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Teen’s dying words help solve his own murder, investigators say

PHOENIX ( KPHO /Gray News) — A 17-year-old’s dying words to first responders became the foundation of the case against two people accused of killing him. Joshua Armstrong and Luis Gonzalez, both 18, were arrested on charges of first-degree murder and armed robbery. Their arrests ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 11, 2026

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Texas Top 10 Most Wanted sex offender captured; Ector County warrant dates back to 2022

ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - A man who had been on the DPS Top 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender List has been captured near the U.S.-Mexico border. The U.S. Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, working with several federal and state agencies, apprehended Salomon Olivas Marquez on...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 11, 2026

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Midland airshow to honor Vietnam War veterans this weekend

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - This weekend will be the 35th annual High Sky Wing Commemorative Air Force Airsho at the Midland International Air and Spaceport. This year's Airsho will be a tribute to Vietnam War veterans. In addition, aircrafts that were used during the Vietnam Wa...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 11, 2026

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Out of Darkness walk to promote suicide awareness in Midland

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - We take a look at the upcoming local event "The Out of Darkness Walk," where the goal is to raise awareness about suicide prevention. Watch the full video above to learn more....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 10, 2026

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9/10/2026: The heat isn't letting up anytime soon

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Check out today's 7-day forecast with our Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. We're looking at some scorching afternoons to wrap up the workweek, with temperatures flirting with record territory Friday and Saturday. Friday brings plenty of sunshine and anot...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 10, 2026

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Permian Basin Women in Energy trade office wear for hard hats on exclusive rig tour

COYANOSA, Texas (KOSA) — Members of the Permian Basin Chapter of the Women’s Energy Network (WEN) stepped away from their desks and onto the field for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at an active drilling rig in Coyanosa. Swapping standard office attire for steel-toed boots ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Town & Country drug eager for upcoming move

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Town and Country Drug has been a staple within the community of the Permian Basin for several Decades. However, the business has recently been going through a rough patch. In 2024, the strip mall the building was in caught fire, damaging the building an...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 10, 2026

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Amarillo man completes 343-mile ‘Ride for Resilience’ for first responders

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - One man showcased the spirit and grit of the Panhandle by completing a national bike ride to honor and support first responders. Tod Mayfield, a founding member of the 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle, took on the five-day First Responder Ride for Resilien...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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35th annual High Sky Wing AIRSHO honors Vietnam veterans this weekend in Midland

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The 35th annual High Sky Wing AIRSHO is coming to Midland this weekend, honoring veterans and showcasing historic aircraft. The Commemorative Air Force event takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Midland International Air and Space Port. This year’s show ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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3rd death reported at Burning Man, marking an unusually high toll for the annual festival

RENO, Nev. ( KOLO /Gray News) - Three deaths were reported at this year’s Burning Man festival, bringing the event’s death toll to a level organizers say is unusually high. Over the past 25 years, Burning Man has averaged one death a year. This year marks an all-time high for the...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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One-on-one with Dallas Cowboys insider Mickey Spagnola previewing week one

FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Dallas Cowboys finished last season at 7-9-1, and after a lot of offseason changes, the expectations are high going into the 2026 season. The boys look to start 1-0 on Sunday night when they travel to face the New York Giants. Watch the video above...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 10, 2026

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Inmate scheduled for execution chooses last meal. Here’s what he ordered

ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — Georgia is set to carry out its first execution of the year next week. Convicted murderer Stacey Humphreys , 53, is scheduled for execution on Sept. 16. The 53-year-old was convicted of malice murder in the 2003 killings of Cyndi Williams, 33, and Lori...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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DPS responds to major crash on Loop 250 and I-20

GREENWOOD, Texas (KOSA) - DPS has responded to a major crash on E. Loop 250 area and I-20. According to the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department, a major crash happened on E. Loop 250 and I-20 near Kent Kwik area. DPS officials ask to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. We w...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Father accused of murdering his newborn appears to have created a GoFundMe for her funeral

CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) — A father charged with murdering his newborn daughter appears to have set up a GoFundMe page to pay for her funeral. Christopher Evans, 34, was charged with murder, felonious assault and endangering children, police announced Thursday. His daughter,...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Teacher arrested after allegedly showing nude photos of himself to a student

