Airport volunteers bring live music to travelers
PORTLAND, Ore. (Aging Untold) — Portland International Airport is home to a volunteer music program that places live piano performances throughout its terminals, offering travelers a break from the no
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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 y...
Army veteran identified as suspect who started fire outside NYC federal building, authorities say
NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of setting off fireworks and lighting a fire Monday morning in front of a New York building housing an immigration court and other government offices is a former U.S. Army soldier, an FBI official said.Andrew Arrabaca, who was a mechanic on Patriot missile systems,...
Suspect identified in Tucson mass shooting
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News/Gray News) - The suspect in a mass shooting in downtown Tucson Sunday morning has been identified.According to records, 21-year-old David Leroy French is facing charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and aggravated assault involving serious injury.The Tucson Police De...
‘Tell the truth’: Rev. Al Sharpton, Tyler Perry offer $100K reward for info in Nolan Wells’ death
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (Gray News) - Rev. Al Sharpton said a large reward will be offered to anyone who provides more information in the death of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who died during a July 4 trip to an island with friends.Sharpton made the announcement during Wells’ funeral Monday.“I want ...
TxDOT continues Loop 250/Todd Drive interchange construction
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Texas Department of Transportation has announced the continuation of construction of the Loop 250/Todd Drive Interchange Project. This project looks to improve safety, reduce congestion, and enhance connectivity along the Loop 250 corridor. Included in the project...
Midland ISD trustee calls for County Judge Terry Johnson’s resignation over alleged identity theft
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Midland ISD trustee is calling for Midland County Judge Terry Johnson to resign, alleging the county’s top elected official violated state law by improperly obtaining and releasing a resident’s personal identifying information. Brandon W. Hodges, who represents Distr...
Bond set for mother accused of shooting man found under daughter’s bed
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 Walker H...
TxDOT: Construction moves forward on key Loop 250 project
TxDOT's Loop 250/Todd Drive Interchange Project is an investment that will improve safety, reduce congestion and enhance connectivity.
CBP seizes over 22 kilograms of fentanyl hidden in spare tire at Presidio port of entry
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 D...
Midland elected official calls for County Judge Terry Johnson’s resignation
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland elected official Brandon W. Hodges is calling on the Midland County Commissioners Court to seek the immediate resignation of County Judge Terry Johnson, claiming Johnson violated the public trust by releasing a citizen’s sensitive personal information.In a letter, ...
Tips to turn a staycation into a real vacation without blowing your budget
(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.John Kiernan, managing editor at WalletHub, said the t...
Nearly 50 pounds of fentanyl discovered inside truck tire at Presidio crossing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 50 pounds of fentanyl hidden inside a spare tire of a pickup truck at the Presidio Port of Entry.
Midland Salvation Army expands relief for Hill Country floods
The Midland Salvation Army is expanding its feeding and relief operations to support recovery efforts for communities impacted by recent flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
'Five feet of water inside': Midland Fire Marshal surveys flood damage in Batesville
Midland County Fire Marshal Justin Bunch was deployed to assist in assessing storm damage in Batesville, Texas, helping state officials determine the level of disaster relief needed.
Midland County Fire Marshal deployed to help with South Texas flood recovery
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Fire Marshal Justin Bunch has been deployed to South Texas to help assess damage following the severe storms and flooding that have impacted communities across the Texas Hill Country and South Texas Plains.Bunch is the first Midland County employee de...
Family seeks help after 20-year-old Midland man dies in Ward County pile-up crash
The family of Bryan Alejandro Peinado, a 20-year-old man who died in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 in Ward County, is seeking donations through a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral expenses.
Six ECISD educators complete leadership development program
Six Ector County Independent School District educators graduated from The Holdsworth Center's Aspiring Principals Program, with several transitioning into new leadership roles across the district.
West Texas afternoon Weather - 7/20/26
Showers this morning and stay prepare because we have showers this evening as well, please remember to avoid those flooded roadways and turn around don't drown.
Fired up for retirement: Midland Fire honors Martin Nunez after years of service
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - After years of answering the call, Fire Fighter Martin Nunez is hanging up his gear. The Midland Fire Department is celebrating Nunez’s retirement, recognizing a career spent serving the community he’s called home.In a Facebook post they the department thanked him for his ...
11 cars involved in fiery weekend crash near Barstow, 1 person killed
WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - One person is dead after an eleven vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Ward County on I-20. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, on July 19 at 4:45 a.m. police responded to a call about an eleven car crash that happened on I-20 on mile marker 51 going ...
Midland man killed, five injured in 11-vehicle pileup crash on I-20 in Ward County
A 20-year-old Midland man was killed and five others were injured in an 11-vehicle chain-reaction crash on Interstate 20 in Ward County on Sunday morning.
