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(Gray News) - General Mills has removed artificial coloring from all of its U.S. cereals. The company behind Lucky Charms, Cheerios and Trix says 90% of its entire retail portfolio is now free of artificial dyes. General Mills is planning to reach 100% by the end of next year. Ge...
ODESSA & MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Birthdays are always a time to celebrate, but Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is doing it uniquely. By giving back to the Permian Basin. The chicken chain is celebrating thirty years of business with a new promotion. The celebration will last ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The unmistakable aroma of fresh burgers, donated by the local Block Meat Company, drifted through the air outside Jesus House at 11:00 a.m. as community members gathered. But before the lunch service began, Executive Director and Founder Donny Kyker paused ...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County has started a countywide chip seal project that will cover around 90 miles of county roads over the next two weeks. Midland County has contracted with Ronald Wagner & Co. to carry out the project. The company will deploy two large cre...
ODESSA, Texas — With West Texas temperatures climbing into the triple digits, many residents are looking for any possible way to cool down. An Odessa ice cream shop, La Michoacana is offering more than just sweet treats, providing locals with a wide variety of cold options to bea...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Trump Administration calls the new economic measures aimed at Iran “Operation Economic Outcast.” The goal is isolating Iran and further disrupting Iran’s flailing economy. Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. is sanctioning more than 6...
(Gray News) - Out with the old, in with the new. Walmart announced that it would begin adding tap-to-pay options at checkout in select stores and Sam’s Club locations, according to a press release. The company said it will add tap-to-pay options at select Walmart stores and Sam’s...
TROY, Texas ( KWTX /Gray Media) — Fast food employees at a Troy-area McDonald’s are recovering after officials say they were exposed to carbon dioxide while working. First responders reported being called to a McDonald’s restaurant inside the Love’s Travel Center near Interstate ...
(Gray News) – It’s the end of a music era. Columbia House, a mail-order club that offered a dozen CDs for a penny each (if you committed to buying more at full price later) is closing for good. The club was famous for its ads promising “10 CDs for a penny” and its nostalgic “One ...
(Gray News) - A subscription dog food service in the U.K. is recalling all of its meals because it may cause sudden bilateral dry eye in pets, which can lead to vision loss. The company Years is recalling its fresh meals, excluding its Chef’s Collection line, as a precaution as i...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Salvation Army held a grand reopening Thursday, offering a 50 percent discount on everything in the store. Many people gathered to take advantage of the discount and to enjoy snacks and soft drinks. Every dollar the store makes helps keep its 40-bed she...
After a brief closure, the Salvation Army's Odessa Thrift Store is back in operation, treating customers to 50% off all items.
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) - A woman who worked payroll for an Alabama business is facing charges for stealing from employees. Jackson County authorities said Jasmin Vargas Levya faces 39 counts of theft. Sheriff Rocky Harnen said Levya was allegedly skimming from em...
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KCBD) - A jury in the federal courthouse in San Antonio has found Lubbock businessmen Joshua Allen and Michael Cox guilty on all counts in a multimillion-dollar investment scheme. This complicated case of their company Ferrum Capital, and related companies, in...
HENDERSON, Mich. ( WILX /Gray News) - A lineman in Michigan died while on the job in Henderson, the company he worked for said. According to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the 48-year-old worker was performing overhead electrical work Aug. 13 when he ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - State Farm customers should check their mailbox soon; a surprise could be waiting. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company announced July 31 that it started sending out a $5 billion cash-back dividend to millions of policyholders. Stat...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Distributor Wire and Cable opened an 80,000-square-foot facility in Midland last month. CDC Manager Miguel Grau said the facility is fully stocked to help businesses across the Permian Basin keep operating and growing. “We have three large machines that we...
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A salmonella recall involving jalapeños has affected supermarkets recently. Stores including HEB and United Markets say customers who bought the contaminated items can return them for a full refund and are advised to get rid of any recalled items th...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( Aging Untold ) — Lucy J’s Bakery, located inside Crosstown Concourse, offers more than baked goods. Head baker Josh Burgess has built the business into a source of employment and job training for people transitioning out of homelessness. Burgess named the bakery ...
(Gray News) - More than 1 million attic stairway ladders, including those sold at home improvement stores such as Home Depot and Lowe’s, have been recalled after reports of falls and injuries. Which attic ladders were recalled? Louisville Ladder Inc. recalled 1,770,000 ladders, w...