CADDO PARISH, La. ( KSLA /Gray News) - A Louisiana high school teacher has been arrested following an investigation into allegations that he showed inappropriate photos to a student. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) began its investigation Aug. 25 after reports of alleged...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Emergency crews respond to I-20 crash in Reeves County

REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Emergency personnel are currently at the scene of an accident that occurred on Interstate 20 between Mile Markers 31 and 32 eastbound in Reeves County. Fire responders and law enforcement are clearing the incident and urge motorists to reduce sp...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 10, 2026

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Gorilla Heavy Hitters hosts Night of Champions in Midland

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - This weekend, local boxing promotion Gorilla Heavy Hitters will be hosting its "Night of Champions" event. Multiple local boxers will be featured, showcasing West Texas talent, as Big Belt Champion and featherweight contender Conrad Martinez headlines ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 10, 2026

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Parents arrested after child left in hot car for more than 2 hours

SMITH COUNTY, Texas ( KLTV /Gray News) - Deputies in Texas have arrested two parents in Tyler after they left their 13-month-old in a vehicle following a day with family. Sue Ellen Rose Strizich, 26, and James Stanley Tabor, 29, were each charged with second-degree injury to a ch...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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New federal rule could leave airlines off the hook for certain delays

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -A new federal rule reclassifies several types of airline delays as outside of airlines’ control, a change that could affect whether travelers receive compensation. Currently, if a significant delay or cancellation is deemed within an airline’s control, most ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Amarillo man joins 343-mile ‘Ride for Resilience’ to support first responders

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - One man is showcasing the spirit and grit of the Panhandle by joining a national bike ride to honor and support first responders. Tod Mayfield, a founding member of the 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle, is taking on the five-day First Responder Ride for Re...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Midland man arrested for 13 counts of Child Pornography

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man has been arrested for multiple child pornography charges. According to Midland County Sheriffs Office, on September 9, Texas Anti-gang (TAG) members found Briton Alexandre Lewis in the area of La Cresta Avenue. Lewis was wanted for thirteen c...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Midland man arrested on multiple child pornography charges

MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Midland man was arrested Wednesday evening on 13 felony warrants for Possession of Child Pornography, according to a news release from the Texas Anti-Gang Taskforce. On September 9, TAG agents found Briton Alexandre Lewis in the area of 10 La ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 10, 2026

business

Little Tikes iconic children’s toys go colorless for ‘contemporary feel’

(Gray News) — The Little Tikes Company is giving some of its most popular toys a modern makeover. The company is launching the Little Tikes Cloud Collection, which “reimagines the brand’s best-selling classics in a sophisticated, trend-forward palette of soft neutrals designed to...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Dems introduce bill to crack down on Congressional stock trading

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A group of House Democrats introduced legislation that would ban members of Congress and the executive branch from owning and trading stock. Members of Congress are currently allowed to trade stock. They are required to disclose those trades to comply with ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Rock climbing can help people with Parkinson’s, here’s how

( InvestigateTV ) — Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s, affecting more than 10 million people worldwide, according to the National Institutes of Health . Driven by an aging population and environmental factors, cases are exp...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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How to help your family avoid probate after you’re gone

( InvestigateTV ) — Probate, the court process used to settle an estate, can be a long and expensive process for families after a loved one dies. Taking a few steps in advance can help ensure a home, car and savings go directly to family members without court involvement. Michael...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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When adult kids move back home: how to set boundaries that work

( Aging Untold ) — For many families, an adult child moving back home after a major life setback feels like the obvious solution. But without clear boundaries, a short-term stay can quietly turn into a long-term strain on parents, the household and the relationship itself. The Ag...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Inside a growing movement to ditch smartphones and unplug by choice

( InvestigateTV ) — More than 90% of Americans now own a smartphone , but some people are purposefully trying to dial back their use. It comes as a growing body of research links excessive screen time and social media use with increased irritability, anxiety, depression and disru...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Ring camera captures SUV passing stopped school bus

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A Virginia family’s Ring camera caught an SUV passing a stopped school bus as children were getting off on Sept. 3. Erin Rebmann stepped onto her porch last Thursday afternoon, to watch her daughter get off the bus. She works from home in ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Remains found in wooded area identified as woman who died over 100 years ago in 1907

(Gray News) - The remains of a Delaware woman who died in 1907 have been identified nearly 15 years after they were found in a wooded area. New Castle County Police identified the remains as belonging to Hannah Graham Kleitz, 29, who died from a medical illness, according to a pr...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Pres. Trump makes his case to voters at unusual convention

