Armed and dangerous: OPD searching for hotel shooter
Law enforcement officers responded to an incident in the MCM Elegante parking lot in Odessa on Saturday night, although officials have not yet released specific details about the situation....
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‘Remarkable’: Drunk raccoon leads to $250,000 for animal control
HANOVER, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - Nearly a year after a drunk raccoon was captured in a Virginia ABC store, a campaign tied to the animal has raised $250,000 for Hanover County Animal Control. Donations from the “Trashed Panda” campaign will cover more than half the cost of a new...
ICE/ERO agents reported at Midland Walmart parking lot
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - ICE/ERO agents conducted enforcement operations in a Walmart parking lot in Midland on Friday, Nov.6. Several employees said agents were at the store for more than an hour and that people were detained. The activity was reported between about 1:00 p.m. and...
How Susie's South Forty grew into a Midland signature
Susie Hitchcock-Hall has spent 36 years building Susie's South Forty Confections into a successful Midland-based business known for its homemade treats and commitment to local representation....
Are Texans receiving $1,500 from Governor Elect Gina Hinojosa?
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - On the campaign trail, the then-candidate running for Governor of Texas, Gina Hinojosa, proposed giving Texans a one-time check worth $1,500 from the state's Rainy-Day Fund helping to offset some of the higher costs of everyday necessities like gas and...
Mom, daughter killed in suspected grizzly bear attack after vanishing on walk, officials say
(Gray News) - A mother and her 20-year-old daughter were killed in a suspected grizzly bear attack on a popular trail in Canada, officials said. On Sunday, the family reported them missing. Officials discovered the bodies on the Snooka West Trail near Bella Coola, British Columbi...
New three-strike policy launched for Quail Course golfers
The City of Midland has implemented a three-strike golf cart enforcement policy at the newly renovated Quail Course in Hogan Park to preserve course conditions and ensure responsible usage....
No foul play suspected: ECSO investigating after body found in vehicle off Interstate 20
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Ector County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was reportedly found inside a vehicle off interstate 20. Video on social media showed deputies approaching a black truck parked along the road near Penwell, near mile marker 102. Sher...
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Deep brain stimulation surgery allows artist to return to woodcarving
PHOENIX. Ariz. ( Aging Untold ) — Bill Daggett fell in love with woodcarving decades ago. Then the shaking started. What doctor saw at an art show saw A doctor at an art show noticed Daggett’s tremors and urged him to get checked. The diagnosis was Parkinson’s disease. “I couldn’...
Democratic congressional candidate served with felony warrant at campaign event
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A Democratic candidate running for North Carolina’s Congressional District 14 was served with a felony warrant at a campaign event earlier this month. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, deputies served 49-year-old Lakesha Womack wi...
HIGHLIGHTS: Rankin def. Grady 65-20
RANKIN, Texas (KOSA) - The Red Devils spoiled the perfect Wildcat campaign in blowout fashion. Matthew Ramos kicked off the scoring for Rankin. His long touchdown run put his squad in front first. It didn’t take long for Grady to recover. Back-to-back scores from Wyatt Creech gav...
New installations begin on new Ector County Courthouse parking garage
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Installation of precast concrete components has begun on the new Ector County Courthouse parking garage. The components are fabricated and staged in San Antonio. They are then transported to Odessa in groups of about 20 truckloads at a time, delivered and i...
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Man convicted of shooting woman in the head after argument
BEAUFORT, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — A man is expected to spend two decades behind bars for shooting a woman in the head after a verbal argument in an apartment parking lot in 2023. This week, Bernard “Berney” Garvin Jr., 35, was found guilty of attempted murder and possession of ...
Trump to campaign in Florida Friday
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is entering the home stretch of his midterm campaign blitz, which includes a stop in Daytona Beach, Fla. on Friday. Trump will stump for Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), a Trump ally who is running as the Republican candidate for governor...
Quail Course reopening, Roadrunner Course closing soon for upgrades
The Quail Course at The Courses at Hogan Park is scheduled to reopen on Friday, October 30th, under 'cart-path only' rules to protect new turf improvements....
Aging Untold: How to spot the early signs of Parkinson’s and when to talk to a doctor
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we examine the subtle, easily overlooked early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease and discuss when to talk with a physician. Plus, we explore what to consider when starting antidepressants, emphasizing the importance of settin...
