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First Tee West Texas teaches children life skills on and off the golf course
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - First Tee West Texas is a children’s only golf program that focuses on golf and personal growth with the help of coaches in the community. Coach Caroline started working for First Tee when she moved to Midland. She said she enjoys watching and helping chil...
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Actor Dennis Haskins, ‘Saved by the Bell’ star, dies at 75
(Gray News) - Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding of “Saved by the Bell” for more than a decade, has died at the age of 75, his agent says. Haskins’ agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed his death in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter . “It’s a tragic loss. Everyone...
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Former teacher who had sexual encounters with students sentenced to probation
WACO, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) — A former Texas high school teacher who had sexual encounters with two teenage boys was placed on deferred probation Friday. Judge Thomas West of the 19th State District Court approved a plea agreement between Shelby Dawn Lashombe and the McLennan ...
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Tennessee to execute its first woman in 200 years this week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced on Monday that he does not plan to intervene in the execution of Christa Gail Pike, which is slated for later this week. “After deliberate consideration of Christa Gail Pike’s request for clemency, and af...
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Brian Nunez infuses his culture into Odessa business
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In this Hispanic Heritage Month piece, we sat down with Hair Academy Owner Brian Nunez who tells us how he infuses his culture into his business. Watch the full video above....
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Health experts shed light on chronic pain during Pain Awareness Month
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - September is Pain Awareness Month, shining a light on the 60 million people in the United States who live with chronic pain. It can affect everyday activities, quality of life, and the people around you. At Midland Spine and Joint Surgery Center, Dr. P...
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Midland College and 3:11 Ministry launch dorm project
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – In West Texas, there is a problem that constantly gets overlooked. According to the 2026 Point in Time Count, 0.22 percent of residents in Midland are experiencing homelessness, whereas the state average is only 0.12 percent. 3:11 Ministry has come to...
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UTPB initiative hopes to improve voter turnout for Nov. 3 midterm elections
A student-led initiative is helping the University of Texas Permian Basin community register to vote and hopes to increase voter turnout among young Texans....
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9/28/2026: We’re heading into a much wetter pattern over the next couple of days
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Tonight will stay mostly cloudy and a little breezy, with temperatures settling into the lower 70s. A stray shower or thunderstorm could pop up late tonight toward daybreak, but most areas will stay dry. Tuesday looks warm and windy, with highs climbin...
safety
City of Odessa transitions ambulance billing to third-party provider
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Residents who require emergency medical transport in Odessa will soon notice changes to how their ambulance bills are handled. Starting Oct. 1, the City of Odessa will transition its emergency medical services billing from an in-house operation to Emergicon...
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Transit employee received $620,000 paycheck error, money still not returned
ATLANTA ( Atlanta News First /Gray News) — An Atlanta public transit employee received $620,000 in an April paycheck in error, and the money has not been returned. The employee, who cleaned train stations, was paid $620,000 in overtime in April that they did not earn, the Metropo...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, September 29th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, September 29th, 2026: Here comes the rain and thunderstorms TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY A cold front is forecast to sweep through West Texas and southeast New Mexico mid-week this week, which will encounter tropical moisture from...