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( InvestigateTV ) — Financial scams targeting older adults are evolving, and researchers say the combination of traditional fraud tactics and new technology — including AI-generated voice calls — is making them harder to detect. Julie Brancale, an assistant professor at Florida S...
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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - An Amarillo man facing federal and state drug charges is looking to have evidence suppressed. Officers with Amarillo Police Department arrested Tavarus Tywane Drone on January 30 on an arrest warrant issued for violating his bond conditions. Drone is char...
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A live iguana gave workers a shock at a Memphis FedEx store. Roderick Duncan showed up to the store to pick up the pet when a worker told him to open the package, labeled “live animal,” to see what was inside. After opening the package, the igua...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — A fugitive who fled to China after he was accused of killing his wife in 2005 is back in the United States and expected to face charges. Dan Hiers Jr., 53, is wanted on two warrants out of South Carolina, according to the U.S. Marshals Servic...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump will travel to Michigan on Monday to deliver remarks on the economy, the White House announced, making the visit just one week before the state’s closely watched primary elections. The president is expected to speak at a General Motor...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - July is Minority Mental Health Month, a time to recognize the unique challenges many people of color face when seeking mental health care—from cost and transportation to stigma and fear of not being understood. Mental health counselor Veronica Moreno, M.A.,...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- After residents spent Thursday questioning the safety of Odessa's drinking water and calling on city leaders to release testing data via social media, the City of Odessa on Friday published water quality reports and said testing continues to show the ci...
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BOONEVILLE, Miss. ( WTVA /Gray News) — A property owner in Mississippi has uncovered more than 200 Civil War-era cannonballs on his land, and he believes more remain buried on the site. Harold Knight’s property is across from the large cross displayed along Highway 45 in Boonevil...
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SMITHFIELD, N.C. (Gray News) - An unlicensed daycare owner in North Carolina is accused of slamming a baby onto a table, causing brain disconnection, according to multiple reports. According to Smithfield Police , detectives initiated an investigation at an unlicensed daycare on ...
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A day care worker in Indiana is accused of placing a 5-year-old in a closet, while another was arrested for not reporting the abuse. Records show an arrest warrant was issued for Tashshavviyon Stinson, 29, on Wednesday. Stinson worked at Kind...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- This Thursday, Permian Basin Hiring Events hosted a hiring event with a multitude of companies and even more candidates. These events happen monthly with extremely strong turnouts on both sides. The event is a strong way for local businesses to put a f...
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Q & A: Jim Stamas overseeing first election as Midland County clerk Midland Daily News
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, July 24th, 2026: Very hot conditions continue across West Texas and southeast New Mexico today. A Heat Advisory will go into effect this afternoon for parts of southeast New Mexico into the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains...
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( InvestigateTV ) — A bill that would ban retail sales of nitrous oxide received its first congressional hearing this week, with the bill’s author telling lawmakers the measure could save lives. Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., introduced the Nitrous Oxide Safety Act , which would di...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A special fundraiser took place Thursday night at Texas Roadhouse in Odessa. Several Odessa Police Department officers served food and collected donations to benefit Special Olympics Texas. The event raised more than $4,300. The Odessa Police Department tha...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Two vehicles were destroyed in a fire Thursday afternoon in Midland, displacing one person and sending another to the hospital because of the heat. According to the Midland Fire Department, at around 2:06 p.m. firefighters responded to the area of South Co...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Sheriff David Criner has been sworn in as first vice president of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas. Midland County announced the appointment in a social media post, congratulating Criner on his new leadership role within the statewide orga...
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( InvestigateTV ) — The pain of losing a baby during pregnancy or shortly after never goes away, but a group of nurses is changing the way a hospital cares for grieving families. We also show you how car dealerships are using artificial intelligence. See why they say the technolo...
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Two early voting locations open July 25 in Midland County Manistee News Advocate
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Midland County man rejects plea deal in child abuse case; trial set for August Midland Daily News
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YORK, Neb. ( KOLN /Gray News) - A Nebraska band teacher accused of grooming and sexually assaulting a student has been arrested and charged. On July 19, the York County Sheriff’s Department took a report regarding an alleged sexual assault involving 33-year-old Nathaniel Acton an...