Ukraine war continues despite Trump’s promise to end it
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The war in Ukraine has lasted more than four-and-a-half years, and fighting continues despite repeated efforts by President Donald Trump to end the conflict. Trump made a pledge on the campaign trail dozens of times during the last presidential campaign. “B...
Trump says US will beat China in AI as technology emerges
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Artificial intelligence has emerged as the critical sticking point between the U.S. and China. President Donald Trump, who has named it “super intelligence,” insists the U.S. will beat China in the AI competition. Trump said while campaigning for president ...
New Quail Course record established during golf tournament
Five-under-par score carded during the Quail Course First Flight tournament at The Courses at Hogan Park.
Detected: How artificial intelligence is changing breast cancer detection
GARDEN CITY, Kan. ( InvestigateTV ) — As a young mom, Ashley Hurd’s breast cancer diagnosis left a trail of uncertainty. “I didn’t know what my future would look like, and I was worried about my family and my kid’s future,” Hurd said. As a married mother of four, she expected her...
‘What’s up with the gold?’ Here’s what Obama said about Trump’s White House makeover
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Gray News) - Former President Barack Obama campaigned in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton and U.S. Senate candidate Sherrod Brown. Obama touched on a number of subjects during the rally, including his thoughts on Presi...
How going outside in nature could ease stress
( Aging Untold ) — There is something about nature that makes us feel instantly connected. For the Tomlinson family, spending time outdoors is a daily routine. “Nature makes me feel happy and excited when I always get around it because it makes me feel like I’m at home,” said Gib...
InvestigateTV+: Deceptive pricing tactics
( InvestigateTV ) — Many may not realize how some major retailers are taking advantage of shoppers through pricing tactics, and InvestigateTV+ explains how to spot a fake deal. Plus, the National Park Service gives us an up-close look at how they’re preventing dangerous run-ins w...
Parkinson’s doesn’t always start with a tremor — here’s what to watch for
( Aging Untold ) — When most people picture Parkinson’s disease, they picture a tremor. But the disease often begins long before that, with subtle changes that are easy to miss — and easy to dismiss. The early signs most people miss “Most people think that when they think of Park...
Grand Canyon adds new dog to help reduce wildlife interactions with visitors
GRAND CANYON, AZ ( InvestigateTV ) — Each year, there are dangerous encounters between Grand Canyon visitors and wildlife such as elk. So the park created a new program to reduce these interactions, with the introduction of their newest employee, Blue, the Catahoula dog. Around 5...
Quail course renovation to open October 30, 2026
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Today marked a very special day at Hogan Park with a ribbon-cutting event for the Quail Course improvements, which are expected to open on October 30th, 2026. The course is a par 72 and the longest hole is between 410 yards and 541 yards total. The fu...
Renovated Quail golf course at Hogan Park reopens with ribbon-cutting
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - City leaders and community members gathered at Hogan Park to officially cut the ribbon and celebrate the renovated Quail golf course. Despite other local courses closing, the courses at Hogan Park are still standing, which, according to city leaders, made ...
City leaders celebrate improvements made on Quail Course
The Quail Course at The Courses at Hogan Park is expected to open to the public on Oct. 30, 2026.
Two trails are closed at Fort Davis National Historic Site after storm damage
FORT DAVIS, Texas (KOSA) - Two trails at Fort Davis National Historic Site are closed after severe weather damaged a historic building last week. National Park Service said the Tall Grass Loop Trail and Scenic Overlook Switchback Trail are closed until further notice. The closure...
Trump announces $8B plan to provide relief for farmers
WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - President Donald Trump announced a new $8 billion program intended to provide temporary relief to farmers heavily impacted by rising fuel and production costs. Trump made the announcement while speaking in Park City, Kansas, Monday. He was appea...
Odessa hosts final Friday night flicks this Friday
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Odessa's Friday Night Flicks event is hosting its final showing this Friday following a great season full of fun entertainment and family memories. The final showing will be this Friday, October 23rd, at Peggy Lee Park at 1718 Palo Duro in ...
Quail's First Flight to showcase golf course's improvements
The Courses at Hogan Park and the City of Midland are excited to announce that the Quail’s First Flight golf tournament
The Courses at Hogan Park announces new rates
The Courses at Hogan Park have announced that new fees that will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2026.
