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7/17/2026: 7-day forecast +3, rain chances decrease as sunny weather makes a return

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/17/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “A sluggish little mid-level swirl overhead will spark scattered showers and storms this weekend, but summer says, “hold my sweet tea!” As the hot and dry weather returns nex...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 17, 2026

With spikes in deaths, Congress moves forward on a bill to ban retail nitrous oxide sales

WASHINGTON, DC (InvestigateTV) — As deaths associated with nitrous oxide continue to skyrocket, there’s movement on Capitol Hill toward a federal crackdown on a product that’s being widely sold for use as a recreational drug. Although nitrous has legitimate uses in both medical a...

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

Ken Paxton’s campaign says he will debate James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race

(TEXAS TRIBUNE) - WASHINGTON — Attorney General Ken Paxton’s campaign said he would debate state Rep. James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race after Talarico challenged him to do so Thursday morning.Talarico, the Democratic nominee, said he had accepted invitations from three Te...

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

Monahans diver Brayden McGowan set to compete in AAU Diving National Championship

MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - When the Monahans Swimming & Diving Team head coach Jay Thomas talks about the aquatic talent in West Texas, the reaction from people who aren’t familiar is usually “they can’t believe we have a pool, don’t you live in the desert?”In reality, West Texas i...

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

TxDOT kicks off "Be Safe. Drive Smart." speeding campaign

The Texas Department of Transportation is launching its "Be Safe. Drive Smart." speeding awareness campaign and Operation Slowdown, which will feature increased law enforcement patrols from July 18 through August 2....

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

Video captures moment car performing ‘donuts’ hits bystander

MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Newly obtained video shows the moment one person was hit by a car during a weekend car meet in Midland County, where two 18-year-olds are now facing felony charges.The video shows a blue BMW performing “donuts” in a parking lot at E. Wadley Ave. are...

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

Pecos native Andre Roman holds annual basketball camp

PECOS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Pecos native and professional basketball player Andre Roman returns to his hometown to hold his annual basketball camp at the Reeves County Recreation Center. Kids of all ages were there to sharpen their basketball skills, and the coaches who work the e...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 14, 2026

Design Squad Camp designs 3D-printed wheelchairs for kids in need

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Petroleum Museum is hosting its "Design Squad Camp" where kids can create 3D-printed wheelchairs to help kids in the Permian Basin. The Design Squad Camp is at the Petroleum Museum from July 14th to July 16th. Expenses can range from $2000 to $15,...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 14, 2026

2 teens charged in ‘massacre’ of family members that left 5 dead, 2 critically injured

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) — Two teenagers in Illinois are suspected of shooting seven family members, killing five of them and critically injuring two others.The shootings happened Sunday in East St. Louis across three locations, including Jones Park and the Samuel Go...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

FC Dallas West Texas send players to national championships

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - FC Dallas West Texas, a club associated with the FC Dallas Youth Soccer Club Affiliate Program, gathered in Beal Park tonight after practice to send off 37 of their athletes to Denver, Colorado. There, they will be participating in US Club Soccer’s 2026 Na...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 14, 2026

Bipartisan housing bill set to become law Saturday without Trump’s signature

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The allow the 21st Century Road to Housing Act is set to become law without President Donald Trump’s signature. In a social media post Friday, Trump cited “protest” as his reason for standing aside as the bill takes effect 12:00 a.m. Friday night / Saturday...

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

Maine Senate Democratic nominee suspends campaign amid sexual assault allegations

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner announced Wednesday he is suspending his campaign and plans to withdraw from the Maine U.S. Senate race following new sexual assault allegations and increasing calls from fellow Democrats to drop out.In a video state...

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

Midland Rockhounds host Donate Life Night to honor hero Jordan Taylor

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- During Wednesday night's game, the Midland Rockhounds and the Southwest Transplant Alliance teamed up for Donate Life Night at Momentum Bank Ballpark. Southwest Transplant Alliance is an organization whose mission is to save lives through organ and tis...

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

Woman recalls falling into open manhole on sidewalk: ‘It’s really traumatizing’

ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) - A St. Louis woman is calling for action after she fell into an open manhole on a city sidewalk.Jamie Hassan says she fell into an open manhole on the evening of July 4. She parked in north St. Louis and was walking on the sidewalk toward a nearby bar ...

