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ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. ( WVIR ) — Allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination, and intimidation toward women within Albemarle County Public Schools in Virginia are being made against Assistant Superintendent Patrick McLaughlin. Heidi Gilman Bennett, a family counseling office...
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(Gray News) - Chick-fil-A is asking some customers to reset their passwords after the company experienced a data breach. The fast-food company sent out letters to affected customers on July 20, 2026. In the letter, Chick-fil-A said it noticed suspicious login activity on certain ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The man found dead inside a clothing donation box in Odessa last week has been identified as 45-year-old Roberto Hernandez. According to the Odessa Police Department, police responded to a report of a dead person on July 17 at the intersection of East 8th S...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Big Spring Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two men suspected of stealing merchandise from a Big Spring business. According to Crime Stoppers, the theft happened at around 8:20 p.m. on July 21 at Smoke Scene in Big Spr...
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CRIME LOG: Homer woman reports pellet gun taken while she was moving Midland Daily News
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If I had to add a song to my morning commute playlist to describe the heat I'd add "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley. It's going to be a hot one friends with today being the start of triple digit highs so please wear your sunscreen and hydrate often....
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are asking for your help identifying a man accused of stealing another customer’s pool cue at Woody’s Hideaway on Starboard Drive. The theft happened on July 5, according to the Midland Police Department. MPD says the man took the pool cue a...
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MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police are asking for your help identifying two women accused of breaking into a car at Midland Airport and using a stolen credit card. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on June 11, according to the Midland Police Department. The two wo...
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Throwback: Whitman/Barton families early settlers in Midland County Midland Daily News
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Back-to-school season is already here for our educators, and First Alert 7 and the Garriga Law Firm are teaming up to help teachers get off to a great start. Day 3 Winner: Marisol Sanchez Marisol Sanchez is a third-grade math teacher from Milam Elementary a...
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - If you’ve got a tire pile growing behind the garage, a jug of used motor oil you’ve been meaning to deal with, or an old battery taking up space, Midland County has an easy and free way to clear it out. Midland County will host a FREE Tire, Oil & Ba...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026: It’ll be a rather hot day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with lots of sunshine and quiet conditions expected for the majority although very isolated thunderstorm chances are possible for the...
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Midland County Judge rejects calls for resignation following alleged identity theft Yourbasin
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Families came together at Woodson Park for the Odessa Police Department’s monthly Neighborhood Watch meeting, where the Odessa Fire Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office gave a presentation on fire safety and prevention. Sixteen teens from Odessa Teen Court attended...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Dehydration happens when your body loses more fluid than it takes in. It puts stress on your organs and can cause organ damage if left untreated, according to Dr. Drew Payne, D.O., of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Payne said heat is the main...
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Midland County judge won't resign amid identity fraud allegations newswest9.com
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MESA, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - An Arizona woman accused of murdering her 82-year-old husband is claiming self-defense because he allegedly abused her, according to court paperwork. Christina Copley, 41, is facing a second-degree murder charge related to the stabbing death o...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are calling for an audit of the state’s Broadband Development Office, citing concerns about how the agency has invested as much as $5 billion in state and federal money. The push for an audit foll...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Eight Midland ISD students participated in a week-long immersive summer program at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston through the STEM+M Doc-Prep program. Audrey Ware, a Lee High School student and aspiring pediatric nurse practitioner, was among the ei...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A major piece of defense legislation is facing an uncertain path on Capitol Hill after some Democratic lawmakers said they plan to oppose it, in protest of the war in Iran. House Democratic lawmakers have been speaking out against the bill, the National Def...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa local Dallas Kennedy made an announcement this morning at City Hall that he has filed paperwork to run for City Council representing District 4. During his announcement, Kennedy told supporters that he was right for the job because he was alread...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/21/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “Temperatures will be cooking this week with widespread triple digits, 100–105° for many of us.” That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is eas...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Former UTPB standout wide receiver Ben Patterson has dreamed of playing in the NFL for as long as he can remember. Now, the former Falcon is one step closer to making that dream a reality. On April 26, 2026, Patterson signed with the Jacksonville Jagua...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Every month, the city of Odessa hosts its 'Friday Night Flicks' event. A way for the community to come together, enjoy a different park each month, and have fun with the family. This month's showing is Goat. The movie follows a ragtag team trying to mak...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - West Texas Intermediate crude is now trading around $85 a barrel, up sharply from about $60 at the start of the year. Analysts attribute the increase to uncertainty tied to the conflict involving Iran. In past oil run-ups across the Permian Basin, higher pr...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Gas prices are on the rise again, with some drivers spotting $3.99 for regular at the pump today. The increase comes as oil prices move higher, raising costs for stations and consumers alike. Analysts say geopolitical tension — including the conflict involv...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland City Council has moved forward with several projects at the Scharbauer Sports Complex despite some residents voicing concerns about the expansion. Council approved more than six and a half million dollars in contracts to add two new auxiliary field...
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Calls for Midland County Judge Terry Johnson mount after Facebook post Yahoo
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BURLINGTON, Vt. ( WCAX /Gray News) - A traveling nurse used their military-style techniques to help subdue a knife-wielding man last week. Leceadricke Young was leaving work at Elderwood Nursing Home last Friday when he said he saw a man grab a woman by her throat and slam her do...
