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Watch the Amarillo ISD Middle School Volleyball Championships Live Saturday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas Panhandle Sports Network will livestream the Amarillo ISD Middle School volleyball championships. The finals will be played at Amarillo High School this Saturday, October 31st. Here is the schedule of matches: 9:00 a.m. 7th grade Silver Champion...
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Democratic congressional candidate served with felony warrant at campaign event
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A Democratic candidate running for North Carolina’s Congressional District 14 was served with a felony warrant at a campaign event earlier this month. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, deputies served 49-year-old Lakesha Womack wi...
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You’ll get an extra hour of sleep (or partying) on Halloween night as daylight saving time ends
(Gray News) — After a long night of trick-or-treating or partying, be prepared to get an extra hour of sleep. Daylight saving time will end on Nov. 1 at 2 a.m., also known as “fall back.” The United States will be back on standard time with more daylight in the morning and less i...
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‘I choked that dog out’: Rescue operator charged with felony animal torture
BUTLER, Ind. ( WPTA /Gray News) - An Indiana woman who operated an animal rescue is facing criminal charges. Butler authorities say Kayla Dillenburg, 30, strangled a dog she pulled from an Indianapolis shelter, profited from donor pledges meant for its care, and admitted to the k...
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Teacher who fought gunman during deadly Oregon school shooting releases first statement
BEND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A teacher who fought with the gunman during a deadly school shooting earlier this month in Oregon has released her first statement since that tragic day. On Friday, Bend-La Pine Schools released a statement from Cassidy Schutz, who is a certified l...
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17 theme park workers among 281 arrested during undercover operation
POLK COUNTY, Fla. ( WWSB /Gray News) — Florida law enforcement officials said a seven-day undercover operation resulted in 281 arrests and 488 new charges, including 198 felonies. About the operation The operation, called “Polk Around & Find Out II,” included simultaneous investi...
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7 people shot, 1 fatally, at Spirit Halloween store, police say
FAIRFIELD, Calif. (Gray News) - Police said seven people were shot, including one fatally, at a Spirit Halloween store in California on Friday night. Fairfield Police Chief Dan Marshall said officers were initially called around 8:30 p.m. Friday for a shooting at the Solano Town ...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Iraan def. Van Horn 56-6
VAN HORN, Texas (KOSA) -After two difficult district games against Wink and McCamey, Iraan comes out on top with a big 56-6 win over Van Horn. The Braves maintain their fourth-place spot in the district, sharing the same district record as Eldorado (1-2). Conveniently, that is wh...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Stanton def. Crane 48-6
STANTON, Texas (KOSA) - In dominant fashion, the Stanton Buffaloes beat Crane 48-6. This adds to their now 4-0 record in the district. The Buffaloes travel to face off against Coahoma next week, who is also 4-0 in their district schedule...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Big Spring def. Fort Stockton 25-14
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Big Spring, on their home turf, was able to get things done against Fort Stockton with a 25-14 final score. The win now shakes up the standings in 4A-2 District 2, as Fort Stockton and Big Spring are now 1-3 in the district. A win next week against Snyd...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Midland Christian def. Grapevine Faith 56-42
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Christian Mustangs celebrated their seniors ahead of their final game on Gordon Awtry Field. With the momentum of either what’s being celebrated or that it was their regular-season finale, the Mustangs came to battle. In Senior Night fashion, s...
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60-year-old rescued from Adirondacks stood in same spot for 7 hours, rangers say
KEENE, N.Y. ( WCAX /Gray News) — A 60-year-old Canadian man was rescued from the Adirondacks after he stood in the same spot for seven hours, forest rangers said. The rescue happened Oct. 21 on the Mount Colden Trap Dike. Satellite beacon sent after loss of crampons Forest ranger...