MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As Veterans Day approaches, our Jesse Zaragoza had the opportunity to sit with World War 2 veteran and Midland, Texas native Cosme Gomez Heredia. During the interview, Heredia spoke about his upbringing in West Texas as well as his experience during World War 2, servi...
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HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. ( WTVY /Gray News) - An Alabama special needs teacher is facing child abuse charges after deputies say she poured hot sauce on a student’s tongue. Heather Varner Hunter, a 46-year-old special needs teacher at Cottonwood Elementary School, allegedly used hot s...
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CRANE, Texas (KOSA) - Crane High School hosted the first regional college night for rural districts, organized by the Permian Basin Innovation Zone. Nine colleges and universities attended to speak one-on-one with students and families. The college night gave students the opportu...
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RALEIGH, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) — A two-time “Jeopardy!” winner from North Carolina was arrested again, records show. Court records show 44-year-old Philip Joseph “Joey” DeSena was arrested on Oct. 23 in Wake County. Charges and arrest details DeSena was charged with 10 counts o...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – (10/26/2026) Here’s your Forecast from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown! The main storm system that brought us the rain is lifting out into the Upper Midwest. That’s your Forecast! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com o...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Midland Lee freshman Roxie Patterson qualified for the UIL Class 6A State Cross Country Meet after finishing sixth in the girls' 5,000-meter race at the Region I-6A meet in Lubbock. Patterson becomes the first Lady Rebels runner to qualify for state s...
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Midland, Texas (KOSA) — A ribbon cutting was held for Seasons Dermatology and Aesthetics in Midland. Dr. Aaron Burch, co-owner of the practice, said his connection to West Texas began during his undergraduate years. “I went to Abilene Christian for undergrad, and I actually met m...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Independent School District kicked off Red Ribbon Week with a ribbon cutting and pep rally celebration at Bonham Middle School on Monday morning. National Red Ribbon Week is about the community coming together and saying no to drugs. Taylor...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County is seeing strong voter turnout for the upcoming November election. Voters have until Friday, Oct. 30, to cast a ballot during early voting. Through Sunday, Oct. 25, a total of 18,723 voters had participated in the election. That included 18,...
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WINTER PARK, Fla. (Gray News) — Parents in Florida claim their 3-year-old son had the police called on him because he was too good at soccer. A viral Instagram video posted by the parents shows 3-year-old Nevada playing in a soccer game. Nevada can be seen dribbling the ball and ...
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JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A deputy from the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman on a felony narcotics charge after responding to a disabled vehicle on Interstate 10. The deputy, working Operation Stonegarden, was dispatched to the scene near mile marker 18...
