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Blood test could offer less invasive way to aid Alzheimer’s diagnosis

( Aging Untold ) — A familiar bike ride with her husband became frightening for Kathi Rigby when she suddenly struggled to communicate. “I couldn’t get words from my brain to my mouth,” she said. Rigby was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2022. The news, she said, “was like ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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This walking club for seniors calls members ‘Golden G.O.A.T.s.’

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. ( Aging Untold ) — A walking club for seniors in South Carolina calls itself the “Golden G.O.A.T.s.” The goal of the club is to stay fit and have fun. Members walk up to three miles three days a week. Member joined to walk and be around people “I’ve always...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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Why your metabolism changes as you age — and what you can do now

( Aging Untold ) — Metabolism is how your body makes and uses energy, burns fuel, keeps up strength and recovers from day to day. As we get older, that process can change and affect how we feel and how our bodies function. Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said metabo...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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InvestigateTV+: Is tracking ALS possible?

( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at how better tracking of ALS cases could reveal why more people are getting sick. Then, scammers can get ahold of your address and register it as a front for fake companies. We uncover the risks for homeowners and why off...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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How fake businesses can become a real problem for you

PHOENIX, Az. ( InvestigateTV ) — Imagine your name and home address are used to start a business, but you have nothing to do with it. There are reports of this happening in several states of fraudulent companies registering with random addresses. Experts say it can cause trouble ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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Underwater hockey is growing one player at a time

GREEN BAY, Wis. ( InvestigateTV ) — Inside Green Bay’s Kroc Center, athletes from small towns around the region are joining together to play a sport you probably haven’t heard of: underwater hockey. Peter Covach is president of the Green Bay Underwater Hockey Club. “You’ve got a ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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This artist uses sunlight to burn designs into wood

LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( InvestigateTV ) - Billy Keith is a solar artist. He uses sunlight as his tool to create artwork burned directly into wood. “You learn a lot by standing in the sun all day,” Keith said. Keith said he introduces himself as “the sun man,” and his goal is to make mo...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: No. 15 Texas Tech outlast West Virginia in a late night showdown

LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The No. 15 Texas Tech Red Raiders squeak out a 53-48 win over Virginia and remain in contention for the Big 12 Championship. Quarterback Thomas Castellanos had an impressive showing, throwing for 362 yards and five touchdowns. Running back J'Koby Will...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 9, 2026

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Man dies after deer struck by another car flies into his windshield

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A Missouri man died Thursday night after a deer struck by another vehicle flew into his Jeep, authorities said. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol , the crash happened on U.S. Route 40 in Boone County just after 5:45 p.m. Troopers...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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Man accused of driving 100 mph, hitting 3 police cars during high-speed chase

CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A North Carolina man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly leading police officers on a high-speed chase, authorities said. The driver, identified as Devin Valdivia, 25, was arrested Saturday, Nov. 7. He faces 10 charges, including fel...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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Midland woman, 73, dies after being hit by truck on North Big Spring Street

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A 73-year-old Midland woman died after being hit by a Ford F-150 on Saturday afternoon, Midland Police said in a Facebook post . Police responded around 3 p.m. to the 2200 block of North Big Spring Street. Police said Sabina Madrid Flores entered the road ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 8, 2026

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Fatal pedestrian accident occurs on North Big Spring Street

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A 73-year-old pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle Saturday afternoon in Midland. The pedestrian was identified as Sabina Madrid Flores. The Midland Police Department responded to a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle at 3 ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 8, 2026

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Amoeba infections leave 5 with permanent vision loss, 1 dead in this state

BATON ROUGE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - The Louisiana Department of Health has identified 10 Acanthamoeba infections since 2024, including one fatal brain infection this year. The state epidemiologist said contact lens wearers should remove their lenses before showering, swimming o...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 8, 2026

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Warrant issued for man in MCM Grande Hotel shooting in Odessa

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Detectives have issued a warrant for a man in connection with a shooting at the MCM Grande Hotel in Odessa. Officers responded to a shots-fired call in the area of East Highway 80 at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday . According to Odessa police, it was confirmed t...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 8, 2026

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Week Ahead in Washington: Nov. 8

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week for the lame-duck session after the midterm elections, with a potential impeachment vote on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and government funding on the agenda. Outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie, (R-Ky.) has promised to ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 8, 2026

