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8/18/2026: 7-day forecast, Back-to-school heat bringing 100s all week
Odessa, Texas will experience a stretch of hot, sunny weather with daily highs near 100 degrees continuing through next Monday.
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UTPB football debuts at No. 18 on D2Football.com Preseason Top 25 Poll
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Falcons finished 2025 at No. 3 in the D2Football.com rankings. The team also landed at No. 18 on the American Football Coaches Association Division II Preseason Poll . UTPB is one of three Lone Star Conference teams to make the D2Football.com list . Cen...
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New initiative aims to increase engagement in local government
The City of Odessa is actively accepting applications for the inaugural Citizen's UniverCity. Through this 7-week intensive, the 25 selected residents will get an inside look at how various city departments operate....
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Box of bones belonging to at least 5 people found in home, investigators say
KINGSTON, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Property managers in Tennessee say they discovered something unexpected when cleaning out a vacated rental property over the summer. Authorities say the crew reported finding a cardboard box containing a collection of bones in July. A newly re...
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Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Andrews Mustangs
ANDREWS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A new era is underway for the Andrews Mustangs as Jason Richters takes over as head coach for the 2026 season. Richters enters his first season as head coach after spending 11 years at Andrews, including time as the team's defensive coordinator. His f...
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PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Midland Lee Rebels
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Lee name returns for the 2026 Rebel football season. It’s a change that head coach Clint Hartman was eager to make. “[The kids] are happy and proud to be Lee,” said Hartman. “We’re known as the Lee Rebels and we’re happy to be back.” Hartman is...
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Flock cameras are in the Permian Basin: Everything you need to know
Flock license plate reader cameras are operating across Midland and Odessa. Here’s how local police use them, how many are in West Texas, where to find reported camera locations and what Flock is changing after reports of misuse....
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‘How can someone do that?’: 18-year-old suffers serious injuries in hit-and-run crash, left in road
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WAVE /Gray News) - A family is speaking out after their 18-year-old son was struck by a hit-and-run driver on his way home from work, left in the road, and had his bike and phone stolen in the aftermath. Kingston Maestas graduated from Valley High School in May....
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Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD calls November bond election, names lone superintendent finalist
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD trustees unanimously approved calling a voter-approval tax rate election and bond election for Nov. 3, during Monday’s school board meeting. The voter-approval tax rate is presented as Proposition A. Six separate bond propositions, B ...
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The Courses at Hogan Park mourns Kirby's passing
The City of Midland is sad to announce that Bill Kirby – a long-time supporter of The Courses at Hogan Park -- has passed away.
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‘Worst scream I’ve ever heard’: Family’s pet pig shot, throat slit in front of children
RAY CITY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) — Georgia authorities are investigating after a family says a neighbor shot and slit the throat of their pet pig in their backyard. Angela Burnett said she was resting before a night shift when her children alerted her that something was happening...
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Odessa school crossing guard injured in crash at 22nd and Santa Rosa
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department responded to a crash at 22nd and Santa Rosa this morning involving a school crossing guard. According to Odessa police, at around 7:44 a.m., a Chevrolet Silverado pulling a trailer was traveling eastbound on 22nd Street when it ...
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Mom accused of allowing daughters, 4 and 7, to be sexually assaulted by men for money, drugs
BONNEAU, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) - A mom in South Carolina is accused of allowing her 4-year-old and 7-year-old daughters to be sexually assaulted in exchange for money and drugs. Helena Nichole Hoyle, 27, was arrested by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 14 for two co...
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Midland Crime Stoppers seeks help in Lamesa Road hit-and-run
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assitance in identifying a suspect involved in a hit-and-run accident in the 1400 block of N. Lamesa Rd. According to Crime Stoppers, the accident occurred on June 29th at approximately 5:33 pm where a white pi...
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Body of missing 15-year-old found in landfill 2 months after disappearing, sources say
BATON ROUGE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - The remains of a missing Louisiana 15-year-old have reportedly been found in a landfill. DNA testing will be conducted to formally verify the identity of the remains, but multiple sources have confirmed that the clothing found at the scene wi...
