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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Firefighters killed after deploying emergency shelters in wildfire. Here’s why it’s raising concern
GLENDALE, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — A 27-year-old was among three wildland firefighters killed over the weekend while battling a large fire close to the Utah-Colorado border.Their deaths have renewed questions about the safety of fire emergency shelters and the equipment deployed before they died....
Enrollment for City boards, commissions to take place in July
Open enrollment for the City boards, commissions and committees will begin on July 1, 2026, and run through July 31, 2026.
Texas murder suspect captured in Bryan County after multi-agency operation
BRYAN COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A man wanted for murder out of Ward County, Texas, was captured and arrested in Bryan County after a multi-agency operation.Earnest Millard Jr., 57, of Wickett, Texas, was booked into the Bryan County Jail on June 26.According to the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office, Mil...
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, June 30th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, June 30th, 2026: It’ll be another hot and breezy day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms possible once again later on in the day.High temperatures will warm into the 80s and 90s....
Chinese billionaire involved in West Texas lawsuit sentenced in federal case
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -According to the Associated Press, A self-exiled billionaire Chinese business tycoon once believed to be among China’s wealthiest men was sentenced Monday to 30 years in a U.S. prison for a massive financial fraud that a federal judge said cost over 1,000 people worldwide h...
Aging Untold: Your 70s might be your most liberating decade yet
(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold, we examine the shift many people feel in their 70s, when priorities change and living with purpose takes on new meaning. Plus: how constipation affects the body and safe ways to find relief. Then the meal-frequency myth — what science really says ...
LeBron James leaving Lakers for new team, reports say
(Gray News) - LeBron James and the Lakers are done after eight seasons, according to multiple reports.According to ESPN, the 41-year-old NBA star informed the Los Angeles Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere during the 2026-2027 season.James spent the p...
Alamo ‘Victory or Death’ letter plaque unveiled at Midland County Courthouse
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County has unveiled a bronze plaque featuring Lt. Col. William B. Travis’s “Victory or Death” letter from the 1836 siege of the Alamo, now is on permanent display at the Midland County Courthouse.The unveiling ceremony included:The Midland County Sheriff’s Office H...
Santa Claus among 11 suspects arrested in alleged child predator sting
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - A man named Santa Claus was among 11 people arrested in an undercover sting targeting alleged child predators.The Kenner Police Department announced the arrest of 75-year-old Claus on Monday.The department said 11 suspects were arrested and 10 others remain wanted o...
Coast Guard recovers 50 pounds of marijuana in the Gulf
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/Gray News) - A tip from a good Samaritan led to the U.S. Coast Guard recovering a package containing 50 pounds of marijuana from the Gulf last week.The U.S. Coast Guard Station Panama City said it received a notification at about 1 p.m. June 26, from the Florida Fish and W...
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 noise and stress of air travel. A program born from tragedy The program began in the aftermath of t...
Andrews police to hold memorial service for K9 Iro
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Andrews Police Department will hold a memorial service to celebrate the life of K9 Iro on July 14 at 4 p.m.Iro was born Oct. 10, 2018, in the Netherlands and joined the Andrews Police Department in 2020, where he was partnered with Cpl. Escobar.Six years of serviceDuri...
Trump calls for gas prices to go down ‘IMMEDIATELY!’
(Gray News/AP) - U.S. gasoline prices decreased by an average of 49 cents a gallon in the last month as expectations rose for an end to the war with Iran. But they’re not falling fast enough for President Donald Trump.“Gasoline Retailers must get their Prices down, IMMEDIATELY! They’re too high c...
What doctor says about meal frequency and weight loss
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aging Untold) — The popular belief that eating five to six small meals a day leads to greater weight loss is not supported by the evidence, according to an endocrinologist at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Anna Beth Bradley said that when people consume the same calories and macronu...
Constipation is a bigger deal than you think — especially as you age
(Aging Untold) — Constipation is one of those topics nobody wants to bring up at the dinner table — yet it affects far more people than you might expect. About 16 out of 100 adults deal with it regularly, and that number climbs to roughly 33 out of 100 for people 60 and older, according to the Na...
Man at hotel offered cash for sex acts to teens in town for sports tournament
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX/Gray News) - A man was arrested after he allegedly solicited minors for sex acts at a hotel Friday.The mother of a teenager who was in town for a football tournament told College Station police her son and several teammates were approached in an elevator by an intoxic...
Why your 70s might be your most liberating decade yet
(Aging Untold) — For many people, turning 70 marks something unexpected: not a slowdown, but a release. The pressure to prove, perform and please others begins to lift — and in its place comes clarity, purpose and a kind of freedom that earlier decades rarely allow, according to the Aging Untold ...
Cause of death revealed for ‘Lilo and Stitch’ voice actor Daveigh Chase
(Gray News) – Daveigh Chase, the actress who voiced Lilo in the beloved 2002 Disney film “Lilo & Stitch,” died of AIDS, according to the medical examiner’s office.Chase, 35, whose legal name was Daveigh Schwallier, died at a hospital June 16.“Chronic polysubstance use” was also listed as a contri...
July 4 Safety Checklist for Pets
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Fourth of July is packed with celebration, but the holiday can be stressful for pets frightened by loud fireworks.The Ector County Sheriff’s Office says this time of year often leads to an increase in lost animals as some pets panic and run off. To help keep your ...
Fourth of July 2026: What’s happening across West Texas for America’s 250th birthday
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - This Saturday marks America’s 250th birthday, and West Texas has no shortage of ways to celebrate. Here is a breakdown of events happening across the region.OdessaThe Firecracker Fandango kicks off Saturday at 6 p.m. in downtown Odessa. The event will feature live music per...
