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Mother accused of drowning newborn whose body was found in motel dumpster days later
FORT WORTH, Texas (Gray News) - A Texas woman is facing charges after investigators say she drowned her newborn daughter in a motel bathtub days before the baby’s body was found in a dumpster. Avia Lynette Cantrell, 23, is facing a capital murder charge after Fort Worth Police sa...
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‘He didn’t deserve this’: Family heartbroken after 4-year-old boy killed in dog attack
LOUISA COUNTY, Va. ( WVIR /Gray News) - A 4-year-old Virginia boy with his whole life ahead of him was killed in a dog attack. As the investigation into the incident continues, the boy’s family is speaking out amid their grief. Days after 4-year-old Garcia Welch was killed in a d...
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Fugitive convicted in murder case captured year after mistaken jail release
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) — A fugitive has been apprehended one year after he was mistakenly released from custody, authorities in Tennessee said. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said deputies and U.S. Marshals agents arrested Anthony Green around 1:25 p.m. Wednesday. G...
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John Anderson, Country Music Hall of Fame singer, dies at 71
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) — Country music singer John Anderson has died, according to a statement shared by his family on his official social media pages. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and best ...
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The importance of mammograms: A survivor's story
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, survivor Sue Hochmuth shared her journey from diagnosis to becoming cancer-free while emphasizing the critical importance of regular mammograms....
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CASA of West Texas to host Full Circle event Thursday
STANTON, Texas (KOSA) - CASA of West Texas will hold its Full Circle event on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Martin County Community Complex in Stanton. Today is the last day to register for the event. The event will focus on Hope Rising and Trust-Based Relational Intervention, known ...
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PLAYER OF THE WEEK: O’Mante Carrasco
MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - O’Mante Carrasco is a Monahans native who has seen the ups and downs of the Loboes program. After a lackluster season in 2025, he’s helped his squad reach a 2-0 district start. “We’re feeling good. We’re feeling confident to go into the next game,” Carras...
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Alpine bridge struck by vehicle, 14th time this year
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The Highway 90 bridge in Alpine was struck again this past Monday, closing that section of road for a couple of days. The bridge has been struck 14 times in the past year. Over that time, the clearance has been raised three inches, but drivers are still mis...
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Kodiak Gas Services hosts ribbon cutting at new Midland facility
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A new chapter for Kodiak Gas Services is officially underway in Midland. The company cut the ribbon Wednesday on its new 22-acre campus, a facility that will serve as a hub for Permian Basin operations, supply chain management, and employee training. ...
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Landman filming gets approval by Midland Co. officials
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In Tuesday's Midland County commissioners court, officials approved a letter of concurrence for filming the Paramount + series "Landman" in Midland County starting November 1. Big 2 News is told filming will run through November 20. Midland County off...
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Athlete of the Week: Permian junior Malachi Mendoza
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - With just three weeks remaining in the high school football regular season, Permian continues to roll, and junior Malachi Mendoza is making an impact on all three sides of the ball. Mendoza is Big 2 News’ Week 8 Athlete of the Week after helping lead t...