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Big Spring Fire Department to resume EMS services Oct. 1
The Big Spring Fire Department is set to resume providing emergency medical services for Big Spring and Howard County starting October 1.
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Presidio issues boil water notice after water leak
PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) -The city officially issued a boil water advisory following a water leak on August 12. Officials also apologized to residents for any confusion over the situation. Before drinking, cooking, or brushing your teeth, make sure to boil your tap water for at lea...
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Buena Vista ISD mourns the death of a student
Buena Vista ISD announced the death of a student on Thursday, August 13, and stated that counselors will be on-site to provide support.
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Free digital literacy course launching in Pecos
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin (LCPB) is launching its first eight-week Digital Literacy course on August 18 at the Reeves County Library in Pecos. It is aimed at preparing residents for a modern workforce.. Preparing for the Digital Future This...
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Concern grows over conditions aboard USS Lincoln, with reports of crew members trying to jump overboard
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide and mental health struggles, which may be distressing to some readers. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 Lifeline or chat at 988lifeline.org. (Gr...
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Big Spring police investigating vehicle-pedestrian crash
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Big Spring police are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on FM 700. According to our news partner KBest Media, the crash happened at around 7:00 a.m. No more details have been released, including information about possible injuri...
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Reeves County firefighter helps battle North Central Texas wildfires
REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A local firefighter is on the front lines battling multiple major wildfires across North Central Texas. At the request of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS), Reeves County Emergency Services District No. 1 deployed Engineer Tyler Ra...
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Sign-up period begins for Junior Golf After-School Program
The program will include once-a-week sessions over five weeks for golfers age 9-17 at The Courses at Hogan Park
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Midland County seeks public help identifying vehicle linked to illegal tire dumping
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Environmental Enforcement is asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle connected to the illegal dumping of a large number of used tires at the Tarzan & Jane Travel Center on Highway 307 in Greenwood. According to a Midland County re...
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Pecos County sheriff offers condolences after Buena Vista ISD student death
PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos County Sheriff’s Office has extended condolences to the Buena Vista ISD community following the death of a student. Sheriff TJ Perkins issued a statement offering condolences to the student’s family, friends, classmates, teachers, and the br...
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Man accused of capturing endangered turtles faces more than 100 charges
WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) — An Iowa man is facing more than 100 charges in Alabama in connection with a case that involved a critically endangered species native only to the state. According to court records, Aiden Throndson was charged with 20 counts of violating t...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, August 13th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, August 13th, 2026: Thunderstorm chances and very hot temperatures continue across West Texas and southeast New Mexico today, with widespread triple digits highs once again. High temperatures will warm into the 90s and 10...
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Man arrested for claiming to work for ‘special forces’ and responding to medical call, state police say
HARTFORD, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A man was arrested for impersonating a police officer after he responded to a medical call, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers said they responded to assist emergency medical personnel Aug. 8. Kurt Hoss, 58, drove up to the scene ...
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Odessa Police hosting active shooter response training at next Neighborhood Watch meeting
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is inviting community members to learn critical safety strategies at its next Neighborhood Watch meeting, which will feature specialized active shooter response training. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, from 6:0...
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Sleeping husband killed in home invasion shooting that was likely an act of revenge
MILFORD, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - Revenge is likely the reason behind a Connecticut home invasion that left a 69-year-old man dead and his wife wounded, according to a recently unsealed arrest warrant. Ivan Barias-Florimon, 24, and Stuar Lopez-Reyes, 25, are charged with murder...
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13-year-old fights charge after dodgeball game in gym class leaves ex-girlfriend with bruises
MAYER, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - A 13-year-old Arizona boy faces a misdemeanor assault charge after a dodgeball incident during a high school physical education class left another student with bruises, according to a police report. Abel Schipper, 13, and two of his friends a...
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Fight between students in high school bathroom leads to shooting; 14-year-old arrested
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia say a suspect is in custody after a high school student was injured in a shooting that stemmed from a fight in the school bathroom. The Houston County Sheriff’s Office said a group of students in the bathroom at Warner Robins Hig...
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Couple charged after malnourished girl with autism escaped locked room to find food, police say
SIOUX CITY, Iowa ( KTIV /Gray News) — A couple is facing a felony charge after police in Iowa said officers rescued a severely malnourished child who was locked in her bedroom without food, water or access to a restroom. Brandon and Emily Myers, both of Sioux City, are charged wi...
