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Business owner and pastor files for Midland ISD Board of Trustees District 5 seat

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland business owner and pastor Latoya Mayberry announced Tuesday that she has filed as a candidate for the Midland ISD Board of Trustees District 5 seat, saying she wants to strengthen communication with parents, improve student outcomes and retain expe...

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

Week Ahead in Washington: August 2

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Senate is facing a full agenda before lawmakers leave for August recess Thursday, with a potential confirmation vote, internal party divisions and questions about whether recess will happen at all. Among the items on the Senate’s to-do list is the poten...

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

Pecos City Council places City Manager Charles Lino on leave

The Pecos City Council placed City Manager Charles Lino on immediate administrative leave following a July 30 meeting and is scheduled to consider appointing an interim successor on August 6....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 31, 2026

Pecos city manager placed on administrative leave

PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos City Council voted during its July 30 meeting to place City Manager Charles Lino on administrative leave, effective immediately, following an executive session. According to a social media post by the city, the council exercised the “Unilateral Sev...

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

Woman who adopted 27 children over six decades dies at 97

WILLISTON, Vt. ( WCAX /Gray News) - A woman who devoted her life to creating a loving home in Vermont for dozens of children has died. Theresa Tomasi adopted her first child in 1962. She went on to adopt a total of 27 children. She broke through adoption barriers early on in the ...

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

Two Midland ISD campuses set to open for classes

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary and South Elementary will open for classes Tuesday, Aug. 4 . According to a social media update from Midland ISD District 4 Trustee Dr. Matt Friez, the Midland ISD Board of Trustees had been informed that both ...

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

Odessa residents could see 7-days of free water following odor concerns

Odessa City Council is hoping to deliver its residents a week of free water after complaints of an odor in the water supply. Although the water supply remains safe, residents first noticed an odor, which some described as fishy, sulfur- or sewage-like, on July 23, prompting the C...

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

Fed holds interest rates for fifth straight time

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the fifth consecutive time following its latest meeting Wednesday, as the board continues working toward price stability amid stubborn inflation and renewed conflict in the Middle East. The decision came af...

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

Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as new DNI

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Senate confirmed Jay Clayton Tuesday night to lead the U.S. Intelligence Community as Director of National Intelligence, with a vote of 51-47 along party lines. Clayton will now oversee the nation’s 18 intelligence agencies. The confirmation marks ...

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

Alpine imposes stage 4 water restrictions after well failure

ALPINE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Alpine has implemented Stage 4 critical water conditions due to a critical failure in the municipal well system. Both the city's water supply and distribution capability have been affected by this. The City of Alpine says that it is working...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 28, 2026

Alpine declares Stage 4 water shortage after well system failure

ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Alpine has declared Stage 4 – Critical Water Shortage Conditions after a critical failure in the municipal well system disrupted the city’s water supply and distribution capabilities. City officials said crews are working with utility personnel,...

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

Midland elected official hires attorney, plans formal complaint against county judge

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland ISD trustee Brandon Hodges said he has hired an attorney and placed himself in the middle of a dispute involving Midland County Judge Terry Johnson. Hodges said he plans to file a formal complaint with the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct...

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

Battle continues over Trump push for states to scrub voter rolls

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Trump administration is urging states to use a federal database to check their voter rolls for non-citizens, but the effort is facing legal challenges that remain unresolved ahead of the midterms. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has called ...

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

Trump to visit Michigan before key primary election

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump will travel to Michigan on Monday to deliver remarks on the economy, the White House announced, making the visit just one week before the state’s closely watched primary elections. The president is expected to speak at a General Motor...

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

House votes to limit Trump’s war powers; vote fails Senate

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The House voted for the second time to limit President Trump’s ability to wage war, with four Republicans joining Democrats in the measure condemning the president’s war in Iran Thursday. The vote came Thursday as oil prices crossed $100 a barrel. Rep. Pram...

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

Presidio County residents oppose border wall road use permits

PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Residents gathered at a Presidio County Commissioners Court meeting Wednesday to oppose efforts tied to border wall construction, including a proposed special road use permitting process that would allow contractors to use county roads. Much of the...

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

MCUD approves water rates, schedules $299 million bond vote

The Midland County Utility District Board of Directors has approved its initial water rate structure and scheduled a $299 million bond election for November 3, 2026....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 22, 2026

Midland ISD sues state over unconstitutional school tax

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Independent School District filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas and Texas Education Agency Commissioner Morath, stating that the State's school financial system has become an unconstitutional statewide property tax. MISD adds that t...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 22, 2026

Dallas Kennedy files to run for Odessa City Council District 4

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa local Dallas Kennedy made an announcement this morning at City Hall that he has filed paperwork to run for City Council representing District 4. During his announcement, Kennedy told supporters that he was right for the job because he was alread...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 22, 2026

Midland moves forward with Scharbauer Sports Complex upgrades

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland City Council has moved forward with several projects at the Scharbauer Sports Complex despite some residents voicing concerns about the expansion. Council approved more than six and a half million dollars in contracts to add two new auxiliary field...

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

Trump heads to Georgia to tout Trump Accounts ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is traveling to Georgia Wednesday to highlight his administration’s efforts on affordability, with the midterm elections less than four months away. Trump will stop at Wheeler High School in Marietta, near Atlanta, to promote Trump Ac...

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

Midland approves AST SpaceMobile expansion incentive deal

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Development Corporation and Midland City Council have approved a performance-based incentive agreement to support AST SpaceMobile’s growing operations in the city. AST SpaceMobile plans to build a 400,000-square-foot satellite manufacturing and...

