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MFD reports rise in fire, EMS calls in August
Increased calls for fires and EMS services helped pave the way for an 11.8% increase in total calls in August.
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Texas Size Garage Sale supports Meals on Wheels this October
Senior Life Midland's Texas Size Garage Sale will take place on several dates in October to raise funds for the organization's Meals on Wheels program....
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Trooper killed in line of duty, suspect arrested
(Gray News) - A Kentucky trooper was shot and killed in the line of duty, and law enforcement has arrested the suspect after an hours-long search. The shooting happened Monday afternoon, Sept. 28, on Interstate 65 in Warren County, according to state police. The trooper was ident...
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Compass girls golf wins Rockwind Invitational in New Mexico
HOBBS, New Mexico (KMID/KPEJ) - The Compass girls golf team is bringing home some hardware after winning the Rockwind Invitational in New Mexico. The Cougars finished first in a tournament field composed primarily of 4A and 5A schools, with Compass as the only 3A team. Compass he...
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Rod Stewart announces ‘The Final Encore Tour.’ Here’s where you can see him
(Gray News) - Rod Stewart has announced “The Final Encore Tour,” wrapping up more than six decades of performing in 2027. The tour kicks off April 29, 2027, in Glasgow, United Kingdom, and ends July 24, 2027, in Hannover, Germany. There are no stops in America listed as part of t...
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Two Midland County 4-H members secure fourth-place finishes at State Fair of Texas
Two Midland County 4-H students, Kaylee Coots and Sadie Hicks, earned fourth-place finishes at the State Fair of Texas.
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Body found near U.S.-Mexico border in Brewster County
BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Law Enforcement officers reported a deceased individual near the United States/Mexico border early Monday morning. Deputies were called to a rural area in Southeastern Brewster County where an investigation and recovery operation indicated tha...
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Man, 3 juveniles arrested after stolen car found in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police arrested four people, including a 25-year-old man, after finding a stolen vehicle early Saturday. According to Odessa police, officers responded to Tanglewood and Lynbrook at around 12:22 a.m. on Sept. 26, about a stolen Pontiac Grand Prix. Of...
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Trump funds Texas rural health with $51 million investment
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - West Texas Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-19) celebrates the Trump administration's recent investment of $51 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program, created by House Budget Chairman Arrington’s One Big Beautiful Bill, into Texas’s Make...
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1 dead, 2 treated after Brewster County deputies respond to migrant medical call
BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Brewster County deputies received seven 911 calls that medical assistance was needed, with one person reported dead. During the investigation, two people were found in need and reportedly had entered the country illegally from Mexico. The suspects ...
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West Texas Symphony set to perform classical masterpiece
The West Texas Symphony is scheduled to perform its Pines of Rome program under conductor Gary Lewis at the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center on October 3....
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Customers narrowly escape McDonald’s moments before roof collapses: ‘It was scary’
LEBANON, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) — Customers at a McDonald’s restaurant in Missouri narrowly escaped before the roof collapsed during a fire. Ansley Tidwell, 11, visited the McDonald’s in Lebanon with her grandmother Saturday. But as soon as they walked through the front doors, the...
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InvestigateTV+ Weekend: Critics push back against license plate readers
( InvestigateTV ) — A camera network built to help police find criminals can also create a record of where ordinary drivers have been. And critics say the risk is not just the technology—but who may use it. Plus, police chases can turn deadly in seconds. Then, some departments ar...
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Odessa police arrest 4 suspects in vehicle theft case
A 25-year-old man and three minors were arrested in Odessa, Texas, on September 26 after fleeing on foot from a scene involving a stolen vehicle and narcotics....
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3-week-old hospitalized with 10 broken ribs, father charged, sheriff’s office says
MADRID, New York ( WWNY /Gray News) - A New York man is facing felony charges after his three-week-old infant was hospitalized with extensive injuries, including a broken arm, facial trauma, and 10 broken ribs, according to the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office. Shane Shortt w...
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Parents accused of leaving toddler, 9-month-old alone for hours to go shopping, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. ( KOLN /Gray News) - Police in Nebraska said the parents of a 2-year-old girl who was found wandering outside alone Friday night have been arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor child abuse. Officers responded to the area of 24th and T streets around 7:15 p.m. after r...
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Basin Bites: Asian Cuisine in West Texas
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In this episode of Basin Bites, we visited Ana's Cuisine, a local Filipino food truck in Midland, and Boba Brothers, a local sushi/Korean restaurant in Odessa. Watch the full video above....
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Highway 1053 will close all day Wednesday due to sinkhole
PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Pecos County Sheriff's Office announced that Highway 1053 will be closed all day Wednesday due to a sinkhole. The sinkhole is located approximately 10 miles south of Imperial toward Fort Stockton. TxDOT will be on site to work on repairs to t...
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‘Shocked our community’: Third suspect arrested in Tasia Fortune murder case, $5 million bond set
JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - Tasia Fortune allegedly left a home on Capitol Street with two men to go sell drugs, and she never returned. Days later, her body was found hanging by a black electrical cord behind an abandoned home on Road of Remembrance in Jackson, Mississip...
