Midland man arrested after 6-year-old child reports sexual abuse
A 32-year-old Midland man, Cung Hnin Thang, was arrested and charged with a second-degree felony of indecency with a child following reports of sexual contact involving two children.
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- In Episode 4, titled "Man behind DGK," we get to meet Shawn Carrasco, learn what he went through, and how he is helping the community. Stream every episode of From Prison to Powerful Purpose anytime on the Big 2 Plus app, available now to download and w...
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Live tonight: Ossoff, Collins take the stage as Georgia Senate race heats up
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Midland College expands infant and toddler care capacity
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Odessa native launches business to promote disability inclusion
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Lapse in federal funding for traumatic brain injury research leaves millions without support
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Harvest for Heroes festival benefits Odessa firefighters
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Case dismissed against 1 of 4 adults after 16 children found in ‘deplorable’ home, looked like ‘feral animals’
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Meet the 95-year-old university volunteer who has a fern named for her
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Trump tries to smooth over controversial remarks about Iran striking San Diego, Los Angeles
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, October 8th, 2026
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Special animal blessing service coming to Odessa
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