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(Gray News) - WWE legend Ric Flair was hospitalized after falling outside of a Florida restaurant, according to multiple reports. The 77-year-old retired American professional wrestler, whose real name is Richard Morgan Fliehr, said in an Instagram post Saturday that he spent the...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Hundreds of job seekers gathered at the Ector County Coliseum Thursday for a multi-company hiring event focused on the oil and gas industry. Barns D and G were filled with employers and job seekers looking to get hired on the spot. Permian Basin Hiring Even...
PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A West Texas company wants to pump over a million gallons of contaminated water per day into local arroyos that lead to the Rio Grande River if a permit is approved by the state, according to the Protect Shafter organization. Residents of Presi...
( InvestigateTV ) — Copies of Cambria’s own air-monitoring records show tests at fabrication shops run by the nation’s largest engineered-stone slab manufacturer repeatedly recorded silica dust above federal limits. That’s despite its chief legal officer’s January testimony to Co...
(Gray News) - The FDA issued its highest-risk warning for a California-based company amid concerns over a multistate cheese E. coli outbreak. The Class I classification applied to all affected Graziers raw milk cheese products manufactured by California-based Sierra Nevada Cheese...
( InvestigateTV ) — Travelers rushing to renew a passport before an international trip may be vulnerable to scam websites designed to take advantage of that urgency, according to the Better Business Bureau. Josh Planos, a spokesperson for the Better Business Bureau, said the pres...
The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin is scheduled to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for Southern Made Food & BBQ, a new soul food restaurant located in Odessa, Texas....
PORTLAND, Ore. ( InvestigateTV ) — Vinyl record sales in the U.S. increased in 2025 for the 19th consecutive year, according to the RIAA . Sales remain below 1970s levels, when more than 300 million LPs and EPs were sold each year. Since April 2008, music fans have marked Record ...
(Gray News) – Jay-Z’s entertainment company Roc Nation plays a major role in deciding who will perform at the Super Bowl. Puck reported early Tuesday that Jay-Z himself will be headlining the halftime show in February, according to sources. If the report is true, this will be the...
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Some Pecos residents may experience low water pressure while crews work on a water line Tuesday. Town of Pecos City said the work will affect residents near 3rd Street (Business I-20) and Pecan Street. Crews are installing a new valve, which could affect wat...
(Gray News) - Lay’s is releasing a lineup of new chips inspired by the flavors of some of the most popular holiday dishes. On Oct. 25, Lay’s Cheddar Scalloped-Style Potatoes Flavored Chips and Lay’s Roasted Holiday Turkey Flavored Potato Chips arrive in stores. On Nov. 8, you can...
ATLANTA, Ga. ( Atlanta News First /Gray News) — For about 40 years, KFC has exclusively served Pepsi beverages — but next year, that’s set to change. On Thursday, the fast food giant said its thousands of U.S. locations are switching to a partnership with the Atlanta-based Coca-C...
MONTPELIER, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — Nathan Longo plays an Italian accordion from the early 1960s, an instrument he said he plays most often. Longo said performing in front of people gives him stage fright. Small workshop, growing demand Longo repairs accordions in a small workshop...
(Gray News) - More than 1.5 million pounds of meat, including hot dogs, kielbasa, deli meat, cocktail franks, bologna, bacon and chicken sausage, have been recalled because the products might have been stored at the wrong temperature, according to the U.S. Department of Agricultu...
LEEDS, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A 70-year-old man died after falling from a lift at Bass Pro Shops in Alabama on Sunday. Authorities said Kurt W. Kralovec was hanging holiday lights outside of the store and fell from a bucket lift. Kralovec’s death is under investigation....
WADDELL, Ariz. ( InvestigateTV ) — A high-tech robot is adding an extra layer of security at businesses across the country, combining AI technology and human expertise to track down security threats. The robot, covered in sensors and about the size of a dog, conducts automated pa...
The United Family is scheduled to host the Blue Bell Lone Star Scoop Tour at several store locations throughout the Permian Basin from October 20 to October 23....
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) — Keep Odessa Beautiful is back with its annual Recycled Fashion Show on Friday, and this year’s theme is “Rebirth in Pink.” Fashion designer Griselda Melendez of La Catrina and Company created 10 looks for this year’s show using materials she found at thrift...
