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Odessa police need help identifying woman accused of stealing from HEB

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who is accused of stealing from the HEB. According to Odessa police, a woman stole cosmetics from the HEB. If you have any information call, Detective M. Troglin at 432-284-2012 or Odessa...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

safety

Police seek help identifying woman stealing from Odessa HEB

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Odessa Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying a female suspect wanted for theft. According to OPD, the suspect stole cosmetics from the HEB located at 3801 E. 42nd St. If you recognize the suspect or have any information, you...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 29, 2026

government

Ector County Elections Office closed for rest of day after rain damage

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Elections Office will be closed the for the rest of the day, Sept. 29, due to heavy rainfall damage. The elections office, located at Ector County Annex, 1010 E. 8th Street, will be temporary closed while repairs to the affected area are do...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

government

Senate passes bill to reshape future of college sports

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act Monday night, with a final vote of 77 to 22, after a series of votes on seven different amendments. The bill addresses how colleges and universities pay their players and what athletes can and cannot leg...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

safety

Midland emergency crews respond to two-vehicle collision

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A two-vehicle collision that sent two people to the hospital occurred Monday evening in Midland. The Midland Fire and Police Department responded to the scene. The status of the two people transported to the hospital is unknown. The collision happened...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 29, 2026

safety

First Alert 7 was LIVE in Midland for Dan Patrick campaign event

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - First Alert 7 was live in Midland Tuesday afternoon for a campaign event featuring Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Patrick was scheduled to hold a media availability at Chevron U.S.A. at 6301 Deauville Blvd. The event is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. Watch F...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

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Santa Fe sheriff seeks help finding 83-year-old Harry Lynn

The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating 83-year-old Harry Lynn, who was last seen on September 28 driving a brown Mercedes-Benz SUV....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 29, 2026

safety

Odessa man arrested after child reports sexual abuse in Midland

A 33-year-old Odessa man, Martin David Cano Jr., was arrested and booked into the Midland County Detention Center on a second-degree felony charge of indecency with a child by sexual contact following an incident reported by a child in Midland, Texas....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 29, 2026

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Ex-prosecutor Smith defends Trump probes amid GOP attacks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former special counsel Jack Smith forcefully defended his prosecutions of President Donald Trump and his investigative tactics, pushing back against repeated Republican efforts to paint him and his team as partisan political operators during a Senate hearing Tue...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

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Trump says AI self-regulation is ‘very important’ after meeting with tech leaders

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump said self-regulation of artificial intelligence is important following a meeting with technology leaders at the White House. White House Correspondent Jon Decker asked Trump whether there was consensus among the leaders he met with th...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

business

Texas federal probe targets $200K Permian oil theft

Federal prosecutors announced a scheme involving three individuals who allegedly stole over $200,000 worth of crude oil from storage sites in New Mexico and sold it through a Texas-based wastewater disposal company....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 29, 2026

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NASCAR driver ordered to pay woman $850K after alleged affair

LEXINGTON, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A NASCAR driver has been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars after she was allegedly involved in an affair. Court records showed driver Jennifer Jo Cobb, 53, was sued in Davidson County for alienation of affection and criminal conv...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

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Trump unveils America.gov website

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled a new government website, America.gov , aimed at helping the public navigate the federal government. The goal is to consolidate information from thousands of federal webpages into a single searchable database, as p...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

business

‘The fraud ran deep’: 3 indicted in Permian Basin oil theft case

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Multiple agencies including the FBI came together in Midland to address the massive oilfield theft bust first reported in August . Federal prosecutors say this wasn’t just oilfield theft — it was a multi-million dollar operation run out of a legitimate Wes...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

Local

City of Midland announces street closures with low-water crossings areas

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....

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

parks

67-year-old man hit and killed after driver loses control leaving car wash

CHARLESTON, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — A 67-year-old man was killed after being hit at a car wash Sunday. Around 10:45 a.m., a driver leaving the car wash tunnel lost control of their vehicle and hit John Ganter in the Whistle Espress Car Wash parking lot on Savannah Highway in Ch...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

safety

FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, September 29th, 2026

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....

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

business

Why so many drivers feel ‘car poor,’ and what you can do about it

( InvestigateTV ) — Car payments are taking a bigger bite out of family budgets, and how much a household should reasonably spend depends heavily on where they live, according to a new ConsumerAffairs analysis . Partnering with auto loan refinancing company Auto Approve, Consumer...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

parks

Dog finds three children who wandered away from campground, sheriff’s office says

BUENA VISTA, Colo. (Gray News) - A dog in Colorado is receiving praise for helping find three kids who were missing from a campground. According to the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office , the kids, one 9-year-old and two 6-year-olds, were camping on Sept. 26 with a large group of f...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

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Aging Untold: How aging parents can plan for adult children with special needs

( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we explore how caregiving has no finish line for older parents raising adult children with special needs, and what families can do now to secure their future support. Plus, we examine the critical warning signs of sleep apnea a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

safety

2-car crash in Midland sends 2 to hospital

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Fire and police responded to a two-vehicle crash near Lamesa Road and Pecan Avenue Monday evening. According to Midland fire officials, two patients were transported to the hospital....

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

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Vermont horseshoe club keeps ancient sport alive

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...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

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Pregnant family members face faster heat risks, doctor warns

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...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

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Snoring or sleep apnea? How to tell the difference

( 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...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

schools

InvestigateTV+: Some for-profit schools leave students with debt

( 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 ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

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How this journalist is trying to fill the Spanish-language news gap

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 ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

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This motel is keeping the history of Route 66 alive with its wigwam rooms

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...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

Local

While you were asleep Weather - 9/29/26

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, ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 29, 2026

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2 men found after 911 call in Brewster County

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...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

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Mother accused of speeding at kids, swerving just feet away in dispute over son’s bike

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 ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

Local

First Tee West Texas teaches children life skills on and off the golf course

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...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

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Actor Dennis Haskins, ‘Saved by the Bell’ star, dies at 75

(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...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

schools

Former teacher who had sexual encounters with students sentenced to probation

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 ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

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Tennessee to execute its first woman in 200 years this week

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...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 29, 2026

Local

Health experts shed light on chronic pain during Pain Awareness Month

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...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 28, 2026

Local

Midland College and 3:11 Ministry launch dorm project

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...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 28, 2026

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9/28/2026: We’re heading into a much wetter pattern over the next couple of days

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...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 28, 2026

safety

City of Odessa transitions ambulance billing to third-party provider

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...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 28, 2026

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Transit employee received $620,000 paycheck error, money still not returned

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...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 28, 2026

safety

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...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 28, 2026

schools

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...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 28, 2026

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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...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 28, 2026