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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - President Trump spoke for 101 minutes at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center on Tuesday night, to fire up Lubbock Republicans and endorse Texas candidates. The rally included speeches from U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton, U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington, Republic...
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MIDDLETOWN, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) - A couple is facing multiple charges of child endangerment and animal cruelty following a welfare check at their home in September, authorities said. Melanie and Christopher Todd were arrested after officers responded to their home on Cardinal...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – (10/27/2026) Here’s your Forecast from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown! Overall, expect a cooler, more fall-like stretch with periodic rain chances through early next week. That’s your Forecast! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy, just visit...
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Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico proposed anti-corruption reforms during a speech in Midland County while criticizing Republican opponent Ken Paxton's financial backing from Super PACs and Elon Musk....
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Harmony Public Schools will open lottery-based applications for its tuition-free Pre-K through 12th grade campuses in Odessa and Midland from November 1st through mid-February....
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Keep Odessa Beautiful is organizing the upcoming Basin Action Day cleanup event on November 7th, which brings together several local government entities to promote community cleanliness....
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Tennessee state Sen. Brent Taylor is addressing alleged “past indiscretions” that resurfaced a week before Election Day. Taylor is running for both reelection to the state Senate and Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District. On Tuesday, the Nashvi...
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WASHINGTON, Ga. ( WRDW /Gray News) - A woman was arrested Tuesday morning after a 4-year-old boy was found dead more than an hour away in an Atlanta townhome, authorities said. Wilkes County Sheriff Darrell Powers said Jasmaine Smoak was arrested and booked into the Wilkes County...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -The Greenwood VFD and the Midland Fire Department have cleared a small RV fire on County Road 1110. All personnel are safe on scene....
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ELLISVILLE, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - An 18-year-old in Missouri was charged in a hate-motivated attack after allegedly luring a victim through a dating app, according to authorities. Around 2:20 a.m. Oct. 21, the victim went to Bluebird Park to meet a man named Adam, whom he had ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College has rescheduled and relocated its Downtown Halloween Party because of the weather forecast. The event will take place Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at James Segrest Stadium. The party will include candy, games, food trucks, music an...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The FBI held a roundtable on cyber security at its Midland office. Cyber Awareness Month may be coming to an end, but the FBI still wants everyone to know that online security is important. Steps to protect accounts Steps to protect accounts FBI Special Ag...
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ANDREWS C, Texas (KOSA) - Indiana Bones is back on the clock, and this time he’s answering the call of duty at Andrews County Dispatch! Bones’ new tasks included learning radio codes and working under pressure. He’s also found that dispatchers are the backbone of emergency respon...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump won a second term by making many promises to voters. Nearly two years after he was sworn in, those voters can judge whether he kept them, and they will decide in days how he has done. When Trump campaigned for president in 2024, he to...
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GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - South Carolina authorities are asking for additional victims to come forward after a series of late-night burglaries targeting women home alone. Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis said investigators were made aware on Oct. 16 of mu...
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AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. ( WSFA /Gray News) - A police officer in Alabama has died in an off-duty crash this week. According to the Prattville Police Department, Cpl. Dakota Lee Davis did not survive the injuries he sustained in a crash on Highway 31 on Monday afternoon. “The loss of...
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(Gray News) — It’s been a long time coming: General Mills is introducing the first cereal box that includes a resealable bag. Say goodbye to folding, rolling or clipping the bag, or even transferring the cereal to an airtight container. Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios will be ava...
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WHITE OAK, Texas ( KLTV /Gray News) - A woman died after being hit by a vehicle in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant, authorities said. White Oak police responded to the fatal crash around 4:35 p.m. Oct. 21 in the McDonald’s parking lot in the 600 block of East U.S. Highw...
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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - High school volleyball playoff action tips off across the Texas Panhandle with bi-district round matchups in Class 5A through Class 1A, plus area-round matchups in TAPPS. Here is a look at the full schedule by classification and division: *teams in bold d...
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ATLANTA, Ga. ( InvestigateTV ) — A scroll through social media can make a mountain cabin, beachfront rental or luxury resort look like an easy escape. But some AI-generated travel videos may not accurately show the property a viewer would book or the price a viewer would pay. We ...
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The City of Midland shares the powerful numbers regarding the initial impact of the sex offender ordinance
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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — A Republican candidate in Georgia running for the state House of Representatives has been arrested on charges of public indecency. According to Cobb County authorities, Andre Stafford is accused of public indecency and child molestation, a felony charg...
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HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. ( WTVY /Gray News) - An Alabama special needs teacher is facing child abuse charges after deputies say she poured hot sauce on a student’s tongue. Heather Varner Hunter, a 46-year-old special needs teacher at Cottonwood Elementary School, allegedly used hot s...
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(Gray News) - A 75-year-old woman who allegedly posed as an heiress to steal more than $14 million has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list. According to the FBI, Mary Carole McDonnell is accused of posing as the heiress to the McDonnell Aircraft family with an $80 million se...
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The City of Midland's new sex offender ordinance has successfully reduced the number of registered sex offenders in the community and prevented a significant projected increase....
