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Traffic Alert: Crash blocks part of Hwy 18 in Winkler County
A Ford F-250 pickup truck towing a trailer overturned on South State Highway 18 in Winkler County on Wednesday afternoon, scattering debris across the roadway....
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Nearly 100 cases of norovirus reported inside one elementary school, health officials say
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. ( KCTV /Gray News) - Health officials have confirmed a norovirus outbreak at Bentwood Elementary School in Kansas after nearly 100 cases were reported over the past week. Johnson County Department of Health and Environment Director Charlie Hunt said the total ...
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Here are the most popular baby names of 2026, according to BabyCenter
(Gray News) - BabyCenter has released its list of the most popular baby names of 2026. Olivia and Noah remain the top names for girls and boys, according to the list. The top five boy names have stayed the same for the third year in a row. Top boy names Liam and Oliver rank secon...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, October 21st, 2026: It will be another pleasant day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with warm temperatures, quiet conditions and a mixture of clouds and sunshine. Changes are ahead by the weekend as our next ...
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Fake passport websites are charging travelers for free services
( InvestigateTV ) — Travelers rushing to renew a passport before an international trip may be vulnerable to scam websites designed to take advantage of that urgency, according to the Better Business Bureau. Josh Planos, a spokesperson for the Better Business Bureau, said the pres...
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Terrell County Sheriff’s Office warns of aggressive dog near 3rd and Richard streets
TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Terrell County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents to use caution in the area of 3rd and Richard streets following a report of an aggressive dog. The Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a call this morning regarding a dog reportedly showing ag...
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Rapper convicted of murdering woman, unborn child writes letter to judge asking for death penalty
(Gray News) – A rapper from Tampa sent a letter to the judge presiding over his case asking for the death penalty. Billy Adams, known as “Ace NH,” was convicted in September of the murder of 22-year-old Alana Sims and her unborn child, WTSP reported. At the time, a jury recommend...
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Stranger brings 6-year-old home after being dropped off early and found walking near busy road
CLEVELAND, Ohio. ( WOIO /Gray News) - A stranger in Ohio brought a 6-year-old home after the girl was dropped off early and found walking near a busy road. Mari Richardson was getting ready to pick up her daughter at the bus stop when the girl arrived home in a stranger’s car mor...
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Here’s why Alabama’s governor commuted the death sentence of a man convicted of killing a sheriff’s deputy
MONTGOMERY, Ala. ( WSFA /Gray News) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of a man convicted of killing a sheriff’s deputy. Toforest Johnson’s sentence was commuted to life in prison with no chance of parole. “We are grateful to Governor Ivey for diligently reviewin...
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Extreme adventurer Ash Dykes goes missing for nearly a day during Congo expedition
(Gray News) - Extreme adventurer and TikTok star Ash Dykes went missing for more than 16 hours during an expedition in the Congo Basin. Dykes has embarked on a six-part mission called “Project 6,” in which he will go on an expedition in six of “the most extreme environments on Ea...
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Aging Untold: Lupus looks invisible, but the fight inside isn’t
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we break down the daily realities of living with lupus, shedding light on the unpredictable fatigue, pain and invisible burdens of this autoimmune condition. We explore the complex choices surrounding feeding tubes, helping fami...
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Southern Made Food & BBQ
The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin is scheduled to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for Southern Made Food & BBQ, a new soul food restaurant located in Odessa, Texas....