Journalist · 1 articles indexed on The Midland
John Carter, LeAnne Gendreau is a bylined journalist whose reporting appears on The Midland. We aggregate John Carter, LeAnne Gendreau's work from trusted local sources with full attribution, linking back to the original publisher. To learn more about how we select and review stories, see our editorial standards.
Affiliated with: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
(Aging Untold) — Harry Jenkins lives on a sprawling 199-acre cattle farm in Vale, North Carolina, about an hour north of Charlotte. When he isn’t tending to his cattle, he’s tending to the train stati
Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, July 1st, 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...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland is about to have a brick-tacular weekend.According to a press release, Midland will host its first-ever fan convention with LEGO. The convention runs July 11–12 at the Midland Convention Center, and organizers say it’ll be a can’t-miss chance to click with fellow b...
FRISCO, Texas (KOSA) - The Athletic’s No. 18 prospect reportedly spent the night in a Dallas hospital following the injury. In the third inning of Tuesday’s game between the RockHounds and Frisco RoughRiders, Ryan Lasko and teammate Devin Taylor both dived for the same ball. The men collided, lea...
PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - Presidio County Sheriff’s deputies were called out around midnight after a driver got stranded in Terneros Creek on FM 170 east of Presidio.Heavy rain north of the area had the creek moving fast when John Rakowitz, 49, of Grand Prairie, tried to cross. His vehicle got stu...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man is facing a felony charge after investigators say he stole more than $51,000 from a local 4-H organization’s bank account over an 18-month period.Matthew Clinton Keys has been charged with misapplication of fiduciary property, according to a probable cause af...
(InvestigateTV) — Hiring a moving company requires more than a quick online search, according to the Better Business Bureau, which is urging consumers to verify credentials, get agreements in writing and document their belongings before moving day.Josh Planos, vice president of marketing and comm...
(Aging Untold) — Harry Jenkins lives on a sprawling 199-acre cattle farm in Vale, North Carolina, about an hour north of Charlotte. When he isn’t tending to his cattle, he’s tending to the train station — one inside his home. Jenkins negotiated the space with his wife when they built the house in...
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...
(Gray News) — Victor Willis, the lead singer of Village People, has died at 74.His wife announced his death in a Facebook post on his official page.“It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband, Victor Willis. Victor passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as a result o...
(Aging Untold) — Statins are the most effective lipid-lowering medications for most people with high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association, but a cardiologist says the drugs are not a substitute for healthy habits. “If someone comes to me and says, ‘Doc, give me this statin so ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ANF/Gray News) – Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell’s 71-year-old mother was found dead at a home in Atlanta Tuesday. Police were called to respond to a home in Buckhead about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday for a wellness check. When they arrived, officers found Nateal Campbell dead...
RALEIGH, N.C. (Gray News) - Mt. Olive Pickles has pulled out of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., after North Carolina’s booth included a Confederate flag display.The booth was run by private sponsors and was not organized by the state.“This flag does not represent the North Caro...
(Aging Untold) — Annual checkups can quickly spiral into a long list of labs, screenings and scans — and even with insurance, the costs can catch you off guard. Learn how to cut through the noise, ask the right questions and walk into your next appointment as a prepared, empowered participant rat...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Trash collection will not happen on Friday, July 3, according to the City of Midland, which has released its holiday schedule ahead of Independence Day weekend.Holiday trash collection scheduleThe city’s adjusted schedule is as follows:Monday — Regular trash pickupTuesday ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - TTUHSC researchers say a vaccine they’ve been working on for years is showing encouraging early results against schistosomiasis — a parasitic illness that sickens millions of people worldwide.The vaccine is called SchistoShield®, and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Ce...
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - Firefighters in Las Vegas helped save an unresponsive baby who was born in a flood control tunnel.Las Vegas firefighters descended into a flood control channel June 17 to respond to a report of a woman in labor. The newborn was unresponsive with the umbilical cord and...
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Officials say 16 children were rescued from “deplorable” conditions in an Ohio home, and four adults are facing charges.The Vinton County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation executed a search warrant Tuesday morning at a home in Hamden...
PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (6/30/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “Cooler than average for day to start off July Wednesday.” That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or download the Your ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech football has seen a resurgence in recent years, and Paramount+ is giving the nation an opportunity to see the team up close and personal.Robert Giovannetti with Texas Tech athletics says this project has been in the works for quite some time.“They came to Kirby ...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican fans used a chant considered homophobic in the first half of the match against Ecuador on Tuesday night in the World Cup round of 32 match.The chant, a one-word slur that means male prostitute in Spanish, usually occurs when the opposing goalkeeper is taking a goal kick...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The match between Mexico and Ecuador for the round of 32 of the World Cup started one hour after the original scheduled time on Tuesday night due to a thunderstorm over the Mexico City Stadium area.It was the second match of the tournament affected by weather. A storm during th...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé and France are sizzling — and not just because of MetLife Stadium’s broiling conditions.Mbappé had his third two-goal game of this World Cup and set a career scoring record for the tournament’s knockout rounds, leading Les Bleus over Sweden 3-0 on Tuesda...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for felony theft. According to Midland Crime Stoppers, on June 11, 2026, deputies responded to the 4500 block of West County Rd 122 and learned that a bumper pull trailer and Can-Am si...
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD/Gray News) - Arizona authorities say a woman is dead and a man has been arrested after a shooting at an apartment complex.According to the Tucson Police Department, officers were called to a report of a shooting at the Lakeside Casitas Apartments on Monday night. When officers...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – With the rising cost of living, families have slowly been cutting delivery apps from their monthly expenses due to high hidden fees. Depending on which app you use, fees can add up to an extra $15 to your bill. Dylan Gilmore, Owner of Dylan Dash, saw this issue and wan...
Odessa City Council District 3 representative Gilbert Vasquez has resigned from his seat due to family tragedies, leaving the seat vacant during a busy budget season, but the council plans to appoint someone to fill the seat until the November election.
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Midland YMCA is having its annual summer camp for kids. The camp began on June 1st and will run through August 14th. The camp is weekly from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm for children aged five to 12. "We do offer financial assistance," Devon Copeland, Aquatic Director at YMC...
SACRAMENTO, California (KMID/KPEJ) – The Athletics called up the former Midland RockHounds shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In his debut, Kuroda-Grauer started at second base and batted ninth in the lineup. He went an impressive 3-for-4 with o...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Texas Tech football team is set to premiere in a new docuseries on Paramount+. The four-episode series will feature behind-the-scenes action from the Red Raiders and offer a look at what it took to get them to where they are now. Texas Tech's press release about t...
Bridget Fulfer, owner of Earth, Body & Soul in Midland, is offering free card readings to help people gain clarity and make better decisions during the Mercury Retrograde, which is in effect until July 23.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that campaign finance limits on political parties violate the First Amendment, a decision expected to increase the flow of money into the midterm elections.In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the justices struck down coordinated spendi...
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (Gray News) - Pennsylvania authorities say a 10-year-old boy is facing charges after stabbing a Dollar Tree employee while attempting to rob the store.According to the Swatara Township Police Department, the child was taken into custody after officers responded to an armed rob...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Two RV fires in Midland County on Monday displaced a total of five people.According to the Midland Fire Department, firefighters responded to the first fire near the intersection of West County Road 150 and South County Road 1285, which is outside the Midland city limits. ...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - In a closely watched decision, the Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump’s Executive Order from his first day in office. The order would have banned birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented immigrants and some temporary foreign visitors. Nearly...
BULLARD, Texas (KWTX) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday promoted a “taxpayer empowerment” plan he says would rein in local government tax hikes and deliver long-term property tax relief, including new voter-approval requirements for proposed increases.“Every Texan wants lower property taxes,” Abbott ...
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - Alabama authorities say a prosecutor has been found dead after falling in the lake during a boat race. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, 64-year-old William “Bill” R. North was serving as a spotter for the Pell City Sail Club when he fell i...
The Lea County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drowning incident in Eunice that resulted in the death of a child.
LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - A juvenile died Friday after a possible drowning in Eunice.According to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 4:35 p.m. June 27 to help Eunice police with a possible drowning victim. When deputies arrived, they learned the juvenile had already been t...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum appeared in court Tuesday for a status hearing, as attorneys debated his confinement conditions and a trial date remained unset.Elias Rodriguez entered the hearing unshackled and weari...
The Permian Strategic Partnership has invested $5.5 million to launch the Permian Basin Literacy Initiative, a multi-year pilot program that will provide early-literacy reading instruction to over 2,000 students in Ector County ISD and Midland ISD.
Free weekly digest. Local news that actually matters — no spam, no clickbait, easy unsubscribe.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never sell your data.