1-year-old drowned in bathtub while mother scrolled social media, prosecutor says
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - A pair of Wisconsin parents are facing charges after their 1-year-old child drowned in the bathtub while the mother allegedly scrolled social media.The Rock County Sheriff’s Office received a report June 13 of a child that was not breathing and had possibly dro...
Midland lane closures: Multiple streets affected July 1
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Multiple lane closures are scheduled to begin in July across Midland, according to the City of Midland.Closures beginning July 1A lane on Marienfeld Street from Front Street to Missouri Avenue will close Wednesday, July 1, and remain closed through Sept. 1 for utility work...
Man allegedly strangles girlfriend, dies of heart attack while dumping body
LANETT, Ala. (WTVM/Gray News) - Authorities in Alabama believe a man strangled his girlfriend then died of a heart attack while disposing of her body in a wooded area.Jessica Folds, 47, and her boyfriend, 44-year-old Daniel Robbins, were found dead June 10 in a wooded area in Lanett. Chambers Cou...
Father of 5 drowns trying to save his children from river
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - An Alabama father who drowned while trying to save his children is being remembered as a happy man who put family and faith first.Israel Manual Montecino-Navarro, 35, drowned Sunday afternoon while trying to save several of his children from the Cahaba Ri...
US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournament
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — U.S. captain Tim Ream says his teammates all recognize the golden opportunity in front of them to make their nation’s best World Cup run in their home tournament over the following days — and hopefully weeks.Yet instead of feeling amplified pressure under the raised expectat...
Postal worker shot and killed, suspect arrested
WILKES COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A postal worker was shot and killed in North Carolina, according to state investigators.Brandi Byrd Reynolds was shot on June 26 in Wilkes County, a representative from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation wrote in a social media post.Reynolds, a...
Midland RockHounds win first series since April
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The RockHounds have started the second half of the Double-A season on a high note, winning five straight games in their series against Wichita. Midland wrapped up the week against the Wind Surge with a big 10-5 win in game six. The victory marks not only their first series...
13-year-old driver taken into custody after stolen vehicle pursuit, crash in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A 13-year-old driver and a 13-year-old passenger were taken into custody Sunday afternoon after a stolen vehicle pursuit ended in a crash on the South Loop 289 westbound access road.A Lubbock Police officer spotted the stolen vehicle near 40th Street and Avenue X just afte...
Former New Deal preacher arrested, accused of child sexual abuse
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A former preacher in New Deal has been arrested accused of sexually abusing a minor from 2019 to 2020, according to court documents.48-year-old Brian Townsend was arrested and booked into the Lubbock County Detention Center on June 26. He’s charged with one count of indece...
Local community rallies to aid Venezuela earthquake victims
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Last week, Venezuela had two catastrophic earthquakes, with the death toll there continuing to grow to more than 17 hundred with people still missing and trapped. Here in the Permian Basin, many churches, businesses, and community members are coming together to donate i...
Odessa's Ye Old Bookworm: A literary gem thriving since 1991
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As time marches forward, things change. This has been prevalent in downtown Odessa, especially with the addition of new shops, restaurants, and other new entertainment options. However, not everything changes with the times. Ye Old Bookworm has held its doors open stro...
'Ramblin' Rita' provides interactive learning opportunities at local libraries
Ramblin' Rita, a character created by former librarian Kayla Wardell, is performing in West Texas as part of the National Library Services' Summer Reading Program, sharing stories about wildlife and indigenous legends with kids.
Supreme Court upholds state law on late mail-in ballots
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states can continue counting mail-in ballots after Election Day, rejecting a challenge brought by the Republican National Committee.In a 5-4 decision, the court found that the party’s dispute over a Mississippi state statute does not hold...
Former RockHound set to make MLB debut with the Athletics
SACRAMENTO, California (KMID/KPEJ) - The Athletics have called up the former Midland RockHound shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer to the big leagues ahead of their three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kuroda-Grauer began the 2026 season in Midland, playing 33 games for the RockHounds be...
Texas state police in National “Best Looking Cruiser” contest
Texas (KCBD) - Texas State Police are in the running for a national title in the American Association of State Troopers’ (AAST) annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest.Voting is now open and runs through July 11, 2025. Members of the public can vote once per day, per device by visiting the AAST web...
Supreme Court issues opinions on two key federal employment cases
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court handed President Trump a split decision Monday on his effort to exert full authority over the executive branch, protecting a Federal Reserve governor from removal while expanding presidential power over other independent federal regulatory agencies.In a 5-...
‘Incredible impact on our life’: Odessa Regional Medical Center honors 28-year volunteer
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Regional Medical Center team gathered to honor Sharon Lipham, an auxiliary volunteer who served the hospital for nearly three decades.Lipham spent 28 years as an auxiliary volunteer with ORMC, serving in leadership roles as president three times and logging 5,000...
12-year-old boy dies after being found in creek, officials say
CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) — A 12-year-old boy from Charlotte, North Carolina, was found in a creek after being reported missing, authorities said. On Saturday, June 27, about 4 p.m., a boy was reported missing along Wilson Creek in Caldwell County. Authorities said the child could no...
Moss Creek Lake in Big Spring closes indefinitely
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Moss Creek Lake in Big Spring has closed indefinitely, with no timeline for when it will reopen, city officials said.The City of Big Spring announced the closure on June 26, citing a lack of resources necessary to operate and maintain the property. Officials said the la...
City posts holiday schedule ahead of July Fourth
The City of Midland offices will be closed on Friday (July 3, 2026) in observance of the Independence Day holiday