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Four arrested after illegal border crossing in Terrell County
TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Four men were arrested Monday night after allegedly crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally into Terrell County. According to Sheriff Thadeus Cleveland, the four individuals were part of a larger group encountered the previous day. Cleveland said ...
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Parts of Big Spring face temporary water disruption
Residents and businesses near 23rd Street and Goliad in Big Spring will face temporary water service disruptions on Nov. 10 due to a scheduled water valve replacement....
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Eastbound I-20 in Ector County at complete stop
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Traffic has stopped eastbound on Interstate 20 in Ector County, according to TxDOT. Eastbound I-20 is at a complete stop in the county. Information is limited at this time....
schools
Trinity School celebrates signing day for two golfers
Trinity School of Midland will hold a National Signing Day ceremony on November 11 for golf student-athletes Alex Escamilla and Jayden Hofman.
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Diamondback Energy crew partners with Habitat for Humanity
More than 80 volunteers from Diamondback Energy joined forces with Permian Basin Habitat for Humanity this week to build a new affordable home for a Midland resident....
government
Midland County Utility District regrouping on water distribution plans after bond failure
The Midland County Utility District is restructuring its $1.2 billion Capital Improvement Program after voters rejected a $299 million bond in the November 3 election....
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Plug-in scent diffuser likely caused house fire, officials say
MILTON, Fla. ( WALA /Gray News) - Authorities said a plug-in scent diffuser likely caused a house fire in Florida on Friday. Skyline Fire Rescue said it responded to a house fire in Milton, Fla. When firefighters arrived, they reported a “moderate amount of smoke” inside the home...
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Police investigate drive-by shooting at Midland home
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police responded to a drive-by shooting in Midland. The shooting took place at about 4:05 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the area of South Fort Worth Street. According to the Midland Police Department, shell casings were found in the street. When Midlan...
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Lea County Sheriff’s Office announces Veterans Day closure
LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - The Lea County Sheriff’s administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business hours will resume Thursday Nov. 12. Deputies and dispatch services will remain available 24/7. For emergencies, call 911. Fo...
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A familiar face and a helping hand: Grocery store employee marks 30 years
CHESTERFIELD, Va. ( Aging Untold ) — Kenny Minor has spent 30 years working at the Food Lion, his first job out of high school. Customers and management say he remains one of the store’s most dependable employees. A fixture in the community Janice Judkins, a customer who has shop...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, November 10th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, November 10th, 2026: It’s another foggy morning across West Texas and southeast New Mexico, but conditions later in the day look to be rather pleasant with seasonable temperatures and even sunshine in the afternoon and ev...
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Woman credits free BRCA gene study with catching her cancer risk early
OMAHA, Neb. ( Aging Untold ) — A Nebraska nurse practitioner says a free genetic research study likely saved her life after she learned she carries a BRCA2 gene mutation, despite having little family history of cancer. Erin Thoman , a 34-year-old mother of four, said cancer was n...