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. ( WPTA /Gray News) - A 42-year-old Indiana woman previously accused of claiming her child was terminally ill for money and a Make-A-Wish trip is facing a new, unrelated fraud charge. Katherine Jackson, who previously lived in Decatur, is charged with one count of...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - One person was transported to the hospital, while another was displaced after an RV caught fire. At approximately 2:06 p.m. today, Midland Fire responded to an RV fire in the 3800 block of South County Road 1192. Two other people were also sent to the...
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MCKINNEY, Texas (KOSA) - Members of the UTPB and Sul Ross State football programs met with other LSC teams on Thursday to preview their season expectations. The representatives for the Falcons were Head Coach Chris Softley, Wide Receiver Traylen Suel and Defensive Lineman Godgive...
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MCKINNEY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The annual Lone Star Conference media day was held at McKinney ISD's Stadium. The preseason polls were released at the event, with UTPB predicted to finish fifth and Sul Ross State picked to finish 10th. Below are the LSC preseason rankings: UTPB had...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump on Thursday announced an expansion of his “Ratepayer Protection Pledge,” a commitment aimed at preventing data centers from driving up utility costs for consumers. The pledge, first signed on March 4 by seven companies, now includes 2...
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SULPHUR, La. ( KPLC /Gray News) - A man was arrested after police say he struck a woman in the face with a metal tool at a Louisiana store early Wednesday. Sulphur Police said officers were called around 6:08 a.m. to the store after a report that a woman had been hit in the face....
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. ( WVIR /Gray News) - If you’ve been seeing more deer than you’d like to, there are steps you can take to keep the animals away. Deer overpopulation can lead to ruined gardens, dangerous crashes and the spread of tick-borne diseases. Some steps include making ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Education Foundation of the Permian Basin presented checks today to local childcare providers as part of the Childcare Action Plan. The Childcare Action Plan is an effort to help support local centers, as checks were donated for wage support. Repr...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa police officers swapped patrol duties for serving tables during the annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse. The event brought together law enforcement officers, restaurant staff and community members to raise money for Special Olympics Te...
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - An Argentine man wanted for his girlfriend’s murder was arrested in Oregon on Thursday. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Juan Manuel Reverter is the primary suspect in the death of 31-year-old Agostina Jalabert, an Argentine mode...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa residents woke up Wednesday to tap water that smelled like sewage. The city says the water is safe. and officials know exactly what caused it. City officials say the cause stems from three miles of new waterline put into service overnight by the Colo...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The summer heat is back, and while many of us know how to stay cool, our pets depend on us to protect them. Proper shade, fresh water, and staying out of the midday sun. Veterinarians say those simple necessities can go a long way in keeping your pets safe...
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GULFPORT, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) — A Mississippi woman has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the 2023 killing of her son. Jerri Roby, 69, was facing the murder charge in the death of her 42-year-old son, John Gaither. “Today, this ...
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ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - Officers are investigating after a man sitting on a truck tailgate was killed in a crash involving a semitruck. The crash was reported just after 2 p.m. on July 20around Highway 243 in Anderson County. Two vehicles were involved, accordi...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The House voted for the second time to limit President Trump’s ability to wage war, with four Republicans joining Democrats in the measure condemning the president’s war in Iran Thursday. The vote came Thursday as oil prices crossed $100 a barrel. Rep. Pram...
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HATTIESBURG, Miss. ( WDAM /Gray News) - A physician is warning about the use of a synthetic chemical known as the “Barbie Drug,” which is injected to get a tan. It’s called Melanotan II or MTII and has since gone viral on social media. The tanning peptide is said to be administer...
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OMAHA, Neb. ( WOWT /Gray News) - An 11-year-old boy has died days after being critically injured in a scooter crash. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported the collision occurred in the Bennington area last Tuesday. The boy, identified by school officials as Logan Rahn, was...