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

How to keep your summer spending on budget

(InvestigateTV) — Summer activities, camp, travel and home improvement projects can strain household budgets quickly, but a debt relief attorney says planning ahead and building a dedicated savings plan can help.Debt relief attorney Leslie Tayne said it is important to have a sum...

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

Argentina rallies to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals

ATLANTA (AP) — Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to give Argentina an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.The defending champions had trailed 2-0 after goals from Yasser Ibrahim and and Mostafa Zico at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But...

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

George E. Johnson of Johnson Products Company dies at 99, reports say

(Gray News) - George E. Johnson, founder of the trailblazing Johnson Products Company, died, according to media reports. He was 99.He died in his downtown Chicago condo, his son, John Edward Johnson, told the Chicago Sun-Times. The New York Times reported he died of a respiratory...

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

Momentum Bank Ballpark hosts FIFA World Cup watch party

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland RockHounds, Tall City Brewing Co. and West Texas FC held a watch party for Midlanders. Fans gathered at the ballpark to witness Team USA take on Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match on Monday. The watch party was free admission, allo...

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

Hannah Wells and Mia Clemmer hold softball camp in Coahoma

COAHOMA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Former Coahoma Softball players Mia Clemmer and Hannah Wells held their fourth annual softball camp Monday afternoon. The camp had a big turnout, with kids of all ages learning from Clemmer and Wells about what it takes to be great at softball. "The l...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 6, 2026

Midland Rockhounds to host World Cup Watch Party

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Monday night at Momentum Bank Ballpark fans are invited to cheer on Team USA as they take on Belgium in the World Cup.Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. game.The event is in partnership with West Texas F.C. and Tall City Brewing Co....

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

Free Pool Party: Snacks, music, giveaways at City of Odessa's family event

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Summer fun is still in full swing in the City of Odessa, and all residents wanting to cool down are invited to attend a free pool party this weekend. The event is scheduled for Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Woodson Family Aquatic Center, from 6 p.m. unt...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 6, 2026

11-year-old rescues man from nearly drowning in apartment complex pool

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) - An 11-year-old boy is credited with rescuing a man from nearly drowning at an apartment complex pool Wednesday night.Avory Woolery jumped into action after a man at the bottom of the pool, who appeared to be in distress.“There was this man in the...

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

Father drowns while trying to swim across lake with his 8-year-old son, deputies say

OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX/Gray News) - Authorities in Michigan say a father drowned after he and his 8-year-old son tried to swim across a lake at a campground.Shiawassee County deputies say a 42-year-old man went swimming with his 8-year-old son around 5 p.m. Thursday at a campground ...

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

HIGHLIGHTS: Banana Ball Night Three

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Night three of Banana Ball did not disappoint, as the Texas Tailgaters and the Party Animals brought another sold-out crowd to Momentum Bank Ballpark. The Tailgaters defeated the Party Animals 3-2 in the series finale and won the series 2-1. The Tailg...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 5, 2026

GALLERY: Texas Tailgaters vs. Party Animals Game Two

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In game two of the Banana Ball series between the Texas Tailgaters and the Party Animals the Tailgaters tied up the series with a 4-3 win. The two teams are back tomorrow night for the final game of the series at 7:00 p.m. at Momentum Bank Ballpark. B...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 4, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS: Banana Ball night two

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Texas Tailgaters defeated the Party Animals 4-3 in night two of the Banana Ball series at Momentum Bank Ballpark. In night one, the Party Animals stole the first game, winning that one 4-1 after a weather delay pushed the first pitch back to 9 p.m...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 4, 2026

West Texas umpires get once-in-a-lifetime experience at Banana Ball games in Midland

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Banana Ball is in Midland, and some West Texas umpires are getting a once-in-a-lifetime experience.The Texas Tailgaters and the Party Animals are in the middle of a three-game series at Momentum Bank Ballpark. The Texas Association of Sports Officials is p...

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

Toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being mistakenly pronounced dead by doctor

GILBERT, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - A toddler in Arizona was discovered to be alive in the morgue of a hospital after being pronounced dead by a doctor hours earlier. The 18-month-old was pulled from a backyard swimming pool during a Super Bowl party around 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8.Acco...

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

EXCLUSIVE: Banana Ball in Midland

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Watch below for a look at our EXCLUSIVE coverage at Momentum Bank Ballpark as the Texas Tailgaters prepare to play the Party Animals....