Trump shares first photo of Vance’s newborn son: ‘A perfect baby boy’
WASHINGTON (Gray News/AP) — President Donald Trump shared a photo of Vice President JD Vance’s new baby.Trump shared a photo on Truth Social of the newborn, Alec Neel Vance, taken at the hospital with two older siblings.“Congratulations! A perfect baby boy for the wonderful Vance family,” Trump w...
Fairlife stops US milk production after ransomware attack
ATLANTA (Atlanta News First/Gray News) — Fairlife has stopped producing milk in the United States after it was hit by a ransomware attack, Coca-Cola announced Thursday.Fairlife identified “unauthorized access by a third party to a portion of its systems, including its production-related systems, ...
Family identifies man killed in crash on I-20 near Pecos
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - A 20-year-old man who died in a crash on I-20 near Pecos early Sunday has been identified by family members as Alex Holguín.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 crash...
`Tool Bag for Grads’ has launched in the Permian Basin
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A new partnership between the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Permian Basin Chapter and Skillpoint Alliance Permian Basin aims to remove a common financial barrier for students entering the trades: the cost of professional-grade tools.Shane Bell, Presi...
Midland agencies to conduct active shooter training at Greenwood Intermediate School
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Fire Department, Midland ISD, the Midland County Sheriff’s Office and other public safety partners will conduct active shooter training this week at Greenwood Intermediate School.According to Midland officials, people in the area may notice an increased presenc...
Taylor Farms lettuce sample tested for cyclospora was a false positive, FDA says
(Gray News) - The Food and Drug Administration said that a sample of Taylor Farms lettuce that tested positive for cyclospora was a false positive.The FDA said Sunday that laboratory experts re-reviewed the sample results and determined it should be considered a false positive.As of Sunday, the F...
One ‘yes’ launched rock-climbing program for people with Parkinson’s
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aging Untold) — A retired physician diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease more than 20 years ago was turned away from gym after gym when he wanted to try rock climbing — until one said yes. That single yes led to the creation of Up Ending Parkinson’s, a nonprofit that connects peopl...
Study tests whether ALS patient’s brain signals can control smart-home devices
BALTIMORE (Aging Untold) — A man diagnosed with ALS more than a decade ago is participating in a clinical trial at Johns Hopkins Medicine testing a brain-computer interface, or BCI, that allows patients to control smart-home devices using only their brain signals. Tim Evans and his wife, Dee, rec...
Road closures in downtown Pecos
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Couple of road closures are happening in downtown Pecos. According to the City of Pecos, there will be road closures in downtown Pecos on East 2nd Street near South Oak and Highway 285. These road closures are happening because of construction happening on one of the buildin...
West Texas Weather 7/20/26
If I had a song for today it would be rainy themed, maybe something like "Singing in the Rain" by Gene Kelly. Rain showers are almost done the last bit remains today just remember to turn around, don't drown.
First Alert 7 and Garriga Law Firm teaming up to for back-to-school for teachers
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Back to school season is already here for our educators and First Alert 7 and the Garriga Law Firm are teaming up to help teachers get off to a great start.Norma Reyes, a Spanish teacher at Vasquez Middle School in Odessa, is the first of five teachers to win a $300 gift ca...
Odessa Police open doors to House of the Sycamore Tree
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - On July 15, the Odessa Police Department opened its doors to members of the House of the Sycamore Tree, giving the group a closer look at how the department operates. Officers Destiny Jones and Steven LeSueur led the visit.House of the Sycamore Tree is a local nonprofit tha...
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, July 20th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, July 20th, 2026: Thunderstorm chances decrease across much of the region today, but isolated to widely scattered storms are possible for areas west of the Pecos. A warming trend begins today with highs back in the triple digits by the end ...
Lansing Man Sentenced in Midland County Break-in
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‘Such a baddie’: Family surprises 105-year-old birthday lady with motorcycle ride
FINDLAY, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - For one Ohio woman’s 105th birthday, her family surprised her with a motorcycle procession.At 105 years old, Eunice Minard has already lived a lifetime of memories, but her latest birthday surprise came with a little more horsepower.As family and friends gathered ...
Speeding crackdown underway in Monahans
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. This is apart of t...
Toddler found banging head against wall in home where mom allegedly left 3 kids alone for 24 hours
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) - A Missouri mother is facing multiple felony charges after police say she left three young children, including a 4-month-old baby, home alone for nearly 24 hours.Courtney Lynn Box was charged July 8 with three counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a c...
High schoolers rescue drowning man on band trip honoring America’s 250th birthday
HONOLULU (WLOX/Gray News) - A pair of Mississippi band members on a patriotic trip halfway across the world became real-life heroes when they pulled a drowning man from the ocean.Griffin Johnson and Mason Crawford traveled with the Mississippi Lions All-State Band to Hawaii, where they performed ...
Man arrested for strangling, punching and robbing woman while on date, police say
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - A man is accused of strangling, punching and robbing a woman while on a date in Ohio in May.The attack happened in the Winton Woods Apartments parking lot on May 30.According to the affidavit, 29-year-old Troy Gover was on a date with a woman when her phone got a not...