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PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) — The mother of a pregnant 14-year-old is accused of taking money and favors from her daughter’s alleged rapist. According to the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office (PRCSO), the 32-year-old mother was arrested Tuesday night. She is char...
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The Education Foundation of Odessa will award 44 grants totaling $121,515 to Ector County ISD teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.
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WASHINGTON (Gray News) - More people in the U.S. are reportedly losing food assistance due to a law that was enacted last July. According to a study by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities , a nonpartisan research and policy institute, deep cuts have been made to federal fu...
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Taco Bell employee was arrested after allegedly throwing boiling water on a co-worker. Officers were called to the Taco Bell on Knight Arnold Road in Memphis on July 18, according to an affidavit. When they got to the fast-food restaurant, off...
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Utility district calls $300 million bond election Midland Reporter-Telegram
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(Gray News) — An over-the-counter allergy medication sold nationwide is being recalled for a mix-up with another medication that could potentially be life-threatening. Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is recalling cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, an antihistamine commonly sold...
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GREENVILLE, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A leopard was tranquilized after escaping her exhibit at a South Carolina zoo on Thursday, city officials said. Irina the Amur leopard left her enclosure around 8:42 a.m. July 23 at Greenville Zoo. Staff and guests were evacuated as a precaut...
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JONESBORO, Ark. ( KAIT /Gray News) - A man in Arkansas dressed as Spider-Man is being praised as a real-life superhero after he dashed into traffic to help a man in a wheelchair cross the road. The act of kindness was captured by a traffic camera. The man behind the mask, who ask...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Big Spring Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying a subject involved in a vehicle burglary. According to reports, on July 22, 2026, at approximately 3:17 a.m., the suspect was seen carrying a red backpack, which is believed to h...
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RICHMOND, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A Virginia mother of four has been hospitalized in Kenya after contracting a salmonella infection during a mission trip. Ayla Garcia traveled to Kenya on June 30 with her church and family to support an orphanage. However, Garcia has since been ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump said Thursday that a recently announced agreement to provide Saudi Arabia with a civilian nuclear program is contingent on the kingdom normalizing relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. Trump posted on Truth Social the nuc...
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Medical Center Hospital has been awarded the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2026, making it one of approximately 350 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor....
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( InvestigateTV ) — As students head to college, a personal finance expert says knowing how to handle money early can prevent significant debt down the road. Kionnie Epps, founder of the YouTube channel The Responsible Homegirl, said one of the most overlooked financial realities...
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HINESVILLE, Ga. ( WTOC /Gray News) - A father is charged after his 11-year-old daughter flagged down a police officer and told him her father was trying to kill her, according to police. The Hinesville Police Department said it happened April 19. The girl, visibly distressed, fla...
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A heat advisory is in effect until 9P tonight, please find ways to cool off in this summer heat. We are expected to see triple digit heat around 2P and from there the rest of West Texas will get there....
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COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A South Carolina woman says she was sexually assaulted inside a beauty supply store over the weekend. Destiny Ray said she was shopping at Hair Depot on Decker Boulevard when a man approached her inside the store, asked her to help him pick out ...
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Midland Health Services reported providing 4,332 vaccines and facilitating 3,142 appointments through June 2026.
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(Gray News) — Millions of eggs distributed to several states are being recalled for potential salmonella contamination. Midwest Poultry Services announced the recall Wednesday. The recall includes nearly 1.6 million dozen white-shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs that were produc...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Authorities responded to the area of Exit 108 at Moss Avenue and I-20 Thursday morning after a man was found on the edge of a bridge, threatening to jump. The call came in around 7 a.m. According to the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and EMS person...
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IDEA Public Schools in the Permian Basin is scheduled to host a back-to-school backpack giveaway at its new IDEA Henry Academy and College Preparatory campus on Saturday, August 1....
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - An Alabama teenager, who was diagnosed with stage 4 bone cancer last year and went viral for pleading on his mother’s Facebook page for a drug to cure his cancer, has died. Will Roberts’s family posted on Facebook that the 15-year-old died ju...
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City officials and the Ector County Utility District reassured residents on Thursday that tap water remains safe to drink despite reports of a strong fishy odor....
