Sept. 11 health fair to offer screenings in Winkler County
The Winkler County Hospital District is scheduled to host its annual health fair at Winkler County Park on September 11th.
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Odessa targets illegal dumping and junk vehicles in September
The City of Odessa has released its September code enforcement update targeting illegal dumping, sidewalk parking, and unregistered vehicles.
Daniel Boone’s historic home offers look at early American history
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. ( InvestigateTV ) - Daniel Boone is often recognized as a legendary frontiersman who eventually helped settle the state of Kentucky. He would spend the final two decades of his life outside St. Louis, serving as a Spanish magistrate and blazing trails that...
Woman killed in collision near Loop 250
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A woman is dead after a collision on Thursday night, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. A Kenworth with a trailer was driving eastbound on the service road of IH-20 approaching the intersection of Loop 250. The semi ignored the light and c...
Rock climbing can help people with Parkinson’s, here’s how
( InvestigateTV ) — Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s, affecting more than 10 million people worldwide, according to the National Institutes of Health . Driven by an aging population and environmental factors, cases are exp...
How a brother’s kidney provided a perfect match for quadruple amputee sister
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. ( InvestigateTV ) - Growing up, George Morgan was the kind of older brother who gifted his younger sister an introduction to The Beatles and poetry structure. On the outside, George and his sister, Brie Morgan Bauer, are like the typical brother and sister rel...
Body of missing Midland kayaker found after 3-day search
Cameron County, Texas (KOSA) - The body of a Midland kayaker was found after a three-day search for the kayaker who went missing in the Cameron County coast. According to Cameron County Park Ranger Division, on September 5, at around 4:10 p.m., a citizen told Park Rangers that he...
Body of missing Midlander recovered from Gulf
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A kayaker who was reported missing over the weekend on South Padre Island was recovered on Tuesday by Cameron County Park Rangers. A search for the missing kayaker was initiated by the U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday afternoon near Cameron County B...
64-year-old woman accused of ‘snapping’ and killing boyfriend after he broke up with her following sex
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A woman in Alabama is accused of “snapping” and killing her boyfriend after he ended their relationship following a sexual meetup at the park. A grand jury indicted Bonita Yvette Brown, 64, on a murder charge in the shooting death of 64-year-...
Rep. Goodwin talks water protection, industry impact at Permian Basin town hall
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Democratic nominee for Texas Lieutenant Governor Vikki Goodwin brought her campaign trail to the Permian Basin Tuesday evening, hosting a town hall focused on the preservation and protection of Texas’ water resources. The event, held at VFW Post 6717, drew ...
After mistrial, Patrick Clancy’s attorney warns of ‘misinformation and defamation’
(Gray Media) – The ex-husband of the Massachusetts woman who was on trial for killing her three young children in 2023 is warning of legal action over what his attorney calls an “escalating campaign of misinformation and defamation.” The judge declared a mistrial in the murder ca...
2-year-old dies after being found unresponsive in pool
DAVENPORT, Iowa ( KWQC /Gray News) - A 2-year-old girl has died after being found unresponsive in an outdoor pool, authorities said. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, the toddler fell into the pool Sunday and was submerged for an undetermined amount of time before f...
DOJ agrees to $11M settlement after soldier’s baby suffers permanent brain injury at Fort Campbell hospital
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. ( WSMV /Gray News) - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has agreed to pay $11 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of a Fort Campbell soldier whose daughter suffered a permanent brain injury during delivery at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital. T...
25 years after 9/11, cyclists ride nearly 1,300 miles to honor victims
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Cyclists gathered at the Pentagon on June 13, 2026, for the 9/11 National Memorial Trail Bike Tour, marking 25 years since the attacks on the World Trade Center. Joseph Holland, of Roswell, New Mexico, was one of a few dozen cyclists who took part. “My frie...
Man missing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for over a week found safe
GATLINBURG, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - A man reported missing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than a week has been found safe, officials said. Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak was found safe Tuesday afternoon in North Carolina outside the park, according to park offi...
