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Tripp Avenue widening phase II begins Nov. 2
Ector County is scheduled to begin phase II of a road widening project on Tripp Avenue near Vasquez Middle School starting November 2nd.
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Legendary college football coach June Jones dies at 73
HONOLULU ( KHNL /Gray News) - Former University of Hawaii head football coach June Jones has died at the age of 73, according to multiple sources Thursday. June Jones was the winningest coach in the modern era of Hawaii football with 76 victories in nine seasons from 1999 through...
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Pecos police seek next of kin for Adam Eugene Garcia
The Pecos Police Department is seeking the next of kin for Adam Eugene Garcia, who died on October 7, 2026.
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Caretaker charged for recording 92-year-old man suffocating his wife with plastic bag in senior living center, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WDRB+WAVE /Gray News) — A Kentucky woman’s designated caretaker was arrested after allegedly recording an incident in which her 92-year-old husband allegedly tried to suffocate her instead of helping the victim. Bert Morris, 92, was charged Wednesday with attemp...
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Ector County judge sentences man to 15 years for online solicitation of a child
Randy McCoy was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of online solicitation of a minor in Ector County, Texas.
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3 wanted fugitives arrested by TAG Center in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Members of the Texas Anti-Gang Center – Permian Basin located and arrested three wanted fugitives on Oct. 26. According to the TAG Center - Permian Basin the following fugitives were arrested. Erin Granados Erin Granados was wanted for a parole violation f...
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Space heaters under recall after units reportedly catch fire
(Gray News) - Almost 340,000 space heaters are under recall throughout the United States due to the risk of fire and burns. DREO space heaters model DR-HSH015 were placed under recall on Oct. 29, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported. About 338,800 units were affected, ...
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Odessa Fire Rescue asks for family, pet, property details ahead of emergencies
Odessa Fire Rescue is launching its Community Connect program to allow residents and businesses to pre-share critical safety information with first responders....
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Odessa utility payments unavailable Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 during IT maintenance
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The city of Odessa will perform scheduled IT system maintenance from 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. Utility bills cannot be paid during that time. Utility bills can be paid online before or after those dates and times, according to...
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‘Star Trek’ actor Patrick Stewart dead at 86
(Gray News) — Sir Patrick Stewart died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, a post on his official Instagram account revealed. The post said Stewart died after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia. He was 86. Stewart was best known for his starring roles in “Star Trek” and ...
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TSA confiscates Wolverine-style claws at airport checkpoint
SEATTLE (Gray News) - Transportation Security Administration officers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport recently stopped a suspicious carry-on item that looked more like something out of a Marvel movie. According to the TSA , officers Douglas Linn and Dennis Oishi teamed up...
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Quail Course to re-open on Oct. 30, will be 'cart-path only'
The Quail Course will open Oct. 30 with “Cart-path Only” rules to help preserve the improvements made.
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‘I rape little girls like you’: Former councilman arrested after allegedly making terrorist threats at Hooters
MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) - A former Alabama city councilman was charged after allegedly making terrorist threats at a Hooters, according to authorities. Former Mobile City Council member William Carroll, 56, was arrested Wednesday night on two counts of second-degree makin...
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Trump to campaign in Florida Friday
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is entering the home stretch of his midterm campaign blitz, which includes a stop in Daytona Beach, Fla. on Friday. Trump will stump for Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), a Trump ally who is running as the Republican candidate for governor...
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Quail Course reopening, Roadrunner Course closing soon for upgrades
The Quail Course at The Courses at Hogan Park is scheduled to reopen on Friday, October 30th, under 'cart-path only' rules to protect new turf improvements....
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Man charged in connection with terrifying attempted kidnapping caught on video
HONOLULU ( KHNL /Gray News) — A 23-year-old man in Hawaii has been charged in connection with a terrifying attempted kidnapping that was caught on video. Police identified the suspect as Diesel Makanikaiaulu Kawelo and arrested him. He was charged Wednesday with kidnapping. His b...
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Gov. Greg Abbott Reschedules Midland tour event appearance
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Gov. Greg Abbott has canceled his scheduled appearance at Thursday’s Get Out the Vote event in Midland due to flight complications. The event will still take place at 12:15 p.m. at Michael’s Charcoal Grill. Speakers scheduled to address attendees include K...
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No credible threat found after report of man possibly armed near Andrews High School
ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - Andrews High School is returning to normal operations after the situation was cleared, according to a parent update. Students and staff will proceed to lunch as scheduled, the update said. Andrews police officers found no credible threat after a driver rep...
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Aging Untold: How to spot the early signs of Parkinson’s and when to talk to a doctor
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we examine the subtle, easily overlooked early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease and discuss when to talk with a physician. Plus, we explore what to consider when starting antidepressants, emphasizing the importance of settin...
