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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A series of fires near West County Road in Odessa has happened at the same property this year, and surrounding neighbors are concerned. Video shows firefighters at one of the fires, which happened in August. A neighbor who spoke with First Alert 7 by phone ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Texas Department of Transportation reports that Ector and Midland counties have the highest number of car accident fatalities in the Odessa District, prompting state troopers to urge drivers to use extra caution on area roadways. Interstate 20 remains ...
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MADISON, Wis. ( WBAY /Gray News) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports the death of an infant associated with the ongoing measles outbreak in the southwestern part of the state. It is the first measles death in the state since 1990, according to a DHS news release...
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Permian High School is scheduled to host its first theatrical production, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, in its newly renovated auditorium starting Thursday, November 5....
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Midland Veterans Partnership is scheduled to host the largest free veterans celebration in the Permian Basin this Saturday, featuring a parade, fireworks, and a performance by the Eli Young Band....
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Susie Hitchcock-Hall has spent 36 years building Susie's South Forty Confections into a successful Midland-based business known for its homemade treats and commitment to local representation....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County will provide four drop-off locations for bulky household items and tires on Saturday as part of the Basin Beautification Project’s Fall Basin Action Day. The event is set for Nov. 7. The Ector County Public Works Department will run the drop-of...
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BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Brewster County Sheriff’s Office has received an increase in vandalism and property destruction reports involving anti-border-wall sentiments. Many of the property owners targeted have no connection to the wall construction debate. there are other ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Democrat Jesse Porras III, a business owner who served in the U.S. Marine Corps, won the race for Ector County Commissioner in Precinct 4, defeating Republican incumbent Billy Hall. Porras received 54.3% of the vote, or 2,006 votes, in Tuesday’s midterm ele...
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Big Spring officials will conduct scheduled maintenance and testing of emergency warning sirens on Friday, November 6, 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m....
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The Odessa Police Department has safely located 67-year-old Rebecca Cliff, who had been reported missing.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — One of NASA’s premier space telescopes plunged to Earth on Wednesday, ending its 22-year investigation of the universe’s biggest explosions. The Swift Observatory’s demise came less than three months after a long-shot rescue mission failed. The U.S. Sp...
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BEAUFORT, S.C. ( WTOC /Gray News) - Officers with a South Carolina police department responded to a foot chase involving two runaway piglets dubbed “Bacon Bits.” The Beaufort Police Department shared video of the incident on social media, showing officers tracking down the pair. ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A woman in Midland was sentenced Thursday, Nov. 5, to life in prison without parole for the death of her 5-week-old daughter. A jury convicted 24-year-old Sarah Michelle Gilley-Wroe for one count of capital murder of a child under 10 years old. The infant ...
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DOOLY COUNTY, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - More people have been charged in connection with a deadly Georgia mass shooting that left two people dead and 44 injured. In a press conference on Thursday, Nov. 5, law enforcement officials announced that eight people were charged following...
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A 24-year-old woman was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Thursday after a jury convicted her of capital murder in the death of her 5-week-old daughter. Sarah Michelle Gilley-Wroe was sentenced Nov. 5, 2026, in the 14...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - On the campaign trail, the then-candidate running for Governor of Texas, Gina Hinojosa, proposed giving Texans a one-time check worth $1,500 from the state's Rainy-Day Fund helping to offset some of the higher costs of everyday necessities like gas and...
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United Way of Midland is scheduled to host its annual Week of Caring Food Drive from November 5 to November 10 to collect nonperishable food for local pantries in Midland, Martin, and Upton counties....
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BUCKEYE, AZ ( AZFamily /Gray News) — A woman who was attacked in Arizona last month defended her partner in court on Wednesday against accusations that he planned the attack online. Police said the woman’s fiancé, 23-year-old Zarian Dyer, plotted the Oct. 16 attack with Adrian Ay...
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(Gray News) - Nearly 200,000 air fryer ovens sold exclusively at Target are being recalled after dozens of people reported suffering burns. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, nearly 176,000 Gourmia Stainless Steel Digital 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens. Fe...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - With Democrats set to take power on Capitol Hill, data on who voted in the midterm elections shows changes in the electorate. President Donald Trump’s failure to deliver on key campaign promises from 2024 is a main reason a wide range of voters participated...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, November 5th, 2026: Another beautiful fall day is in store across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with pleasant temperatures, lots of sunshine, and some added breeze with the next cold front. THURSDAY To start Thursd...
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Howard County authorities are seeking public assistance to identify suspects involved in a fatal shooting that occurred on October 24, 2026.
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in finding and identifying suspects involved in a murder. According to the Big Spring Howard County Crime Stoppers, on Oct. 24, Big Spring Police Department officers and Texas Rangers responded to the area ...
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Construction has begun on a nearly $2.9 million project to widen a two-mile stretch of South County Road 1232 in Midland County, which is scheduled to be completed by March 2027....
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JACKSON, Tenn. ( WBBJ /Gray News) — Viral doomsday posts on social media are gaining traction, claiming the nation will soon face a 90-day blackout. The rumor that the U.S. released a doomsday plan for a 90-day blackout began circulating after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ...
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(Gray News) - A 17-year-old is accused of killing a pregnant mother and injuring six others inside a Spirit Halloween store in California, prosecutors announced. The Solano County District Attorney’s Office charged the 17-year-old with two counts of murder, three counts of attemp...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we break down medical power of attorney, helping you choose a trusted healthcare proxy and ensure your wishes are honored. Then, we examine the causes of chronic dry mouth and share simple ways to protect your oral health. And,...