Camp Mystic seeks court approval to sell property in bankruptcy case after deadly floods
HOUSTON, Texas — The owners of Camp Mystic are moving to sell the historic Texas Hill Country summer camp as part of an ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, according to court documents obtained and reported by CBS News Texas . The proposed sale comes more than a year after cata...
Vermont veteran still keeps the beat on drums in his 70s
SAINT ALBANS, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — At Taylor Park in Saint Albans, the Nobby Reed Project is getting ready for an evening of the blues. Nobby Reed is the lead singer, and Kent Blackmer keeps the beat. Blackmer picked up the drums for the first time at age 7 and has played for m...
New report on Peltola could shake up Alaska Senate race
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A New York Times report alleges Mary Peltola, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Alaska, displayed frequent angry outbursts toward staffers and aides during her congressional tenure and current campaign. Peltola, a former U.S. congresswoman and Alask...
9/23/2026: Mother Nature is doing her best to make it feel like fall across West Texas and southeastern New Mexico
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Thursday looks nice overall, with a mix of clouds and sunshine and afternoon highs topping out near 88 degrees. The southeast wind sticks around at 10 to 15 mph, and most of the day should stay dry. By Thursday night, however, rain chances start to inc...
Bear leaves a trail of destruction in Alaska neighborhoods
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Biologists in Alaska located a brown bear believed to have broken into several garages and vehicles and even attempted to enter a house. Fish and Game biologists euthanized the adult male brown bear Monday night in Rabbit Creek. According to...
Free family movie night HOPPERS coming to Dorothy Murphy Park in Odessa
Odessa Parks and Recreation will host the next Friday Night Flicks event on September 25 at Dorothy Murphy Park, featuring a free screening of the animated film Hoppers....
Aging Untold: Midlife can be a season of self-discovery rather than a crisis
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we discuss how major transitions can spark a second bloom by redefining midlife as a season of self-discovery rather than a crisis. We also examine the new rules of healthy aging that doctors recommend to help you stay strong a...
Fat Bear Week kicks off this week. What to know about the annual competition
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Brackets have been revealed for the 12th annual Fat Bear Week, with the first matchups starting on Tuesday. Fat Bear Week is an annual online tournament that celebrates the health and survival of brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai National Park ...
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5 major news networks, including Fox, agree to suspend pooled coverage of Trump after he banned CNN
(Gray News) — Major news networks Fox , ABC, CBS, CNN and NBC have agreed to suspend their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. Fox, ABC, CBS, CNN and NBC have long shared the responsibility of providing coverage...
Mother was ‘passed out drunk’ when 3-year-old son drowned in pool, witnesses claim
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - An Indiana mother is facing charges after witnesses allege she “passed out drunk” before her 3-year-old son drowned in a backyard pool. Amie Jo Farber, 41, is charged with neglect resulting in death after her 3-year-old son drowned in a pool ...
Week Ahead in Washington: Week of September 20
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump has a full schedule this week in Washington and on the road, while Vice President JD Vance campaigns for Republicans in the critical state of North Carolina. Trump is headed to New York on Monday, where he will address the 81st United...
Converse apologizes for ‘deeply upsetting’ sneaker ad after imagery was compared to KKK, lynching
(Gray News) - Converse is apologizing after receiving backlash across social media for a recent sneaker campaign, according to multiple reports. The photo, which has been taken down, was initially posted on the shoe company’s Instagram account to promote Converse’s Chuck 70 X sne...
New Allsup's opens on U.S. Highway 385 in Odessa
A new Allsup's gas station store featuring 24-hour service and signature fried burritos has opened at 16460 U.S. Highway 385 in Odessa, Texas.
InvestigateTV+: Helping teens stay away from violence
( InvestigateTV ) — An ex-con shares how he is now using his story to steer teens away from violence through an innovative mentoring program. Then, InvestigateTV+ follows an inspiring effort helping people with Parkinson’s find strength and community through climbing. Plus, four ...
‘A slower pace’: This couple serves boiled peanuts from a Model T pickup
CHARLESTON, S.C. ( InvestigateTV ) — In a world built for speed — fast food, fast lanes, fast replies — a South Carolina man is doing something quietly radical: slowing things down. Just off one busy road, Kenneth Ezell parks his century-old truck, lifts the lid on a pot of boile...