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CALIFORNIA (Gray News) - More than 4,500 pounds of imported ready-to-eat chicken stew are being recalled because the products were not reinspected after entering the U.S., federal officials said. Sempio Food Services Inc., based in Cerritos, California, is recalling about 4,596 p...
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NEW ORLEANS ( WVUE /Gray News) - A boy from Gulfport, Mississippi, is dreaming big after receiving what doctors call a lifesaving stem cell transplant. Peyton Stewart is an 11-year-old with big dreams. One of them is to play in the NBA. It’s a dream the staff at Manning Family Ch...
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ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - The Braves brought the intensity in their neutral site game against the Owls. The two teams met in Andrews for the week six matchup. Iraan got to work immediately versus Hale Center. Danny Reyes, Emanuel Gonzales and Michael Patino all scored in the first ...
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FORSAN, Texas (KOSA) - The Forsan Buffaloes welcomed the Reagan County Owls to their homecoming game. The Buffloes showed their power from start to finish, which resulted in a 58-16 victory. Forsan now ties their wins from the last two seasons combined at 6. The Buffaloes will co...
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STANTON, Texas (KOSA) - The Stanton Buffaloes attempted to carry the momentum from their 28-26 win against Iraan over the bye week and into their final non-district game against Post. They were not able to make that a reality. The Post Antelopes take over Stanton in a 37-0 shutou...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Rangers couldn’t keep up with the Tigers Friday night. Greenwood kicked off the scoring in this one with a kick. Robert Guajardo-Olivas’ field goal made it 3-0 early. The Rangers eventually got in the endzone later on a Jackson Audas touchdown run. Tho...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Bulldogs are on a three-game winning streak ahead of their district opener. Midland’s game on Friday didn’t kick off until 8 p.m. due to the doubleheader with Midland Lee. The late start may have played a part in the slow start for the Bulldogs. Their ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Arizona Compass Prep, after a 45-14 loss to Permian last week, returned to Ratliff Stadium to face the Odessa Bronchos. The Dragons open up with a statement to start the scoring in the game thanks to a 45-yard pick-six from Knolan Tyler. Arizona Compass Pre...
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Authorities investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students have charged a store clerk and his son with selling an illegal kratom product. A new federal filing says a toxicology report on Aidan Hamilton and Robert Strang found...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Rebels wrapped up non-district play with a statement victory at home. Because of Midland High also hosting a game on Friday, Midland Lee had to hold its matchup at 4 p.m. The change in time didn’t shake Rebel quarterback JP Reyes. He had 351 passing ya...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Greenwood was back at home taking on the Glen Rose Tigers and the Rangers fell 35-17. With the loss, the Rangers are now 3-3, and next week they're at home against San Angelo Central. Watch the video above for the highlights....
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GRANDFALLS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Rankin Red Devils went into enemy territory to face the Grandfalls-Royalty Cowboys and the Red Devils dominated 74-26. With the Rankin win, both teams are now 4-2 on the season. Watch the video above for the highlights....
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Andrews went on the road to face Lubbock Estacado and the Matadors came out on top 40-10. With the loss, Andrews is back to .500, and next week Andrews is on a bye before facing Lubbock Christian. Watch the video above for the highlights....
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Lee dominated Somerset Academy from Nevada 61-6 as the Rebels improved to 4-2. Next week the Rebels kick off district play at home against Permian. Watch the video above for the highlights....
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WINK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Wink Wildcats were back at home taking on Farwell and the Wildcats stayed on the gas from start to finish as they shut out the Steers 48-0. With the win, the Wildcats finish the non-district schedule at 6-0, and next week they begin district play at ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Arizona Compass Prep Dragons spoiled the Odessa Bronchos' homecoming as the Dragons won 31-27. With the loss, the Bronchos drop to 2-4, and next week they kick off district play at home against Midland. Watch the video above for the highlights....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A head-on crash in Odessa at the intersection of West 26th Street and Huntington Avenue left one driver dead. According to DPS, the first car was driven by Abraham Almeida Pena, 20, of Odessa. He was stationary, facing west on West 26th Street at a posted s...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WDRB+WAVE /Gray News) — A Kentucky father said he got chills when he learned Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips was shot and killed Monday. Phillips has a connection to two other officers killed in the line of duty. They all graduated from the same De...