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Convicted felon Julian Medrano was arrested in Midland, Texas, after a traffic stop by the Permian Basin Texas Anti-Gang members revealed he was in possession of a firearm and marijuana....
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MCCAYSVILLE, Ga. ( WANF /Gray News) — Flash flooding prompted a state of emergency in McCaysville, Georgia, and flash flood warnings in several other cities in north Georgia on Thursday. Storms dropped heavy rain across a mountainous area that drains into the Toccoa River between...
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( InvestigateTV ) — More than one in three Americans think it is worth putting a new phone on a credit card and taking on debt to get the latest model, according to a new WalletHub survey. The same survey found almost nine out of 10 people say new phones are overpriced. Nearly ha...
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NEW ORLEANS ( Aging Untold ) — In New Orleans, the city’s architecture is often framed in iron. Centuries of old balconies, fences and gates have survived fires and hurricanes. At Andrew’s Welding and Blacksmith Shop, Darryl Reeves is one of the few who still carry on the traditi...
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REAGAN COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Reagan County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate burglaries connected to each other in the county. According to RCSO, the first burglary occurred on October 30, 2026, in the morning at JC Curbside Craving, at 903 N Main Street, w...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A white car was overturned on its roof Thursday morning near the intersection of North County Road 1130 and East I-20 in Midland. A video shows a second vehicle, a small four-door gray car, also has damage. First Alert 7 has reached out to DPS for details....
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Millions of Americans live, work, and commute within feet of airport flight paths without a second thought. But what happens when an approaching aircraft falls short of the runway? In this episode of Following Leads: The Podcast , host Laura Hettiger sits down with Joce Sterman f...
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BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Some Big Spring residents will experience a temporary water service interruption Thursday Nov.5, as crews replace a water valve. According to the city of Big Spring, contractors will replace a water valve at the intersection of Northwest 12th Street and...
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( Aging Untold ) — Dry mouth can show up alongside soreness, bad breath and trouble with dentures. It affects 40% of adults 80 and up and 30% of adults 65 and up, according to the American Dental Association. What causes dry mouth? Dry mouth happens when the salivary glands do no...
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( Aging Untold ) — Staying in control as you age can mean choosing someone you trust to make health care decisions if you can’t. The key is picking a person who knows your wishes and will keep them front and center. The Aging Untold experts are talking about what a medical power ...
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( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ looks at the emotional toll when seniors “hang up the keys” and offer a roadmap for families navigating that difficult conversation. Plus, we investigate homeowners facing a costly nightmare from repeated pipe leaks in relatively new houses. The...
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DALLAS, Ga. ( InvestigateTV ) - For more than a dozen homeowners outside Atlanta their dream home came with a costly surprise. They’re blaming one of the nation’s biggest home builders for selling them houses with defective plumbing. Homeowners say the pipes began leaking about f...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( InvestigateTV ) - Sam Aguiar has been a personal injury lawyer since 2008. “It’s a tough field, but it’s a rewarding field,” Aguiar said. In December 2024, he decided to go beyond the courtroom and put up billboards around town with motivational messages. “I des...
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MARSHALL, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) — Sabrina and Brenden Miller walked through the doors of Oak Lawn Hospital with 17 bags full of comfort items, a delivery they make each year on their son’s birthday. Nurses in the birth center received the bags, which will eventually go to mothe...
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TOPEKA, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) — Tessa Von Fange went into labor after a trip to the Shawnee County Elections Office in Kansas, where she went to vote. Tessa Von Fange is a longtime voter. She said she has missed very few elections. “I don’t think there are too many elections th...
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(Gray News) - A single ticket matched all numbers in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing with an estimated jackpot of $847 million. The Nov. 4 winning Powerball numbers were 15, 34, 41, 53, 56 and the red Powerball 21. Powerball officials said a single ticket sold in New Jersey m...
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TOWN OF ADAMS, New York ( WWNY /Gray News) - A woman was arrested Wednesday on four felony charges alleging she fraudulently obtained more than $12,000 in SNAP benefits, authorities said. According to an arrest report and felony complaints in Watertown City Court, Nicole Brown, 3...
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The blue wave Texas experienced Tuesday was the result of Texans souring on not only the policy of current state officials, but also those of the Trump administration in regard to immigration, education and affordability, Ector County Democratic Party Chairwoman JoAnna Keese said...
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STANTON, Texas (KOSA) - It’s been an amazing turnaround for Stanton football in 2026. After finishing last season with a 1-9 record, the Buffaloes are 5-4, undefeated in district play and a win away from the 3A-DII District 4 title. A big difference maker for Stanton this year is...
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AMSTERDAM, New York ( WWNY /Gray News) - Republican congressional candidate Anthony Constantino ordered a 7 News reporter and cameraman to leave his election-night party while he was thanking supporters and criticizing the news media. Speech carried on 11 p.m. news Constantino wa...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Politicians are already looking ahead to the 2028 presidential race after Democrats swept key races across the nation on Nov. 3. Among the victory speeches and concession messages were signs of groundwork for 2028 and possible presidential runs by candidate...
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FORT DAVIS, Texas (KOSA) - Preserving the night sky is crucial for research and for protecting nocturnal species, and an initiative has been active in the Big Bend region since 2010 to protect against light pollution. Far West Texas is home to dark skies. At McDonald Observatory ...