(Gray News) - Dozens of Crumbl Cookies locations are reportedly closing their doors. According to a report by Restaurant Business , at least 57 locations have closed this year, with more at risk. The outlet also reported at least 55 franchises were listed for sale. The closures c...
(Gray News) - Gray Media is teaming up with journalist Hoda Kotb and her wellness company Joy 101 to bring new health segments to local newscasts and “Aging Untold” starting in January 2027. The partnership centers on a weekly feature called “The Doctor’s In with Joy 101.” The se...
(Gray News) - Chick-fil-A is getting a brand-new sauce for the first time in a decade. Spicy Chick-fil-A sauce is joining the menu permanently on Nov. 16. Its sauce features the restaurant’s classic Chick-fil-A sauce infused with spicy peppers. The sauce will be available in the ...
( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ digs into the mass surveillance network known as Flock, recording every car that passes, how that data is stored and who gets to see it. Then, we’ll explain the questions to ask when determining a loved one final wishes after death. Also, an art...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Out West Midland welcomes country superstar Hudson Westbrook to the Horseshoe in Midland this Friday as the company begins to wrap up its final leg of the concert season. Westbrook has been making waves all across the country scene with hit songs like...
ORANGE, Conn. ( InvestigateTV ) - For 100 years, tiny candy bricks have been hiding inside some of the most famous faces in American history. PEZ, the iconic candy, is made and packaged at the company’s factory in Connecticut, the only PEZ manufacturing facility in the United Sta...
( InvestigateTV ) — Outlet malls can still offer real savings, but only for shoppers who know certain tricks, according to Kyle James, a writer for ConsumerAffairs. James said outlet malls are skilled at creating the appearance of a great deal . “You see these huge signs everywhe...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A new dual brand restaurant combining IHOP and Applebee’s is now open in Midland, offering customers IHOP breakfast foods and Applebee’s dinners in one location. The restaurant is also donating a check to the West Texas Food Bank to help the Midland commun...
( InvestigateTV ) — As prices climb, more Americans say they are willing to risk a criminal record to cover basic necessities. A new LendingTree survey of 2,000 Americans found 30% admit to shoplifting, up from 23% just a couple of years ago. Most respondents who shoplifted blame...
GARLAND, Texas (Gray DC) - As America continues to celebrate its 250th birthday, the company behind the modern cowboy hat is reflecting back on how it helped shape the country into what it is today. “I think Stetson played a pretty vital role over the period of its history,” said...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Right outside the city limits of Midland lives Roland Garcia. Garcia has been on the outskirts on a small family ranch and has even opened a small business, Real Country Living RV, a spot for oil field workers to call home. "This is our family ranch. I...
HANOVER, Va. ( Aging Untold ) — An 86-year-old volunteer in Virginia is helping Habitat for Humanity by taking apart donated electronics and appliances for recycling. Marshall Johnson helps keep the recycling program running at the Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity st...
( Aging Untold ) — Senior discounts show up almost everywhere, from museums to hardware stores to prescription drugs, but many older adults hesitate to ask for them. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down where these discounts hide, how to think about accepting them and why a...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A new Kentucky business, Lamb Mowers, uses sheep as a quiet, gas-free alternative to traditional lawn care. Homeowner Honi Goldman hired the flock to clear weeds, crabgrass, poison ivy, and kudzu from her yard. V isits run $195–$295, serving Louisville, Lex...
MARICOPA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A young man in Arizona is being recognized for his kindness and caring good deed that was caught on camera, unbeknownst to him. Jordan Hope, 18, didn’t know anyone was watching when he pulled over to help a stranger outside a Maricopa storefro...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Odessa native Chad Gray has returned home to launch a business focused on helping people with disabilities be seen for who they are — not defined by their disabilities. Gray is the CEO and founder of ST...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - In communities across the country, more families are getting pushed farther away from fresh, affordable food. The USDA calls it “low access.” It’s when a significant share of a neighborhood lives far away from a grocery store. The agency estimat...
The Odessa Chamber of Commerce and Texas Oncology/West Texas Cancer Center hosted a networking event for local business owners on October 6.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Feel the Love Installation Program gave nominated families in the community a new HVAC unit from Lennox and an installation by Bosworth Company at no cost. This year, the Odessa Bosworth Co. location was looking for community church leaders. Lineth and ...
