(AP) - The federal government can’t block benefits from the nation’s largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled.Monday’s ruling scuttles restrictions now in place or planned for the federally funded and state-run Supplemental Nutrition Assis...
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MCCAMEY, Texas (KOSA) - McCamey ISD is investigating a situation involving threats made by an opposing school. The district said it will have increased security at school today and at athletic events this evening. No more details have been released....
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - TAG Center – Permian Basin members found a man wanted for the offense of Aggravated Robbery out of Ector County. According to Midland County Sheriff’s Office, Johnathan Tyrus McCollum was found in the area of Boyd Street in Midland. McCollum was a wanted f...
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CRANE, Texas (KOSA) - A biker club is showing its softer side, teaming up with a Crane nursing home for a special lunch Friday. Focused Care, a nursing and rehabilitation center in Crane, partners with the West Texas Jacks for various events like Senior Olympics and Trunk or Trea...
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TUCSON, Ariz. ( KOLD /Gray News) - A University of Arizona fraternity is under investigation for violating the student code of conduct. University officials said Sigma Tau Gamma has been placed on activities suspension after being accused of forcing members to drink large amounts...
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa family has set up a GoFundMe for a man who was killed in a motorcycle-involved crash on Highway 80. According to the GoFundMe, Miguel Rodriguez was a former Odessa police officer and later served as a campus police officer at UTPB. On Sept...
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Gray News) - A nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit was arrested after a 4-month-old baby in his care was found to have multiple broken bones and bruises across her body. Authorities said the baby was born at 23 weeks in November and had been living at Hel...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers are asking for the publics help in finding a woman that was involved in a aggravated robbery incident. According to Midland Crime Stoppers the woman assaulted the victim and took his wallet. She then left the scene, and drove away in...
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HOBBS, N.M. (KOSA) - Hobbs Municipal Schools said a staff member was injured in an incident Friday at Highland Middle School. The district said the suspect is in custody and students and staff are safe. The district asked the community to keep the injured staff member, students, ...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - No. 11 Texas Tech is 3-0 after a top-25 win over Houston, but the Red Raiders have already turned their attention to Sam Houston State. The Bearkats enter Saturday's matchup at 1-2, but Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire knows his team will be tested ...
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County response and recovery efforts continue following a weather microburst that impacted West Odessa on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Damage assessments The Emergency Management Department physically assessed 15 affected residences. All 15 assessments ha...
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(Gray News) — For the third year in a row, Luna takes the crown as the most popular cat name. Last week, U.S. News & World Report published a list of the 100 most popular cat names in the country. Luna, Milo and Bella take the top three spots. The report said Luna is popular acro...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A group of energy companies, including Michigan-based ITC Holdings Corp., is asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to limit competition on the transmission step of the energy delivery process. There are three parts to making sure the lights...
