T00:23:36.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-20T12:23:08.623Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FG6UOEHL35FHKBG3VZHCSESGDZA.jpg%3Fauth%3Da340a87352502b05e292cc832f2fc8fd6770353bd452debd475b471cade91fb8%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"national-guard-member-shot-while-trying-to-break-up-fight-in-dc"},{"id":"nfrpjc","title":"Landlord accused of entering home where girls live, chasing them in vehicle, exposing himself","excerpt":"EMMONS COUNTY, N.D. 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Tom Cruise announced in an Aug. 29 social media post that a “Days of Thunder” sequel is set to come out in the summer of 2028. 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The report alleges an administrator at Thrive Learning Center East, a daycare in Richmond, brough...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/18/2-year-old-put-loaded-gun-their-mouth-daycare-state-report-says/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"12 On Your Side Digital Team, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-18T10:18:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T10:23:08.371Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FM5N75UELIRAY7B2FZEBO3OJTUE.jpeg%3Fauth%3D8098581fca591497b3c20ab29cb618c4857b05b8ff8f8c0fe3c1d94492fb6522%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"2-year-old-put-loaded-gun-in-their-mouth-at-daycare-state-report-says"},{"id":"n9z8v7","title":"‘It would be funny’: Man accused of stealing flamingo testifies he drank 30-40 beers that day","excerpt":"LAS VEGAS ( KVVU /Gray News) - A man accused of stealing a flamingo from its Las Vegas Strip habitat took the stand at his own trial, saying he now realizes how big of a mistake it was. Mitchell Fairbarn, 34, is facing two counts of animal cruelty after he allegedly stole a flamingo named Peachy ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/18/it-would-be-funny-man-accused-stealing-flamingo-testifies-he-drank-30-40-beers-that-day/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Martha Cruz, Victoria Saha, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-18T04:18:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-19T10:23:08.371Z","category":"local","slug":"it-would-be-funny-man-accused-of-stealing-flamingo-testifies-he-drank-30-40-beers-that-day"},{"id":"m5mat6","title":"FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, October 18th, 2026","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, October 18th, 2026: Chilly temperatures to start off Sunday morning, coming ahead of a warmer and mostly dry workweek. 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Trump used campaign rallies during three presidential campaigns t...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/15/trump-leans-rallies-boost-gop-midterm-turnout/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Jon Decker","publishDate":"2026-10-15T22:22:08.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T10:23:58.148Z","category":"government","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FDAFC43Q2BNB3FFC25KHFSVKX54.jpg%3Fauth%3D134097446c6760496fb269826139f87d160c17df97b6c4fb55b3e8ececfb72bf%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"trump-leans-on-rallies-to-boost-gop-midterm-turnout"},{"id":"dzivk7","title":"Keep Odessa Beautiful brings back annual Recycled Fashion Show with ‘Rebirth in Pink’ theme","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) — Keep Odessa Beautiful is back with its annual Recycled Fashion Show on Friday, and this year’s theme is “Rebirth in Pink.” Fashion designer Griselda Melendez of La Catrina and Company created 10 looks for this year’s show using materials she found at thrift stores. 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According to Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner, the woman was spotted Tuesday on cameras that resident Jay Schueler had set up near County Road 81...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/15/hunters-help-save-seriously-injured-woman-left-out-there-die-sheriff-says/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Kortney Arnold, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-10-15T21:49:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T04:23:57.190Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FGJ4ER3BRBVAPNL6STQDOLOJQBY.png%3Fauth%3D319196dd2a7b75df839f2a9d9c17c935ba11711ea4d55eb4da01956852b0e160%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"hunters-help-save-seriously-injured-woman-left-out-there-to-die-sheriff-says"},{"id":"oehfwq","title":"3 wanted men arrested by TAG Center in Midland","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The TAG Center - Permian Basin arrested three wanted men in Midland on Wednesday Oct.14. 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The spooky season campaign will award one fan a one-of-a-kind Pringles can-shaped urn to be buried in, as well as an “afterlifetime” supply of Pringles. 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The outlet also reported at least 55 franchises were listed for sale. The closures come even after Cr...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/15/crumbl-cookies-locations-closing-across-country-reports-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Brandy Beard","publishDate":"2026-10-15T20:44:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T00:23:57.927Z","category":"business","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FYMV2OIGZORFMBGKSHNXLZCOXAY.jpg%3Fauth%3D362988b8314d953f8a3bfd371a0fcdc4904c7757e2c6d40a64b8c8dd63f371dc%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"crumbl-cookies-locations-closing-across-the-country-reports-say"},{"id":"4p0fvg","title":"Father, child found dead following Amber Alert for the 4-year-old boy","excerpt":"GAINESVILLE, Texas ( KXII /Gray News) — A father and 4-year-old child were found dead in Texas on Wednesday amid a search connected to an Amber Alert issued out of Oklahoma. The Gainesville Police Department said that early Wednesday morning, they got in contact with a relative of Caleb Furley, 2...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/15/father-child-found-dead-following-amber-alert-4-year-old-boy/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"KXII News staff, Austin Hedgcoth, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-10-15T20:09:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T00:23:57.927Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FX5SNV3KW6REFNCXYZ2D23ALF2Y.png%3Fauth%3De01e329cbc6d3931d92f60d5ba82685dc77adefd269ae0cd2f50165386191f84%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"father-child-found-dead-following-amber-alert-for-the-4-year-old-boy"},{"id":"2hd39u","title":"2 women file lawsuit accusing former US Rep. 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In a stateme...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/15/2-women-file-lawsuit-accusing-former-us-rep-matt-gaetz-sex-trafficking-reports-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Emily Van de Riet","publishDate":"2026-10-15T19:54:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-16T00:23:57.927Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F3GHNP77TD5FQTEUAPWK2CTT7JM%3Fauth%3D239de4729cb564c82c222fbf0522d1dd7153b0a89a19d6943f0076d61ec22300%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"2-women-file-lawsuit-accusing-former-us-rep-matt-gaetz-of-sex-trafficking-reports-say"},{"id":"5q4w8a","title":"Documented gang member arrested in Midland for parole violation","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A documented gang member was arrested by TAG Center - Permian Basin members for violating parole on Wednesday. According to the Texas Anti-Gang Center - Permian Basin, members of the organization located Geronimo Hernandez in the 1400 block of Camp Drive in Midland. H...