Dollywood reveals major park plans following Dolly Parton’s death
PIEGON FORGE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Dollywood officials announced what’s next for the park following the death of its co-founder and country music icon Dolly Parton. Dollywood President Eugene Naughton announced Wednesday that the upcoming renovations and current plans will ...
Midland closes 21,000 SeeClickFix tickets since launch
The City of Midland has successfully resolved 21,000 SeeClickFix tickets since the app's launch, with parking violations identified as the most frequent request....
Donate to fight muscular dystrophy at United Family stores
United Family Supermarket locations across Texas and New Mexico will begin a two-week fundraising campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association starting September 1st....
How to reset your budget after summer spending catches up with you
( InvestigateTV ) — Summer vacations, camps and outings can add up quickly on credit cards, and with holiday shopping season approaching, some families may be looking for a way to catch up before the bills grow further. Leslie Tayne, a debt relief attorney, said anyone who spent ...
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29-year-old fatally stabbed while trying to help man having a psychotic episode, loved ones say
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - Loved ones say a 29-year-old Atlanta man was fatally stabbed while trying to help a man having a psychotic episode. They describe the victim as a man who had a heart of gold and pure intentions. Family and friends gathered Saturday at Freedom Park to h...
Body found as 15 remain missing after devastating Grand Canyon flooding
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) — A man’s body was recovered after flash flooding tore through the Grand Canyon on Saturday afternoon, leaving 15 people missing, the National Park Service said. The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered Sunday along the Colorado River...
Special Olympics of Texas hosts 4th annual BOCCE Competition
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Special Olympics of Texas held its 4th annual BOCCE competition this morning at Sherwood Park. The event featured 80 athletes from three teams: Team Odessa, Team Midland and the Basin Twisters. The particpants were qualifying for the annual Fall Cl...
5-year-old dies at hospital after being found not breathing at mobile home park, sheriff says
FLOWOOD, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - Authorities in Mississippi are investigating the death of a child who died despite lifesaving efforts at the hospital. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said deputies were called to the Alpine Mobile Home Park on Saturday for a 5-year-old who ...
Man dies after being attacked by multiple dogs
WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. ( KMOV /Gray News) - Investigators say a pack of stray dogs attacked two people, killing one, in Illinois Thursday night. The attack happened in Washington Park. Resident Mike Tomlin saw the attack. “I heard the man screaming, and then I could hear dogs,” To...
Bigfoot or a human skinny-dipping? Photos of a mysterious creature dubbed the ‘Syracuse Figure’ spark debate
(Gray News) - Photos taken of a creature now dubbed the “Syracuse Figure” in a New York marshland have led to controversy over what exactly was caught on camera. The photos, shared by the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), were taken by a woman, only identified as K.D...
Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Odessa Bronchos
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Odessa Bronchos are turning the page to the 2026 season, following a 1-win year in 2025. CHECK OUT THE REST OF OUR BASIN GRIDIRON TRAINING CAMP COVERAGE It's year three for head coach Erik Hartman, and he's looking to do whatever it takes to get hi...
Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Forsan Buffaloes
FORSAN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Forsan Buffaloes are aiming to get their first winning season since 2023. In 2025, the Buffaloes went 4-7 overall and 3-2 in district play. In the playoffs, Forsan fell to Hawley in the Bi-district round. CHECK OUT THE REST OF OUR BASIN GRIDIRON TR...
Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Coahoma Bulldogs
COAHOMA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Coahoma Bulldogs enter the 2026 season with plenty of familiar faces and high expectations. Coahoma played 13 freshmen and sophomores last season, and head coach Chris Joslin is excited to see what that experience can mean this year. The Bulldogs ...
TxDOT to switch I-20 traffic lanes in Midland-Odessa area this weekend
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - TxDOT crews will implement a traffic switch on I-20, requiring temporary closures of eastbound and westbound main lanes between JBS Parkway and CR 1250. Eastbound closures Eastbound I-20 from Odessa to Midland will have main lane closures between mi...
