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Ector County sheriff warns of phone scam
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam involving someone impersonating Sgt. Bell or Capt. McKinney. Officials say the calls appear to come from the Sheriff’s office phone number. Residents are urged to hangup immediately a...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, November 11th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, November 11th, 2026: Conditions later are looking quite pleasant across West Texas and southeast New Mexico. High temperatures will warm into the 60s and 70s. Midland/Odessa are looking to reach a high temperature of 71...
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Water main break reported on southwest side of Andrews
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Andrews has reported a water main break after a third-party contractor hit a water main on the southwest side of the city. The area of potential impact includes SW 1910 to SW Avenue H, between Main Street and SW 6th Street. Crews are working to...
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Odessa man accused of hitting man with Crown Royal bottle
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa man was arrested last week after being accused of hitting a man with a bottle of Crown Royale and displaying a gun. According to Odessa American , deputies were called to a disturbance at the Mesquite Oasis on 42nd Street around 9:30 p.m. Nov. 3. ...
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Odessa man arrested after sending explicit videos to decoy he thought was a 14-year-old girl
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A 29-year-old Odessa man was arrested Saturday after engaging in an inappropriate online conversation with someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl and sending sexually explicit videos. According to Odessa American , an Ector County Independent School Dist...
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Odessa woman accused of texting while driving in crash that killed 2 men
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa woman authorities say was texting when she caused a crash that killed two men was arrested Saturday on suspicion of two counts of manslaughter. According to Odessa American , 25-year-old McKayela Lynn Rodriguez, was traveling north on North Greenl...
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Odessa man arrested after telling decoy posing as 13 he wanted to do ‘everything,’ report says
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa man was arrested last month after having inappropriate conversations with someone he thought was 13 years old via Facebook Messenger. According to Odessa American , an Ector County ISD report said 37-year-old Victor Rene Montez began exchanging me...
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How to speak up for yourself or a loved one during a medical crisis
( Aging Untold ) — When you or someone you love is facing a medical crisis, it can be hard to think clearly, let alone know what questions to ask. The Aging Untold experts share ways to speak up, understand the care plan and help make sure your loved one’s needs and wishes are he...
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Low-cost home fixes and age tech can help older adults stay safe at home
( Aging Untold ) — Small changes around the house can make the difference between staying home safely and a fall that changes everything. Tara Ballman, executive director of the National Aging in Place Council , joined Aging Untold to talk through low-cost fixes, signs that long-...
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Veterans Day discounts: Here’s where to find deals
(Gray News) - Wednesday is Veterans Day, a day to pay tribute to everyone who has served in the United States military. Veterans Day dates back to Nov. 11, 1918, when the truce between U.S. allies and Germany to end World War I was signed on the 11th day of the 11th month at the ...
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InvestigateTV+: Tracing the footsteps of a WWII soldier
( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ explores the power of honoring history and reclaiming legacy. We reveal how families can rebuild military records destroyed in a historic fire. Then, we follow a community of strangers stepping up to bury a veteran from World War I. Plus, we exp...
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Woman loses more than $400K of retirement savings to gold courier scam
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Wis. ( InvestigateTV ) — It can start with a pop-up on the computer screen and sometimes ends with the innocent victim handing over their life savings to a scammer. The FBI reported in 2025 that the “gold courier” scam alone drained more than $300 million from v...