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Man arrested after admitting to firing shots toward homes in Ector County

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A man was arrested on a felony charge after deputies said he admitted to firing rounds into the air in the direction of homes in Ector County. The Ector County Sheriff’s Office said deputies and an investigator heard gunshots at around 9:07 p.m. on Au...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

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Urgent care owner arrested in road rage shooting that injured 2 sisters, police say

CARROLL COUNTY, Va. ( WBTV /Gray News) - The owner of a Charlotte-area urgent care was arrested over the weekend, accused of shooting two sisters during a road rage incident, authorities said. The shooting happened about 9 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 77 North in Virginia, about 3...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

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Man arrested in Andrews County child sex assault investigation

ANDREWS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A man is in custody following an investigation into a report of sexual assault in Andrews County. According to the Andrews County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy got a call around 9:45 p.m. on Aug. 22 from the FBI Midland Resident Agency regarding a poss...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

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Oldest Marine in the United States dies at 106

CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) - The nation’s oldest living United States Marine has died at the age of 106. Roy Drinkard was a World War II veteran born in Falkville, Alabama, on July 20, 1920. Close friends and family said there wasn’t anything he couldn’t do. After jo...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

government

Ector county residents to weigh in on tax rate, budget tonight

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County commissioners will hear from the public Monday night on the county’s proposed budget and tax rate for the next fiscal year. While the proposed tax rate is lower than last year’s, the county says the average homeowner could still pay more. Propo...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

safety

Off-duty police captain cited for leaving toddler in locked van while fishing, sheriff says

LINCOLN, Neb. ( KOLN /Gray News) - A police captain was cited and placed on leave after her toddler was found alone in a locked van at a lake in Nebraska on Sunday. Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to Pawnee Lake at 4:04 p.m. on a report of a distressed 2-ye...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

schools

Making school lunches healthier

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - As millions of children are heading back to the classroom, school lunches across the country are getting a makeover. The USDA is rolling out a new initiative to get local produce into the lunch line. National correspondent Molly Martinez digs in from outsid...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

business

Fresh sanctions imposed on Iran

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Trump Administration calls the new economic measures aimed at Iran “Operation Economic Outcast.” The goal is isolating Iran and further disrupting Iran’s flailing economy. Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. is sanctioning more than 6...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

safety

Teen arrested after assault at Odessa KFC

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police arrested a 17-year-old boy after witnesses say he assaulted his ex-girlfriend outside a KFC on Aug. 21. According to Odessa police, officers responded to the restaurant on N. JBS at around 10:06 p.m. Witnesses told police Samuel King arrived a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

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Dethroned beauty queen files defamation lawsuit against pageant officials

DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - Dethroned Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse and her legal team have filed a defamation lawsuit against pageant officials, alleging the organizations “weaponized” social media and destroyed her reputation. The lawsuit was filed i...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

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More than 300 attend honor walk for college student killed in hit-and-run

CONWAY, S.C. ( WMBF /Gray News) - Hundreds of bowed heads lined the halls of a South Carolina hospital Saturday, honoring a college student who was killed in a hit-and-run during the school’s move-in weekend. Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard identified the Coastal...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

safety

Fire reported near North Main Street in Gaines County

GAINES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Emergency crews are on scene of a fire in the North Main Street area behind Peter’s Irrigation. According to the Gaines County Sheriff’s Office, responders are asking the public to stay clear of the area so crews can respond....

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

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Billion Dollar Blitz: College sports’ big business is bankrolled by taxpayers and students

( InvestigateTV ) — Across America, big-time college athletics is a $12 billion industry, in most cases, living beyond its means. Ticket sales, TV deals, sponsorships and other revenue sources don’t bring in enough money to cover the bills. So, universities are filling sometimes ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

safety

More details released in Midland County toddler death investigation

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A man has been charged with manslaughter after a 1-year-old girl was found unresponsive beneath his body inside an RV in Midland County. Deputies respond to report of unresponsive child According to an arrest affidavit, Midland County Sheriff’s Office depu...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

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Big Spring water service interruptions scheduled today

City of Big Spring workers are scheduled to replace a water main valve near 5th and Presidio today, causing water service interruptions for customers west of the area....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Aug 24, 2026

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Suspect caught in Texas after firing at Curry County Deputy

An officer-involved shooting involving a Curry County Sheriff's Office deputy and suspect Eugenio Ibarra is under investigation by the New Mexico State Police following a pursuit that crossed into Texas....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Aug 24, 2026

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Tips to tackle credit card debt before the end of the year

( InvestigateTV ) — A common credit card habit may be costing consumers more than they realize. Using the same card for everyday purchases while carrying a balance means routine spending — like a coffee run or grocery trip — starts accruing interest immediately. John Kiernan, man...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