Man sentenced after stabbing 7-year-old at Walmart ‘for the rush,’ then attacking Dollar Tree employee
PARKER, Colo. (Gray News) - A man in Colorado was sentenced after going on a random stabbing rampage that left three people injured, including a 7-year-old boy who was stabbed at Walmart. Luke Barkhaus pleaded guilty to felony child abuse and two counts of first-degree assault in...
Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Permian Panthers
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After reaching the third round of the playoffs last season, the Permian Panthers enter 2026 with higher expectations and plenty of returning experience. Head coach Jeff Ellison says the Panthers' commitment has been evident since the offseason, with hi...
New $3.6M children’s park coming to Odessa Sports Complex in honor of Amy Bell
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A new children’s park is officially coming to Odessa, funded by a generous $3.6 million pledge from the Bell family in honor of their late daughter. The new eight-acre park, named Amy’s Park, will be built as part of the developing Odessa Sports Complex. Fo...
Grand Ole Opry will host tribute to Dolly Parton. Here’s when it is and how to watch
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Gray News) - The Grand Ole Opry will dedicate its Saturday night show to Dolly Parton. The Opry said a number of artists will take part in the tribute, including Carly Pearce, whose career began at the Dollywood theme park. Parton gave Pearce a surprise invitati...
Permian Basin Area Foundation gives $1 million toward new Ector County library
The Permian Basin Area Foundation donated $1 million to support the Ector County Library Foundation's capital campaign for a new, larger public library and resource center....
Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Midland Lee Rebels
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After finishing in second place in the district the past two seasons, the Midland Lee Rebels are seeking their first district title since 2023. In 2025, the Rebels had a 4-1 record in district play, heartbreakingly losing to Permian in week nine. In t...
Empire State Building lights to turn into pink sparkle in honor of Dolly Parton
NEW YORK (Gray News) - Country music legend Dolly Parton died Tuesday at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, her family announced. In honor of the icon, the tower lights on New York City’s Empire State Building will turn to a pink sparkle Tuesday at 9:25 p.m. The building’s LED lig...
New Amy Bell memorial park to rise at Odessa sports complex
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Odessa announced today that they have received a $3.6 million pledge from Ellen and Larry Bell and the Parks Bell Foundation for the development of the Amy Bell Memorial Children's Park. The park will be eight acres and will be developed as...
Dolly Parton opened up about ‘hard times’ with her health in final interview days before she died
(Gray News) - Country music legend Dolly Parton opened up about “hard times” with her health days before she died. In the country music icon’s final interview on Aug. 21, she told People about “dealing with some health issues,” which forced her to cancel an appearance at her Doll...
Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Midland Bulldogs
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) -The Midland High Bulldogs are looking to turn the page in 2026 after a season that fell short of expectations. Head coach Thad Fortune is entering his sixth season at Midland High and says the Bulldogs are approaching the new season with a renewed focu...
Woman accused of stabbing her mom at least 10 times in Chick-fil-A parking lot, authorities say
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - A Wisconsin woman is accused of stabbing her mother at least 10 times at a Chick-fil-A in Georgia, according to authorities. Shyanniah Ma’Ree Johnson, 21, faces a charge of aggravated assault under the Family Violence Act. At around 2:30 p.m., deputies...
Yellow 'Odessa Strong' flags raised at Memorial Gardens Park
Yellow "Odessa Strong" flags were placed at Memorial Gardens Park on Monday, August 24, to honor the victims of the 2019 mass shooting ahead of its seventh anniversary on August 31....
Flags placed at Memorial Gardens Park honor Odessa 2019 shooting victims
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Flags are being placed throughout Memorial Gardens Park to pay tribute to the seven victims who died in the 2019 mass shooting in Odessa. The victims being remembered are: Joe Griffith Mary Granados Edwin Peregrino Rodolfo Arco Kameron Brown Raul Garcia Lei...