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KPT V/Gray News) - A homeless man who was shot multiple times after breaking into a Portland granite and marble shop is now suing the business and its owner. According to court documents filed in Multnomah County, Kenneth Voyles accuses Touchstone Granite & Marbl...
(Gray News) - Evenflo is recalling Revolve 180 Litemax NXT car seats manufactured until March 31, 2025, due to calibration issues. The recall was announced on Aug. 6 and applies to just under 23,000 models. According to the company, the level indicator may be miscalibrated in vio...
(Gray News) - Spirit Halloween’s parent company announced it was acquiring the popular retail store Hot Topic. Spencer Spirit Holdings, Inc. announced it had reached an agreement with the private equity firm Sycamore Partners to purchase Hot Topic, Inc. and its brands: Hot Topic,...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- For many people, their wedding day is the biggest day of their life. A gathering of loved ones celebrating a special connection. For the past 29 years, Carol Lopez has been providing the Permian Basin with those special days with Bride Smart. For Lopez,...
( InvestigateTV ) — Flock Safety will be making updates to its automatic license plate reader database system as part of what the company says is a “continuation” of the company’s “commitment to both safety and privacy” — a move that comes after months of mounting public scrutiny...
( InvestigateTV ) — Small spending decisions at the grocery store, around the house and on the road can add up over time — and AARP says it has 99 ways to help consumers find those savings. Stephen Perrine, executive director of AARP Magazine, said financial uncertainty and fluct...
News Release from Albertsons Companies and The United Family Albertsons Companies Voluntarily Recalls 59 Store-Made Items Containing Pico de Gallo Made with Recalled Jalapeños Following a Supplier Recall Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination Following a supplier-initiated reca...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County is moving forward with a major drainage project aimed at reducing flooding in west Midland County. The plan would move stormwater away from homes, businesses, and roads in an area that has seen repeated drainage problems during heavy rain. T...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) – Authorities seized thousands of dollars worth of fake NeeDoh Nice Cube squishy toys from several businesses at Haywood Mall in Greenville, South Carolina. South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the seizure Friday, saying the ...
(Gray News) - Taylor Farms is recalling products containing jalapenos sold at several stores, including Kroger and Trader Joe’s, in 26 states because they may be contaminated with salmonella. What stores and states are affected by the Taylor Farms recall? The recalled products in...
BURLINGTON, Vt. ( WCAX /Gray News) - A drugstore chain says it is scaling back its AI assistant after receiving hundreds of customer complaints. Kinney Drugs said customers have reported incoherent calls, wrong dosages and missed prescription notifications from the AI assistant. ...
(Gray News) - Lexunder Inc., doing business as Food To Live of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling certain green powder products over possible salmonella contamination. Food to Live green powders sold nationwide and through online marketplaces like foodtolive.com and foodinbulk.com were i...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Many residents across the Permian Basin rely on well water for their homes and businesses, but experts warn that clear water does not always mean clean water. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service hosted its annual “Water Matters” conference at the Ector...
PHOENIX ( KPHO /Gray News) — A popular salad chain is closing its doors permanently after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, partially blaming customers’ hesitation to eat lettuce during the national Cyclospora outbreak. Salad and Go served its last customers on Wednesday, the com...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - MUJERONAS or POWERHOUSE WOMEN, brings Together Inspiring Women of the Permian Basin. Women leaders and business owners from across our community came together for MUJERONAS!, an event dedicated to inspiring and empowering other women. Among the participants...
(Gray News) – Federal health officials are warning the public after a salmonella outbreak linked to fresh jalapeno peppers has sickened at least 345 people across 27 states, sending 36 to the hospital. The FDA and CDC say the peppers were grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, imported by Coa...
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — A small north Georgia convenience store chain is fighting a trademark infringement and unfair competition lawsuit from Buc-ee’s. In May, Buc-ee’s claimed that Teddy’s Market — which operates convenience stores attached to gas stations in Canton and Bal...
(Gray News) - Chipotle announced Tuesday that it is removing jalapeños from some of its restaurants amid the ongoing salmonella outbreak as a precaution. The company released a statement saying they were able to identify jalapeños as a potential common ingredient possibly connect...
(Gray News) - Walgreens is closing some of its locations in 2026, although not as many as the company had originally planned. According to reports , the company is expected to close fewer than 100 stores across at least a dozen states in 2026 as it continues its multiyear downsiz...