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/geronimo-hernandez-arrested-midland/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Jesse Zaragoza","publishDate":"2026-10-15T21:26:11.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T22:23:57.344Z","category":"safety","slug":"documented-gang-member-arrested-in-midland-for-parole-violation"},{"id":"b9wcie","title":"Wanted sex offender detained in Midland","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A wanted fugitive was arrested by the Texas Anti-Gang Center - Permian Basin on multiple charges on Wednesday. According to reports, TAG Center - Permian Basin located Diego Juan in the 1200 block of South Fort Worth Street in Midland. Lujan was wanted for Sex Offende...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/diego-juan-lujan-arrested-midland/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Jesse Zaragoza","publishDate":"2026-10-15T21:20:40.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T22:23:57.344Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F10%2FDiego-Lujan.jpg%3Fw%3D171","slug":"wanted-sex-offender-detained-in-midland"},{"id":"teo9e7","title":"Lea County deputies respond to fatal early morning crash","excerpt":"LEA COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Lea County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a fatal crash earlier this morning. Deputies responded to the intersection of New Mexico Highway 128 and Orla Road at approximately 2:00 am. According to LCSO, the crash resulted in fatalities. 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TxDOT The underpass at BI-20 and Business State Highway 349-C in Midland has been closed due to fl...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/15/city-midland-urge-drivers-avoid-several-roads/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tamlyn Price, Oved Cruz","publishDate":"2026-10-15T19:19:14.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T22:23:57.528Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FXKTL33P7HZDDTMAUFDDK7C46QE.jpg%3Fauth%3D41b98573080c1962e91141e6a521924b3e3e814e84324baa8570beebcfca2214%26smart%3Dfalse","inBriefing":true,"slug":"city-of-midland-and-txdot-urge-drivers-to-avoid-several-roads-and-highways-after-29-reported-rescue-"},{"id":"zfmut6","title":"Deputies: 9 kids endured day-long wall squats in house of ‘horror’","excerpt":"ETNA TOWNSHIP, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) - Nine children have been removed from what investigators describe as “appalling and unsafe living conditions” in Ohio. “The living conditions were horrific, disgusting,” said Captain Jay Cook with the Licking County Sheriff’s Office. 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Officers responded to the crash at Hank Aaron Drive and Glen Street around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, where 21-year-old Morgan Ga...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/15/college-student-killed-crash-after-being-struck-by-car-going-94-mph-35-mph-zone/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-15T02:42:04.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T14:23:48.319Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FGYRR33KLPNFC3C3JL7KWYSYVXM.png%3Fauth%3D98047e3adbeebc0e285a07823c2787381f129eba85a25f90015b8204c18818a5%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"college-student-killed-in-crash-after-being-hit-by-car-going-94-mph-in-35-mph-zone"},{"id":"3b3uh7","title":"‘He’s not violent’: 911 call made before man allegedly kills aunt, grandmother with chainsaw","excerpt":"MOBILE, Ala. 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County officials, community members and construction workers gathered at the site, where attendees signed the last structural b...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/15/ector-county-celebrates-topping-out-new-juvenile-justice-center/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Chloe Ryan","publishDate":"2026-10-15T00:06:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-15T12:23:48.843Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FASB4RYPDL5AVJBBZMJASS2A2YU.png%3Fauth%3Dde750602df287e8d71e631c6cd092503fad80ce265d066974170bb131927bbfb%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"ector-county-celebrates-topping-out-of-new-juvenile-justice-center"},{"id":"ix8en0","title":"Former T.J. Maxx employee accused of hiding camera in dressing room facing new charges","excerpt":"MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. ( WIFR /Gray News) - A former T.J. 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Three people are now facing charges. What happened Chatham EMS Director Chuck Kearns said crews initially responded to a c...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/13/3-arrested-after-abandoned-infant-found-alive-trash-can/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Alex Rivero, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-13T01:41:03.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T14:23:46.311Z","category":"safety","slug":"3-arrested-after-abandoned-infant-found-alive-in-trash-can"},{"id":"z7epqb","title":"Federal agents raid Rep. Ilhan Omar’s D.C. home","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Federal agents carried out a pre-dawn raid Monday at the Washington home of Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar. The exact location is not being disclosed out of respect for her privacy. 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The pump jack was unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the museum. 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Police have not said what happened, but witnesses said a man fell to his death from the ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/12/1-killed-several-injured-incident-six-flags-over-georgia/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Atlanta First News staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-12T23:04:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T10:23:40.647Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FIZSOO6PH5FGCTP2NB6GGC5ABKQ.png%3Fauth%3D9617ea48b5cd65e25bdb241cca9fb427d294776d2970386ef91f17faad8cb72d%26smart%3Dfalse","updatedAt":"2026-10-13T06:23:54.534Z","slug":"1-killed-several-injured-in-incident-at-six-flags-over-georgia"},{"id":"nfrdm7","title":"Permian Basin veterans honored during three-day Honor Flight to Washington D.C.","excerpt":"WASHINGTON, D.C. 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Send-off Veterans, families and guardians gathered Wednesday night at the MCM Grande Hotel in Odessa for a send-off dinner ahead of the fl...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/12/permian-basin-veterans-honored-during-three-day-honor-flight-washington-dc/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Luke Johnson","publishDate":"2026-10-12T22:44:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T10:23:40.647Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FE3SV5HDPBJG5FLUZWI4CYJIKEE.png%3Fauth%3D202a5c9f0dabd3d71f674c35b0bb32caf948a5982181e7ccc1b3bb58d498501a%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"permian-basin-veterans-honored-during-three-day-honor-flight-to-washington-dc"},{"id":"ksnb7w","title":"IHOP and Applebee’s dual brand restaurant opens in Midland","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A new dual brand restaurant combining IHOP and Applebee’s is now open in Midland, offering customers IHOP breakfast foods and Applebee’s dinners in one location. 