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Popular food brand recalls peperoncini after TikTok video shows dead mouse in jar
(Gray News) — A popular brand of pickled vegetables is recalling some jars of peperoncini after a woman posted a TikTok video saying she found a dead mouse in one of them. According to the FDA , Mezzetta initiated a recall Saturday for a specific lot of Golden Greek Peperoncini M...
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Gov. Abbott waives dyed-diesel restrictions statewide
AUSTIN, Texas (KOSA) - Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster proclamation Monday allowing expanded use of dyed diesel on Texas roads. The proclamation also raises the allowable weight for fuel, agricultural and timber loads and suspends Texas Low Emission Diesel rules to t...
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Midland sees 11.8% spike in fire and EMS calls in August
The City of Midland saw an 11.8% increase in fire and EMS calls during August 2026 compared to the same month in 2025.
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AI chatbots hurt some users’ finances, survey finds
( InvestigateTV ) — A new NerdWallet survey finds nearly a third of Americans who followed financial advice from an AI chatbot say it actually hurt their money situation and caused them to lose money. Kim Palmer, a personal finance expert at NerdWallet, said use of AI chatbots fo...
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Highway 1053 to close at the Sinkhole near Fort Stockton Wednesday for repairs
FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos County Sheriff’s Office says Highway 1053 will be closed Wednesday due to a sinkhole. According to the sheriff’s office, the Sinkhole is about 10 miles south of Imperial toward Fort Stockton. The highway will be closed all day Wednesday, Se...
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3 arrested after 15 abused children found in apartment, warrants say
MARIETTA, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) — Three people were arrested after police said they found 15 abused children living with them. Ashley Jackson, Derrick Jackson and Briana Reynolds each face charges of first- and second-degree child cruelty, as well as possession of marijuana. They...
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Aging Untold: Here’s how families can make multigenerational living work
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore the rise of multigenerational living and the practical steps families can take to balance care, costs and boundaries under one roof. Plus, we examine the warning signs of neuropathy and when you should talk to your do...
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ECISD Police Department mourns the loss of Mounted Patrol Horse, Maximus
The Ector County Independent School District Police Department announced the passing of Maximus, a beloved horse from its Mounted Patrol Unit, following a battle with cancer....
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FAA proposal to loosen airline medical kit rules draws criticism
( InvestigateTV ) — Tami Caperton has flown between Dallas and Grand Rapids for work more times than she can count. But on July 12, that familiarity ended at 30,000 feet, when a meal she’d eaten nearly closed her throat. Caperton was bumped to first class at the last minute on th...
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Mother accused of killing 10-month-old with morphine
ANDERSON, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — A mother in South Carolina is accused of killing her 10-month-old child with morphine. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office said 34-year-old Tynisha Lashae Jones was charged with murder/homicide by child abuse on Friday. She remains at the Ande...
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Emergicon takes over Odessa ambulance billing in October
Starting October 1, patients receiving ambulance services in Odessa will receive bills from Emergicon instead of the city's billing department.
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Camp Mystic seeks court approval to sell property in bankruptcy case after deadly floods
HOUSTON, Texas — The owners of Camp Mystic are moving to sell the historic Texas Hill Country summer camp as part of an ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, according to court documents obtained and reported by CBS News Texas . The proposed sale comes more than a year after cata...
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Woman finds recovery at home for women battling addiction
NEW ALBANY, Ind. ( Aging Untold ) — A recovery home in New Albany, Indiana, called The Breakaway, is helping women break away from addiction, and one woman who says it helped her find her way back is sharing her story. Addiction started in high school Erin Wyatt said life felt li...
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Justo Mendez Jr. charged in assault that led to father’s death
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock man has been arrested, accused of violently attacking his father after police found his body inside a home early Sunday morning. Lubbock police were called for a report of a domestic disturbance at a home near 64th and Ave. S just before 6 a.m. W...
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Fatal collision kills 24-year-old man on East 42nd Street
A 24-year-old motorcyclist, Issacc Reyes, died following a crash with a Jeep Wrangler on East 42nd Street in Odessa on Friday.
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More than half of American adults read below a sixth-grade level
( Aging Untold ) — The number of American adults who read below a sixth-grade level is at its highest point ever, creating what experts call a “silent crisis” that affects the economy, health care and communities nationwide. Around 50% of American adults read below the equivalent...
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Veterans, family welcome WWII veteran home at Midland airport ahead of his 102nd birthday
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Veterans, family, friends and supporters gathered at Midland International Airport to welcome home World War II veteran Cosme Gomez Heredia Sr. ahead of his 102nd birthday. Heredia Sr. was greeted by veterans, family and community members at the airport. M...
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ECISD police mounted patrol horse dies after cancer battle
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A horse known as Maximus, or “Max,” who served in the Ector County ISD Police Mounted Patrol Unit, died after a battle with cancer. ECISD Police said Max was part of the department’s police family and played a role in building and growing the Mounted Patrol...
