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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Panthers shut out the Bronchos in the Crosstown Showdown. Odessa showed a lot of life in the first quarter, especially on defense. A fourth-down stop and fumble recovery held the Permian offense at bay. It was a different story in the second quarter. Th...
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Ruffneck Rescue will bring adoptable dogs to the West Texas Pirate Festival, which is scheduled to take place October 17-18 at VFW Post 4372 in Odessa....
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Kairos Outside of Midland will host a fundraiser at Mr. Gatti's Pizza on Monday, October 19, to support free weekend retreats for women impacted by the incarceration of loved ones....
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A 17-year-old in Missouri was shot and killed while driving on an interstate, according to authorities. The shooting happened Wednesday night on Interstate 170 near Midland Blvd, killing 17-year-old Alyssa Wilson. Wilson was a McCluer North Hig...
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Kairos Prison Ministry International has provided Christian fellowship and support to incarcerated individuals and their families for 50 years, operating programs like Kairos Inside, Kairos Torch, and Kairos Outside across numerous locations including Texas....
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas Anti-Gang Center - Permian Basin members arrested a wanted man on Thursday for Indecency with a Child in Odessa. TAG Center members located Joshua Smith in the 4100 block of E 42nd Street. Smith was a wanted fugitive out of Bedford, Texas. Smith...
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PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A New Mexico man died after being involved in a car accident in Pecos County Wednesday evening. Authorities identified the man as 21-year-old Aidan Conrad Granado of Arenas Valley, New Mexico. According to Texas DPS, the accident occurred at 5:00...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The TAG Center - Permian Basin arrested a wanted man on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in Odessa. The suspect, later identified as Joshua Smith, was a fugitive wanted for indecency with a child out of Bedford, Texas. Smith was found in the area of East 42nd Stree...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The pond at Wadley Barron Park is full after recent heavy rainfall, a change from its usual low and dry condition during hot, dry periods. The pond relies on rainwater and two small wells to maintain its water level. During summer months, when rainfall is ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Katie Zacharia will be “transitioning out” of her role as White House press secretary, a White House official said Friday, three days after her first briefing. Her introductory press conference lasted 14 minutes. Following the briefing, where she took quest...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Traffic maps have been released ahead of the Permian vs. Odessa High School football game Friday, Oct. 16, at Ratliff Stadium. Drivers heading to the game are asked to review the pregame and postgame traffic maps before arriving. Traffic patterns will chang...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is campaigning across the country ahead of the midterms, with stops planned in several states, including one notable visit to a longtime Republican stronghold. Trump will travel to Wichita, Kan., on Monday. Kansas has not elected a De...
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BEND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) — President Donald Trump praised the father who helped stop the shooting at an Oregon elementary school. “Well, I’ll tell you what. There was a great hero, and it could have been — as bad as it was — we had a great hero that went in and did the busin...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department has arrested a man for possession of a controlled substance in Ector County. According to OPD, a jury has found Joaquin Montez guilty of possession of a controlled substance. The jury found Montez guilty of possession of a contr...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Fire Department crews responded to 71 high-water-related calls, including 36 vehicle rescues, during yesterday’s flash flooding. According to Midland fire, between 10:49 a.m. and 1:21 p.m., crews worked to respond to calls as heavy rainfall and flo...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - You can watch week 8 of Friday Night Blitz LIVE here on Friday, Oct 16. You can watch the live show at 10:15 p.m. in the video player below or online here . Check out the latest Blitz videos in the playlist below later tonight. To check out this week’s high...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A traffic signal in Midland will operate in flashing mode beginning Friday, Oct. 16. The traffic signal is at the intersection of Briarwood Avenue and Avalon Drive. Drivers must come to a complete stop at the flashing red signal and proceed only when it is...
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( InvestigateTV ) — A mother’s fight for water product safety changes a decade after losing her son. Plus, “learn to swim” – that’s what one floatie label promised. But critics are concerned some devices actually may teach a false sense of safety. Fight for water product safety c...
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(Gray News) - The annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2027 has been announced. Monthly benefits for military retirees and disabled veterans will increase by 3.6%. The Department of Veterans Affairs matched its COLA to that of the Social Security Administration, which w...
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MESA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A football player in Arizona says his high school playing career is over after being dismissed from the team following a dispute over a play call. Gunner Brewer, a senior at Desert Ridge High School, said the situation unfolded on the final play o...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College is offering a Halloween-themed culinary class featuring escargot, bone marrow and other unconventional ingredients. Bold Bites: Fear the Flavor! will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. The hands on dining experience is offered...
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The Midland Fire Department introduced new LIFEPAK 35 cardiac monitors to its emergency medical services units to enhance its emergency response and cardiac care capabilities....