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EUGENE, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - More than 100 pet rats were found in two parked cars in Eugene last month, according to the police department. At about 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 23, officers and animal welfare were called to help with two cars being towed. Police said one of the cars...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, October 3rd, 2026: A cool and mostly cloudy start to the weekend with a few light showers. TONIGHT For Friday night, temperatures are looking to be chilly to cool, with early morning lows Saturday into the 50s and 60s un...
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PORTLAND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - The Portland Trail Blazers have fired newly hired play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell. According to a statement from the team, Bell’s termination stemmed from social media posts that violated team and league policies about racist, sexist and ...
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Cooler fall weather has arrived in the Permian Basin, with temperatures set to rise gradually throughout next week.
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LADSON, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — Two children who were found dead in a home earlier this week in South Carolina have been identified , and authorities said this wasn’t the first time they had been called to the residence. Emory Deacon, 2, and Harlow Deacon, 15 months old, died o...
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Harmony Home Children's Advocacy Center held its Bingo & Bubbly fundraiser at the Ellen Noël Art Museum to raise funds and awareness for its services helping children and families affected by abuse....
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ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) - Scrap yards are usually full of metal and hidden treasures, but this week, one of those yards helped police haul in something else - a scrap thief. “Naturally, when they approached me, I was very happy to help and do anything I could and step forwar...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Victims’ Coalition hosted its 11th annual Walk for Domestic Violence Awareness at Wadley Barron Park. The event brought survivors and community members together to raise awareness and honor domestic violence survivors. The community wore purple...
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska. ( KTUU /Gray News) - A woman in Alaska hid her late husband’s remains in a freezer for years in order to collect benefits, according to authorities. Juneau police found the remains of Ross Pasquan inside a chest freezer on July 19. Police said he would have bee...
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The White House is issuing $500 reimbursement checks to approximately 1 million Americans in 30 states who paid full price for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act's federal exchange....
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Group of Seven - a collection of some of the world’s largest economies - announced on Friday the release of 100 million barrels of fuel from its emergency stockpile following record-high fuel prices in September. Oil prices have risen to record levels g...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas Tech is heading back into Big 12 play after a one-week break from conference action. The Red Raiders opened conference play two weeks ago with a 28-26 win over then No. 22 Houston. After handling Sam Houston State 49-14 last Saturday, No. 12 Tex...
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FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Dallas Cowboys were looking to pick up a second straight win in Week 3 after defeating the Washington Commanders. Instead, the Cowboys suffered a heartbreaking loss in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, falling to the Baltimore Ravens 34-31 on a last-second f...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) — A Midland father is running for the Midland ISD Board of Trustees District 5 seat, saying his campaign is about making sure students are well prepared and educated for when they enter the workforce. Nickolas Jasso filed his nomination in September. He met ...
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HONOLULU ( KHNL /Gray News) - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park confirmed this week that the beloved Holei Sea Arch has collapsed. According to the park, the collapse happened Sunday on Hawaii Island. Park officials said the impressive sea arch was cut into the cliff of an ancient l...
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ROCK ISLAND, Ill. ( KWQC /Gray News) - An unlicensed home-based catering business in Illinois has been ordered to cease operations after dozens of people were sickened at a football team dinner. According to the Rock Island Health Department, it was notified of a foodborne illnes...
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MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - You can watch week 6 of Friday Night Blitz LIVE here on Friday, Oct 2. You can watch the live show at 10:15 p.m. in the video player below or online here . Check out the latest Blitz videos in the playlist below later tonight. To check out this week...
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MESA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A professional boxer is facing a first-degree murder charge after police say he beat and killed his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son and abused his own 1-year-old child. Mesa police said the situation started Tuesday when paramedics responded to an apa...
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GAINES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Gaines County Sheriff’s Office shares the story of its K-9, Dana, as she officially retires. Born in Poland, Dana was bought by Pacesetter K9 in Liberty Hill, Texas, where she was trained as a narcotics detection dog. She then became the first K-...
