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Mother charged with capital murder in deaths of 2 sons
WAXAHACHIE, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) — A Texas mother is facing two counts of capital murder after authorities said she shot and killed her sons Thursday morning. Forty-two-year-old Colleen Nichole Lemmon of Waxahachie was booked into the Wayne McCollum Detention Center following...
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HIGHLIGHTS: McCamey def. Bovina 33-14
BOVINA, Texas (KOSA) - The Badgers continue to find success under Head Coach Michael Woodard. McCamey made the trip to Bovina with its perfect record still in tact. The Badgers got the scoring going with a Steven Rodriguez touchdown and only got hotter from there. They left the p...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Permian def. Camden NJ 28-13
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Panthers finished non-district play with a perfect record. The Camden Panthers came to West Texas as the reigning NJSIAA Group 2 state champions. They presented Permian its toughest challenge of the season so far. Permian struggled to build momentum at ...
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Driver killed in rear-end crash involving 18-wheeler in Odessa
A driver named Bryan Torrez was killed Wednesday evening when his pickup truck crashed into the back of an 18-wheeler on South Highway 385 in Odessa, Texas....
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Midland hosts 2nd annual breast cancer awareness BBQ cookoff
The second annual Patsy's Cook Off Reboot breast cancer awareness BBQ and vendor event is scheduled to take place this weekend at VFW Post 7208 in Midland, Texas, with proceeds benefiting the Gifts of Hope organization....
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Sold-out bird bams in the Basin mahjong event tonight
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Junior League of Midland is hosting the Bird Bams in the Basin event tonight, and tickets have already sold out. The event will be held at the Junior League of Midland building, located at 902 W. Dengar. The fundraiser is a Mahjong event that is ho...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Camden (NJ) vs. Permian
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - It was a battle of Panthers as the Permian Panthers hosted the Camden Panthers from New Jersey. After a 14-13 lead at the half MOJO would control the second half with a 14-0 run. With the win Permian finishes non-district play unbeaten at 6-0. Next wee...
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Junior League of Midland hosts mahjong fundraiser for Stork Supply Program
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Junior League of Midland held a fundraiser featuring mahjong, raffles and sushi to support its Stork Supply Program. The Junior League of Midland is an all-women organization leading change in Midland with local efforts like Bird Bams in the Basin. Kat...
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41st annual Taste of the Permian Basin brings together food lovers, supports culinary students
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The 41st annual Taste of the Permian Basin brought together food lovers and the chefs that make it all possible on Friday at the Midland County Horseshoe. The event is put on by the Permian Basin Chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association. Jerry Morales, ...
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Major crash closes northbound lanes on Highway 385 in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department are investigating a major crash on South Highway 385 and Baiza Drive (just north of Loop 338). On Oct. 1, at 6:31 p.m., Odessa police responded to the area of South Highway 385 to the report of a major crash. An 18-wheeler was t...
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Woman gives birth to twins months after brutal dog attack
TOPEKA, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) - Healing continues for Audrey Austin following a brutal dog attack back in July , when she was 24 weeks pregnant, that changed her life forever. “I’m going to stay strong, and I’m going to keep moving, and it’s going to take time to forgive the p...
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Police officers save choking infant days after completing CPR training
BUENA VISTA, Colo. (Gray News) — Quick-acting police officers and first responders helped save the life of a choking infant in Colorado, authorities said. The Buena Vista Police Department said officers responded on the night of Sept. 27 to an emergency call reporting an infant w...