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James Mull named UTPB chief of police
The University of Texas Permian Basin has appointed James ``Matt'' Mull as its new Chief of Police, effective October 5, 2026.
government
Star-studded legal thriller ‘Discretion’ heading to Midland County for filming
Midland County Commissioners have approved a filming permit for the upcoming Paramount+ legal thriller Discretion, starring Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman, which is scheduled to shoot along a stretch of South County Road 1160 on October 27....
News
‘Shouldn’t have taken 31 years’: Victim’s niece voices frustration before Christa Pike’s botched execution
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT/ Gray News) - Colleen Slemmer’s niece said the process of executing Christa Pike should not have taken 31 years. After learning the state was fighting to lift the stay, Seeley expressed both frustration with the delay and hope that the high court would fin...
government
K-9 sniffs out nearly 450 pounds of cocaine at northern border
LEWISTON, N.Y. (Gray News) — Federal border officers seized an estimated $6 million worth of cocaine after discovering 174 packages concealed under the floorboards of a commercial truck bound for Canada, authorities said. On Sept. 22, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers a...
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Former fraternity leader gets jail time after pledge died of alcohol poisoning
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A former Northern Arizona University fraternity leader was sentenced Wednesday in connection with the death of an 18-year-old pledge. Carter Eslick, 20, was sentenced to 60 days in jail . He pleaded guilty to a felony hazing charge in connect...
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Walmart recalls nearly 4.5 million grill wire brushes. Here are the impacted brushes
(Gray News) - Walmart is recalling nearly 4.5 million grill brushes because small metal wire bristles can detach, stick to grills or food, and cause severe internal injuries requiring surgery if swallowed. The recall covers approximately 4,477,655 Expert Grill metal wire bristle ...
schools
Stream Tx Panhandle high school football LIVE 10/1 and 10/2
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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Witnesses to Christa Pike’s failed execution say their view was blocked multiple times
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Witnesses to the failed execution of Christa Pike said their view of her attempted execution was often obscured, raising questions about Tennessee’s already scrutinized execution process. Several witnesses were told by Tennessee’s Department ...
Local
Upcoming road work to affect Michigan Ave and Andrews Hwy
Midland city officials have announced upcoming lane closures on Michigan Avenue and Andrews Highway starting October 2, as well as road work near Smith Road and Desta Drive beginning October 8....
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Aging Untold: Depression in older adults doesn’t always look like sadness
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we break down the hidden warning signs of depression in older adults and explain when to seek professional help. Plus, we explore how older Americans are turning passion projects and hobbies into profitable side hustles to boos...
government
Memorial bench honors Dal Watson at Astound Broadband Stadium
The Midland Parks and Recreation Commission dedicated a memorial bench at Astound Broadband Stadium to honor the late Dal Watson for his decades of service as a sports official and community advocate....