DALLAS, Texas (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump used the first night of the Republican Midterm Convention to make the case that Republicans deserve continued control of Congress. With the midterm election less than two months away, Trump touted his accomplishments and worked on ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Two-week roadwork planned for Windcrest and Windhaven

The intersection of Windcrest Road and Windhaven Street in Odessa is scheduled to close for two weeks starting Monday, September 14, for concrete reconstruction and drainage improvements....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 10, 2026

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Estate sales made simple: When to start, what to save and what you might be sitting on

( Aging Untold ) — Deciding when to have an estate sale is rarely just about logistics. It’s about emotional readiness, family history and, sometimes, hidden surprises tucked away in a closet. When is the right time to start? “First thing I think about is my emotions. Like, are y...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Aging Untold experts share personal weight-loss journeys

( Aging Untold ) — Aging Untold experts — board-certified physician Dr. Rhea Rogers, gerontologist Sam Cradduck and aging-well coach Katherine Ambrose — have personal journeys with weight loss and they are sharing them publicly. Dr. Rhea’s transformation Dr. Rhea Rogers’ personal...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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How a brother’s kidney provided a perfect match for quadruple amputee sister

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. ( InvestigateTV ) - Growing up, George Morgan was the kind of older brother who gifted his younger sister an introduction to The Beatles and poetry structure. On the outside, George and his sister, Brie Morgan Bauer, are like the typical brother and sister rel...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Sandwich generation caregiver shares how she cares for her mom with Alzheimer’s at home

( Aging Untold ) — Ty Lewis, a dementia practitioner, takes care of her mother, Gertrude, who is in the end stages of Alzheimer’s while raising her children. She has been sharing her journey online with a community of more than 120,000 people online. Lewis, a member of the “sandw...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Trump, Turning Point USA honor Charlie Kirk on anniversary of his death

(Gray News) — Thursday marks the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death. Kirk was shot and killed Sept. 10, 2025, while speaking to a crowd in Orem, Utah. Trump delivered a keynote address Wednesday that covered various topics. Republicans at the midterm convention broke out i...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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City of Odessa offices opening late to honor fallen firefighter

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - In honor of Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Handlin, The City of Odessa offices will have a late opening on Monday September 14. The late opening will be from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., to provide City employees with the chance to attend Handlin’s Funeral and pay r...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Stream Tx Panhandle high school football LIVE 9/10 and 9/11

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...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Gray divorce: Why some long marriages are ending later in life

( Aging Untold ) — When a long marriage ends later in life, it rarely affects just the couple. Adult kids, extended family and close friends often get pulled into the fallout too — and it’s rarely as sudden as it looks from the outside. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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9/11/ at 25: Energy professionals share industry changes 2 decades later

Three industry professionals shared their personal recollections of the September 11th attacks and discussed the subsequent evolution of the Permian Basin energy sector during a segment of Big 2's Powering the Permian....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 10, 2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, September 10th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, September 10th, 2026: Well above average warmth continues through the start of the weekend, with near record heat in the forecast on Saturday. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible for parts of the region a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Pecos oil company owner indicted on theft, money laundering charges

REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A Reeves County grand jury has indicted the owner and operator of a Pecos oil company on theft and money laundering charges. 44-year-old Derek Zubeldia the owner of Zubeldia Energy Services LLC was indicted on charges of theft of petroleum product, m...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Baby drowns after mother drunkenly puts her in hotel spa tub, officials say

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (Gray News) - A Pennsylvania mother is accused of causing her 5-month-old daughter’s death when officials say she drunkenly put the baby in a hotel spa tub in which she drowned. Diontae Nicole Beckett, 25, faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and endang...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Austin Joslin

COAHOMA, Texas (KOSA) - Coahoma’s week one loss to Forsan was a bit of a reality check for the Bulldogs. The team responded in a big way week two, defeating Brownfield 37-0. Quarterback Austin Joslin also improved in that matchup. He threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns again...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 10, 2026

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Suicide Prevention: How to talk to children, teens about mental health

Dr. Sahar Ashraf, a psychiatry resident at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin, advises parents to monitor behavioral changes and maintain open communication with their children regarding mental health and suicide risks....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 10, 2026