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( InvestigateTV ) — A crash can change a life in seconds and in many American cars, a safety feature designed to keep front-seat passengers from hitting each other is still missing. Plus, when deadly crashes keep happening, families want more than promises — they want safer stree...
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RANKIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Rankin Red Devils have a very young team in 2026, with only two seniors, and they're both at running back. Matthew Ramos and Kayin Hanna are leading the way for Rankin this season. Last week, not only did the Red Devils shut out Sterling City, but ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump will travel to Vandalia, Ohio, Saturday to campaign for Republican Sen. Jon Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The visit comes as new polling shows Democrat Sherrod Brown leading Husted by 8 points, according to Maris...
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A $450 million TXDOT modernization project on I-20 and FM 1788 in Odessa is causing traffic delays and economic challenges for local businesses like Los Fabela's Restaurant....
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FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KOSA) - The Fort Stockton Police Department addresses the fake Facebook post claiming law enforcement has been searching for two armed fugitives for two weeks. According to the department, there is no known threat to public safety related to the claim. Polic...
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A new dual-branded Applebee's and IHOP location operated by Romulus Restaurant Group is scheduled to open on October 7th at 301 East Interstate 20 in Midland, Texas....
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A 43-year-old Odessa man died Wednesday following a two-vehicle collision between a Dodge Challenger and a motorcycle in Ector County.
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(Gray News) - A mother in Pennsylvania is accused of allowing her 7-year-old daughter’s teeth to decay so badly that the girl could not eat solid food or live without pain. Maria Lopez-Paz, 39, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child. On Sept. 10, Scranton police resp...
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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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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - This story proves something good can grow in the harshest of environments – and it’s help nourishes more than just the people who plant it. Connor Trett takes us to Missouri where people are turning over a new leaf, literally....
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The Courses at Hogan Park and the City of Midland are excited to announce that the Quail Course is expected to open by the end of October.
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( Aging Untold ) — Aging brings changes beyond the physical — it can reshape courage, confidence and a sense of self. For some older adults in the LGBTQ+ community, that growth shows up as coming out later in life after decades of keeping part of who they are hidden. The Aging Un...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - On the strongest teams, someone’s always got your back. Every goal met is something to celebrate and most importantly –no one is left on the sidelines. Avery Braxton shows us how power, precision and inclusivity fuel the “Atlanta Sting.”...
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( Aging Untold ) — A bucket list is about everything you still want to do. But what about an “anti-bucket list” — the things you’re finally ready to stop doing, stop caring about or stop apologizing for? Saying no might be one of the most powerful tools for a freer, more joyful l...
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( Aging Untold ) — Some friendships are built over decades of shared memories, routines and common ground. But as politics shift, priorities change and people grow in different directions, even the closest bonds can quietly come apart. “It’s not talked about a lot” Losing a frien...
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The Quail Course at Hogan Park in Midland, Texas, is scheduled to reopen by the end of October following extensive renovations including new greens, irrigation systems, and course layout changes....
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( Aging Untold ) — Vision changes can be easy to brush off until everyday tasks — such as reading small print or seeing clearly at night — become more difficult. Changes may be common with age, but eye exams can reveal more than vision problems and protecting your eyesight can he...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Sepsis kills more than 350,000 adults and 1,800 children in the United States each year, according to the CDC. One in three adults who die in the hospital have sepsis. A doctor in Kansas City, Missouri, has made a discovery that could drastically reduce that s...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Scam calls and texts have become the top way scammers reach their victims, outpacing overall scam growth, according to a new report from the Better Business Bureau. Josh Planos, a spokesperson for the Better Business Bureau, said the scale of the problem conti...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, there’s a server turning one-time guests into regulars. Loren Korn introduces us to the woman everyone keeps coming back to hear....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, October 2nd, 2026: Cooler conditions are ahead today, accompanied by abundant cloud cover and few light showers. High temperatures will warm into the 60s, 70s and 80s. Midland/Odessa are looking to reach a high temperature...