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The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said deputies received a report on Sept. 22 about a child who sustained ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/12/2-charged-after-child-allegedly-suffers-burns-feet-daycare/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Shayna  Shayna, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-12T22:22:38.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-13T10:23:40.647Z","category":"safety","slug":"2-charged-after-child-allegedly-suffers-burns-on-feet-at-daycare"},{"id":"2seqz5","title":"Church deacon, teacher arrested for reportedly kicking children off bus, leaving them on side of road","excerpt":"ALBANY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — A deacon for a church in Georgia, who is also a teacher, is facing charges after allegedly kicking a group of young kids off his bus and leaving them on the side of the road. 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Two-year-old Emory and 1-year-old Harlow Deacon were found starved to death last week at their Ladson home. 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A man who has not been identified entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday. 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According to the Memphis Police Department, around 12:26 a.m., officers were responding to a man-down call near Flowering Peach Driv...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/11/5-dead-3-seriously-injured-including-2-officers-after-crash/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Shayna  Shayna, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-11T19:34:13.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T14:23:41.241Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FPD7L5A3KD5FQ5HP6PML2BFLUXQ.jpeg%3Fauth%3D812d7a8b883800249648f8054e113ab2173dad7b46c14e17f1b59222e84de1ca%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"5-dead-3-seriously-injured-including-2-officers-after-crash"},{"id":"cwc744","title":"Officer with questionable past becomes city’s top cop, fires detective who investigated him","excerpt":"RIVERVIEW, Mo. 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On Sept. 10, Riverview’s City Hall and Police Department were furloughed , but money...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/11/officer-with-questionable-past-becomes-citys-top-cop-fires-detective-who-investigated-him/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Kalie Strain, David Amelotti","publishDate":"2026-10-11T17:50:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T14:23:41.241Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FLA3GEAKH4NGQXCG6SWTBD76YU4.jpg%3Fauth%3D354d72d6d9ae865968f941ec9a6e224048e9ea891e4f4c67428a63c89b7e4d5d%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"officer-with-questionable-past-becomes-citys-top-cop-fires-detective-who-investigated-him"},{"id":"l9afxo","title":"While you were asleep Weather - 10/9/26","excerpt":"Good morning Friends, The weekend is here and it's going to be a dry and warm on for the entire West Texas, everything you need to know for the weekend in the video above. Have a fantastic Friday!","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/while-you-were-asleep-weather-10-9-26/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Bridget Sarpong","publishDate":"2026-10-09T12:30:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T14:23:40.653Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F10%2FA9D6A3DBAE1D58DCF191DD67CB886444.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"while-you-were-asleep-weather-10926"},{"id":"5qvd8g","title":"Midland man arrested after 6-year-old child reports sexual abuse","excerpt":"A 32-year-old Midland man, Cung Hnin Thang, was arrested and charged with a second-degree felony of indecency with a child following reports of sexual contact involving two children.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/midland-man-arrested-sexual-abuse/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Gabriella Meza","publishDate":"2026-10-08T15:03:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T14:23:40.653Z","category":"safety","slug":"midland-man-arrested-after-6-year-old-child-reports-sexual-abuse"},{"id":"k0ilga","title":"UPDATE: Suspect identified in Odessa DK convenience store burglary","excerpt":"The Odessa Police Department identified a suspect involved in a burglary at a local convenience store and continued its investigation into the matter.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/odessa-police-seek-burglary-suspect-2/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Gabriella Meza","publishDate":"2026-10-07T19:07:19.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T14:23:40.653Z","category":"safety","slug":"update-suspect-identified-in-odessa-dk-convenience-store-burglary"},{"id":"idrv24","title":"Terrell County deputies respond to medical emergency in Pumpville","excerpt":"VAL VERDE COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Terrell County Sheriff’s Office was called to a medical emergency in Pumpville on Saturday afternoon, said Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland. 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Trump heads to Youngstown, Ohio, on Monday. Trump won the state three times, including by ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/11/week-ahead-washington-oct-11/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Molly Martinez, Max Cotton","publishDate":"2026-10-11T15:24:50.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T12:23:44.413Z","category":"parks","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F4MK4VUOG4BGMRF6X6EUU5FVEV4.png%3Fauth%3D5afdbaf2cbbaf26c0778d796924c74f8e1f877bb3081f137546259ec0a1cbcf9%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"week-ahead-in-washington-oct-11"},{"id":"oemxrz","title":"Trump suggests renaming the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean: Here’s what he said","excerpt":"(Gray News) - President Donald Trump on Saturday suggested renaming the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean. “We could call it Trump Ocean or Ocean of the Americans. Something like that ... We have to. We should have before I get out,” he said. 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Samuel Skelton, a Gainesville firefighter, and his 22-month-old son, Knox Skelton, were window-shoppi...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/11/firefighters-toddler-son-dies-after-he-his-father-hit-by-car-while-window-shopping/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Patrick Quinn, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-11T06:13:52.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T12:23:44.413Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FTTQRTWFXJVFGDEXNTOS5VNVPNY.png%3Fauth%3D2c6e01d89e8174709f8f9523d499a9249efbbe92a8a3ede28103b0323ac46e09%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"firefighters-toddler-son-dies-after-he-and-his-father-hit-by-car-while-window-shopping"},{"id":"24wni3","title":"FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, October 11th, 2026","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, October 11th, 2026: Above-average temperatures and abundant sunshine are forecast to wrap up the weekend. A warming trend is forecast Monday and Tuesday, ahead of the next storm system. SUNDAY Sunday is shaping up to be a warmer day, with ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/11/first-alert-7-forecast-sunday-october-11th-2026/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Ethan Yost","publishDate":"2026-10-11T03:38:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T12:23:44.413Z","category":"safety","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-sunday-october-11th-2026"},{"id":"xuvc6n","title":"Agents tear-gas protesters after group blocks ICE vehicles","excerpt":"SALEM, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A group of protesters confronted federal agents working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Oregon on Saturday morning, according to police. At 9:30 a.m., federal agents reported to the Salem Police Department that about 30 people had surrounded their...