VIRGINIA ( Aging Untold ) — A foundation born from grief is now a lifeline for families going through serious childhood medical challenges. Sara Knight founded the Sweet Julia Grace Foundation in memory of her daughter, Julia. The organization provides care packages, wishes and e...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - There are 435 children in the West Texas foster system, and the majority of them are living far from home. According to data highlighted in this week’s Finding Family report, 89% of West Texas foster children are placed outside the county where they grew up...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - State lawmakers are laying the groundwork to ban THC products across Texas ahead of the 90th Legislative Session, reviving an effort that was vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott last session in favor of regulation. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee spe...
RICHMOND, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A Virginia mother of four has died after contracting a salmonella infection during a mission trip to Kenya. Ayla Garcia traveled to Kenya on June 30 with her church and family to support an orphanage. She had been hospitalized for nearly two wee...
St. Louis teen gets jail, probation in Midland County assault Midland Daily News
(Gray News) - A social media influencer in Oklahoma was killed by her estranged husband less than two weeks after she posted on TikTok accusing him of pedophilia, according to multiple reports. Sara Gilson, 43, was fatally shot Thursday by her husband, Jeremiah Duffey, who went b...
WILMINGTON, N.C. ( WECT /Gray News) - Two people were struck by lightning on Shell Island on Saturday morning, officials said. Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Director Sam Proffitt said it happened about 11:45 a.m. as the two people were walking on the beach. Shell Island is the ...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The nation’s capital will hold memorial services this week for Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) before his body is returned to South Carolina for additional ceremonies and private burial. On Tuesday, Graham will be honored in Washington with a U.S. Capitol memo...
GULF SHORES, Ala. ( TSA /Gray News) - A TSA officer discovered a piece of stolen history while screening a checked bag at Alabama’s Gulf Shores International Airport. Five small cannonballs showed up on Justin Dupree’s X-ray screen. Dupree, who thought they might have been medici...
BRADENTON, Fla. ( WWSB /Gray News) - Nearly 160 residents are being relocated after the roof collapsed at a Florida assisted living facility. The significant structural collapse happened Saturday afternoon at Aviata at Bradenton Villas. About 157 residents were being evacuated fr...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Was Leonardo da Vinci maybe a little extra? Did Picasso slay the house down? If this sounds funny, just you wait. A curator at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. has gone viral for bringing the world’s masterpieces to a whole new generation. Al...
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A Midland official has retained a Houston attorney to handle proceedings regarding allegations that Midland County Judge Terry Johnson faces. Earlier in the week, an email was sent to ABC Big 2 from Midland ISD trustee Brandon W. Hodges calling for Ju...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Lamesa Bridge at Interstate 20 is currently closed after the bridge was hit. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area while crews assess the situation....
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Stop Insider Trading Act Wednesday, banning members of Congress and their families from buying new stocks and requiring public notice before selling existing holdings. The bill, which was passed largely along par...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is imposing new tariffs on more than 80 countries, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, using a different legal authority than the global tariffs the U.S. Supreme Court struck down earlier this year. The new tariffs are aimed at combating force...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Democratic National Committee Rules Committee decided Friday South Carolina will host the first Democratic presidential primary of 2028, giving the Palmetto State an early role in shaping the upcoming presidential season. States that hold the first prim...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A local theatre group is opening its doors for 'The Sound of Music' this weekend at Stonegate Odessa. The cult classic film has a unique spin with the feature of new songs, unique actors, and some West Texas Charm. Sarah Lillestol, who plays Maria Von T...
Odessa-based nonprofit Next Level Heroes is scheduled to host its "Calling All Dancers" fundraiser this Saturday, July 25, at the MCM Elegante Hotel to support children battling serious illnesses....
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Two Hollywood performers are bringing their talents to Odessa this weekend to help raise money for children battling serious illnesses. Professional dancers and actors Misha Gabriel and Jade Chynoweth, best known for their work in the Step Up films, wil...
ATTALA COUNTY, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - Authorities say a 6-year-old child has died after being hit by a log truck in Attala County Wednesday evening. The collision reportedly occurred at a logging job site in the woods in the Hesterville community. Attala County Coroner Sam Be...
