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( Aging Untold ) — More women are waiting until their 40s to have children, and the numbers show it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, total U.S. births fell 14% from 1990 to 2023. During that same period, births among women 40 and older rose by more th...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A teen in Portland, Oregon paid three dollars for a jacket at Goodwill. His keen eye knew there was something more to it. Turns out – it belonged to NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain. Leslie Dominique shows us how a thrift store find made its way to one of the wo...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, explore how to recognize when family caregiving demands have become too overwhelming and why stepping back can be the healthiest choice for everyone involved. Plus, find out how to safely navigate physical intimacy and rebuild c...
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(Gray News) - Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will no longer work for CBS Sports, according to reports. Sportswriter Richard Deitsch posted a statement from CBS Sports on X that said the network and Romo “mutually agreed to part ways.” “We thank Tony for his contribut...
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ODESSA, Midland (KMID/KPEJ) - Music lovers have a chance to experience an unforgettable night of live orchestral music Saturday, October 3rd as the West Texas symphony presents: "Pines of Rome" at the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center conducted by Maestro Gary Lewis who joins us...
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(Gray News) - More frozen pasta sold at Walmart stores nationwide is being recalled over listeria concerns, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Last month, the company announced it was recalling two lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine be...
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PETERSBURG, Va. ( Aging Untold ) — Richard Caple leads a line dancing class at Club 17 in Petersburg, and he also gives back to the community through scholarships and fundraisers. How the class started Caple said he did not initially want to lead the class. “So, a year ago, we ha...
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( InvestigateTV ) — As kids playing outside, a lot of us were afraid of running into quicksand. But as it turns out, quicksand is not a bottomless pit like in the movies. It is a mixture of sand and water that appears solid. According to Scientific American , quicksand can look s...
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A driver named Bryan Torrez was killed Wednesday evening when his pickup truck crashed into the back of an 18-wheeler on South Highway 385 in Odessa, Texas....
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The second annual Patsy's Cook Off Reboot breast cancer awareness BBQ and vendor event is scheduled to take place this weekend at VFW Post 7208 in Midland, Texas, with proceeds benefiting the Gifts of Hope organization....
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Junior League of Midland is hosting the Bird Bams in the Basin event tonight, and tickets have already sold out. The event will be held at the Junior League of Midland building, located at 902 W. Dengar. The fundraiser is a Mahjong event that is ho...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - It was a battle of Panthers as the Permian Panthers hosted the Camden Panthers from New Jersey. After a 14-13 lead at the half MOJO would control the second half with a 14-0 run. With the win Permian finishes non-district play unbeaten at 6-0. Next wee...
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The BLS showed the Midland MSA ranked second in the nation when it came to growth in the percentage of employees in August
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The City of Midland Utilities Department reported that 796.8 million gallons were consumed/used during the month of August.
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Midland Veterans Partnership has announced the day will include a parade, concert, fireworks and a flyover.
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The Courses at Hogan Park and the City of Midland are excited to announce that the Quail’s First Flight golf tournament
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The Courses at Hogan Park have announced that new fees that will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2026.
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BRISTOL, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — A Vermont horseshoe club has been drawing players for decades, and some of the players are world-renowned. The Sodbusters Horseshoe Club has had a summer league in Bristol for nearly 60 years. A 24-time state champion Debra Brown is one of the play...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland has announced street closures. The closures include low-water crossing areas at Scharbauer, Edwards, Barber and Benton. The city said it will add to the list as more closures are announced....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, September 29th, 2026: Active weather continues through the day along with slightly cooler temperatures. Some storms later in the day may be strong to severe with the potential for damaging winds and even a tornado or two....
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GREENWOOD, Mo. ( Aging Untold ) — Extreme heat is difficult for anyone to handle, but doctors say the risk is greater for pregnant women. Dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can develop faster during pregnancy, creating concerns for both mother and baby. Farm work contin...
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( Aging Untold ) — Snoring can keep a bedmate awake, but it can also signal something more serious. The Aging Untold hosts are sharing how to tell ordinary snoring apart from sleep apnea — and why guessing isn’t good enough when it comes to your health. Snoring vs. sleep apnea: k...