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/11/agents-tear-gas-protesters-after-group-blocks-ice-vehicles/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"FOX 12 Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-11T02:04:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T10:23:40.612Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBA65VESQKRHHHHH27WKOJJP56M.png%3Fauth%3D504213d41d0e7902b7e5ea0f10d45ffd5cb8cbf9efdd3d62a30abf1b7e81790a%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"agents-tear-gas-protesters-after-group-blocks-ice-vehicles"},{"id":"runctj","title":"Tornadoes spotted across multiple counties as severe weather from Isaias remains","excerpt":"AUGUSTA, Ga. 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A tornado warning was in effect until 7:30 p.m. for Aiken and Saluda counties...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/10/tornadoes-spotted-across-multiple-counties-severe-weather-isaias-remains/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"WRDW/WAGT staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-10T23:35:49.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T10:23:40.612Z","category":"parks","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FB4JL3HYGZNAXNKV3NAQSG4TPS4.png%3Fauth%3Da8d7ace8e71f057dbef2b43fc1882959f18e8aaadf47c7802d92debc4f92022d%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"tornadoes-spotted-across-multiple-counties-as-severe-weather-from-isaias-remains"},{"id":"xb3zwl","title":"What to do if you encounter wild animals after a major storm","excerpt":"PANAMA CITY, Fla. ( WJHG/WECP /Gray News) - Wildlife may be more visible after a major storm, especially in flooded areas. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission advises people to keep their distance and give animals space. The FWC says: Alligators and snakes: Keep away. You may se...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/10/what-do-if-you-encounter-wild-animals-after-major-storm/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Mia Hernandez, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-10T21:10:35.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T10:23:40.612Z","category":"government","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FE6EJ5JGCIZGT3AXI2QWDTV6HE4.jpg%3Fauth%3D236bc99becb10a11afa743d2f1e09c4ec40c7650da5c23e5dcac7ef9a43584da%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"what-to-do-if-you-encounter-wild-animals-after-a-major-storm"},{"id":"sl8kbp","title":"Officer arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor also facing separate rape charge","excerpt":"LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. 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Two people were reportedly killed in Alabama, with a third in Florida due to fallen trees. 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Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum said one of his deputies was responding to the scene of a rollover vehicle crash with a downed tree on U.S. Hi...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/10/deputy-injured-by-falling-tree-during-hurricane-isaias-response/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"WSFA 12 News Staff","publishDate":"2026-10-10T18:19:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T04:23:40.546Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBX6DIEC4MRDIVE3JDJLI2DOC4U.jpeg%3Fauth%3D320fbe383369d5f1c576bb26e6ccf77b1a4892e9459319aec26e429764ce9710%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"deputy-injured-by-falling-tree-during-hurricane-isaias-response"},{"id":"nmyqhv","title":"17-year-old is living in hospitals with nowhere else to go, lawyer says","excerpt":"WATERTOWN, New York ( WWNY /Gray News) - A 17-year-old has been living in North Country hospitals since August because the system allegedly has nowhere else for her to go. “This is a hard situation to be in for everybody,” Rebecca Simser, the teen’s lawyer, said. 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Pike is receiving continued medical care at the Deborah K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center, according to a state...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/10/christa-pike-released-hospital-now-recovering-prison/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Ariana Joy Cobler, Akim Powell","publishDate":"2026-10-10T15:55:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-12T02:23:40.483Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FM2XHECM3LZHMBOBSFUCQN6S42I.png%3Fauth%3D33e337e9e6541d663786c1afb1413721801c0fa663c9e7739b7ad240c45ccbc8%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"christa-pike-released-from-hospital-recovering-in-prison-attorneys-say"},{"id":"tvcrl2","title":"12-year-old girl dies after drinking Twix milkshake, reports say","excerpt":"(Gray News) - A 12-year-old girl died after drinking a Twix milkshake, according to multiple reports. 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If a Waffle House stays open in town, even in a limited capacity, neighbors are reassured that the coming storm is unlikely to cause dev...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/09/waffle-house-index-have-any-locations-closed-ahead-isaias/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Debra Worley","publishDate":"2026-10-09T17:59:55.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-10T04:23:07.244Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FMOQPUM6CJBGDZOXFUI4WPMBVVE.jpg%3Fauth%3D581016b0ccfd21d12d901c4a8f4f556bff91a4403e2ff8a0b0717ffdb4719ea3%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"the-waffle-house-index-have-any-locations-closed-ahead-of-isaias"},{"id":"x3obqk","title":"FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, October 9th, 2026","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, October 9th, 2026: It’ll be another pleasant fall day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with lots of sunshine, warm temperatures and quiet conditions expected for most. 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The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation confirmed the Durham firefighter’s death and the injuries in an Oct. 8 social media post . A pic...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/09/firefighter-killed-2-others-hurt-fighting-massive-fire-north-carolina/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Luke Tucker, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-09T01:19:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T14:23:49.811Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNOQEROG3FFFINCWJQIYLXTNBDY.jpg%3Fauth%3D3e9397fad9c8f6510c758c17963c0174814ffcfd587f90239794cb0e56a4a0b1%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"firefighter-killed-2-others-hurt-fighting-massive-fire-in-north-carolina"},{"id":"olzjt","title":"Military aircraft catches fire during training exercise, officials say","excerpt":"BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. 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Military officials said an MV-22B Osprey based at Marine Corps Air Station New River was forced to make an emergency landing Thursday morning in the Bladen Lakes Sta...