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Trump pushes $5,000 dividend pledge as RNC convention wraps

DALLAS (Gray DC) - The Republican National Committee’s midterm convention concluded its second day in Dallas with President Donald Trump and party members working to draw voters to the polls in November. Republicans are betting the convention will help turn out voters and preserv...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 11, 2026

Pres. Trump makes his case to voters at unusual convention

DALLAS, Texas (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump used the first night of the Republican Midterm Convention to make the case that Republicans deserve continued control of Congress. With the midterm election less than two months away, Trump touted his accomplishments and worked on ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

Aging Untold experts share personal weight-loss journeys

( Aging Untold ) — Aging Untold experts — board-certified physician Dr. Rhea Rogers, gerontologist Sam Cradduck and aging-well coach Katherine Ambrose — have personal journeys with weight loss and they are sharing them publicly. Dr. Rhea’s transformation Dr. Rhea Rogers’ personal...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

Midland ISD District 5 candidate Karl Boroski outlines platform focused on student needs

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Karl Boroski, one of three candidates running for the Midland ISD Board of Trustees District 5 seat, says his platform will focus on student food insecurity and mentorship programs. Boroski, who has served as the executive director of the Midland-based non...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 9, 2026

Coahoma ISD trustees approve independent investigation into district finances

COAHOMA, Texas (KOSA) - Coahoma ISD trustees have voted to move forward with an independent investigation into the district’s finances. The vote came after hearing from the community during Tuesday night’s meeting. A majority supported an independent review, but not without conce...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 9, 2026

GOP preps for ‘Trump-a-palooza’ convention in Dallas

DALLAS (Gray DC) - The Republican National Committee’s first-ever midterm election convention is set to begin in Dallas this week, dubbing it a “Trump-a-palooza,” to try to turn out more GOP voters out in November. The convention differs from typical RNC conventions, which are us...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 9, 2026

MAC appeals result of Michigan-Western Michigan game that ended in controversy

ANN ARBOR, Mich. ( WILX /Gray News) - The Mid-American Conference is officially appealing Michigan’s controversial last-second win against Western Michigan Saturday night. MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher released a statement on Tuesday on behalf of the conference, saying that i...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 8, 2026

74-year-old university professor dies after being hit by boat

BENTON COUNTY, Ark. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A woman has died after she was hit by a boat while swimming in an Arkansas lake on Friday. According to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the tragedy happened north of War Eagle Marina in the White River arm of Beaver Lake. Officials s...

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

Week Ahead in Washington: September 6

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - With November 3rd weeks away, a first-of-its-kind gathering is happening in Dallas this week: the first midterm convention in modern American history. Political parties typically hold conventions during presidential elections to conduct official business an...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 6, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS: Midland Lee def. Franklin 48-17

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Mildand Lee welcomed El Paso’s Franklin to Astound Broadband Stadium for their home opener and rematch of last year’s first round of playoffs. The Cougars got on the board first with a field goal. They wouldn’t be the only ones on the board for long, as Ja...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 5, 2026

City of Alpine reports progress on water system; Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect

ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Alpine will continue operating under Stage 2 Water Restrictions as municipal water system conditions remain stable and ongoing improvement projects move forward. System improvements The city’s Million-Dollar Pump is operating without any major i...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 4, 2026

House Intel panel: Intel agencies lag on evolving threats

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has released a new report reviewing the evolution of U.S. intelligence since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, warning that the threat landscape has changed and more work is needed to keep the country safe. Th...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 3, 2026

Coahoma ISD to consider hiring outside investigators after financial complaint

COAHOMA, Texas (KOSA) - Coahoma ISD officials say the Board of Trustees will consider hiring outside professionals to investigate allegations involving the district’s financial and personnel records. According to our news partner KBest Media , Community member Megan Ditto said sh...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 3, 2026

Trump plans Alaska trip to stump for Sen. Sullivan in tight race

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to travel to Alaska to campaign for Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) ahead of the November midterm elections. Sullivan, a two-term Republican, finished second in last month’s primary. He will face former Congresswo...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 2, 2026

2-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Cassandra Wilson dies at 70

JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - The mayor of Mississippi’s state capital released a statement Wednesday after the death of Cassandra Wilson, a 70-year-old Jackson native and Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist. “Jackson has lost an extraordinary native daughter, and the world ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 2, 2026

Mayor says flags should not be lowered for Dolly Parton

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - A mayor in Mississippi said flags should not be lowered for celebrities like Dolly Parton After Parton’s death Tuesday, President Donald Trump ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor her life. Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams addres...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 31, 2026

Week Ahead in Washington: August 30

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - This week, the House of Representatives is set to return from its August recess, ahead of what is expected to be a busy legislative period before the midterm elections. Members are scheduled to return Monday and have roughly four weeks to debate and pass a ...

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

HIGHLIGHTS: Crane def. Compass 21-14

CRANE, Texas (KOSA) - The Crane football team notched a win in their first game under new head coach Cannon McWilliams. The Golden Cranes got on the board first thanks to a touchdown pass from Hudson Willis to Mason Morgan. The team took that early lead all the way to the final w...

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

Listen to the Friday Night Live Scoreboard Show

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Scoreboard Show begins its 21st year with a network of radio stations that covers an area stretching from the top of the Texas Panhandle through the South Plains and Rolling Plains of West Texas. Friday Night Live focuses only on the...

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

Federal judge temporarily blocks new mail-in voting restrictions

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - On Thursday night, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order, that once again blocks the Trump administration’s mail-in voting restrictions for the November midterm elections. Massachusetts U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani issued the 14-d...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 28, 2026

‘We needed to get rid of these’: City turns off Flock cameras, cites misuse concerns

TEMPE, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — The city of Tempe announced this week that it has turned off its Flock cameras with plans to end its contract with the company. Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said the cameras have helped law enforcement, but the city’s decision followed reports of prob...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 28, 2026

Midland commissioners to hold special meeting after county judge’s suspension

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting next week following the suspension of County Judge Terry Johnson by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. According to the release, the special meeting will take place Wednesday, Sept. ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 27, 2026

Data centers top of mind ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Data centers have become a centerpiece issue for candidates running for office across the country ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Both Democrats and Republicans are trying to tap into backlash against data centers and are using them as a major focal po...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 27, 2026

City of Odessa criticized on spending, tax increases during budget proposal hearing

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) — Odessa taxpayers are now speaking out against the city council following proposed budget changes, including to property taxes and city water rates. The City's 2026-2027 fiscal year begins Oct. 1, and the proposed budget would bring in over $333,000,000...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Aug 26, 2026

Midland County judge suspended by state judicial conduct commission

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has suspended Midland County Judge Terry Johnson due to a pending criminal matter. The commission’s website says the suspension took effect Wednesday because of a pending criminal matter. Suspension details Accordin...

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

BREAKING: Midland County Judge Terry Johnson suspended amid charges

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland County Judge Terry Johnson has been suspended by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct due to pending criminal matters. The decision came about as Judge Johnson faces multiple charges, which include two counts of Misuse of Official Informat...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Aug 26, 2026

Midland College board approves offer for Midland ISD property

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland College Board of Trustees approved extending an offer to Midland ISD to buy the property known as the “Boneyard” and nearby land north of Loop 250 during a special board meeting on Aug. 25. The board’s action authorizes Midland College to make ...

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

Ector County approves no-new-revenue tax rate

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Commissioners’ Court voted 4-1 to pass a no-new-revenue tax rate and budget for the upcoming fiscal year during its regular meeting. According to the meeting agenda, the no-new-revenue rate will give the county the same amount of revenue fr...

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

School district’s ban on rainbow symbols remains after emotional board meeting

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. ( Valley News Live /Gray News) - A Minnesota school district’s policy that bans rainbow symbols from campuses will remain in place after a packed and emotional board meeting Monday ended in a tie vote on whether to postpone further discussion of it. The Detro...

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

Ector County holds public hearing on proposed tax rate

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Commissioners Court held a public hearing Monday evening on the proposed tax rate and budget. The tax rate is tied to property values. Countywide, Ector County expects to collect about $2.1 million more in property taxes, a point of concern...