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An 11-month-old girl weighed just 4 pounds when she died. Now, her mom is facing charges

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) - A South Carolina mother is facing charges after her 11-month-old daughter was found dead and emaciated in an insect-infested apartment. Janette Clayton, 27, has been charged with homicide by child abuse after her 11-month-old daughter, ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 8, 2026

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1 person shot, heavy police presence at MCM Grande Hotel and Fun Dome in Odessa

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - One person was shot and taken to the hospital, according to MCM Grande security. There is a heavy police presence at the MCM Grande Hotel and Fun Dome area in Odessa. It has NOT been confirmed if the suspect has been contained. What is known MCM Grande is s...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 8, 2026

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Armed and dangerous: OPD searching for hotel shooter

Law enforcement officers responded to an incident in the MCM Elegante parking lot in Odessa on Saturday night, although officials have not yet released specific details about the situation....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 8, 2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, November 8th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, November 8th, 2026: SATURDAY NIGHT The next round of widespread showers (and a few storms) moves in Saturday night into Sunday morning. Showers will really start to increase in coverage after midnight on Sunday, especially...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 8, 2026

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Plane hits, kills woman on runway

WILMINGTON, N.Y. ( WCAX /Gray News) - One woman is dead after an accident involving a plane in upstate New York. It happened around 3:45 p.m. Friday. State police said a single-engine, two-seat plane landed at Catalano Airfield and was making its way to the hangar when it struck ...

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

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VFW post hosts veterans parade in Odessa

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Local veterans were honored Saturday morning at a community parade along Texas Avenue in Odessa. The parade, put together by VFW Post 4372 , started at 10 a.m. and ran from 17th Street to 9th Street. It was open to everyone, including veterans, organization...

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

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Trump offers UFC chief Dana White press secretary job

(Gray News) - President Donald Trump offered UFC president and CEO Dana White the job of press secretary on Saturday. In a post on Truth Social , Trump said: “I am pleased to announce that the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior, has been offered the job of Press Secr...

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

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Congress enters lame duck session following midterm elections

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Congress has a list of unfinished work during the lame duck session, the period between the election of a new Congress and the start of its term, including a Dec. 11 government funding deadline. The session follows the 2026 midterm elections, which came to ...

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

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82-year-old man dies after getting hit by his own car

SAINT STEPHEN, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — An 82-year-old man in South Carolina was hit and killed by his own car in an apparent mishap, according to authorities. The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office reported that Gilbert King, of St. Stephen, died Thursday afternoon. Coroner Darne...

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

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Man on probation for child pornography sentenced to life in prison

AMARILLO, Texas ( KFDA /Gray News) - A Texas man who was on probation for possessing child pornography will now spend the rest of his life in prison. Michael Lee Green, 43, appeared before Judge Dee Johnson of Randall County’s 47th District Court on Friday. Texas authorities said...

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

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Lawyer who represented defendant in Tupac Shakur murder case found dead

LAS VEGAS ( KVVU /Gray News) — The defense attorney who represented Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the Tupac Shakur murder trial has died. Michael Sanft was reported dead Thursday night in Las Vegas. The Clark County coroner’s office confirmed the 55-year-old’s death. The cause and man...

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

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HIGHLIGHTS: Iraan def. Eldorado 52-20

IRAAN, Texas (KOSA) - Iraan defeats Eldorado 52-20 and earns the third-place spot in 2A-2 District 4. The Braves finish with a 2-2 record as they prepare for the bi-district round....

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

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HIGHLIGHTS: Stanton def. Coahoma 21-6

COAHOMA, Texas (KOSA) - Coahoma welcomed Stanton to a clash of the undefeated, but also a chance for both teams to clinch the district title. In the end, Stanton earns a district title by defeating the Bulldogs 21-6 and completing their district slate in undefeated fashion. This ...

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

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HIGHLIGHTS: Midland Christian def. Brook Hill in regional round of TAPPS playoffs

BULLARD, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Christian competed against Brook Hill in the same round they met in the last postseason. In favor of history repeating itself, the Mustangs beat the Guard 49-35. Midland Christian will now face All Saints, the reigning state champions, who beat the...

