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Community raises $10,000 for trooper Zach Vasquez

BREWSTER, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas DPS Trooper Zach Vasquez was presented with a $10,000 check today after suffering serious injuries from a major car accident a month ago. According to reports from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the other driver involved in that head-on...

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

Man sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting child neighbor

BONHAM, Texas ( KXII /Gray News) - A Texas man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for child sex crimes. Trevor Brown, 27, was sentenced Wednesday, the Fannin County District Attorney’s Office announced. The investigation into Brown started when Bonham police were called to an as...

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

Brewster County sheriff presents injured trooper with $10,000 raised through raffle

BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Sheriff Dodson traveled to El Paso to visit Trooper Zach Vasquez and present him with a $10,000 check to help cover expenses incurred following last month’s vehicle crash. According to the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office, the donation was made pos...

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

Midland man arrested after machete incident following child abuse claims

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man was arrested Thursday night after police said he confronted another man with a machete following claims that the man had sexually abused a child. According to a Midland Police Department report, officers were called at about 7:02 p.m. Thursda...

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

Tony Romo on leave from CBS after being accused of driving under the influence

(Gray News) - CBS has announced that Tony Romo has been placed on indefinite leave after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. According to ESPN reporter Adam Schefter , CBS said Friday Romo is on leave “until further notice.” It is also reported that JJ Wa...

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

25-year-old dies after falling out of moving car, police say

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. ( KJCT /Gray News) – A 25-year-old woman died after falling out of a moving vehicle in Colorado. The Grand Junction Police Department said Vivian Mora fell out of the vehicle around 12:40 a.m. on Thursday. Mora’s autopsy confirmed that her injuries from the ...

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

Highway 62/180 westbound lanes closed after two-vehicle wreck near Mile Marker 82

LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) -A two-vehicle crash on Highway 62/180 has closed the westbound lanes near Mile Marker 82, according to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office. Injuries have been reported. Multiple emergency agencies are on scene, including the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, Hobbs...

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

FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, July 31st, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, July 31st, 2026: The heat wave continues across West Texas and southeast New Mexico to wrap up July. Slight rain chances return to parts of West Texas and southeast New Mexico by Saturday. FRIDAY HEAT Heat levels will rema...

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

UPDATE: Suspect wanted in connection with Brownfield shooting turns himself in

BROWNFIELD, Texas (KCBD) - The man wanted in connection with a shooting in Brownfield turned himself in to the Terry County Jail Thursday night. Brownfield police say Shacoby Hill was booked into the jail and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Two men have been...

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

Two Odessans face felony fentanyl charges after traffic stop

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Two Odessa residents are facing felony fentanyl charges after a traffic stop on July 24. According to the Odessa Police Department, officers pulled over a vehicle for speeding near Highway 385 and East 100th Street. The driver, Gregory Brooks, and passenger...

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

Two Odessa teens arrested for armed robbery

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) -Two Odessa teens were arrested this afternoon in connection with an aggravated robbery in Northeast Odessa. One was identified as 17-year-old Tarrington Turner. The other suspect involved was a 16-year-old male who was not identified. At approximately 1...

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

Out West Midland hosts record-breaking Riley Green show

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The morning of June 12th started with the sounds of gunfire, sirens, and a community that would now be torn. However, the evening of June 12th ended with music, dancing, and a refreshed sense of community. Out West Midland, a local entertainment brand...

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

Husband and wife found shot to death after automated 911 call made from smartwatch

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. ( WECT /Gray News) — A husband and wife have been found dead inside a North Carolina home early Thursday morning after an automated smartwatch emergency call was made to authorities. According to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded...

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

Man found dead behind car wash had objects wrapped around his neck, arms and genitals

ALBANY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — Georgia authorities are investigating after a man was reportedly found dead behind a car wash in Albany earlier this week. According to the Albany Police Department, the unidentified man was found naked and lying down with his back on the ground T...