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland County jury has sentenced a man to life in prison for one count of manslaughter and 92 years in prison for one count of failure to stop and render aid. According to the District Attorney Judicial District Midland County, both charges were ...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - The convicted killer of an 11-month-old baby has found himself back in prison after being released early. In 2002, Jonathan Richardson was sentenced to serve 55 years in the Indiana Department of Correction for murdering his 11-month-old step...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - July is Minority Mental Health Month, a time to recognize the unique challenges many people of color face when seeking mental health care—from cost and transportation to stigma and fear of not being understood. Mental health counselor Veronica Moreno, M.A.,...
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — A former accountant convicted of laundering millions of dollars stolen from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been sentenced. Federal prosecutors say Ronald Deabler will spend four years in prison after being found guilty of conspiring to launder $5...
Midland man pleads to assaulting woman for whom he was legal guardian Midland Daily News
(Gray News) - Sean “Diddy” Combs is in solitary confinement after a fight with an inmate, according to multiple reports. The fight started after an inmate insulted Combs, and the fight was quickly stopped by staff. The music mogul was then placed in solitary confinement , ABC New...
( InvestigateTV ) — Financial scams targeting older adults are evolving, and researchers say the combination of traditional fraud tactics and new technology — including AI-generated voice calls — is making them harder to detect. Julie Brancale, an assistant professor at Florida S...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- After residents spent Thursday questioning the safety of Odessa's drinking water and calling on city leaders to release testing data via social media, the City of Odessa on Friday published water quality reports and said testing continues to show the ci...
BOONEVILLE, Miss. ( WTVA /Gray News) — A property owner in Mississippi has uncovered more than 200 Civil War-era cannonballs on his land, and he believes more remain buried on the site. Harold Knight’s property is across from the large cross displayed along Highway 45 in Boonevil...
( InvestigateTV ) — A bill that would ban retail sales of nitrous oxide received its first congressional hearing this week, with the bill’s author telling lawmakers the measure could save lives. Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., introduced the Nitrous Oxide Safety Act , which would di...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Sheriff David Criner has been sworn in as first vice president of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas. Midland County announced the appointment in a social media post, congratulating Criner on his new leadership role within the statewide orga...
( InvestigateTV ) — The pain of losing a baby during pregnancy or shortly after never goes away, but a group of nurses is changing the way a hospital cares for grieving families. We also show you how car dealerships are using artificial intelligence. See why they say the technolo...
Two early voting locations open July 25 in Midland County Manistee News Advocate
Midland County man rejects plea deal in child abuse case; trial set for August Midland Daily News
FORT WAYNE, Ind. ( WPTA /Gray News) - A 42-year-old Indiana woman previously accused of claiming her child was terminally ill for money and a Make-A-Wish trip is facing a new, unrelated fraud charge. Katherine Jackson, who previously lived in Decatur, is charged with one count of...
MCKINNEY, Texas (KOSA) - Members of the UTPB and Sul Ross State football programs met with other LSC teams on Thursday to preview their season expectations. The representatives for the Falcons were Head Coach Chris Softley, Wide Receiver Traylen Suel and Defensive Lineman Godgive...
MCKINNEY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The annual Lone Star Conference media day was held at McKinney ISD's Stadium. The preseason polls were released at the event, with UTPB predicted to finish fifth and Sul Ross State picked to finish 10th. Below are the LSC preseason rankings: UTPB had...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump on Thursday announced an expansion of his “Ratepayer Protection Pledge,” a commitment aimed at preventing data centers from driving up utility costs for consumers. The pledge, first signed on March 4 by seven companies, now includes 2...
Midland County approved new GIS coordinator position AOL.com
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa residents woke up Wednesday to tap water that smelled like sewage. The city says the water is safe. and officials know exactly what caused it. City officials say the cause stems from three miles of new waterline put into service overnight by the Colo...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The summer heat is back, and while many of us know how to stay cool, our pets depend on us to protect them. Proper shade, fresh water, and staying out of the midday sun. Veterinarians say those simple necessities can go a long way in keeping your pets safe...