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/09/military-aircraft-catches-fire-during-training-exercise-officials-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Hannah Hall, Hudson Steiner, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-10-09T00:23:06.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T14:23:49.811Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBW6P5NZ7INF6DDSRGHSOVIWON4.jpg%3Fauth%3Db9a3fc500eeccf98f30fc6e7eadc763e01fc16512d805cb7e5be0b56004b20ed%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"military-aircraft-catches-fire-during-training-exercise-officials-say"},{"id":"s6ikpq","title":"‘Felt like God told me’: 18-year-old goes viral for giving older stranger the shoes off his feet","excerpt":"MARICOPA, Ariz. 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A Lorain County grand jury indicted Dr. Kris L. Taylor, 62, of Strongsv...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/08/animal-hospital-owner-accused-using-dead-dogs-name-obtain-prescription-drugs/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Cassandra Nist, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-08T23:56:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T12:23:49.196Z","category":"local","slug":"animal-hospital-owner-accused-of-using-dead-dogs-name-to-obtain-prescription-drugs"},{"id":"p5ncnk","title":"College football player dies in rollover crash; teammate accused of driving while intoxicated","excerpt":"SHERMAN, Texas ( KXII /Gray News) - An Oklahoma football player has died in a rollover crash, with his teammate arrested in connection with the collision. Dylan Sebock, a Southeastern Oklahoma State University football player, was killed in the crash that occurred early at about 1 a.m. Thursday o...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/08/college-football-player-dies-rollover-crash-teammate-accused-driving-while-intoxicated/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Taylor Brooks, KXII News staff, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-10-08T23:39:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T12:23:49.196Z","category":"safety","slug":"college-football-player-dies-in-rollover-crash-teammate-accused-of-driving-while-intoxicated"},{"id":"kodavf","title":"West Texas PA program trains future health care providers to serve rural communities and beyond","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) — National Physician Assistant Week recognizes the patient-centered care PAs provide. 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Today is going to be a a copy and past of Wednesday this time with a few isolated showers south of I-10 in Marfa and Presidio around noon and sticking til the evening so please remember to turn around don't drown and avoid flooded roadways. Everything you need to know in the...","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/weather/forecast/while-you-were-asleep-weather-10-8-26/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Bridget Sarpong","publishDate":"2026-10-08T12:41:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-09T12:23:48.081Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F10%2FScreenshot-2026-10-08-071420.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"while-you-were-asleep-weather-10-8-26"},{"id":"hbye5n","title":"DNC sues Trump administration over taxpayer-funded TV ads","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Democratic National Committee has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of illegally spending millions of taxpayer dollars on television advertisements promoting President Donald Trump just weeks before the midterm elections. 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The crew gathered data sent to the National Hurricane Center as the storm moves closer to the Gulf Coast. 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Guojun Xuan, 66, and Silvia Zhang, 39, were arrested at their sprawling mansion in Arcadia, a city...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/06/california-couple-arrested-child-abuse-charges-horrifying-surrogacy-probe/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-10-07T00:54:44.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T14:23:39.556Z","category":"safety","updatedAt":"2026-10-07T02:24:03.295Z","slug":"couple-arrested-on-child-abuse-charges-in-surrogacy-investigation-involving-more-than-20-children-po"},{"id":"rug8up","title":"Find out how you can star in Landman Season 3","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - IT'S BACK... well, almost. The hit from Taylor Sheridan, \"Landman,\" is filming at Texas Christian University (TCU) this week. The Paramount+ series began production on season 3 in late September in Fort Worth. 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Morning satellite imagery Tuesday showed a noticeable increase in thunderstorm activity around the system...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/06/tropical-disturbance-gulf-could-become-storm-by-friday-heres-what-forecasters-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"WAFB News staff, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-10-06T23:44:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T12:23:18.925Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FAXVLVKPIC5EFNH653YFN6XJY3U.png%3Fauth%3De1b7d7f9374886cc60b465c356a821009dc396cdb77eebfdfbf03c848b71a3af%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"tropical-disturbance-in-the-gulf-could-become-a-storm-by-friday-heres-what-forecasters-say"},{"id":"w29sm9","title":"Semi-truck rollover shuts down Lea County highway","excerpt":"LEA COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Emergency crews are responding to a semi-truck roll over in Lea County. 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Court records said that Zion Teasley pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in court Friday in connection with the d...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/06/man-admitted-stabbing-woman-15-times-random-hiking-trail-attack-police-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"David Baker, Akim Powell","publishDate":"2026-10-06T23:19:26.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T12:23:18.925Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FUTYSWPZWUBDLFGE5WY4NDLUTCI.jpeg%3Fauth%3D0cfc423bb12ca20fe6d0922bb120501019004dcab44ffaa77d082377c32aa368%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"man-admitted-to-stabbing-woman-15-times-in-random-hiking-trail-attack-police-say"},{"id":"6jdytz","title":"Pipeline explosion and fire reported in Lea County","excerpt":"LEA COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) -Emergency responders are on the scene of a pipeline explosion and fire in Lea County. 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Chris Kamke beat breast cancer over the summer and last month left for Utah with her husband, Kendall, an...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/06/woman-suddenly-fighting-her-life-after-feeling-pain-family-hiking-trip-receiving-rare-diagnosis/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Ashley Robinson, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-10-06T22:56:05.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T12:23:18.925Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F7PZXRWHIMFGALIWBBVOJS4ITKA.png%3Fauth%3D8c92f6b05d7a58d15cc9f61969454309cc19d4ab2b7e20333335614c4522e0a0%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"woman-suddenly-fighting-for-her-life-after-feeling-pain-on-family-hiking-trip-receiving-rare-diagnos"},{"id":"e9ucco","title":"President Trump promotes strong dollar","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The economic reports from the Trump administration point to a solid economy. 