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‘Amazed that she’s alive’: 18-year-old driver in ICU after hitting moose on icy road
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - A mother in Alaska said her 18-year-old daughter is lucky to be alive after hitting a moose Monday night while driving down an icy Anchorage road. “That’s what we’ve been hearing this entire ordeal, from the EMTs to the doctors; they are ama...
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Ukraine war continues despite Trump’s promise to end it
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The war in Ukraine has lasted more than four-and-a-half years, and fighting continues despite repeated efforts by President Donald Trump to end the conflict. Trump made a pledge on the campaign trail dozens of times during the last presidential campaign. “B...
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Music City Mall to host free Malloween event today
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Music City Mall will host a free event called Malloween on Oct. 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The mall is located at 42nd and JBS Parkway. The First Alert 7 team will have a table with candy outside the station in the mall....
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We Walk the Line: Turning loss into a lifeline
(Editor’s note: This story discusses suicide. If you or a loved one needs help, call or text the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988.) LANSING, Mich. ( Aging Untold ) — Members of the military and first responders run toward crisis and the repeated trauma can take a serious toll on...
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‘She just lit up the room’: Toddler dies after being hit by car at a pumpkin patch, family says
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - A Tennessee toddler died after being hit by a car at a pumpkin patch, according to her family. The family of 21-month-old Nyxailia Hinton said they want answers after she died Tuesday. The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office said she fell and wa...
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City of Odessa utility system goes down for maintenance
Utility payments in the city of Odessa will be unavailable from October 30th through November 1st due to scheduled IT maintenance, with late fees being waived during this period....
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MLK Jr. Community Center upgrades fitness equipment
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Midland has upgraded its workout center with new equipment including kettlebells, resistance bands, and jump ropes....
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Ector County man arrested again on child sex abuse charge
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A man previously arrested on suspicion of continuous sexual abuse of a child was arrested again Oct. 18 on suspicion of indecency with a child. According to Odessa American, Rey Hinojosa Olivas was initially arrested Oct. 14 following an investigation by th...
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Woman arrested after man says she pinned him between vehicles
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A 22-year-old woman was arrested this month after a man told deputies she pinned him between two vehicles. According to Odessa American, deputies were called to West Larry on an assault call around 5:00 p.m. Oct. 13, the report stated. When deputies arrived...
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Relocation offers on the rise as cities try big cash incentives to attract remote workers
( Aging Untold ) — Remote work opportunities continue to thrive years after the COVID-19 pandemic made working from home mainstream. Now some communities across the U.S. are competing to attract new residents who are fully employed but can live anywhere, offering increasingly lar...
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Check out the new workout equipment at MLK Center
Need a place to work out? Try the updated workout center at the Midland Luther King Jr. Community Center.
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BLS: Midland again ranks in top 10 in nation for job growth
The Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the Midland MSA ranked tied for ninth in the nation in September
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Gen Z has more debt than Millennials did at the same age
( InvestigateTV ) — Gen Z carries more debt than Millennials did at the same age, even after adjusting for inflation, according to TransUnion data cited by a credit counseling expert. Ted Rossman, with nonprofit credit counseling agency Money Management International , said the a...
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‘He’s a monster’: Convicted Tennessee murderer still on the run as authorities investigate Wisconsin bank robbery
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - The manhunt for escaped Tennessee inmate Jacob Allen Morley continues and authorities are investigating a possible link in Wisconsin after a man robbed a bank at gunpoint there on Tuesday. Dane County authorities said the Bank of Deerfield w...
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Emergency crews respond to house fire near New Deal Thursday morning
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The cause of a house fire near New Deal Thursday morning is under investigation. Just after 7:30 a.m., the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office was called to a home on fire near FM 1294 and CR 2200. The New Deal Fire Department, Carlisle Fire Department and Sha...
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Antidepressants: What to know before you decide
( Aging Untold ) — Feeling low, disconnected or not like yourself for weeks or months is different from a bad day. When it starts to affect sleep, energy or everyday life, it’s time to talk about support and treatment options. For some people, that could include an antidepressant...
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10-year-old girl found ‘tied up in a closet’ after being taken from apartment; suspect arrested, US Marshals say
CANBY, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) — A 10-year-old girl who was taken from her apartment early Wednesday was found that afternoon and a suspect was arrested, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The U.S. Marshals Service said tactical teams rescued the girl from a home in Oregon C...
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InvestigateTV+: Tracking the trackers
( InvestigateTV ) — As the number of cameras capturing vehicle information multiplies, so do concerns of privacy for everyday people. InvestigateTV+ explores what can happen when the tool is misused and meet one man on a mission to track every police camera in the country. Plus, ...
