MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 34% of fourth graders and 27% of eighth graders score below the basic reading level. One local organization, Dysconnections, is looking to change that statistic and work with the local youth to help reduce that...
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Midland again led the state with the lowest unemployment rate of any metropolitan statistical area in September.
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GREENWOOD, Texas (KOSA) - The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department is warning drivers to avoid County Roads 1130 and 1140 between FM 307 and CR 120 due to extreme flooding. The department said CR 1130 is especially dangerous right now and urged drivers not to try drive through flo...
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(Gray News) — Billy Joel said his health is keeping him from being able to perform or drive, he revealed in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter . Joel, 77, said he has a condition called hydrocephalus that has affected his balance. He wants nothing more than to get back o...
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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas Panhandle Sports Network and NewsChannel 10 will have livestreams of high school football games throughout the season. To follow the football scores of the week, click here. WATCH To watch the games live on TPSN , click on the live channels on t...
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LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - Two men died after a crash and fire early Thursday near Jal, the Lea County Sheriff’s Office said. According to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at around 1:47 a.m. Thursday to the crash at the intersection of New Mexico Highway 128 an...
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( Aging Untold ) — The FDA’s first-ever approval of a blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease marks a significant step forward in treating a condition that affects about 7 million Americans, with that number expected to nearly double by 2060, according to the Alzheimer’s ...
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( Aging Untold ) — Firearms are part of the home for some families. But as parents and grandparents age, changes in vision, memory or mood can affect how safely those firearms are handled and stored. It’s about checking in to make sure the safeguards in place still fit the person...
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NEW ORLEANS ( InvestigateTV ) - Weight is a daily struggle for millions of Americans and for a lot of them it’s not just the health risks, it’s shame and setbacks. By 2035, it’s estimated that the number of people in the country living with obesity will rise to 19 million and aff...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Banana Ball is returning to Midland next year. The games are scheduled for March 5- March 6, 2027, at Momentum Bank Ballpark. The matchup will feature the Indianapolis Clowns against the Tailgaters. Banana Ball first came to Midland in July, when the Texas...
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( Aging Untold ) — As we age, our bodies process medicine differently — and a drug that felt fine at 40 can cause problems at 70. Even small details, like whether a pill can be cut, chewed or dissolved, can carry serious consequences for older adults. The Aging Untold experts are...
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( Aging Untold ) — For many grandparents, the role shifts from spoiling and sleepovers to full-time, day-in, day-out parenting. It’s a transition that can bring deep love and purpose — but also real stress on time, money and energy. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down what...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A First Alert 7 Weather Day continues today with strong winds and much cooler temperatures ahead. Both a Wind Advisory and Freeze Watch are in effect across parts of the region heading into the weekend. STRONG WINDS A Wind Advisory is in effect across parts...
