When and how to downsize
(Aging Untold) — We all consider moving at some point in life, and sometimes going smaller makes sense. But downsizing does not have to feel like a loss. With a plan, it can become a choice that suppo
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IDEA Public Schools offers free summer meals at both locations
Idea Public Schools in Odessa, Texas is offering free breakfast and lunches for kids 18 years old and younger throughout the summer, from May 29th to July 21st.
New flashing four-way stop signs installed in Midland County
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County has completed the installation of new flashing four-way stop signs at two intersections southeast of Midland.The intersections are along the East County Road 173 corridor. The intersections at South County Road 1160 and South County Road 1110 have bee...
New flashing four-way stop signs installed in Midland County - CBS7
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DPS trooper injured in head-on crash near Alpine identified
BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The DPS trooper who was seriously injured in a head-on crash near Alpine on Tuesday has been identified.According to the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office, Trooper Zach Vasquez is currently receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the crash.DPS said a K-9 ridin...
When and how to downsize
(Aging Untold) — We all consider moving at some point in life, and sometimes going smaller makes sense. But downsizing does not have to feel like a loss. With a plan, it can become a choice that supports freedom, safety and emotional closure while helping older adults think clearly about what the...
1 person killed, DPS trooper seriously injured in head-on crash near Alpine
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - A DPS trooper was seriously injured and a pickup truck driver was killed in a head-on crash Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 67 east of Alpine.According to DPS, the crash happened about five miles east of Alpine in Brewster County and involved a DPS car and a pickup truck.Th...
InvestigateTV+: Childhood obesity and a possible solution
(InvestigateTV) — Millions of children have a condition that can cause lifelong health issues: obesity. InvestigateTV+ examines what doctors call a health crisis as some turn to GLP-1s as a solution. Plus, families learn to live a new normal with a life-threatening disease. Then, we reveal how tw...
Understanding sundowning: Why evenings can be difficult for people with memory loss
(Aging Untold) — If you care for someone with memory loss, late afternoons and evenings may bring changes that feel sudden or hard to understand. Sundowning is when confusion, anxiety or behavior changes increase later in the day. The Aging Untold experts are offering ways caregivers can look for...
Woman accused of stashing nearly 30 bags of fentanyl inside her body, sheriff’s office says
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A woman was arrested after she allegedly stashed 28 bags of fentanyl inside her body, according to the authorities.Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Gina Redding, 48, passed a roadblock that was set up while utility crews were working on power lines.Redding alleg...
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, June 24th, 2026: It’ll be another very hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with widespread triple digits expected once again along with isolated storm chances continuing, mainly across the northern Permian Basin into sout...
Fire department responds to 2 separate incidents in Midland
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Fire Department crews responded to two separate incidents, including a crash involving a home and a frac pump fire, according to posts from the Midland Fire Department.On June 22, Midland Fire Department (MFD) responded to a crash involving a house near the intersec...
Road work closes several lanes in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The city of Midland has announced several upcoming lane closures for road improvements, construction and utility work.According the release, lanes on Fairgrounds Road from Wadley Avenue to Pecan Avenue will be closed through July 17, for improvements, the city said.A lane ...
Midland ISD cutting back on take-home devices for younger students
MIDLAND , Texas (KOSA) - Midland ISD says it’s making several instructional technology updates for the 2026-27 school year, with a focus on cutting down on screen time, tightening online safety and creating more time for direct, teacher-led learning.According to Midland ISD, the updates were put ...
Pregnant whale found dead on bow of cruise ship, authorities say
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) – A pregnant fin whale was found dead on the bow of a cruise ship in Alaska last week. A necropsy performed over the weekend by NOAA Fisheries, the Alaska SeaLife Center and Alaska Veterinary Pathology Services found blunt force trauma to be the cause of death.T...
3-year-old hit and killed by car while eating at restaurant with family on Father’s Day
BEACHWOOD, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A toddler died after she was hit by a car while eating outside with family members at a restaurant in Ohio on Father’s Day. Beachwood police said an 18-year-old was driving through the parking lot of a shopping center when she left the road, crossed a curb and w...
Woman accused of duct-taping dog’s muzzle shut, claiming it tried to bite her, sheriff’s office says
AUBURNDALE, Fla. (Gray News) – Detectives rescued a dog with its muzzle duct-taped shut and several other animals from deplorable living conditions, officials with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.An investigation began when members of the sheriff’s office saw a picture of the dog posted on ...
3 killed in workplace shooting in Midland, Texas - BNO News
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Ingersoll officials, residents weigh in on lawsuit, recall effort - Midland Daily News
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Texas Tech's Christian Anderson goes 18th overall in NBA Draft
LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas Tech Guard Christian Anderson was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Anderson played 2 seasons with the Red Raiders, totaling 40 games. Last season, he averaged 19 points per game and shot 47% from the field. He h...
State lawmakers demand answers on Texas data centers’ water use
AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) - State lawmakers are demanding answers about how much water Texas data centers are actually using, and why the state still doesn’t have a clear number.The Texas House Committee on Natural Resources met Tuesday in Austin to take up the issue, hearing from Texans, the Texas Wa...
US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
(AP) - The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.The team will still be required to leave after Friday’s match in Seattle, a department spokesper...