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

New Mexico man arrested with drugs and guns in Midland

A New Mexico man was arrested in Ector County following a traffic stop that uncovered more than two pounds of methamphetamine, cocaine, and two handguns, one of which had been reported stolen....

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

Man arrested after traffic stop leads to drug bust in Ector County

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A man is in federal custody after a traffic stop in Ector County resulted in a drug bust. According to the Texas Anti-Gang Center - Permian Basin, on Wednesday, July 29, members conducted a traffic stop in the area of West University Boulevard in Ector Cou...

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

Senators work to advance long-delayed farm bill

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senators in Washington are now trying to advance a major food and agriculture policy package known as the farm bill after years of delays. The bill, that establishes national farming and nutrition polices, could soon reach its closest point to passage since...

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

Mother arrested in connection with infant’s death

SHIPSHEWANA, Ind. ( WNDU /Gray News) - As police continue to investigate the death of a baby, the infant’s mother has been arrested. Indiana State Police detectives reported they were called to a home in Shipshewana on April 6 to investigate the death of an infant. Months later, ...

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

Two injured in house explosion caught on video

CANTON, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) – Two people were hospitalized after an Ohio home exploded early Thursday morning. The explosion was first reported shortly before 4 a.m. on Thursday in the town of Canton. The home was destroyed by the time firefighters got to the scene. The fire ...

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

How new grads can stand out as entry-level job postings hit a multi-year low

( InvestigateTV ) — Entry-level job postings are down 11 percent from this time last year, according to new data from the job site Indeed — and new graduates are feeling the squeeze. In a low-hire, low-fire market, the instinct may be to apply everywhere. Priya Rathod, a workplac...

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

Police department credits Flock cameras in capture of child kidnapping suspect

DOTHAN, Ala. ( WTVY /Gray News) - A woman wanted for kidnapping a child in Florida is behind bars after drones and license plate readers tracked her to Alabama. Jenay Dominique Burns, 38, was taken into custody without incident Wednesday. Investigators with the Dothan Police Depa...

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

Man accused of killing 19-year-old girlfriend after texting her about murder-suicide pact

MOORESVILLE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) — Police say a man allegedly shot and killed his 19-year-old girlfriend inside her car in what investigators believe may have been a murder-suicide pact. The shooting happened Sunday afternoon on Interstate 77 in Iredell County, North Carolina...

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

SCAM ALERT: Pecos police warn residents about fraudulent online rental listings

PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos Police Department is warning residents to be cautious after receiving a report of a fraudulent rental listing using the address of a local property owner. According to the Pecos Police Department, the property owner discovered a TikTok video advert...

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

Person killed in grain bin accident, body recovered

SHERMAN COUNTY, Neb. ( KSNB /Gray News) - A person died in a grain bin accident in Nebraska on Tuesday. In a media release dated July 29, Sherman County Sheriff Joel Bergman said Emergency Management and 911 received a call at about 5:11 p.m. requesting grain bin extraction equip...

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

FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, July 30th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, July 30th, 2026: The heat wave continues across West Texas and southeast New Mexico to wrap up July. Slight rain chances return to parts of West Texas and southeast New Mexico by Saturday. THURSDAY & FRIDAY HEAT Heat lev...

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

Big Spring Crime Stoppers looking for suspect in stolen truck case

BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying a suspect and locating a stolen truck. According to Big Spring Crime Stoppers, a pickup truck was reported stolen the morning of July 21 from the 8000 block of North U.S. Highway 87. At 3:24 a.m.,...

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

Man accidentally shoots himself while filming video on how to use gun he just bought

LINCOLN, Neb. ( KOLN /Gray News) - A 21-year-old Nebraska man was seriously injured when police say he accidentally shot himself while filming a video demonstrating how to use a gun he had recently bought. The incident happened around 1:10 p.m. Tuesday in the parking lot of Schee...