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

Ector county residents to weigh in on tax rate, budget tonight

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County commissioners will hear from the public Monday night on the county’s proposed budget and tax rate for the next fiscal year. While the proposed tax rate is lower than last year’s, the county says the average homeowner could still pay more. Propo...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

Midland mom, business owner and pastor running for MISD District 5 seat

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - La’Toya Mayberry, a Midland mom, business owner and pastor, is running for the Midland ISD school board District 5 seat. Mayberry filed her nomination earlier this month. Mayberry owns Toya’s Precious Jewels Academy, a business she started out of her home ...

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

Texas leads the nation in job growth, adding over 165K jobs in 12 months

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday that Texas led the nation in job creation over the past year, adding 165,600 nonfarm jobs between July 2025 and July 2026. According to data from the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ...

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

2 people died from explosion at industrial facility, coroner says

TOLEDO, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - Two people have died after an explosion at an industrial facility in Toledo, according to Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz. The explosion happened shortly before 5 a.m. on Tuesday during the shift change at the Brent Industries facility, an industrial cl...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 20, 2026

Texas launches $1.4 billion plan to boost rural health care, HHSC holds public forum

BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - More than $1 billion in federal funding will go to Texas rural communities to help improve health care. Members of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission hosted a public forum in Big Spring to discuss the Rural Texas Strong plan. The Rural Texas...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 20, 2026

Florida primaries produce upsets as matchups set for November

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A handful of states held primary elections Tuesday to determine which candidates will move on to November’s midterms, including Florida, where results on both sides of the aisle pointed to a different kind of election year. State Rep. Angie Nixon, a progres...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 20, 2026

Peltola leads incumbent Sullivan in Alaska Senate primary

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Gray DC) - Democrat Mary Peltola was the top vote-getter in Tuesday’s Alaska Senate primary, besting incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. Peltola, a former Alaska congresswoman, received about 48% of the vote in a 16-person race. Sullivan, who is seeking a t...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 19, 2026

Border construction paused in Big Bend during on-site review

TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Border agency pauses Big Bend construction during commissioner’s visit Commissioner Rodney Scott toured the area for an on-the-ground evaluation U.S. Customs and Border Protection is pausing construction in Big Bend National Park while its commissio...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 19, 2026

Box of bones belonging to at least 5 people found in home, investigators say

KINGSTON, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Property managers in Tennessee say they discovered something unexpected when cleaning out a vacated rental property over the summer. Authorities say the crew reported finding a cardboard box containing a collection of bones in July. A newly re...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 18, 2026

Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD calls November bond election, names lone superintendent finalist

PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD trustees unanimously approved calling a voter-approval tax rate election and bond election for Nov. 3, during Monday’s school board meeting. The voter-approval tax rate is presented as Proposition A. Six separate bond propositions, B ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 18, 2026

Commissioner Craddick elected chairman of Texas Railroad Commission

AUSTIN, Texas (KOSA) - Railroad Commission of Texas commissioners today unanimously elected Commissioner Christi Craddick to serve as chairman of the three-member commission. “I am deeply honored by the confidence my fellow Commissioners have placed in me,” Craddick said. “Texas ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 18, 2026

Alaska Senate race tightens ahead of primary

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump won Alaska in all three of his White House runs, but the state’s Senate election this November is competitive. Dan Sullivan is seeking a third term as Alaska’s junior senator. Affordability is a major concern for Alaskans as th...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 18, 2026

Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland talks Big Bend construction pause LIVE on Wake up West Texas

TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection is pausing all construction activity in Big Bend National Park while Commissioner Rodney Scott conducts what the agency calls a personal, on-the-ground evaluation of the area. Watch the video above for the full liv...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 18, 2026

Week Ahead in Washington: August 16

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Alaska and Florida hold primary elections Tuesday, with voters in both states weighing in on competitive races for governor and U.S. Senate seats. In Alaska, incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola are the frontrunners...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 16, 2026

DNC launches effort to gain ground across the South

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Democratic National Committee is launching a new set of investments for southern state Democratic parties, aimed at helping them gain ground in the midterm elections and beyond. “The south is rapidly growing, and we as Democrats need to meet the moment ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 13, 2026