Tourist dies in Death Valley after getting stranded on remote road in 116 degree-heat
LAS VEGAS ( KVVU /Gray News) - A French tourist died in extreme heat after his car got stuck on a remote backcountry road in Death Valley National Park, forcing him and a friend to try to walk to safety. Pierre Michel Formosa, 68, and his traveling companion, both visiting from F...
HIGHLIGHTS: (5) Midland Christian vs. (2) Liberty Christian
ARGYLE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After trailing 42-14 to No.2 Liberty Christian, No. 5 Midland Christian outscored the Warriors 66-35 to win 66-63 last night. Sophomore quarterback Jaxon Franco had an incredible outing, throwing for 648 yards and eight touchdowns. Junior Wide Receiver...
Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Alpine Fightin Bucks
ALPINE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Alpine Fightin Bucks are ready to turn the page, following a 2-win season in 2025. Last season, the Bucks finished third in the district, with a 2-4 record. In the playoffs, they fell to Coahoma in the bi-district round. CHECK OUT THE REST OF OUR B...
Man accused of beating stranger unconscious at Walmart after believing he secretly photographed a child
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (Gray News) - A man in Connecticut is accused of beating a stranger in a Walmart parking lot because he believed the person was secretly taking pictures of a child. Officers responded to a Walmart location at 9:39 p.m. on July 25, 2026, after receiving a report...
Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Compass Cougars
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Compass Cougars are coming off a 9-2 season, but they know the road to another successful year will be tougher in 2026. Compass enters a new district with a more challenging schedule, giving the Cougars another opportunity to build on the progress ...
Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Midland Christian Mustangs
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Christian Mustangs enter the 2026 football season looking to build on the foundation established during head coach Phil Dawson’s first year at the helm. Dawson, now in his second season as Midland Christian’s head coach, says the biggest d...
2 teens trapped upside down on amusement park ride awarded $275,000 each
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A jury has awarded two teens thousands of dollars after they were stuck upside down on an amusement park ride at Oaks Park. The teens were on a ride called the AtmosFEAR back in June 2024. Thirty riders in total were stuck for nearly a half hou...
‘It didn’t stick’: Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell says cancer has returned
(Gray News) - Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell’s cancer has returned, the rocker confirmed in an interview. Campbell discussed the return of Hodgkin’s lymphoma, with which he was diagnosed in 2013, in an interview with Francisco Sigüenza on Radio YSKL FM . The 63-year-old ro...
Ector County holds town hall on Gardendale Community Center and Park
GARDENDALE, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County is holding a public town hall to discuss the future of the Gardendale Community Center and Park. The county wants to hear from residents about the community’s needs, priorities and vision for the facilities. The town hall will provide an op...
Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Fort Stockton Panthers
FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A new era has begun for the Fort Stockton Panthers, as the former Ralls head football coach Xavier Rangel takes the reins. Rangel is no stranger to West Texas, as he brings coaching experience from Permian, Lubbock Monterery and Plainview. He's ...
Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Andrews Mustangs
ANDREWS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A new era is underway for the Andrews Mustangs as Jason Richters takes over as head coach for the 2026 season. Richters enters his first season as head coach after spending 11 years at Andrews, including time as the team's defensive coordinator. His f...
The Courses at Hogan Park mourns Kirby's passing
The City of Midland is sad to announce that Bill Kirby – a long-time supporter of The Courses at Hogan Park -- has passed away.
ZZ Top’s longtime drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
(Gray News) — Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s longtime drummer, has died at age 77. The band confirmed his death in an Instagram post . “…the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas. His signature backbeat was key to keeping ZZ on top,” th...
Pregnant woman brutally attacked by dogs blames owner: ‘You almost cost three lives’
TOPEKA, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) - A month after a brutal dog attack that left her severely injured, an expectant mother is speaking out for the first time about the night she nearly lost her life. Audrey Austin, who is expecting twins, was attacked by two dogs July 17 at the High...