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A 17-year-old was charged in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a 6-year-old girl in Charlotte last week, according to authorities. Charlotte police announced Monday that Lachevis Finnie, 17, was arrested in the hit-and-run death of 6-y...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Big Spring announced that contractors will be replacing a fire hydrant at The Village at the Spring today, Tuesday, October 27. Customers in the surrounding area will experience a temporary interruption in their water service. Service will b...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore compassionate hospice care options beyond the home, focusing on comfort, dignity and family support. Plus, we share practical advice for older adults stepping up to raise school-aged kids and navigating today’s modern...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, October 27th, 2026: It’ll be a touch drier and warmer across West Texas and southeast New Mexico today with slight storm chances continuing for areas west of the Pecos into southeast New Mexico. High temperatures will war...
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Bobby Lynn Teddlie pleaded guilty to securities fraud and theft in Midland County, Texas, receiving a suspended ten-year prison sentence and being ordered to pay $75,000 in restitution....
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( Aging Untold )— They don’t have the fame of The Beatles or the fortune of The Rolling Stones, but the members of The Exoneree band share something far more profound. Now, as free men, they are using the power of music to heal, to tell their stories, and to build a brotherhood u...
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The Odessa Police Department has issued a community alert regarding routine SWAT training scheduled for Tuesday afternoon near 3rd and Lincoln Street.
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(Gray News) - Emmy-winning actress Susan Saint James has died. She was 80 years old. Saint James, who starred in “McMillan & Wife,” “Kate & Allie” and “The Name Game,” died Monday after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, according to People . Her family said she was “generou...
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Editor’s note: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. STREETSBORO, Ohio. ( WOIO/ Gray News) - An arrest has been made in connection to the death of an Ohio high school student who d...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - With Election Day less than a week away, President Donald Trump is expected to make another campaign stop in Ohio, where two competitive races could have national implications. The president’s visit comes amid growing controversy surrounding Republican gube...
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Gray News) - A mother who traveled to Las Vegas on a work trip was arrested after one of her children was injured and hospitalized, according to deputies. According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office , a child called 911 after a dumbbell fell on her 9-year-ol...
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( Aging Untold ) — Hair loss is often the most common and visually striking side effect of chemotherapy, especially for women. Lisa Steinhauser, a breast cancer survivor, said she lost her hair and part of her identity during chemotherapy. Now she inspires patien...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Excel ER held a ribbon cutting ceremony and fall festival earlier today to celebrate 10 years of service. The anniversary fall festival featured a petting zoo, face painting, food trucks, a DJ, bouncy houses and balloon animals. Representatives from across ...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Holiday expenses often extend well beyond gifts and food, and those additional costs can add up quickly. Cherry Dale, vice president of financial education at Virginia Credit Union, said the first step to managing holiday spending is a simple list — before eve...
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The City of Big Spring is scheduled to replace a fire hydrant at The Village at the Spring on Tuesday, October 27, which will result in temporary water service disruptions....
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The Midland Festival Ballet is scheduled to present its 33rd annual production of The Nutcracker at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center on December 12 and 13....
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LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) – A convicted murderer is on the run after escaping from a prison in Tennessee. Officers at the Northwest Correctional Complex in Lake County discovered inmate Jacob Morley was missing late Sunday night. Surveillance footage shows Morley breac...
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Midland College is expanding the Helen L. Greathouse Children's Center with additional infant and toddler seating and classrooms to provide more quality childcare options for local families....
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Health experts emphasize the importance of early breast cancer screening through mammograms and monitoring physical changes to improve treatment outcomes....
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(Gray News) — Actor Noah Wyle has been crowned People’s 2026 Sexiest Man Alive . Wyle, 55, is the star of the hit HBO show “The Pitt.” He broke onto the scene in the 1990s when he starred as the handsome young Dr. Carter on “ER” alongside George Clooney. In an interview with Peop...
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The Odessa Police Department will host its annual Trunk or Treat event this Friday, October 30th, from 4-6 p.m. at 205 North Grant Avenue.
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Julie Windham founded the By Grace Through Lisa Foundation Network to provide free home cleaning and household assistance to individuals in Midland and Odessa facing illnesses, disabilities, or physical limitations....
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( Aging Untold ) — For some older adults, this chapter of life was supposed to mean retirement. Instead, they are raising school-age kids again, navigating online portals, teacher apps and school meetings that look nothing like the school they remember. The Aging Untold experts a...
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(Gray News) - Savannah Chrisley is expecting her first child with her fiancé, Jason. “I’ve prayed for this life. I’ve cried for this life. And there were moments I truly wondered if this life would ever be mine,” she said in an Instagram post. Chrisley, 29, shared the news on her...
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Gray News) - American Airlines’ most senior flight attendant is retiring after nearly 64 years with the company. Carol Fair has worked as a flight attendant for 63 years. At 83, she is retiring at the top of American Airlines’ seniority list. “It’s time. I’ve enj...
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( InvestigateTV ) — A deadly disease takes a Vermont man’s ability to speak until technology gives him a new voice. InvestigateTV+ explores a partnership using artificial intelligence to improve patients’ lives. Plus, after a disability payment error puts a father’s home in jeopa...
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STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. ( InvestigateTV ) — Henry Adams almost lost his house after a disability payment error caused a mortgage trial payment to bounce, kicking him out of a loan program that he entered while trying to take care of his wife through her cancer battle. Adams held up a...
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LANSING, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) - Riley Haughey sits at her kitchen table with a tackle box of tools, drawing her newest critter with markers. “I just really like the close up of looking at how markers go onto the paper. It kind of is like magic for me,” Riley said. The 11-year-...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - Research from the National Library of Medicine shows more than 30% of the world’s population suffers from chronic pain. That’s 2.4 billion people who might feel hope after hearing Allyn Minton’s story. The Nashville-based licensed physical the...