ATLANTA (Gray News) - Chick-fil-A leadership says customers can continue to expect to be served by its team members at restaurant locations and not artificial intelligence. Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy recently shared in a CNBC interview that it’s not pursuing AI voice ordering i...
LAS VEGAS ( InvestigateTV ) — Most auto repair shops are staffed almost entirely by men, according to federal labor data . A February 2026 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found about 1.8% of mechanics are women. Federal data predicts about 70,000 job openings in the fi...
A 23-year-old man was killed and another driver was seriously injured in a head-on collision on Business 20 in Midland, Texas, early Monday morning.
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In this Hispanic Heritage Month piece, we sat down with Hair Academy Owner Brian Nunez who tells us how he infuses his culture into his business. Watch the full video above....
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In this episode of Basin Bites, we visited Ana's Cuisine, a local Filipino food truck in Midland, and Boba Brothers, a local sushi/Korean restaurant in Odessa. Watch the full video above....
Midland's Groom House Barbershop has expanded its offerings to become the only shop in the city providing manicure services for men.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Chamber of Commerce brought together local business leaders and innovators today for its first Annual Banquet and inaugural State of the Community event, presented by Oxy. Held at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, the gathering ser...
( InvestigateTV ) — Shoppers are starting to see more digital price tags at the grocery store, replacing the paper stickers traditionally found on shelves. Chains including Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods are adopting the digital labels. Kyle James, a writer for ConsumerAffairs, ...
Midland authorities are asking for public help to identify two suspects who allegedly stole more than $500 worth of merchandise from a local store on September 18, 2026....
CLEARWATER, Fla. (Gray News) — A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed after a Florida woman died from allegedly eating contaminated blueberries from Publix. According to a news release from Morgan & Morgan, Karla Mullins died on June 20 after eating frozen blueberries purchased ...
Good morning Friends! We've got another fall day in store and we're starting it off with thunderstorms this morning in certain areas of West Texas. These showers are leading to flooding concerns in the Western locations like Van Horn, Guadalupe Mountains and part of New Mexico. P...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - "When it's urgent, when the grid needs energy, they dispatch…" Battery energy storage systems are now playing a bigger role in Texas' electric grid.These batteries help store energy and release it when demand spikes across the state, in turn helping ke...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - MMR, the largest open shop electrical contractor serving the Permian Basin since 2012, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its newly renovated facility. MMR Odessa said the renovation was completed with employees and clients in mind. The facility ...
University of Texas Permian Basin will host the ConocoPhillips Small Business Builder Program starting October 14 to provide entrepreneurship training and mentorship to local business owners....
(Gray News) - Aldi is lowering prices on about a third of the products it regularly stocks. The grocery chain says the cuts are already underway and will run through at least Nov. 3 at stores nationwide. Aldi estimates the price reductions will save customers about $86 million. “...
(Gray News) — That’s show business, baby! On Wednesday, Taylor Swift announced she will be releasing a deluxe version of her hit album “The Life of a Showgirl.” The album, titled “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” includes four new songs. It will be available to stream Friday....
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Sak Yiengjuntuek was going through this cabinet when he found a wad of cash inside a sunglass case. It wasn’t just a couple bucks, it was $12,000. He knew it belonged to the man who sold him the restaurant. He reached out, but the number was disconnected Th...
(Gray News) - Toys “R” Us is making a comeback just in time for holiday shopping and opening more than 100 stores across the country. Toys “R” Us already has 40 standalone stores and Toys “R” Us shops inside Macy’s stores, but it is opening an additional 120 standalone stores jus...
LITCHFIELD, Ill. ( InvestigateTV ) - Nicknamed the Mother Road, Route 66 celebrated 100 years in 2026. One of the original highways, its diagonal course from Chicago to Los Angeles linked hundreds of rural communities. After the second World War, tourists flocked to destinations ...
MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - A Monahans restaurant is garnering attention on social media after reports of no air conditioning in the building. Outside the Huddle House on South Stockton Ave., the front doors are propped wide open just to bring in some relief, but former staff say th...
( InvestigateTV ) — The typical homeowner could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table each year simply by not shopping around for a better mortgage rate, according to a new Bankrate analysis. The gap is being described as a “hidden homeownership tax,” and it affects some f...