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78-year-old Vermont logger still cutting trees after 55 years
MIDDLESEX, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — Jed Lipsky arrives with a roar to his latest job, taking down pine trees in Vermont. “So I started cutting when I was 15 and loved it,” Lipsky said. “Very challenging.” Now 78, Lipsky is still logging old school. His crew is just him, a chainsaw,...
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Numbness or tingling in your hands or feet? Spotting warning signs of neuropathy
( Aging Untold ) — If you’ve ever felt numbness, tingling, or burning in your hands or feet, it could be neuropathy — a condition that happens when nerves are damaged or irritated. Left untreated, it can throw off your balance, increase your risk of falls and make it harder to no...
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While you were asleep Weather - 9/28/26
Good morning Friends! The past weekend we got a reminder of what summer felt like and today will be similar as we've got another above average highs day sitting in the 90s. Tonight will be a different story rain fall from tropical moisture is going to take effect creating a wet s...
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How horseshoes can keep players active and connected across generations
BRISTOL, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — Debra Brown is warming up at the Sod Busters Horseshoe Club on a hot afternoon, where players prep the clay, water the pit and get ready to throw. Brown is not just at the club for fun. She is one of the best horseshoe players in the world. “I am 2...
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InvestigateTV+: New math confusing parents
( InvestigateTV ) — Math lessons add up to confusion for parents. InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at why lesson plans have changed and potential solutions helping moms and dads get back into the equation. Then, a medical provider turns scrap bike parts into prosthetic legs ...
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How this company uses AI to recover millions in hidden music royalties
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - At a time when artificial intelligence-generated songs are topping Billboard charts, creating a scary and confusing conversation for many in Nashville’s music industry, one company just off Music Row is using the technology to help artists rec...
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He’s creating prosthetic legs from bicycle parts for those who need it
SAGINAW, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) - A prosthetist is working to address a global mobility crisis by creating prosthetic legs from old bicycle parts. Ben Hogan, a prosthetist at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, invented “Project Bike Leg” to help amputees in developing nation...
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Some Cornell frat members accused of gang rape punished with essays, lawsuit claims
ITHACA, N.Y. (Gray News/ WBNG ) - A recent lawsuit alleging a gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity house in 2024 has sparked outrage over what some see as a lack of punishment in the case. A former Cornell student, referred to as “Jane Doe,” filed a lawsuit Sept. 16 alleg...
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1-year-old playing outside hit, killed as aunt moved her car, police say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - Police say a 1-year-old girl who was playing outside her Tennessee home while her aunt moved her car was hit and killed. A preliminary investigation by the Metro Nashville Police Department shows that multiple children, including 1-year-old M...
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K-9 left outside without water for 36 hours before he died from heatstroke, officials say
JACKSON, Tenn. ( WBBJ /Gray News) - Officials in Tennessee are investigating a K-9’s death from heatstroke after his K-9 handler allegedly left him in an outdoor kennel without water for 36 hours. Madison County Sheriff Julian Wiser announced Friday that K-9 Bart, a German shephe...
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Mother and son found dead a week after collapsing in yard, authorities say
SUMTER COUNTY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia say a utilities crew found a mother and son dead a week after they collapsed in their yard. Sumter County Sheriff Eric Bryant says a 67-year-old man and his 88-year-old mother were found dead Tuesday morning in the ya...
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AEW star Benjamin ‘Pac’ Satterley dead at 40
(Gray News) - Wrestling champion Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac in the ring, has died at age 40. All Elite Wrestling announced Satterley’s death on Sept. 27. Born in England, Satterley started his wrestling career in 2004 before signing with All Elite Wrestling in 2019. Accordi...
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Hobbs Police give update on middle school shooting from Friday
HOBBS, N.M. (KCBD) - The Hobbs Police Department held a news conference Sunday regarding the shooting outside Highland Middle School that left a teacher injured and a juvenile in custody. According to Hobbs Interim Police Chief James Jones, officers were dispatched to the campus ...
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Texas Tech drops one spot in the AP Poll despite the win over Sam Houston State
LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Despite a 49-14 win over Sam Houston State, the Texas Tech Red Raiders drop to No. 12 in the AP Poll. The Red Raiders are second among ranked teams in the Big 12, behind No. 10 BYU. In Addition to being second in the conference, they are also second i...
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Deputies respond to single-car accident in Presidio County
PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Presidio County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a single-car accident on Sunday evening. The sheriff’s office reported is happened 20 miles south of Marfa on US 67. U.S. Border Patrol, Texas DPS, EMS, and Fire personnel are also responding an...
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Mother charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking her children with a knife
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A mother has been charged with attempted murder after two children were found with knife wounds. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office said Taylor Gosnell, 35, was arrested Saturday after deputies were called to a home on Bud Arthur...
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Mass shooting leaves 12 teens injured, authorities say
MACON, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) — Twelve teenagers were injured Saturday in a shooting at a Georgia park, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were alerted to the incident at Carolyn Crayton Park in Macon just after midnight Sunday, according to the sheriff’s office. Whil...