7-Day Forecast +3 - The Summer heat continues...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Here's your 7-day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. That's your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or download the Your Basin app for the latest updates anytime. - Chief Forecaster Horace Brown.
Alpine head-on crash: 1 dead, DPS trooper Zach Vasquez seriously injured
A Texas DPS trooper was seriously injured and another driver was killed in a head-on crash along U.S. Highway 67 east of Alpine, with the cause of the crash still under investigation.
Remembered with joy: Family, community honor fallen Odessa firefighter Lt. Isaí Huerta
First responders from across the country gathered in Odessa to honor the life and legacy of Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Isaí Huerta, who died in the line of duty on June 14, 2026, and was remembered for his dedication to public service and his vibrant personality.
Petroleum Museum provides hands-on learning opportunities for local kids, teens
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Petroleum Museum is hosting hands-on learning experiences throughout the summer. Camps are aimed at ages 6-15. Offerings include Expedition Earth, which looks at different minerals and weather systems, and Microscopic Marvels, an exploration of cells, micr...
SCOTUS blocks lawsuit over forced head-shaving in prison
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a devout Rastafarian man cannot sue Louisiana prison officials, who forcibly shaved off his dreadlocks while he was incarcerated.In a 6-3 opinion along ideological lines, the court’s majority found that former Louisiana prison inmate D...
Texas Parks and Wildlife license vendor breach may expose data of more than 3 million customers
AUSTIN, Texas (KCBD) - Texas authorities are warning millions of hunters and anglers that their personal information may have been exposed in a cybersecurity incident involving a vendor that runs the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s license sales system.Texas Cyber Command said its investiga...
Judge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks
(AP) - The federal government can’t block benefits from the nation’s largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled.Monday’s ruling scuttles restrictions now in place or planned for the federally funded and state-run Supplemental Nutrition Assis...
Man wins $10 million slot jackpot in Las Vegas after playing machine for just 3 minutes
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) — A Las Vegas visitor is heading home a multimillionaire after hitting a massive jackpot.The unidentified tourist from Atlanta was said to have won a jackpot worth $10,292,912.32 while playing an IGT Megabucks machine at the Westgate Las Vegas hotel-casino. According to...
Midland boasts lowest unemployment rate in Texas for May 2026
Midland, Texas has the lowest unemployment rate in the state at 3.1% for May 2026, which is lower than the state and national averages of 4.3% and 4.1% respectively.
3 kids killed in crash after mom drives 111 mph, hits a tree trying to escape police, document says
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - Authorities in North Carolina say a mother is facing numerous charges following a crash that resulted in the death of her children. According to Fayetteville police, the crash happened on June 3 when officers were trying to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle...
Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Isai Huerta honored at funeral service
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The funeral service took place today to honor Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Isai Huerta who died after being hurt in a trailer fire last week Sunday.Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Huerta returned home to Odessa last week under an honor escort after an autopsy was completed in Lubbock.The ...
Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with two goals against Uzbekistan
HOUSTON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday by getting two goals in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan.The 41-year-old Ronaldo made history in the sixth minute when João Cancelo crossed it to him and he shot with his right fo...
Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller arrested on drug charges, reports say
(Gray News) — Olympic skier and gold medalist Bode Miller was arrested earlier this month on drug possession charges, according to multiple reports.TMZ and People confirmed Miller’s arrest, which took place June 6 in Idaho.Miller, 48, was reportedly charged with two misdemeanors: possession of a ...
Dad mourns loss of pregnant daughter, grandson born following crash over Father’s Day weekend
PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — A father is mourning the loss of his pregnant daughter and grandson who died following a crash over Father’s Day weekend in Phoenix.Authorities said Leila Potts, 19, was a passenger in a car that ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle late Saturday night.Potts...
USPS hosting job fairs in Midland to hire rural carriers
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The United States Postal Service will be holding two job fairs to fill Rural Carrier Associate positions in Midland. USPS states the job description as: "Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) - starting pay $21.89 - An RCA serves families and businesses in rural and suburban ...
Boy, 13, gets out of Disneyland ride, goes down 50-foot drop in reported mishap
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Gray News) - A 13-year-old boy reportedly had to be sent to the hospital after he got out of a log ride at Disneyland and went down a 50-foot drop on his own. According to multiple outlets, the reported mishap occurred on Sunday evening on one of the park’s most popular rides, Ti...
Woman accused of taking $450 Yeti cooler from Midland store
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is looking for a woman who is accused of stealing a $450 valued item from Dick’s Sporting Goods.According to Midland Crime Stoppers, on May 25, at around around 7:20 p.m., a woman entered Dick’s Sporting Goods found at N. Midkiff.Officials say the wo...
Midland police seek public's help in identifying theft suspect
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Midland officials are asking the public for help in identifying a woman who was seen on video stealing over $400 worth of merchandise from a local sporting goods store last month. According to Midland Crime Stoppers, the misdemeanor theft occurred on Monday, May 25, ar...
Supreme Court sides with government in green card case
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a victory Tuesday in a closely watched immigration case dealing with the government’s power over green card holders accused of crimes.The 6-3 decision centered on Muk Choi Lau, a lawful permanent resident who was charged wit...