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Baby goats found inside trunk of stolen car after officers hear suspicious noise
KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A pair of baby goats was recovered from a stolen vehicle after police in Missouri noticed suspicious noises coming from the trunk. What started as an arrest for a stolen vehicle quickly turned into an animal rescue for one Kansas City police ...
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PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Pathway Academy Warriors
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Pathway Academy will play its first varsity football season in 2026. It’s not an easy task to get a new program off the ground, but head coach Keegan Clark is loving every second. He moved to Big Spring over a decade ago to take over the Steers Youth Fo...
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11th annual Produced Water Society conference addresses water reuse needs in the Basin
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Bush Convention Center in Midland opened its doors to host the 11th Annual Produced Water Society conference, an event focused on bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and state lawmakers to tackle one of the Permian basin's biggest cha...
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Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Kermit Yellow Jackets
KERMIT, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Kermit Yellow Jackets are entering a new chapter in 2026 with a familiar face leading the program. After former head coach John Fellows resigned following a three-year tenure, Kermit promoted Andy Hrncir from within. Hrncir brings plenty of experie...
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Basin Gridiron Training Camp: Stanton Buffaloes
STANTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Stanton Buffaloes are hoping a year of growing pains will pay off in 2026. After posting a 6-5 record in Gary Griffin's first season as head coach in 2024, the Buffaloes took a step back last year, finishing 1-9 and 0-4 in district play. While the...
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PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Big Spring Steers
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - It’s been over 30 years since Stacey Martin graduated from Big Spring High School. He loved his time with the program and even became a high school football coach. He returned to Howard County in 2026 to lead the football team that fostered his love for...
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Midland Community Theatre plans 9/11 memorial events
Midland Community Theatre is hosting three events, including two plays and a gala in partnership with Ground Zero 360, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks....
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What Odessa's proposed slight property tax increase could mean for residents
The Odessa City Council is considering a property tax rate increase to nearly $0.47 per $100 of taxable value to fund essential city services starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year....
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Mother dies with her 3 young children in RV fire; another family member able to escape
EAGLE POINT, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - Oregon authorities say a mother and her three children were killed in a fire involving a recreational vehicle over the weekend. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews responded to a fire on Leafwood Drive in Eagle ...
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Produced Water Society conference draws oil and gas industry to Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Hundreds of members of the Produced Water Society gathered at the Bush Convention Center in Midland to share ideas and research on produced water, a byproduct of oil extraction in the Permian Basin. The annual conference brought together guest speakers, ex...
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EPA picks Mayor Blong as lone Texan on advisory group
Midland's mayor will be the lone city or state official from Texas named to participate on the Local Government Advisory Committee
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Jumpstart Midland hosting second annual Back to School Blast this weekend
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Jumpstart Midland is looking to unite families this weekend as they host their second annual Back to School Blast. The free community event provides school supplies, food, games, activities, and community resources for parents and their children. Jumpstart...
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Man who killed wife, 4 kids was registered sex offender with long criminal history, records show
WINFIELD, Kan. ( KCTV /Gray News) - More details are coming to light about the man who authorities say killed his wife and children before turning the gun on himself earlier this week. Kansas authorities said Ronald H. Williams Sr. was found dead in the family home on Tuesday, al...
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Alpine lifts boil water notice after samples test negative
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Alpine has lifted its boil water notice after water samples returned negative results for bacterial contamination, Mayor Catherine Eaves announced Wednesday. Eaves thanked residents and water customers for their patience and said the notice has ...
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Midland Mayor Lori Blong named to EPA advisory committee
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Environmental Protection Agency announced this week that Midland Mayor Lori Blong will be the only city or state official from Texas named to participate on the Local Government Advisory Committee. The committee is comprised of state and local official...
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Iran threat prompted Trump to take military plane from NATO Summit
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that a credible Iranian assassination threat prompted the Secret Service to direct him to board a smaller military aircraft instead of Air Force One when he departed the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8. Trump m...
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Karoline Leavitt leaving White House press secretary role
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is departing her role at the end of the month, President Donald Trump announced on social media Wednesday. Trump wrote that Leavitt is leaving “so she can spend more time with her beautiful young children and fam...
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Midland police issue warrant for Joshua Ramos after Kent Kwik thefts
Police and Midland Crime Stoppers are seeking public assistance to locate Joshua Ramos, who is wanted on an active theft warrant following a series of robberies at local Kent Kwik stores....
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Big Spring moves to bring EMS service back in-house
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Emergency medical services are moving closer to returning to the City of Big Spring and the Big Spring Fire Department. According to our news partner KBest Media , the City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to authorize Mayor Robert Moore to send ...