Iraan, Texas (KOSA) - The town of Iraan, TX was still quiet at 5:15 a.m. on Aug. 3. Many of the local shops and businesses had yet to open their doors. However, anyone living in the southwest corner of town may have noticed bright lights flashing on all at once. It was the lights...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Data centers could be coming to Odessa, but community leaders want to make sure they’re a good fit. The Odessa Chamber of Commerce is in talks with data center companies interested in developing in the area. Tom Manskey, director of economic development, sa...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A family-owned bakery and restaurant in Odessa is approaching its two-year anniversary in September, but rising product costs tied to tariffs and inflation have forced the owner to make adjustments to stay in business. Daniel Morales, owner of Masa Bakery, ...
NEW ORLEANS ( WVUE /Gray News) - Sam Meyer, the patriarch of Meyer the Hatter, turns 102 next week and is still running the show at the downtown New Orleans shop his grandfather founded in 1894. Meyer said he has been selling hats at the first block of St. Charles Avenue off Cana...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - A Tennessee woman is clocking out for the last time after working at the same company for 73 years. Sue Bunch, of Lenoir City, started at what is now called Family Brands back in 1953. Over her seven decades of service, she has done just abou...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - AST SpaceMobile’s expansion project is expected to bring more than 1,000 new jobs to Midland, including positions in assembly, touch labor and engineering. The company’s new 400,000-square-foot production facility is set to begin construction in approximat...
(Gray News) - American Airlines said Tuesday a systemwide technology issue caused a temporary ground stop for flights. The airline confirmed flights were briefly stopped while the company’s IT team worked to resolve the connectivity issue. Flight departures resumed after the temp...
( InvestigateTV ) — Forty-six percent of Americans say they would go into debt to maintain their beauty routines, according to a new survey by Zenoti, a beauty and wellness software company. The survey of 1,000 adults also found 22 percent are cutting back on groceries to afford ...
MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - Eastbound Interstate 20 traffic is being diverted at Mile Marker 76 near the West Interchange in Monahans. Motorists are being directed onto Business I-20 through Monahans and can re-enter I-20 at the East Interchange. Drivers should expect delays, use ca...
Local video game stores in the Permian Basin are seeing a shift in clientele and product demand as more and more games are sold digitally. This comes after Sony, the Japanese tech company behind the PlayStation line of game consoles, announced via their blog the company would no ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) - A newly released recording captures a frantic call from the boat involved in the Nolan Wells death investigation in Mississippi. The recording is of a call made from a teen on a boat on Horn Island on July 4 about 4 p.m. to a private tow...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - On Friday, President Trump announced new tariffs on 60 countries. The tariff policy creates uncertainty for businesses large and small, but that is just one part of the struggle for small businesses. An Odessa chocolate shop owner says he got a refund after...
( InvestigateTV ) — It’s a common complaint heard all the time: prices for just about everything are expensive. But what you’re paying may not be fair, it could even be illegal. Many may not know that some retailers may be taking advantage of shoppers through deceptive pricing ta...
(Gray News) - Amy’s Kitchen is recalling more than 180,000 cans of its lentil soup because the soup could spoil before use. The company recalled one lot of Amy’s Organics Lentil – Light in Sodium, according to an FDA enforcement report . The report said 15,350 cases were recalled...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Maribea says the price of cacao beans has increased by as much as $10 compared to previous prices, with global instability and ongoing supply concerns driving up the cost of one of the business’s most important ingredients. Sourcing from multiple regions De...
BEAVERTON, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - For nearly two decades, John Griffith was at the center of one of the most powerful marketing operations in the world. Griffith worked as Nike’s head of Global Brand Marketing, Music Supervision, Strategy and Licensing, controlling which music...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A live iguana gave workers a shock at a Memphis FedEx store. Roderick Duncan showed up to the store to pick up the pet when a worker told him to open the package, labeled “live animal,” to see what was inside. After opening the package, the igua...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- This Thursday, Permian Basin Hiring Events hosted a hiring event with a multitude of companies and even more candidates. These events happen monthly with extremely strong turnouts on both sides. The event is a strong way for local businesses to put a f...
COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A South Carolina woman says she was sexually assaulted inside a beauty supply store over the weekend. Destiny Ray said she was shopping at Hair Depot on Decker Boulevard when a man approached her inside the store, asked her to help him pick out ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A jury in the 358th District Court found a man guilty of theft, following a trial stemming from an August 2024 incident at a convenience store in Odessa. According to Ector County District Attorney, Michael Gilmore was sentenced to 180 days in the Ector Cou...