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However, after receiving two doses of what should have been lethal am...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/06/christa-pike-is-awake-speaking-days-after-failed-execution-attorneys-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-10-06T21:25:09.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T02:23:47.836Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FUHW5WMJ6Z5B4REZ6JWRDP4SNRM.png%3Fauth%3D22ab43e4421934c5cc6a64897f308cd06605df997f0c3d469c4970134227ed6b%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"christa-pike-is-awake-and-speaking-days-after-failed-execution-attorneys-say"},{"id":"gr1a0v","title":"The city of Midland converts Cumberland Drive to one-way near Windlands Park","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The city of Midland has converted Cumberland Drive along Windlands Park to one-way traffic for vehicles exiting the park. The parking direction is also changing to help improve traffic flow for cars entering and exiting the area. 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The family of the teen killed in Friday night’s shooting identified him as 15-year-old Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers. The teen’s stepmother said h...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/06/he-had-big-heart-family-mourns-15-year-old-killed-downtown-las-vegas-shooting/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Cody Lee, FOX5 Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-06T20:52:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T02:23:47.836Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FHUNRVJ6O35AVDDNMX3EMTTWNMM.jpg%3Fauth%3Da5e03f7d588ab04b97891614c2c301d6f5e6cf5d1a5084dc8cd4866c09b7f0ff%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"he-had-a-big-heart-family-mourns-15-year-old-killed-in-downtown-las-vegas-shooting"},{"id":"xafoir","title":"All fraternities suspended at university amid wave of misconduct reports","excerpt":"TUCSON, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — The University of Arizona has hit pause on all fraternity activities amid a wave of misconduct investigations. In an internal university memo, Chrissy Lieberman, the dean of students, said her office is investigating multiple reports of misconduct involving near...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/06/all-fraternities-suspended-university-amid-wave-misconduct-reports/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Alexis Cortez, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-10-06T20:33:18.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T02:23:47.836Z","category":"schools","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FMR5IJRHT75GCHIYRBY7YXZXQBI.JPG%3Fauth%3D7cea3a16e9beeced6ebb820c76bc3d5e4357c3cbf4796bf4432cdd7ff8d3865a%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"all-fraternities-suspended-at-university-amid-wave-of-misconduct-reports"},{"id":"n01ar4","title":"Odessa police arrest teen after TikTok threat against IDEA Yukon School","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police arrested a 13-year-old after linking a TikTok post threatening a school shooting to IDEA Yukon School. The teen was arrested after police investigated the threat reported on Oct. 5, 2026, involving a TikTok post. The post said a shooting would happen the follo...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/06/odessa-police-arrest-teen-after-tiktok-threat-against-idea-yukon-school/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Oved Cruz","publishDate":"2026-10-06T19:40:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T00:23:47.681Z","category":"safety","slug":"odessa-police-arrest-teen-after-tiktok-threat-against-idea-yukon-school"},{"id":"q3rin0","title":"Suspect, 35, arrested nearly 20 years after 10-year-old boy, stepmother were stabbed to death","excerpt":"FRANKLIN, Ind. ( KLTV /Gray News) - Authorities in Indiana believe they have identified a suspect in the deaths of a boy and his stepmother from two decades ago. A grand jury has returned an indictment against 35-year-old Michael Jerome James in the 2006 murders of Blake and Chynna Dickus. 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State officials said archaeologists located seven coffins holding human remains, plus another wooden box, at the North Dakota Governor’s Residence afte...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/06/archaeologists-find-7-coffins-with-human-remains-governors-residence/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Atticus Pead, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-10-06T19:08:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-07T00:23:47.681Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F7MVTOQ7K4FBWDDCYQLPERYOYII.png%3Fauth%3D52fabc8b51a22ebb8e24e1bf6718e1dbbc60d09b79b7302b509303a3757c4a83%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"archaeologists-find-7-coffins-with-human-remains-at-governors-residence"},{"id":"w888t7","title":"Watch Tascosa Volleyball Tonight against Frenship","excerpt":"AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Tascosa will try to hold on to a share of first place in the District 3-5A volleyball race at home tonight. The Lady Rebels host the only team to hand them a district defeat so far, the Frenship Lady Tigers. The match is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. or following the conclusi...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/06/watch-tascosa-volleyball-tonight-against-frenship/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Mike Roden","publishDate":"2026-10-06T18:42:10.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T22:23:48.433Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FXZ5E47EALFBJXBRFLQS55N2YT4.bmp%3Fauth%3D8f81ce41b9ce6df219d91e873d111710c1e04872e41a5b7557c6c4b92898b8e0%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"watch-tascosa-volleyball-tonight-against-frenship"},{"id":"5dtt5o","title":"A child rape suspect is expected to become a community’s next police chief. Here’s why","excerpt":"ELIZABETH, La. 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Franchione’s head coaching career spanned more than 30 years, with over 200 victories and major stints at colleges that included the University of Alabama, Texas A&M and TCU. TCU Athlet...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/06/longtime-former-college-football-head-coach-dennis-franchione-dies-75/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Ashlee Winborne, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-10-06T17:57:54.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T22:23:48.433Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FLSXKYUMSLVFKTKMLNZPRLGZF2U.jpg%3Fauth%3D99d6f30d9781013b017bfbb6c03072ef506fc79e575cd524c9dc39557f5f6f94%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"longtime-college-football-head-coach-dennis-franchione-dies-at-75"},{"id":"yjr82g","title":"Football fans are cutting back on spending this season, survey finds","excerpt":"( InvestigateTV ) — More than a third of Americans plan to cut back on football-related spending this season because of the economy, according to a new LendingTree survey , even though many fans could still end up taking on hundreds of dollars in football-related debt. LendingTree found almost ha...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/06/football-fans-are-cutting-back-spending-this-season-survey-finds/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Rachel DePompa","publishDate":"2026-10-06T17:41:59.