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( InvestigateTV ) — One woman says a “fast track” to a creative career turned into a financial trap and a student loan that ballooned far beyond what she borrowed. InvestigateTV+ explores recruiting promises made by some for-profit colleges. Then, a closer look at a device using ...
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PORTLAND, OR. ( InvestigateTV ) - For Spanish speakers in the Pacific Northwest, getting local news can be difficult. Over the past several years, Spanish-language options have dwindled—even as Hispanics represent one of the fastest-growing parts of Oregon’s population. That gap ...
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HOLBROOK, Ariz. ( InvestigateTV ) — U.S. Highway 66, also known as “the Mother Road,” was built in 1926 to connect Chicago to Los Angeles. Historians say Route 66 became a lifeline during the Great Depression, a major corridor during World War Two, and later a symbol of freedom f...
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Good morning Friends! If you haven't been outside just yet know it's going to be a wet start to our day. The National Weather Service has issued severe risk zone for today across West Texas under a marginal risk meaning lighting and thunder will be frequent, hail will be coming, ...
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BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Two men were found safe after calling 911 for help Monday night in Brewster County. According to Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Clevland, a Terrell County deputy and Sanderson Border Patrol agents responded to the call. The men, ages 19 and 28, to...
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ANETA, N.D. ( KVLY /Gray News) - A North Dakota mother is facing felony charges after deputies say she drove toward a group of kids at high speed following a dispute involving her son’s bicycle. Ashley Jerome, 34, is charged with four counts of reckless endangerment with extreme ...
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TUCSON, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - Authorities are investigating a possible new ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case nearly eight months after she disappeared from her Arizona home. Pima County officials say they were “recently” made aware of the latest reported ransom note....
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - First Tee West Texas is a children’s only golf program that focuses on golf and personal growth with the help of coaches in the community. Coach Caroline started working for First Tee when she moved to Midland. She said she enjoys watching and helping chil...
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(Gray News) - Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding of “Saved by the Bell” for more than a decade, has died at the age of 75, his agent says. Haskins’ agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed his death in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter . “It’s a tragic loss. Everyone...
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WACO, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) — A former Texas high school teacher who had sexual encounters with two teenage boys was placed on deferred probation Friday. Judge Thomas West of the 19th State District Court approved a plea agreement between Shelby Dawn Lashombe and the McLennan ...
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced on Monday that he does not plan to intervene in the execution of Christa Gail Pike, which is slated for later this week. “After deliberate consideration of Christa Gail Pike’s request for clemency, and af...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In this Hispanic Heritage Month piece, we sat down with Hair Academy Owner Brian Nunez who tells us how he infuses his culture into his business. Watch the full video above....
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - September is Pain Awareness Month, shining a light on the 60 million people in the United States who live with chronic pain. It can affect everyday activities, quality of life, and the people around you. At Midland Spine and Joint Surgery Center, Dr. P...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – In West Texas, there is a problem that constantly gets overlooked. According to the 2026 Point in Time Count, 0.22 percent of residents in Midland are experiencing homelessness, whereas the state average is only 0.12 percent. 3:11 Ministry has come to...
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A student-led initiative is helping the University of Texas Permian Basin community register to vote and hopes to increase voter turnout among young Texans....
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Tonight will stay mostly cloudy and a little breezy, with temperatures settling into the lower 70s. A stray shower or thunderstorm could pop up late tonight toward daybreak, but most areas will stay dry. Tuesday looks warm and windy, with highs climbin...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Residents who require emergency medical transport in Odessa will soon notice changes to how their ambulance bills are handled. Starting Oct. 1, the City of Odessa will transition its emergency medical services billing from an in-house operation to Emergicon...
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ATLANTA ( Atlanta News First /Gray News) — An Atlanta public transit employee received $620,000 in an April paycheck in error, and the money has not been returned. The employee, who cleaned train stations, was paid $620,000 in overtime in April that they did not earn, the Metropo...
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A moving truck belonging to Kingdom Moving struck an SUV in Midland, Texas, on Monday after repeatedly swerving off the roadway, according to witness video....