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Deadly pedestrian crash leads to arrest in Carlsbad
CARLSBAD, N.M. (KOSA) - A woman faces multiple charges, including DWI Homicide by Vehicle, after police say she hit and killed a pedestrian and fled the scene on Aug. 13. According to the Carlsbad Police Department, officers responded to the area of South Canyon Street around 8:1...
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Odessa man faces capital murder charge in 1-year-old’s death
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa man is facing a capital murder charge following the death of a 1-year-old girl on July 26. According to the arrest affidavit from the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to Medical Center Hospital on July 24 after the child arrived...
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Odessa crossing guard hospitalized after truck crash
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A crossing guard was sent to the hospital this morning after being struck by a truck infront of Pease Elementary. According to the Odessa Police Department, officers responded to 22nd and Santa Rosa at 7:44 am in refrence to a crash. OPD's investigatio...
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Mother accused of purposefully leaving 2-year-old son home alone in hot garage, exposing him to drugs
MESA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A mother in Arizona is facing child abuse charges for allegedly leaving her toddler in a sweltering garage and exposing him to dangerous drugs late last month. Police said that on July 29, a neighbor called 911 and reported that Amy Shellhammer, 3...
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8-year-old child dies after being hit by car while checking mailbox
TAYLOR COUNTY, Wis. ( WEAU /Gray News) - An 8-year-old child died Monday afternoon after being struck by a car while checking a mailbox in Wisconsin, according to authorities. Deputies responded to the scene at approximately 3:05 p.m. along with multiple local police, fire, and e...
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Couple marry in hospital after groom’s father paralyzed in ATV crash
DULUTH, Minn. ( Northern News Now /Gray News) - A couple in Duluth moved their wedding to a hospital room Saturday so the groom’s father could be present for the ceremony. Ross and Dallas Garner had originally planned a venue wedding but changed course after Ross’s father, Darrin...
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Commissioner Craddick elected chairman of Texas Railroad Commission
AUSTIN, Texas (KOSA) - Railroad Commission of Texas commissioners today unanimously elected Commissioner Christi Craddick to serve as chairman of the three-member commission. “I am deeply honored by the confidence my fellow Commissioners have placed in me,” Craddick said. “Texas ...
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ZZ Top’s longtime drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs” and “Gimme All Your Lovin,’” has died. He was 77. Beard was in hospice care when he died Tuesday at his ranch in Richmond...
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‘Such a special kid’: Thousands of dollars raised for family after son dies in crash while riding bike
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - An Alaskan family is receiving support from their community and around the county after tragically losing their son in a crash. According to the Anchorage Police Department , officers were called last Wednesday night about a bicyclist being ...
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Alaska Senate race tightens ahead of primary
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump won Alaska in all three of his White House runs, but the state’s Senate election this November is competitive. Dan Sullivan is seeking a third term as Alaska’s junior senator. Affordability is a major concern for Alaskans as th...
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Odessa Police: Woman charged with DWI after hitting 4 vehicles
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after a four-vehicle crash in Odessa on Aug. 14. According to Odessa police, officers responded to the crash at Faudree and Eastridge at around 9:37 p.m., police said. Investigation revealed a white GMC Yuk...
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Changes are coming to checkout lanes at Publix. Here’s what to expect
( ANF /Gray News) — Changes are coming to checkout lanes at Publix. The Florida-based retailer is doing away with the “10 items or less” rule for its express checkout lanes. Publix said the change will give its employees greater flexibility in managing checkout lines. “Rather tha...
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UTPB standout wide receiver Ben Patterson signs with the Cleveland Browns
CLEVELAND, Ohio (KMID/KPEJ) - Former UTPB wide receiver Ben Patterson has found his next NFL opportunity, signing with the Cleveland Browns after being waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier this month. Patterson spent his college career at UTPB, where he recorded 98 receptio...