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T22:23:48.433Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FEG2DL3CMARCMHAIINDQ4LRP2JY.jpg%3Fauth%3De5d4ee3abe0c101e2c96237a9b8b723b45bd3ace16d0e868c4e4ae42bace552b%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"football-fans-are-cutting-back-on-spending-this-season-survey-finds"},{"id":"5k6o4e","title":"FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, October 6th, 2026","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, October 6th, 2026: It’ll be a very nice day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with pleasant temperatures, lots of sunshine and quiet conditions for the majority. 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McFadden’s sister, author Bernice L. McFadden, confirmed his death to The Hollywood Reporter on Oct. 4. He had been living in Tanzania, and she said she did not know how or when he died. “I was very sad to ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/05/comedian-living-color-actor-reggie-mcfadden-dies-57/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Brandy Beard","publishDate":"2026-10-05T22:38:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T12:23:56.057Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FDADBXZRYUFF2HPS4YWBCKZUBXU.jpg%3Fauth%3Dd9079e3715cb6006f6a2a91157d941c410d8109537b735fe1414afdfa76f19e4%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"comedian-in-living-color-actor-reggie-mcfadden-dies-at-57"},{"id":"nkipb3","title":"Mother, godmother charged in death of 4-year-old","excerpt":"COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - Two people are facing charges in connection with the death of a 4-year-old in South Carolina. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said Zokeiyah McCray, 36, and Helen Benbow, 59, were arrested Friday and charged with homicide by child abuse. The department s...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/05/mother-godmother-charged-death-4-year-old/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"WIS News 10 Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-05T22:36:22.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T12:23:56.057Z","category":"safety","slug":"mother-godmother-charged-in-death-of-4-year-old"},{"id":"cqt390","title":"Driver dies in 4-vehicle crash in Ector County","excerpt":"ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A driver died following a four-vehicle crash in Ector County. According to DPS, the crash happened on U.S. Highway 385 near Sissy Road Saturday night at 8:20 p.m. Oct. 3. 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Kevin Cossa and Meghan Quinn were traveling for vacation when they were caught in the crash on the Santee Bridge over Lake Marion. “We j...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/05/no-better-time-than-now-couple-gets-engaged-during-massive-i-95-pileup/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Tyria Goines, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-05T19:41:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T10:23:55.945Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FG6KCORJQCVDB7GYBFVDNTA4YRQ.png%3Fauth%3De85ad6f5d4c0d0ca22482dca90c953cea61734e24f462e1687c010c49d38be55%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"no-better-time-than-now-couple-gets-engaged-during-massive-i-95-pileup"},{"id":"kg46hb","title":"Court bailiff accused of selling fake CPR certifications to daycares","excerpt":"THOMSON, Ga. 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On Wednesday, the Midland Police Department was called to 2506 Commerce Drive about a possible body located in a ditch. Police responded to the 2400 block of South Loop 250 West, where officers fou...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/05/body-found-culvert-identified/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"First Alert 7 News Staff Newsroom","publishDate":"2026-10-05T17:45:32.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T02:24:13.461Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FS6XNBZ5Y45EN7GO4CAQ4BV4DTU.png%3Fauth%3D3d2e62495b8e12d88ea6718b493768e15266ddc8b3885f574df60bb272dc05ea%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"body-found-in-culvert-identified"},{"id":"u6758d","title":"Rep. Pfluger pushes bill to expand Big Bend National Park by 6,000 acres","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A bill that would expand Big Bend National Park by more than 6,000 acres is making its way through Congress. Congressman August Pfluger has been describing H.R. 2323 as common sense legislation. “This is a common sense piece of legislation, it’s taken years to get to this p...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/05/rep-pfluger-pushes-bill-expand-big-bend-national-park-by-6000-acres/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Lauren Munt","publishDate":"2026-10-05T17:35:24.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T02:24:13.461Z","category":"parks","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNA3EHRSJ6REKNEZAVGB6SHI35I.jpg%3Fauth%3Df8c535155d9ba8a019e280cc8ecf541980c69991e9d8cc93fd1a619e9e81cdda%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"rep-pfluger-pushes-bill-to-expand-big-bend-national-park-by-6000-acres"},{"id":"6q5ok4","title":"Trump vows: ‘We will pass the death penalty’ for drug dealers, traffickers, law enforcement killers","excerpt":"VANDALIA, Ohio (Gray News) — President Donald Trump vowed to pass legislation imposing the death penalty on large-scale drug dealers, human traffickers and anyone who kills a law enforcement officer. Trump made the remarks during a campaign rally in Vandalia. 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Sprague said the...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/05/simple-settings-changes-that-could-protect-you-ai-hackers/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Rachel DePompa","publishDate":"2026-10-05T17:30:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-06T00:24:16.800Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNSWLPQBVAZBIDJPMKTMRSWPZVU.jpg%3Fauth%3Dbbf366019d86e6b1cc90bb5d95f025785931129b9f1bddaa51c44d646bd5e2c1%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"simple-settings-changes-that-could-protect-you-from-ai-hackers"},{"id":"5wdzly","title":"HIGHLIGHTS: No. 12 Texas Tech rolls past Colorado for win No. 5","excerpt":"BOULDER, Colorado (KMID/KPEJ) - The No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders went to Folsom Field on a mission by defeating the Colorado Buffaloes 29-7. Defense ruled the day, forcing four interceptions, and one was returned for a pick-six. 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American children born between Jan. 1, 2025 and Dec. 31, 2028 are eligible for $1,000 in seed money for the accou...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/05/millions-automatically-enrolled-trump-accounts-heres-how-you-can-claim-it-your-child/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Debra Worley","publishDate":"2026-10-05T15:19:48.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T22:24:14.499Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FO2CRIK2WVNE4PNWKBXFOSBNB4U.jpg%3Fauth%3D4d0467c9ed340a5d59ff9e70340ee687ebd12e016bc05efa9e9dc4d1734b2af7%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"millions-automatically-enrolled-in-trump-accounts-heres-how-you-can-claim-it-for-your-child"},{"id":"lejq4q","title":"Monday, Oct. 5 is Texas voter registration deadline: what to know","excerpt":"Monday, Oct. 5 is the deadline for Texans to register to vote or update their registration information ahead of the Nov. 3 election.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/news/your-local-election-hq/texas-voter-registration-deadline/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Joseph Sweeney","publishDate":"2026-10-04T03:22:00.