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

Saying ‘yes’ launched nationwide rock-climbing program for Parkinson’s patients

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aging Untold) — A retired physician diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease more than 20 years ago struggled to find a climbing gym that would let him participate. One gym said yes. That single decision helped launch a nonprofit now serving more than 1,300 climbers ac...

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

Ector County Sheriff's Office seeks help in identfying suspect in child assault case

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Ector County Sheriff's Office is seeking public asstistance in identifying the suspect in the photos below who was in with assaulting a child. The incident occurred today in the ECSO parking lot. Investigators are seeking any information that...

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

Federal prison in Big Spring to permanently close amid nationwide restructuring

BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The Federal Correctional Institution in Big Spring and its satellite camp will permanently close as part of a nationwide restructuring announced Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Federal Bureau of Prisons.The Bureau of Prisons said it is clo...

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

Midland YMCA's summer camp offers fun and learning for kids

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Midland YMCA is having its annual summer camp for kids. The camp began on June 1st and will run through August 14th. The camp is weekly from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm for children aged five to 12. "We do offer financial assistance," Devon Copeland, Aquati...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jun 30, 2026

Washington Aquatic Center closed due to mechanical issue with motor

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Washington Aquatic Center in Midland is closed for the time being after there was a mechanical issue with a motor, said the City of Midland. The center will be closed until that motor can be fixed. The City of Midland said there’s still plenty of ways peop...

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

Deputy dies after being hit by tractor-trailer while shielding road crews on highway

BOLTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its deputies, who lost his life in the line of duty this week. Deputy Damien Draper Bost, 30, died at an area hospital following a collision Thursday on U.S. 74. Officials confirme...

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

Brazzell Family hosts 2nd Annual Family Fun Day

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Brazzell family held its second annual Fun Day at the Greater Ideal Baptist Church in Midland. The kids there got the opportunity to play basketball indoors and cool off on the waterslide. During the camp, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Chris Bra...

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

Local theatre house puts on a treasure of a production

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Summer is usually a time for kids to hit the pool, but some decided to hit the stage instead. Basin Theatre Works is bringing 'How I Became a Pirate' to town. Director of the show, Caitlynn Almance, wanted to choose a play that encouraged engagement on ...

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

Sherwood Family Aquatic Center closed for employee event

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Sherwood Family Aquatic Center will be closed June 27 while the City of Odessa holds its annual employee picnic, according to the City of Odessa.Other Odessa pools and spray-grounds will remain open and operate during their normal hours....

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

Odessa hosting free ‘Minecraft’ movie night

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Looking for last-minute weekend plans? The City of Odessa Parks and Recreation has you covered.The city is hosting a free showing of “A Minecraft Movie” at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 26 at Lions Club Park (4341 Esmond Drive, Odessa, Texas 79762).Officials say at...

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

Petroleum Museum provides hands-on learning opportunities for local kids, teens

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Petroleum Museum is hosting hands-on learning experiences throughout the summer. Camps are aimed at ages 6-15. Offerings include Expedition Earth, which looks at different minerals and weather systems, and Microscopic Marvels, an explorati...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jun 23, 2026

Boy, 13, gets out of Disneyland ride, goes down 50-foot drop in reported mishap

(Gray News) - A 13-year-old boy reportedly had to be sent to the hospital after he got out of a log ride at Disneyland and went down a 50-foot drop on his own. According to multiple outlets, the reported mishap occurred on Sunday evening on one of the park’s most popular rides, T...

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

Deputy rescues sweating toddler in hot car with temperatures above 90 degrees outside

CLARK COUNTY, Wash. (Gray News) - A sheriff’s deputy rescued a toddler who was left in a hot car while temperatures outside were over 90 degrees.According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Hulsey responded to a 911 call after witnesses reported a small child was alone ...

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

Witnesses: smoke near the entrance of Market Street in Odessa

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - People were seen gathered at Market Street near 42nd St. and JBS Parkway on Sunday evening after witnesses say they saw smoke. According to witnesses on scene, people were gathered outside the store. They described it as a type of haze near the entrance. Th...

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

Kitten rescued from floodwaters by RV park manager, residents

PERKINSTON, Miss. (WDAM/Gray News) - As Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rainfall and flooding to South Mississippi, residents sprang into action to save a kitten’s life.By 2 p.m. Thursday, the floodwaters at Perk Beach RV Park and Campgrounds in Perkinston were chest-deep. St...

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