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Dedicated working grandmother among those killed in massive industrial fire, family says
TOLEDO, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - Authorities in Ohio say two have died following an explosion at an industrial facility Tuesday morning. Family members identified one of the workers killed as Mary Allen, saying she died in the fire. Allen was described as a loving mother and gra...
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When to claim Social Security and how married couples can maximize it
( InvestigateTV ) — The age at which someone claims Social Security can mean a difference of tens of thousands of dollars over the course of retirement, and a financial advisor says understanding the tradeoffs is critical before filing. For anyone born in 1967 or later, full reti...
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Lineman dies while on the job, investigation underway
HENDERSON, Mich. ( WILX /Gray News) - A lineman in Michigan died while on the job in Henderson, the company he worked for said. According to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the 48-year-old worker was performing overhead electrical work Aug. 13 when he ...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, August 18th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, August 18th, 2026: It’ll be a rather hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with quiet conditions expected across the region. High temperatures will warm into the 90s and 100s. Midland/Odessa are looking to re...
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Ector Co man charged with capital murder after baby dies of skull fracture
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)-An Ector County man is facing a capital murder charge in connection with the death of a baby girl who suffered a fatal skull fracture, according to an Ector County Sheriff's Office affidavit. Braidyn Montoya was arrested on a warrant on August 8 and book...
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Dog miraculously survives 50-foot fall into cave
HARRISON COUNTY, Ind. ( WAVE /Gray News) - A coonhound is back home safe after falling 50 feet into a cave in Indiana. Multiple agencies assisted in rescuing Remi Friday night. The dog had taken a tumble into a pit on private property in Harrison County Friday night. Remi’s owner...
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ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93
(Gray News) - Bill Rasmussen, the co-founder of ESPN, died on Tuesday. He was 93. The sports network said he died from the effects of Parkinson’s disease, according to a press release. In the late 1970s, Rasmussen was fired as communications director of the New England Whalers, a...
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Officer accused of misusing Flock cameras to track estranged ex-wife more than 700 times, police say
HAINES CITY, Fla. ( WWSB /Gray News) - A police officer is accused of using Flock cameras to track his estranged ex-wife while on and off duty. Christopher Goodson faces two criminal charges after an investigation found evidence that he allegedly misused Flock cameras while on an...
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Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend, his brother were with her during final moments, incident report shows
GREENVILLE, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — Actress Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend and his brother were with her during her final moments, according to an incident report. Panettiere was found dead in a Greenville apartment on Sunday afternoon, according to the Greenville City Police De...
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Secretary of Energy tours Exxon and HP drilling rig, addresses crowd at Bush Convention Center
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Midland on Monday to mark what the Energy Department calls the “Great American Energy Comeback.” Organized by the Permian Strategic Partnership, Wright toured an Exxon and HP drilling rig early in the morning befo...
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Crash closes both lanes of Highway 128 in Lea County
LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - The Lea County Sheriff’s Office has responded to a crash on Highway 128 at mile marker 40. The westbound and eastbound lanes are closed at this time, according to the sheriff’s office. Officials ask drivers to seek alternate routes....
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Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland talks Big Bend construction pause LIVE on Wake up West Texas
TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection is pausing all construction activity in Big Bend National Park while Commissioner Rodney Scott conducts what the agency calls a personal, on-the-ground evaluation of the area. Watch the video above for the full liv...
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'Party at the Pavilion' benefiting Humane Society Of Midland County
'Party at the Pavilion' benefiting Humane Society Of Midland County WJRT ABC12
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Presidio active shooter report turns out to be truck backfire
PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - The Presidio County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an active shooter Monday night that turned out to be the backfire of a truck. According to the sheriff’s office, at 10:26 p.m. on Aug. 17, the sheriff’s office received multiple 911 calls about ...
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Fueling Up for Class: Here is what Midland ISD students are having for lunch
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - As Midland students head back to the classroom, Midland ISD has released its elementary breakfast and lunch menus for August 2026 to help families plan for the upcoming school year. The district’s school meal program officially kicks off its daily rotation...