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PORTLAND ( KPTV /Gray News) - An Oregon woman said she went on a date with a man accused of posing as an NFL player to defraud at least 26 women of more than $1 million. Daejon Labrayae Delenar Love, 35, appeared in federal court Tuesday before a U.S. magistrate judge. He was ind...
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ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - Alpine Border Patrol agents arrested a previously deported Paisas gang member. According to border patrol agents the suspect entered the U.S. illegally near the Lajitas area. The suspect also has an extensive criminal history, including multiple DWIs and a ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Permian Panthers got off to a hot start this season, outscoring their opponents 235-125 in non-district play. The Panthers have averaged 39 points and given up 20 during non-district play. Head coach Jeff Ellison said the non-district games helped ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Permian head coach Jeff Ellison and Odessa head coach Erik Hartman meet for their combined 25th year for the annual Rumble at Ratliff Rivalry. Hartman's connection dates back to his playing days, when he was the Bronchos quarterback in 1991 and 1992. "...
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Midland emergency services responded to dozens of high-water calls and vehicle rescues following heavy rainfall on Thursday, October 15.
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An Ector County jury convicted Odessa man Joaquin Montez of a second-degree felony drug charge, resulting in a two-year prison sentence.
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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — Six Flags Over Georgia reopens on Friday, less than a week after a man died falling off a roller coaster at the park. The park will be open from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. for Fright Fest, a Halloween-themed event, as originally scheduled. Goliath, the roller c...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Odessa High has already matched its win total from the last two seasons, and the Bronchos are looking to build on that progress in district play with hopes of ending a decade-long playoff drought. After opening the season with two wins, Odessa dropped ...
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LEXINGTON, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - The former University of Kentucky student who pleaded guilty to killing her newborn baby was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Laken Snelling, 22, pleaded guilty in August to manslaughter, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and conceali...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A new report from Environment America found that 83% of water samples collected across the United States tested positive for PFAS, also known as forever chemicals. A U.S. Geological Survey study found nearly half of tap water in the country contains forever...
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FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Dallas Cowboys struggled in week five as they fell 24-16 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now, Dallas will get 10 days off before making the trip to Green Bay, Wisconsin, to face the Packers. Dallas enters the matchup at 2-3, and Green Bay enters at 3-...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we look into senior discounts to see which perks are actually worth asking for and how to maximize your savings. Then we examine tinnitus, the constant ringing or buzzing in the ears, and share practical ways to manage symptoms...
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BEND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) — A teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon said she was prepared to die to save her students during a mass shooting that left multiple people dead. From her classroom window, Kathy Smith said she witnessed the 16-year-old shooter walking ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Masa Bakery is celebrating rivalry week with special black-and-white and red-and-white conchas, cookies and cupcakes ahead of the big hometown rivalry game. The bakery is offering treats for fans rooting for Odessa High School or Permian High School, with s...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( Aging Untold ) — Just outside Nashville, some working adults say the daily grind can drain energy and ideas. They are finding a refreshing reset at the Creativity Bar, where community and a little play help people feel better, think clearly and leave inspired. ...
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Midland recorded the lowest unemployment rate in Texas at 3.2% for September, surpassing several other metropolitan areas while its civilian labor force grew by 1.4%....
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OCALA, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) - A police officer in Florida has been sent to the hospital after crashing his patrol car into a Marion County school bus Friday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, troopers responded to a reported crash on Southwest 49th Avenue involv...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Perimenopause is defined as the phase when the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen. It can begin anywhere from eight to 10 years before menopause. The most common signs of perimenopause, like those of menopause, are hot flashes, weight gain and mood change...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Richard Dolnik spent much of his free time running on trails, training for marathons. Now he avoids the woods and tall grass because of his fear of a disease that can be transmitted by ticks. Dolnik is recovering from Lyme disease, an infection that early on c...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Emily Calandrelli, an author and former host of “Emily’s Wonder Lab” on Netflix, went viral in 2022 after writing on social media about an experience at a TSA security checkpoint. Calandrelli said she was on a work trip at the time, writing it was her “first t...
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Gray News) - A Kentucky couple is accused of waiting hours to call for help after toddlers ate 20 hemp gummies, according to authorities. Courtney Johnson, 30, was arrested in July after her 3-year-old and her 4-year-old children were hospitalized for allegedly ea...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A First Alert 7 Weather Day continues today with strong winds and much cooler temperatures ahead. Both a Wind Advisory and Freeze Warning are in effect across parts of the region heading into the weekend. STRONG WINDS A Wind Advisory is in effect across par...
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( Aging Untold ) — Ryan Gibson faced an unexpected choice after losing his right eye to ocular melanoma: blend in with a normal-looking prosthetic or make a statement. Gibson chose to make a statement. After getting official clearance from the professional soccer ...
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Midland again led the state with the lowest unemployment rate of any metropolitan statistical area in September.