Local

Super Hero Run set for Sept. 19 to benefit West Texas foster kids

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Attic Foster Network is hosting its 5th annual Super Hero Run on Sept. 19 at First Baptist Church Midland, with proceeds supporting West Texas foster children. Being a foster parent is difficult and expensive. The Attic works to make that process easie...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

safety

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York arrested; prostitution charge later amended

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray New) — San Francisco 49ers owner John “Jed” York was arrested in Ohio over the weekend. According to court records, York was found guilty of two misdemeanor charges, including possessing criminal tools and disorderly conduct. Records show he was ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver mourns death of 2-year-old son

(Gray News) — The 2-year-old son of Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver died in June, the team confirmed in a statement . “On behalf of the entire Buffalo Bills organization, we want to publicly express our condolences to Ed Oliver and his family on the devastating loss of h...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

safety

Odessa police seek help identifying HEB theft suspect

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing from HEB. According to Odessa police, the man stole around $379 worth of merchandise from the HEB on W. University. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective G. Po...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

parks

Yellow 'Odessa Strong' flags raised at Memorial Gardens Park

Yellow "Odessa Strong" flags were placed at Memorial Gardens Park on Monday, August 24, to honor the victims of the 2019 mass shooting ahead of its seventh anniversary on August 31....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Aug 24, 2026

safety

Arrest made in tire slashing of border construction vehicle in Brewster County

BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Brewster County Sheriff’s Office served an arrest warrant on August 20 for criminal mischief connected to a tire-slashing reported on August 17. The complainant said they were shopping in the Study Butte area and drove a vehicle marked as belon...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

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‘Like walking through a coloring book’ —workspace blends creativity, coworking

( Aging Untold ) — Stephanie Pruitt-Gaines has opened a workspace called the Creativity Bar, which is designed to combine play, art and office space for members. “Welcome to the Creativity Bar,” Pruitt-Gaines said. Pruitt-Gaines said she wants to help shape the future of those wh...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

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Flags placed at Memorial Gardens Park honor Odessa 2019 shooting victims

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Flags are being placed throughout Memorial Gardens Park to pay tribute to the seven victims who died in the 2019 mass shooting in Odessa. The victims being remembered are: Joe Griffith Mary Granados Edwin Peregrino Rodolfo Arco Kameron Brown Raul Garcia Lei...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, August 24th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, August 24th, 2026: It’ll be another very hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with a Heat Advisory going into effect for parts of the region later in the day. Continue to take those proper heat precautions to...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

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Woman loses $35,000 in jury duty phone scam

( Aging Untold ) — An Arizona woman is speaking out after losing $35,000 to a scammer posing as law enforcement over a missed jury duty claim. Kristine, who is being identified only by her first name, received a phone call from a man identifying himself as “Lieutenant Mark Newman...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

safety

School employee stabs delivery driver 6 times with pen for being late, police say

MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Tennessee school employee is behind bars after he allegedly stabbed a delivery driver with a pen multiple times for being late for a delivery. Braxton Stewart, a 36-year-old Memphis-Shelby County Schools employee, has been arrested and charged...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

parks

Tourist dies in Death Valley after getting stranded on remote road in 116 degree-heat

LAS VEGAS ( KVVU /Gray News) - A French tourist died in extreme heat after his car got stuck on a remote backcountry road in Death Valley National Park, forcing him and a friend to try to walk to safety. Pierre Michel Formosa, 68, and his traveling companion, both visiting from F...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

schools

High school football team snaps 101-game losing streak, the longest in the nation

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) - An Alabama high school football team with 101 straight losses, the longest losing streak in the country, are winners once again. Columbia High’s Eagles faced Greensboro High’s Raiders in a rare Saturday night game. Going into the game, Columb...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

safety

2 officers accused of violently assaulting couple during traffic stop fired, arrested

PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) - Two Phoenix police officers who are under investigation for allegedly violently assaulting a couple during a traffic stop have been fired and arrested. The two former officers identified as Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr., both 31, were fired a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

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5 bodies, dead animals found after Oregon fire investigated as quintuple homicide

FOREST GROVE, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - Authorities are investigating the deaths of five people and several domestic animals found after an early morning fire on a rural Oregon property. Washington County deputies responded at 5:27 a.m. Saturday to assist the Forest Grove Fire De...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

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Missing 2-year-old child found dead in Oregon, police say

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) — Deputies are investigating the death of a 2-year-old child who went missing and was found dead early Wednesday morning. The child was reported missing at 4:30 a.m. and was last seen in the 9900 block of Blackwell Road, officials say. The J...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 24, 2026