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FRANKLIN, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A Tennessee couple was killed over the weekend when a storm brought down a large tree onto their car. Authorities say the crash occurred on Carothers Parkway in Franklin during torrential rain, high winds and thunder that moved through the are...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is traveling to Georgia Wednesday to highlight his administration’s efforts on affordability, with the midterm elections less than four months away. Trump will stop at Wheeler High School in Marietta, near Atlanta, to promote Trump Ac...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Development Corporation and Midland City Council have approved a performance-based incentive agreement to support AST SpaceMobile’s growing operations in the city. AST SpaceMobile plans to build a 400,000-square-foot satellite manufacturing and...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is downplaying a threat from Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen to blockade the Red Sea, saying the U.S. has dealt with the group before. The Houthis’ armed forces announced Monday a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the suspension of more than $1 billion in combined Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California, citing alleged fraud. The move is the latest in a series of paused federal payments. The ad...
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Midland County judge says he won’t resign after official calls for his removal CBS7
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PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) - A pastor’s son in Mississippi is accused of impregnating a 14-year-old girl while she was living with the family Dawson James Brown, 27, and his mother, Sabrina Brown, 54, were arrested on Friday after investigators obtained felony a...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying two female suspects wanted for theft last month. On June 11, 2026, at approximately 5:27 p.m., two females broke into a vehicle at the Airport located at 9506 La Force Blvd. The suspec...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A man was arrested late Monday night after a domestic disturbance in Odessa. According to the Odessa Police Department, officers responded at about 10:31 p.m. Monday to the area of North Tom Green Avenue for a reported disturbance. According to the investig...
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Midland County Crime Stoppers offers reward in $1.3 million felony theft case CBS7
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying a theft suspect at Woody’s Hideaway. The incident occurred on July 5, 2026. A male suspect with blonde and black hair, last seen wearing a blue shirt, gray shorts, and sandals, ...
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BANGOR, Maine ( WABI /Gray News) - A Maine man is facing multiple charges, including operating under the influence of methamphetamine, after police said he hit a family of four walking on a sidewalk during a summer festival on Saturday. Lincoln police said the incident happened d...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying a three suspects for stealing approximately $1.3 million worth of pump shafts. The incident occurred at the 11000 block of West HWY 80 on July 4th, at 4:00 am. Security footage shows t...
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HORRY COUNTY, S.C. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A 78-year-old woman is accused of leaving a child and a dog inside a hot car in South Carolina. The Horry County Police Department responded to a Home Depot on Saturday. When police arrived, first responders removed a 9-year-old from the ca...
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LOUISA, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) — A 29-year-old man is in ICE custody and faces murder and sexual assault charges after a 2-year-old girl died earlier this month. The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia said Raul Ortiz Moran is accused of killing the toddler. The Louisa Cou...
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WACO, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) - A 12-year-old girl from Texas spent six days in the hospital after flea-borne typhus triggered septic shock. The infectious disease specialist who treated her said he is seeing higher-than-usual numbers of the illness this summer. Hope Smith retur...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Republican lawmakers on Tuesday accused the Smithsonian Institution of promoting what they called a “woke ideology,” escalating a broader effort by the Trump administration to assert control over the nation’s cultural and historical institutions. Hearing dr...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A 17-year-old died July 12 after drowning at a rock quarry, authorities in Tennessee said. Authorities said Evan Marsch lost consciousness after jumping from a cliff at Bellevue Quarry. Marsch’s friends attempted to drag him to shore, but he ...
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New satellite manufacturing and production facility expansion to create 1,800 Jobs and further establish Midland as a regional aerospace hub
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa teacher and Army veteran has announced he is running for city council. Dallas Kennedy filed for the District 4 seat and held an announcement Tuesday morning at City Hall. His platform centers on road infrastructure, first responder support, and fi...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Development Corporation (MDC) Board of Directors and Midland City Council have approved a performance-based incentive agreement supporting AST SpaceMobile's additional expansion in Midland. This will occur through the construction of a new...
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An annual domestic violence awareness event featuring a butterfly release and guest speakers is scheduled to take place on August 29 at Sherwood Park in Odessa....
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( InvestigateTV ) — More than a quarter of homeowners are now using money once set aside for their next home to renovate the one they are in, according to a new Bank of America report. Matt Vernon, head of consumer lending at Bank of America, said the shift comes down to affordab...
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The Midland Development Corp.’s landmark agreement has been a quarter-century in the making.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Memphis father has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his 3-year-old son. According to the Memphis Police Department, its investigation began last Sunday when officers responded to a custody dispute at a home on Southbrid...
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STARKE, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) - A woman was sentenced after killing the father of her children at a daycare in Florida, according to authorities. Mindy Osteen, 34, pleaded to second-degree murder and other felony charges in connection with the July 2025 killing of Christopher T...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) will be honored with funeral services in both Washington, D.C., and his native South Carolina next week, according to plans released by his family. The services will take place Tuesday, July 28, in Washington before mov...
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SCOTT COUNTY, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Authorities in Tennessee say three people are facing charges after a police pursuit reached 120 mph. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, the situation started Wednesday evening near Oneida when deputies saw a car traveling at a...
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) — A 16-year-old in Florida is being charged as an adult after prosecutors said he took a young boy from a birthday party, sexually abused him in an abandoned trailer and then stuffed the boy in a wedding dress bag. The case was transferred to ...
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LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - Two young children were taken to a hospital after falling off separate rides at the Lincoln County Fair on Saturday, according to witnesses and a statement from the fair board. Some parents said they believed certain rides for young childr...
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A 75-year-old Odessa man was arrested on two felony charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening two neighbors with a knife during a dispute over his dog....
