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Chinese billionaire involved in West Texas lawsuit sentenced in federal case

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -According to the Associated Press, A self-exiled billionaire Chinese business tycoon once believed to be among China’s wealthiest men was sentenced Monday to 30 years in a U.S. prison for a massive financial fraud that a federal judge said cost over 1,000 p...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 30, 2026

Local community rallies to aid Venezuela earthquake victims

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Last week, Venezuela had two catastrophic earthquakes, with the death toll there continuing to grow to more than 17 hundred with people still missing and trapped. Here in the Permian Basin, many churches, businesses, and community members are coming tog...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jun 29, 2026

Aging Untold: Steps to take after a dementia diagnosis

(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold, find out what families should do after a dementia diagnosis and the first steps in building a care plan. We also explore holistic approaches to health and wellness that go beyond medication and meet a barbershop quartet whose bond...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 29, 2026

Expert: Rent reporting could boost your credit score by up to 150 points

(InvestigateTV) — Traditionally, taking out a loan or using credit cards is how credit history gets reported to the credit bureaus.But John Kiernan, managing editor at personal finance company WalletHub, said that is not the only way to build credit — especially as more people re...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 29, 2026

Barbershop quartet keeps singing after member’s stroke

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (Aging Untold) — A Stevens Point barbershop quartet called Alternative Medicine continues performing together after one of its members suffered a stroke and spent five days in the hospital. The group includes Patty Bourgeois on tenor, Joe Larson on lead, Denni...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 29, 2026

Building human connection, one shoeshine at a time

DENVER, Colo. (Aging Untold) — At Denver International Airport, a shoeshine operator says her business is about more than a fresh pair of shoes. Jill Wright runs Executive Shine at the airport, where she said travelers are often on their own in a crowd of strangers. “When they’re...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 29, 2026

Independent repair shops say vehicle data access threatens their future

(InvestigateTV) — A bipartisan bill before Congress could determine whether independent auto repair shops have the same access to vehicle diagnostic data and repair information that automakers provide their preferred service networks. Dwayne Myers has run Dynamic Automotive, an i...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 26, 2026

Kroger is expanding its rewards program for customers. Here’s what you should know

(WXIX/Gray News) - Kroger is expanding its reward program, offering a new way for customers to save.For more than two decades, the Kroger fuel rewards program has allowed customers to save at the pump. But now, the program is expanding to in-store savings.Kroger members can now s...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 25, 2026

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 ru...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jun 23, 2026

Popular frozen foods recalled for potential plastic contamination, FDA says

(Gray News) – MorningStar Farms has voluntarily recalled two varieties of frozen foods for the possible presence of plastic in the food.The company known for its wide variety of vegetarian and plant-based alternatives is recalling its Buffalo Chikn’n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sau...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 23, 2026

Tennessee goat ranch offers snuggles, yoga and animal therapy

ROSSVILLE, Tenn. (Aging Untold) — A winter baby boom at a small ranch outside Memphis transformed a hobby into a business offering goat snuggles, yoga sessions and visits to the community. Collin Champagne and his wife, Lindsey, run Walkapony Goat Ranch in Rossville, Tennessee, a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 22, 2026

2 workers killed in shooting at Midland business, according to workers

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible shooting at a business near N County Road and Highway 80. The business is JAT Partner Logistics.According to workers at the business, two workers were shot and killed. One worker was shot outs...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 22, 2026

M&M’s to launch candies without artificial dyes

McLEAN, Va. (Gray News) - A popular candy company will become more Make America Healthy Again-compliant this summer.The Wall Street Journal confirmed that M&M’s will debut candies made without artificial dyes, starting in August. Blue and brown candies won’t be included, however,...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jun 21, 2026