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T22:24:14.360Z","category":"government","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F08%2FAP24310529489297-e1775134325118.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"monday-oct-5-is-texas-voter-registration-deadline-what-to-know"},{"id":"oaqjwt","title":"HIGHLIGHTS: Glen Rose vs. Greenwood","excerpt":"MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Greenwood was back at home taking on the Glen Rose Tigers and the Rangers fell 35-17. With the loss, the Rangers are now 3-3, and next week they're at home against San Angelo Central. Watch the video above for the highlights.","url":"https://www.yourbasin.com/sports/basin-gridiron-hsfb/highlights-glen-rose-vs-greenwood/","source":"KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)","author":"Trey Francis","publishDate":"2026-10-03T05:03:30.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T22:24:14.360Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourbasin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F78%2F2026%2F10%2FGREENWOOD-IMAGE-FOR-WEBB.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"highlights-glen-rose-vs-greenwood"},{"id":"e3kwki","title":"Volunteer musicians bring live music to hospital patients","excerpt":"NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( Aging Untold ) — A group of volunteer musicians in Nashville is bringing live music to hospital rooms for patients, families and staff. Alex King takes the music from room to room at TriStar Centennial. She has performed for patients, including Penn Pennington, for whom she fir...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/05/volunteer-musicians-bring-live-music-hospital-patients/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Brendan Tierney","publishDate":"2026-10-05T15:12:28.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T20:23:24.549Z","category":"local","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJWS65PZGBZFLRMKDK7UYAJPWTM.png%3Fauth%3Dcbdd9b35ad1b32dcad33204ceada78964efe1cc46b1628962c77188f4b81059e%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"volunteer-musicians-bring-live-music-to-hospital-patients"},{"id":"wlnb76","title":"Karoline Leavitt joins Fox News after departing as White House press secretary","excerpt":"(Gray News) - Karoline Leavitt, the former Trump administration press secretary, is joining Fox News as a contributor, the network said Monday. 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Sha’michal Russell, 13, was among three children shot last Monday on a basketball court at a Shreve...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/04/hero-13-year-old-killed-shielding-younger-sister-gunfire-apartment-complex/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Aysha Decuir, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-04T07:42:57.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:23:38.348Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FQJHYIID5IJFKVL5WZBMLRATRZY.png%3Fauth%3D7ba8d384a452b153334ce8a4cd2da5016081eb6c2dba42cda0bd93dd45153e90%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"a-hero-13-year-old-killed-shielding-younger-sister-from-gunfire-at-apartment-complex"},{"id":"f3ta6q","title":"Frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s recalled. 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Portland Police say a Benson Polytechnic High School student brought common household chemicals from home and mi...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/04/teen-accused-mixing-toxic-chemicals-cafeteria-faces-attempted-murder-terrorism-charges/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"FOX 12 Staff, Ward Jolles, Mikhala Armstrong, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-04T04:41:17.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T12:23:38.348Z","category":"safety","slug":"teen-accused-of-mixing-toxic-chemicals-in-cafeteria-faces-attempted-murder-terrorism-charges"},{"id":"46dbut","title":"FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, October 4th, 2026","excerpt":"ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, October 4th, 2026: Another fall-like day is in store to wrap up the weekend, with comfortable afternoon highs, partly cloudy skies, and a few areas of light drizzle. 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According to Marshfield Police Chief Doug Fannen, officers responded to a home on E. Washington St. at around 10 a.m. Police said that th...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/03/5-year-old-dies-after-accidentally-shooting-herself-with-improperly-stored-gun-officials-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Christopher Replogle, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-10-03T21:39:07.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T10:23:38.681Z","category":"safety","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNAFENCQENVAOXGYU3ZWYZ35SUM.png%3Fauth%3D7bcc4ba5572a836cf79f87b79834602c7d29b34b435b3f94970f46b19200ea59%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"5-year-old-dies-after-accidentally-shooting-herself-with-improperly-stored-gun-officials-say"},{"id":"iwxkjw","title":"Family dog euthanized after attacking and killing 3-year-old child, authorities say","excerpt":"SULLIGENT, Ala. 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The U.S. Coast Guard Northeast reported at 6:15 a.m. Saturday that a Gulfstream G100 jet with the tail number CGRJP was heading to Boston from Bermuda when it disapp...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/03/coast-guard-searching-missing-jet-heading-boston-bermuda-with-6-board/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"Dorothy Sedovic","publishDate":"2026-10-03T20:27:56.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-05T10:23:38.681Z","category":"government","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FHFJ6SA65XNDSVPUNM7KKIIAHTE.jpg%3Fauth%3D2ec0afcae20a268a40e0d3cfd1a52189d7324016bb8d27daccffa4112e141e95%26smart%3Dfalse","updatedAt":"2026-10-04T04:23:49.901Z","slug":"coast-guard-searching-for-missing-jet-heading-to-boston-from-bermuda-with-6-on-board"},{"id":"w92gi5","title":"Video shows students rushing to stop school bus when driver suffers medical emergency","excerpt":"(Gray News) - Students in Pennsylvania are being praised for their actions in helping stop their bus after the driver suffered a medical emergency. 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Nickolas Jasso filed his nomination in September. 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Health officials in King County shared that an investigation was opened earlier this summer after 14 people reported falling ill after swimming in ...","url":"https://www.firstalert7.com/2026/10/01/more-than-dozen-sickened-parasite-outbreak-linked-hotel-pool-health-officials-say/","source":"KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)","author":"KPTV News staff, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-10-01T23:04:31.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-10-02T12:24:03.646Z","category":"parks","image":"https://themidland.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-kosa-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FXNLY75COKZGVTGRBWOAHXKGTQA.jpg%3Fauth%3D8445afecb27268c1457a2b9bb255a58b653304d36578cbfaa0b886566c9ed6cf%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"more-than-a-dozen-sickened-in-parasite-outbreak-linked-to-hotel-pool-health-officials-say"},{"id":"soyztw","title":"Supreme Court to review immigrant detention policy","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court announced Thursday it will review the Trump administration’s policy of detaining immigrants who entered the country illegally without a bond hearing. 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