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Week Ahead in Washington for August 23

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Congress remains on recess this week, but Trump administration officials are traveling across the U.S. as part of an effort to build momentum ahead of the midterms. Vice President JD Vance will travel to Brewer, Maine, on Monday to speak at a defense techno...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 23, 2026

safety

One dead and one hospitalized after early morning crash in Reeves County

REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - One person is dead and another is injured after a crash in Reeves County on Saturday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. A Ford F-150 being driven by 30-year-old Michael Jones was heading southbound on US 285 in the outside l...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 23, 2026

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Police help after Dunkin’ truck breaks down in front of department

PELHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A Dunkin’ delivery truck broke down directly in front of the Pelham Police Department, prompting a humorous response from local officers. “We’re not saying officers responded faster than usual... but when a truck full of donuts is involved, you d...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 23, 2026

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17-year-old high school quarterback dies after football game injury

ALMA CENTER, Wis. ( WEAU /Gray News) – A high school senior in Wisconsin died from an injury suffered during Thursday night’s football game. Superintendent Drew Semingson said 17-year-old Adam Massman was hurt during the game and received medical care from emergency personnel on ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 23, 2026

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Lutheran church leader accused of molesting 2-month-old girl while changing her diaper

FORT WAYNE, Ind. ( WPTA /Gray News) - A Lutheran church leader from Indiana is accused of molesting a 2-month-old girl while changing her diaper. Josiah Junkin, a 27-year-old Lutheran church vicar in Fort Wayne, is charged with one count of child molesting. He is being held at th...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 23, 2026

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90-year-old reunites with officer who kept her from losing nearly $10,000 to crypto scam

WILMINGTON, N.C. ( WECT /Gray News) - A 90-year-old woman says she almost lost $10,000 to a scammer before a North Carolina police officer stopped her at a bitcoin kiosk outside a gas station. Mary Ann Nunley, 90, says the cryptocurrency scam began July 27 with a text message. “I...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 23, 2026

schools

Teen collapses, dies at football practice on first day of school

ROZEL, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - Questions remain after a Kansas teenager collapsed and died during football practice on the first day of school. A student in Pawnee Heights USD 496 died Tuesday, the first day of school, according to school district officials. Pawnee County Attor...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 23, 2026

parks

HIGHLIGHTS: (5) Midland Christian vs. (2) Liberty Christian

ARGYLE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After trailing 42-14 to No.2 Liberty Christian, No. 5 Midland Christian outscored the Warriors 66-35 to win 66-63 last night. Sophomore quarterback Jaxon Franco had an incredible outing, throwing for 648 yards and eight touchdowns. Junior Wide Receiver...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Aug 23, 2026

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Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Alpine Fightin Bucks

ALPINE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Alpine Fightin Bucks are ready to turn the page, following a 2-win season in 2025. Last season, the Bucks finished third in the district, with a 2-4 record. In the playoffs, they fell to Coahoma in the bi-district round. CHECK OUT THE REST OF OUR B...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Aug 23, 2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, August 23rd, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, August 23rd, 2026: Very hot and sunny with widespread triple-digit temperatures. A heat advisory continues for Howard County through Sunday evening. TONIGHT Coming up tonight, conditions are expected to be rather warm, wit...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 23, 2026

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Police seek help finding two men facing felony charges

KERMIT, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Kermit Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating two male subjects wanted for felony charges. One of the men shown below is Jose Ramos who is wanted for assault of a household member, a Felony Assault. The other male subject is Chr...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Aug 23, 2026

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Thousands of dog food cans under recall over possible metal contamination

( FDA /Gray News) - Thousands of cases of dog food are under recall over possible metal contamination. Almost 4,000 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet canned dog food and almost 2,000 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté Wet were placed under the recall, which was annou...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 22, 2026

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IndyCar makes history with first race on the National Mall

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - IndyCar held the first day of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the National Mall Saturday, marking the first racing series ever hosted there as part of America’s semiquincentennial. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is an IndyCar and IROC event that turned the street...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 22, 2026

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One hospitalized after being pinned in vehicle after crash

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A person has been taken to the hospital after being pinned inside a car, according to the Midland Fire Department. MFD reported they were called to the intersection of South Midland Drive and Thomason Drive. A driver lost control of the vehicle. A person w...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Aug 22, 2026

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Person hospitalized after being pinned in Midland crash

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A person was transported to the hospital after being pinned inside a vehicle in Midland Saturday afternoon. According to the Midland Fire Department, the accident occurred near the intersection of South Midland Drive and Thomason Drive after the drive...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Aug 22, 2026