GULFPORT, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) — A Mississippi woman has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the 2023 killing of her son. Jerri Roby, 69, was facing the murder charge in the death of her 42-year-old son, John Gaither. “Today, this ...
HATTIESBURG, Miss. ( WDAM /Gray News) - A physician is warning about the use of a synthetic chemical known as the “Barbie Drug,” which is injected to get a tan. It’s called Melanotan II or MTII and has since gone viral on social media. The tanning peptide is said to be administer...
WASHINGTON (Gray News) - More people in the U.S. are reportedly losing food assistance due to a law that was enacted last July. According to a study by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities , a nonpartisan research and policy institute, deep cuts have been made to federal fu...
(Gray News) — An over-the-counter allergy medication sold nationwide is being recalled for a mix-up with another medication that could potentially be life-threatening. Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is recalling cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, an antihistamine commonly sold...
GREENVILLE, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A leopard was tranquilized after escaping her exhibit at a South Carolina zoo on Thursday, city officials said. Irina the Amur leopard left her enclosure around 8:42 a.m. July 23 at Greenville Zoo. Staff and guests were evacuated as a precaut...
JONESBORO, Ark. ( KAIT /Gray News) - A man in Arkansas dressed as Spider-Man is being praised as a real-life superhero after he dashed into traffic to help a man in a wheelchair cross the road. The act of kindness was captured by a traffic camera . The man behind the mask, who as...
RICHMOND, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A Virginia mother of four has been hospitalized in Kenya after contracting a salmonella infection during a mission trip. Ayla Garcia traveled to Kenya on June 30 with her church and family to support an orphanage. However, Garcia has since been ...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump said Thursday that a recently announced agreement to provide Saudi Arabia with a civilian nuclear program is contingent on the kingdom normalizing relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. Trump posted on Truth Social the nuc...
Medical Center Hospital has been awarded the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2026, making it one of approximately 350 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor....
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Authorities responded to the area of Exit 108 at Moss Avenue and I-20 Thursday morning after a man was found on the edge of a bridge, threatening to jump. The call came in around 7 a.m. According to the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and EMS person...
A heat advisory is in effect until 9P tonight, please find ways to cool off in this summer heat. We are expected to see triple digit heat around 2P and from there the rest of West Texas will get there....
Midland Health Services reported providing 4,332 vaccines and facilitating 3,142 appointments through June 2026.
(Gray News) — Millions of eggs distributed to several states are being recalled for potential salmonella contamination. Midwest Poultry Services announced the recall Wednesday. The recall includes nearly 1.6 million dozen white-shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs that were produc...
City officials and the Ector County Utility District reassured residents on Thursday that tap water remains safe to drink despite reports of a strong fishy odor....
Northbound U.S. Highway 385 in Odessa will experience delays through Saturday as TxDOT conducts asphalt paving operations.
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - One northbound lane on US 385 will be closed between Cook Road and Apple Street near Wilson’s Corner beginning Thursday, July 23, through Saturday, July 25, for asphalt paving operations. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, work hours are f...
Instead of cue the morning how about cue the A.C. its going to be another hot one across the region with a heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service set to expire tonight at 9 P.M. Please check in on your elderly friends or neighbors they need you today, also remember ...
WICHITA, Kansas (KOSA) - Midland’s Double-A team debuted the shirts ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Wichita Wind Surge. View this post on Instagram The RockHounds were joined by the Stockton Ports, Lansing Lugnuts, Las Vegas Aviators and the Athletics in the gesture. 22 str...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - National Zookeeper Week is shining a spotlight on a profession many zoo-goers only see for a brief moment, but one that requires long days and constant attention to detail. It’s a role Zoo Midland Director Jason Green knows well. Zoo Midland is recognizing...
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OCALA, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) — A Florida man accused of using a leaf blower on an infant and bouncing the child to death has been indicted…
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LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - Federal and local law enforcement officers seized suspected methamphetamine, cocaine and multiple firearms Wednesd…
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Five people are in custody after a shooting in Ector County left one person hospitalized. According to Ector Co…
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - UPDATE: The victim involved in today's shooting in the 6000 block of 16th Street has been released from Medical …
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Check out today's 7-day forecast with our Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. Saturday starts off partly sunny and ho…
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