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Judge orders Midland Public Schools to refund FOIA fees
Judge orders Midland Public Schools to refund FOIA fees Midland Daily News
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Back to School: Midland ISD kicks off the new 2026-27 year
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Thousands of Midland ISD students headed back to the classroom on Tuesday morning, marking the official start of the 2026-2027 school year. Campuses, staff ready for return Custodians, bus drivers, maintenance employees, groundskeepers, teachers, campus le...
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Pregnant woman brutally attacked by dogs blames owner: ‘You almost cost three lives’
TOPEKA, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) - A month after a brutal dog attack that left her severely injured, an expectant mother is speaking out for the first time about the night she nearly lost her life. Audrey Austin, who is expecting twins, was attacked by two dogs July 17 at the High...
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Popular frozen fruit bars recalled for possible glass contamination
(Gray News) - Several flavors of a popular brand of frozen fruit bars are being recalled because they may be contaminated with glass. Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. announced a voluntary recall Sunday of five flavors of its Outshine Fruit Bars. The flavors affected are strawberry,...
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Jon Connor to headline Midland benefit concert for humane society
Jon Connor to headline Midland benefit concert for humane society Midland Daily News
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Sanitation worker dies after falling off garbage truck on his first day on the job
CHEROKEE COUNTY, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A 32-year-old sanitation worker from South Carolina died after he fell off a garbage truck on his first day on the job, the coroner says. The Cherokee County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 32-year-old John Derrick Dover. Dover...
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Midland County approves recruitment incentive for jailers
Midland County approves recruitment incentive for jailers newswest9.com
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Everything you need to know for the 2026 Midland County Fair
Everything you need to know for the 2026 Midland County Fair newswest9.com
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PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Fort Stockton Panthers
FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KOSA) - The Fort Stockton Panthers enter a new season with a new head coach. Xavier Rangel is new to Fort Stockton, but definitely not to West Texas. Along with being a Lubbock native, Rangel previously was at Ralls for seven years as their head football coa...
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‘Tomb raiders’: Trio accused of stealing from the dead at cemeteries in at least 8 states
(Gray News) - Authorities are attempting to locate three people from Indianapolis suspected in a scheme to “steal from the dead” at cemeteries across the United States. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida said Drake Milam, his girlfriend Portia Bancroft and her mother A...
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Here’s how to find out if you qualify for State Farm’s $5 billion cash-back payout
KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - State Farm customers should check their mailbox soon; a surprise could be waiting. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company announced July 31 that it started sending out a $5 billion cash-back dividend to millions of policyholders. Stat...
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14 charged in cocaine trafficking case linked to two fraternities
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (Gray News) - Authorities have charged 14 people in connection with a cocaine trafficking ring involving two Penn State University fraternities, officials said. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with State College police, announced the charges Mo...
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Parents arrested after 6-month-old found inside hot car
ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - The parents of a 6-month-old child have been arrested after the child was found in a hot car early Saturday afternoon. St. Louis Metropolitan Police state that at around noon, officers were at the 1400 block of N. Kingshighway Boulevard for an ...
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Trump defends scaling back of South Korea military exercise
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump told reporters Monday that his decision to cut back on joint military exercises with South Korea had to do with the country’s refusal to get involved with the war in Iran. “You’re not going to help us on a very easy, military operatio...
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16-year-old identified as person killed in mass shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - A teenager was killed, and four others were injured in a mass shooting Saturday evening, according to Lexington Police. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the person killed in Saturday’s mass shooting as 16-year-old Di’Zhon Robe...
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PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Grady Wildcats
LENORAH, Texas (KOSA) - Grady’s 6-0 start in 2025 did not save the Wildcats when district play rolled around. The team went 1-3 in the final stretch and missed the 1A-DI postseason. Grady is determined to turn things around and make the playoffs this fall. “Well it kind of gave u...
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U.S. Energy Secretary touts oil production, downplays price concerns in Midland address
Despite high gas prices amid the Iran War, and lackluster approval ratings for the current presidential administration, the United States continues to break records in oil production....
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