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

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HIGHLIGHTS: Permian def. San Angelo Central 31-8

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - It was the end of the regular season road for the Permian Panthers as they set their eyes on completing the season undefeated and with their second-straight district title. The Panthers’ first drive left a bad taste in the Panthers’ mouth, with an Iker Muno...

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

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Former doctor photographed patients’ genitals during medical procedures, lawsuit alleges

TOLEDO, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - A Toledo doctor who has been indicted for possession of child sexual abuse material also photographed his patients’ genitals during medical procedures, according to a newly filed lawsuit. Bryan Sack, former doctor and chief of pediatric urology a...

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

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HIGHLIGHTS: Seminole def. Monahans 35-7

MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - The Loboes took second place in the final district standings. Both Seminole and Monahans were undefeated in district play heading into Friday’s game. The winner would take a golden football back home. Unfortunately for the Loboes, they just couldn’t stay ...

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

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HIGHLIGHTS: Greenwood def. Lake View 69-0

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Rangers collected their first Class 4A-DI district title in week 11. It was a massive game for quarterback Andrick Rodriguez. He contributed to Greenwood’s six first half touchdowns. That high-powered offense kept firing until the final whistle. The Ra...

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

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HIGHLIGHTS: Midland Lee def. Midland 33-27

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Rebels clinched their 10th straight win in the Tall City series. Midland Lee got the offense going right away. Hayes Hamm scored on the opening drive to put the Rebels ahead. Midland High delivered a big response. Cade Rylander snagged a pick and Evan ...

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

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Argument over Wi-Fi leads to murder of mother and son, police say

LUFKIN, Texas ( KTRE /Gray News) - An arrest has been made in the murder of a mother and son in Texas. Jeremiah McGee was arrested Friday and charged with capital murder in the shooting deaths of Maria Davalos, 62, and her son, Ariel Arellano Jr., in their home. “They determined ...

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

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Immigration law group shares advice for encounters with ICE agents

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Video from Nov. 6 shows a man being detained by ERO in front of a McDonald’s in Midland. Immigration Law Group, Jaime Barron PC, gives advice on what to do if you or someone you know encounters a scenario involving ICE agents. If somebody has not been depor...

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

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Memory card with uncounted ballots found, launching investigation

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Ga. ( WCTV / ANF /Gray News) — A memory card from election night has been discovered containing uncounted ballots from Seminole County, Georgia, voters. According to a release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, a post-election check revealed: “approxim...

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

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Alaska Senate race remains undecided days after Election Day

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Fewer than 700 votes separated the top two candidates in Alaska’s Senate race Friday with 74% of ballots counted. Democrat Mary Peltola led Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan by a slim margin, which had not changed in more than 24 hours. As polls closed...

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

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‘Remarkable’: Drunk raccoon leads to $250,000 for animal control

HANOVER, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - Nearly a year after a drunk raccoon was captured in a Virginia ABC store, a campaign tied to the animal has raised $250,000 for Hanover County Animal Control. Donations from the “Trashed Panda” campaign will cover more than half the cost of a new...

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

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Presidio County deputies recover stolen vehicle destined for Mexico

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Presidio County Sheriff’s deputies recovered a stolen vehicle from a transmigrante yard following a joint operation with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Presidio. The investigation stemmed from information the sheriff’s office received about stolen v...

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

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Midwife convicted of practicing medicine without license after near-fatal home birth

ATLANTA ( WANF /Gray News) - A woman in Georgia was convicted of practicing medicine without a license after a near-fatal home birth in 2022, according to authorities. Cynthia “Cindy” Rene Morrow, 64, was found guilty of all nine counts she faced Wednesday, according to the Blue ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 6, 2026

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Salute to Veterans set for Saturday at Midland Army Air Field Museum

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Rotary Club’s Salute to Veterans is set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Midland Army Air Field Museum. The event features the Victory Belles from The National WWII Museum....

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 6, 2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, November 7th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Saturday, November 7th, 2026: WEEKEND RAIN Heading into the weekend, expect widespread rain showers (and a few storms) with much cooler temperatures (especially Saturday)! VERY low flooding risk is in place. SATURDAY Showers are f...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 6, 2026

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Votes continue to be counted in Mississippi’s Senate race

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Mississippi election officials continued to count ballots in the state’s U.S. Senate race on Friday, which remains without a declared winner. Democrat Scott Colom leads incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by about 2,500 votes as of Friday night. Thou...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 6, 2026