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

Odessa teacher and Army veteran announces run for District 4 City Council

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa teacher and Army veteran has announced he is running for city council. Dallas Kennedy filed for the District 4 seat and held an announcement Tuesday morning at City Hall. His platform centers on road infrastructure, first responder support, and fi...

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

Midland officials approved AST SpaceMobile expansion project

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Development Corporation (MDC) Board of Directors and Midland City Council have approved a performance-based incentive agreement supporting AST SpaceMobile's additional expansion in Midland. This will occur through the construction of a new...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 21, 2026

Midland elected official calls for County Judge Terry Johnson’s resignation

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland elected official Brandon W. Hodges is calling on the Midland County Commissioners Court to seek the immediate resignation of County Judge Terry Johnson, claiming Johnson violated the public trust by releasing a citizen’s sensitive personal informat...

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

‘A light in so many lives’: Mom who beat cancer killed by falling tree branch

CORINTH, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - A Maine family is mourning the loss of a 49-year-old woman who was killed by a falling tree branch. She’s being remembered as a devoted mother, loving wife and cherished community member.Amy Tatlock’s husband, Andrew Tatlock, says her family is s...

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

DHS Secretary Mullin pushes election security initiative with threats

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin threatened states and election officials Friday with fines, penalties and prison time if they do not comply with the Trump administration’s election security plan.The warning came one day after President Donal...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 17, 2026

Trump prime-time address targets election security, calls for Save America Act

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump delivered a prime-time address Thursday, claiming China obtained voter information by accessing records in several states and attempted to influence public opinion against him, while outlining what he described as vulnerabilities in t...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 17, 2026

Midland County approved new GIS coordinator position

The Midland County Commissioners Court approved the creation of a new Geographic Information Systems coordinator position in the Road and Bridge Department to manage infrastructure data and support departmental coordination....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 16, 2026

New GIS coordinator position open in Midland County

MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Commissioners Court has approved the creation of a new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) coordinator position within the county’s Road and Bridge Department, to strengthening how the county manages infrastructure, development and p...

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

Free online course trains New World screwworm inspectors as Texas threat grows

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - As the New World screwworm threat grows in Texas, a free online course is training potential inspectors and helping animal owners stay ahead of the issue.Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, in partnership with the Texas Animal Health Commission and the USDA, deve...

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

Big Spring mayor pledges support to those impacted by prison closure

Big Spring Mayor Robert H. Moore has pledged his support for employees and families affected by the planned closure of the Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring, and has created the Big Spring Transition Task Group to help the community navigate the transition....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 13, 2026

Big Spring mayor forms task group after federal prison closure announcement

BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Big Spring Mayor Robert H. Moore announced the creation of a local transition task group following the federal government’s decision to close the Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring and its satellite camp.In a statement released Monday, Moore sa...

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

Five Points intersection project moves forward with $4M federal funding opportunity

MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County leaders say that the infamous Five Points intersection safety fix is one step closer. According to the press release, Midland County Commissioners approved action tied to a $4 million federal funding opportunity for the Five Points Hi...

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

City of Odessa announces new Chief Financial Officer

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Odessa has a new Chief Financial Officer.City officials announced Mark Krawczyk will officially start in the role Monday, July 13.Krawczyk brings more than 40 years of leadership experience, with a background that includes municipal government, ...

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

Week Ahead in Washington: July 12-17

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Congress returns Monday from its July 4th recess following the death of longtime Senator Lindsey Graham, The South Carolina Republican passed away Saturday evening after a brief and sudden illness. Preparations are underway for services and a special electi...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 12, 2026

Federal mail-in voting legal battle continues

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Legal battles over a proposed federal mail-in voting rule are unfolding months before Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections.The rule stems from President Donald Trump’s March 31 Executive order, Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrit...

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

Lubbock Hubbers Baseball recognized with Texas Historical Marker

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock County Historical Commission will unveil a new Texas Historical Marker on Saturday, July 11 at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the northeast corner of University Avenue and Baylor Street.Professional baseball came to Lubbock in 1922 wit...

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

What chronic inflammation is and how it could affect your health

(Aging Untold) — Most people associate inflammation with something visible — a sprained ankle or a swollen joint. But Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said that visible swelling is actually the healthy kind. Understanding the difference between helpful and harmful in...

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

Midland County Adds Auto Theft Inspector position to Tax Office Staff

Midland County Commissioners Court has approved the creation of a new Auto Theft / VIN inspector position in the Midland County Tax Office to provide local VTR-68-A inspections and reduce travel burdens for residents....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 9, 2026

Aging Untold: What caregivers should know about bowel incontinence in dementia care

(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we take a closer look at managing incontinence with dignity and respect, including when it’s time to talk to a doctor and how to ease the stigma. Plus, the environmental benefits of green burials and what families should know. The...

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

Midland's unemployment rate approaches sub-3.0%

Jobless rate in March dipped to 3.0%, which again was the lowest in the state during the month, according to Workforce Commission

City of Midland - News Flash (city government)Jul 9, 2026

Texas energy infrastructure could get a boost under new federal proposal

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - New industries and data centers continue expanding across the state of Texas. With rising power demand, energy infrastructure, this demand could be provided at a federal level due to a new federal proposal. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Co...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 8, 2026

Midland County moves ahead on “Five Points” intersection improvements

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County commissioners spent part of Tuesday’s meeting focused on day-to-day issues that impact people pretty quickly: public safety, traffic and getting around the county.One change you may notice soon is at the Midland County Tax Office. Commission...

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