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Climber who set speed record on El Capitan dies at 30
(Gray News) - A climber known for setting speed-climbing records, including one on Yosemite’s El Capitan, has died, according to several reports. Jacob Whisenant, 30, died during a “climbing-related incident” in the Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Wilderness on Aug. 2, according to...
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Reward offered for info on Midland H-E-B theft suspects
The Midland Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify two men suspected of involvement in a misdemeanor theft at an H-E-B on July 19.
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Reported 'masked gunman' in Alpine turns out to be U.S. Marshal serving warrant
Law enforcement officers in Alpine, Texas, responded to a report of a masked gunman on Wednesday only to find the individual was a Deputy U.S. Marshal executing a warrant....
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‘I did it. I was angry with them’: Man said to confess to murdering parents in chilling 911 call
PEORIA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — Hundreds of law enforcement documents have been released in a murder case where a son is accused of killing his parents earlier this year. Jonathan Turk has been charged in the deaths of his parents, Tina and Fraser Turk, after being arrested in...
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‘My heart is heavy’: High school student killed in bus stop shooting, authorities say
GAFFNEY, S.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - An investigation is underway after officials said a South Carolina high school student was killed in a bus stop shooting Wednesday morning. The Cherokee County School District and Gaffney Police Department confirmed the shooting happened...
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Military helicopter crashes near Salado, Texas
SALADO, Texas (KWTX) - Authorities are responding to the scene of a helicopter crash in Bell County. KWTX has learned a military helicopter crashed off Dove Hollow Lane. Farm to Market Road 2843 is currently shut down near the site of the crash. The crash sparked a grass fire in ...
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Masked man with rifle report traced to Deputy U.S. Marshals serving warrant in Alpine
BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Brewster County deputies, Alpine police officers, and Sul Ross University officers responded Wednesday afternoon to a 911 call reporting a masked man with a rifle near 9th and Uvalde streets. According to the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office, when ...
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Woman charged after 6-year-old jumps out of apartment window, tests positive for cocaine
AIRMONT, W.Va. ( WDTV /Gray News) - West Virginia authorities say a woman has been arrested after a child jumped out of a second-story apartment window and tested positive for cocaine. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Stevie Thibodeaux, 30, has been charged with c...
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Midland County to launch massive roadway sign inventory
Midland County will launch a comprehensive inventory of approximately 2,500 roadway signs and supports to improve maintenance efficiency via its Geographic Information System mapping software....
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Chick-fil-A adds new flavors to its fall lineup, including a sandwich available all day long
(Gray News) – Chick-fil-A is adding a new sandwich to its menu nationwide and it will be available all day long. Starting Aug. 24, Chicken and Waffles sandwiches will be available for breakfast until 10:30 a.m. and then as a larger entrée for the rest of the day. The item feature...
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From store brands to roof racks, simple habits can lead to significant savings over time
( InvestigateTV ) — Small spending decisions at the grocery store, around the house and on the road can add up over time — and AARP says it has 99 ways to help consumers find those savings. Stephen Perrine, executive director of AARP Magazine, said financial uncertainty and fluct...
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Midland County judge admits under oath to posting restricted law enforcement report on Facebook
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Judge Terry Johnson is admitting under oath that he posted a restricted law enforcement report on Facebook and is asking a jury to decide whether he had the right to do so. In a new court filing, Judge Johnson, through his attorney, a...
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IDEA Public Schools sues Midland ISD over termination of IDEA Travis campus agreement
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - IDEA Public Schools has filed a lawsuit against Midland ISD, claiming the district improperly terminated its agreement to operate IDEA Travis and forced the charter school operator off the campus weeks before the start of the 2026-27 school year. According...
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Suspect sought for forging check at Odessa Walgreens
The Odessa Police Department is seeking a suspect who used a forged check belonging to a deceased individual to purchase items at a Walgreens.
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Odessa police seek woman accused of using dead person’s forged check
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A woman is accused of using a forged check to purchase merchandise at a Walgreens in Odessa. According to Odessa police, the incident happened at the store located at 2161 E. 42nd St. The check used in the transaction had belonged to a person who died in 20...
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16 inmates were hit by lightning at a prison, 7 remain hospitalized
LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) – More than a dozen inmates were hit by lightning at a prison in Ohio Tuesday night. According to officials, 16 prisoners were returning from their evening meal when they were hit by lightning. EN ESPAÑOL: 16 presos heridos por un rayo en la...