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The barbershop quartet tradition is alive in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS ( InvestigateTV ) - On a Mid City evening, a four-part harmony rang out just off Canal Street. The group, Southern Tradition, has been around since 1999. The quartet is a place where a traditional American art form forges a friendship. “The main attribute to be a barb...
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Nearly 11 million people in the U.S. could be living with undiagnosed diabetes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( InvestigateTV ) - Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, the No. 1 cause of kidney disease, and an estimated 40 million people are living with it nationwide. Despite decades of prevention education and major breakthroughs in treatme...
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This veteran is using his service dog to regain independence
ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( InvestigateTV ) - Veteran James Poggi served in the Marine Corps working in aviation. His time in the military led to a lifelong strain on his body, including five back surgeries and a below-the-knee amputation. “You go from being six foot three, 250 pounds and a...
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Tennessee governor suspects Christa Pike’s sentence will stay the same after failed execution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said he suspects Christa Pike’s sentence will remain the same following her failed execution last month, unless the courts determine otherwise. Lee’s comments on Pike Lee was asked Wednesday whether the state will try ...
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UTPB to host Halloween trunk-or-treat event
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The University of Texas Permian Basin is hosting a family-friendly trunk-or-treat event Saturday, Oct. 31, as part of homecoming celebrations. The event will feature the Far From Stock Car Club, candy and activities for ages. Trunk-or-treat begins at 4p.m....
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Indictment: 6 accused of filing 9,000 fraudulent tax returns seeking $177 million in refunds
MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) — A tax preparation service used a variety of bogus deductions to file thousands of returns seeking $177 million in fraudulent refunds, according to a federal indictment unsealed Wednesday. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Mobile said the investigatio...
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Border Patrol agent charged with murder in wife’s death
LAREDO, Texas ( KGNS /Gray News) — A U.S. Border Patrol agent in Texas has been charged in connection with the death of his wife. Abel Garza, 30, has been charged with murder, a first-degree felony, in the death of his wife, 28-year-old Mayra Alejandra Landeros, after a domestic ...
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MCH nurse shares breast cancer survival story to urge early detection
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one local woman is using her experience to shine a light on the disease. For cancer patients, the journey does not end with a diagnosis. It’s a road that can take months or even years of treatment. For ...
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Economist explains how the ‘K-shaped economy’ is impacting the midterms
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - As voters prepare to head to the polls for the midterm elections, a conflicting economic sentiment is once again emerging on the campaign trail. “Voters reflect the perception of the cost of living as they experienced, as opposed to what is in the data,” sa...
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New World screwworm confirmed in El Paso County case
EL PASO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A case of The New World screwworm has been positively identified in El Paso County According to a statement by State Representative Mary E. González the office has been in communication with the appropriate state agencies and will continue monitorin...
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High school student accused of trying to make bombs for ISIS, deputies say
GAINESVILLE, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) - A Florida high school student was arrested after an investigation into his contact with a terrorist organization revealed he was attempting to make bombs, authorities said. Alachua County sheriff’s deputies said the 15-year-old is a student ...
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PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Gino Cruz
GRANDFALLS, Texas (KOSA) - Grandfalls-Royalty started district play on the right foot. The Cowboys defeated Balmorhea 69-28, handing the Bears their first loss of the year. It was a big night for junior Gino Cruz. The Cowboy running back scored four touchdowns in the victory. He ...
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Paxton slams Talarico, talks affordability plan in Odessa visit
In the final stretch before Election Day, Republican nominee for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton visited with voters at Mama's Kitchen in Odessa.
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Ruffneck seeks lasting change for West Texas animals
State Rep. Brooks Landgraf visited the volunteer-run Ruffneck Rescue in Odessa to discuss legislative priorities such as affordable veterinary care and animal welfare protections....
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‘Pretty low individual’: Man scammed by fake life insurance agent shortly after sister’s death
CORINTH, Miss. ( WTVA /Gray News) — A Mississippi man says he was scammed shortly after the death of his sister. According to Tim Williams, he was called by a woman who identified herself as the life insurance agent for his sister, Stephanie Jeanine Williams Machado. The woman ga...
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College professor among 2 found dead in home; suspect in custody, police say
LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio. ( WOIO /Gray News) - An Ohio college professor and a woman were found shot to death in a home, and a suspect is in custody, according to authorities. Wednesday morning, police responded to the Oberlin College Conservatory lot at 77 E. College St. to assist fi...
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Odessa Jackalopes look to keep hot start going against El Paso
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Odessa Jackalopes are off to a hot start this season, winning nine of their first 12 games as they prepare for a busy stretch against the El Paso Rhinos. Through 12 games, Odessa has scored 45 goals while allowing just 24, averaging nearly four goa...