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

Oscar-winning Disney animator rescued from top of mountain after becoming ill on hike

PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) - An Academy Award-winning animator was rescued from the top of the mountain in Paradise Valley Wednesday morning. According to the Phoenix Fire Department, shortly after 8 a.m., firefighters received reports of a hiker having a medical e...

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

Big Spring Crime Stoppers seeks help in truck theft

BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Big Spring Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying an individual involved in a stolen vehicle investigation. According to Big Spring Crime Stoppers, the incident occurred in the early morning hours of July 21, 2026, when a pickup...

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

Trump promises retribution after Iran fires ballistic missiles

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Iran fired ballistic missiles at U.S. troops early Wednesday, derailing prospects for a diplomatic end to the conflict. President Donald Trump promised retribution for the strike Wednesday. “They know it’s coming. They’re asking us not to do it, but you kno...

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

Reward offered for wanted suspect accused in child sex crimes

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is offering a $500 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted on multiple charges involving a child. According to Midland Crime Stoppers, 34-year-old Braxton Walters is wanted for aggravated sexual assault of a...

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

Two arrested after traffic stop leads to cocaine seizure in Dawson County

LAMESA, Texas (KOSA) - A traffic stop in Dawson County led to the seizure of more than two pounds of cocaine and the arrest of two men on felony drug charges. According to the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop over the weekend after noticing a vehi...

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

Midland Crime Stoppers seeks help finding ATM fraud suspect

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying a male suspect who used a fraudulent card at an ATM. The incident occurred on July 20th, 2026, at approximately 7:00 pm where a Hispanic man used a fraudulent card to obtain money at a...

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

Midland police seek two suspects in Midland Park Mall theft

The Midland Police Department is asking for public help to identify two suspects who allegedly stole a purse from a department store at Midland Park Mall and attempted to use the victim's bank cards fraudulently....

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

Two men sought after attempted theft at Midland Walmart

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying two male suspects involved in an attempted shoplifting incident. According to Midland Crime Stoppers, the incident occurred on July 23rd, 2026, when two males entered the Walmart locat...

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

Dairy Queen drive-thru customer seen throwing milkshake at employee

ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — Police are investigating after a customer at a Dairy Queen drive-thru was caught on camera Tuesday throwing a drink at an employee. Security footage shows the driver of what appears to be a red pickup truck throwing his milkshake at a Dairy Queen manag...

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

11-year-old found restrained with zip ties in sealed bathroom, authorities say

BEVERLY, W.Va. ( WDTV /Gray News) - Two parents are facing charges after a witness reported finding an 11-year-old restrained with zip ties inside a bathroom at the family’s residence, according to West Virginia State Police. Manual Ortiz Jr., 69, and Licha Ortiz, 54, both of Bev...

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

Midland Crime Stoppers seeks public help identifying 2 suspects in Dillard’s theft

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects in a theft investigation. According to Midland Crime Stoppers, at about 2:00 p.m. on July 24, the suspects entered Dillard’s at Midland Park Mall. Authorities said, while insid...

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

2-time ‘Jeopardy!’ winner pleads guilty to felony peeping charges, records show

CURRITUCK COUNTY, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A past “Jeopardy!” winner has pleaded guilty to felony charges in North Carolina. Philip Joseph “Joey” DeSena, 44, guilty plea this week stems from a December 2025 arrest in which he was charged with two counts of felony secret peeping....

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

Midland Crime Stoppers seeks public help identifying 2 men in ATM fraud case

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying two men in connection with a fraud investigation. According to Midland Crime Stoppers, a man fraudulently used a card to withdraw money from an ATM at about 7:00 p.m. on July 20. The case i...

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

FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, July 29th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, July 29th, 2026: The heat wave continues across West Texas and southeast New Mexico this week and into next weekend, with mostly rain-free conditions areawide. A Heat Advisory is in effect this afternoon through the eve...

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