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(Gray News) - The Social Security Administration added 14 health conditions to its Compassionate Allowances list, a fast-track disability program for people with certain rare, life-threatening or severe medical conditions. The Compassionate Allowances list was created in 2008. Wh...
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SNYDER, Texas (KOSA) - The Scurry County Sheriff’s Office is turning to the public for help tracking down a wanted man. Deputies are searching for 31-year-old Daniel Michel Baltazar. Authorities say Baltazar is wanted on a warrant for motion to revoke probation. Baltazar is descr...
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(Gray News) - A rare total solar eclipse is expected to dazzle people in parts of Spain, Portugal and Iceland on Wednesday. Daytime darkness will descend as the moon, sun and Earth will perfectly align in the sky. Starting near the North Pole before making its way south, the moon...
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(Gray News) - The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a record-breaking price, the second such sale in a year, according to reports. According to the Associated Press, the sale agreement is $12 billion. Iger is the former Disney CEO. Kushner is the ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Local planners are looking for your help to make Midland a safer, more accessible place to travel—whether you walk, bike, drive, or use a mobility device. The City of Midland is partnering with the Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization (PBMPO) t...
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Midland Health Services reported a broad increase in service activity during July 2026, highlighted by significant rises in vaccinations, inspections, and services provided to residents aged 18 and younger....
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Fire Department is hosting a community water event Friday at CJ Kelly Park. The Wet ‘n Wild event will take place on August 14, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 5500 League Drive. Attendees can participate in water games and meet Midland firefigh...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The long-awaited Adela and Gilbert Vasquez Middle School opened August 11th, welcoming students for the 2016-2027 school year. The school has around 75 teachers and 90 staff members and is expecting around 1,100 students. Vasquez Middle School is the fi...
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Two Big Lake residents were killed in a rear-end collision involving a construction crane on State Highway 137 in Glasscock County.
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GLASSCOCK COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Two people were killed Tuesday afternoon in a crash on State Highway 137 at County Road 110 in Glasscock County. According to DPS, the crash was reported at around 5:00 p.m. on Aug. 11. During the investigation, a Grove Crane, traveling northbound...
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Midland Health Services reported nearly across-the-board increases in activity during the month of July.
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, August 12th, 2026: Very hot temperatures are expected across West Texas and southeast New Mexico today with widespread triple digits by the afternoon and evening hours. Isolated shower and thunderstorm chances continue,...
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ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - Brewster County Sheriff’s Office deputies are conducting a training at Alpine Christian School on Wednesday, Aug. 12, according to the sheriff’s office. A large police presence is expected in the area. Deputies said the activity is part of a training exerci...
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(Gray News) - Lucy Davis, who starred in the U.K. version of “The Office,” has been diagnosed with “incurable” breast cancer. Davis, 53, who played the role of Dawn Tinsley in the show, announced the diagnosis on Tuesday. “I wanted to share something with you all that I’ve kept t...
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ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - A dry lightning strike started a fire about two miles east of the landfill outside Alpine on Tuesday afternoon, bringing two volunteer fire departments together to get it under control. Marathon Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) received the call around 3:30...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WAVE /Gray News) - Strong storms in Indiana are being linked to the death of a 4-year-old boy who was killed when a tree fell on his home. The Jennings County Sheriff’s Office responded around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday after a tree fell on a home in a heavily wooded are...
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TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Terrell County Animal Shelter is closed, and Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland wants the public to know exactly why. The AC system isn’t working, and Cleveland said that’s a problem he takes seriously — especially in West Texas heat. “I will not knowin...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help locating Joshua Ramos, a man police say has repeatedly stolen from Kent Kwik stores in the area. Ramos has an active theft warrant out of Midland County. Anyone with information on his location is aske...
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COLUMBUS, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) - Traffic camera video shows a wind gust flip a car on the interstate during severe storms in Ohio. The incident happened Tuesday morning on Interstate 71 in Columbus. Footage from the Ohio Department of Transportation shows a wind gust lift and ...
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MEMPHIS, Texas (KFDA) - Friday night lights will still shine in Memphis this fall, but the game on the field will look dramatically different. In a stunning announcement, Memphis ISD announced that the Cyclones have canceled their traditional 11-man football season due to a criti...
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WINK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Winning has become a tradition in Wink, and the Wildcats are looking to keep that tradition alive in 2026. Wink has won four straight district championships, continuing to establish itself as one of the most dominant programs in the area. Last season, th...
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The Odessa City Council established a maximum proposed property tax rate of $0.471578 per $100 of taxable value for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which is scheduled to undergo two rounds of voting in September....
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Gov. Greg Abbott visited Lubbock on Tuesday, the day before the start of the school year for many students, to announce a new initiative targeting educators who engage in inappropriate relationships with students. Abbott said there were more than 1,600 all...
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Odessa City Council progress on providing a free week of water to residents following a July water supply issue remains delayed due to ongoing work on the 2026-2027 municipal budget....
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WINFIELD, Kan. ( KWCH / KCTV /Gray News) - Authorities in Kansas said four children and a woman, along with a male suspect, were found dead with gunshot wounds Tuesday morning. Winfield police said officers received a call at 8:50 a.m. from a man who said he killed his entire fam...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Pecos police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of stealing three briskets from a local store Monday. According to the Pecos Police Department, officers responded to a reported theft at La Tienda, on Aug. 10. According to police, th...
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News Release from Albertsons Companies and The United Family Albertsons Companies Voluntarily Recalls 59 Store-Made Items Containing Pico de Gallo Made with Recalled Jalapeños Following a Supplier Recall Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination Following a supplier-initiated reca...
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COAHOMA, Texas (KOSA) - Coahoma football had an incredible 2025 season. The Bulldogs finished with a 9-3 record and area round appearance. Many of the players who started for Coahoma last season are back. The returning production gives Head Coach Chris Joslin a lot of faith headi...
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - A child has died following a crash that also took the life of her mother last month and injured her younger brother. The Anchorage Police Department reports that the 4-year-old daughter of Kylie Hoogendorn, 23, died on July 30, just two days...
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IRAAN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Iraan Braves are hungry for more success heading into the 2026 season. Last year, Iraan finished 7-4 overall and placed third in District 4-2A Division II. The Braves advanced to the playoffs before falling 35-24 to Seagraves in the bi-district roun...
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BIG LAKE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After a disappointing 2025 season, the Reagan County Owls are looking to get back to the level of success they found just two years ago. The Owls finished 3-7 last season, falling just short of a postseason appearance. Now, with a more experienced ro...
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FORSAN, Texas (KOSA) - The Forsan Buffaloes finished with a record of 4-7 to cap off Casey Thompson’s first year as head football coach. This season, Thompson feels more knowledgeable about Forsan and confident in what the team can accomplish. “We learned a lot last season you kn...
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KENNER, La. ( WVUE /Gray News) - A Louisiana resident says a quiet weekend walk along the lakefront in Kenner quickly turned into a tragic event. Jessica Reynolds was walking Saturday morning with her 6-year-old pit bull, Brownie, on a trail near a pumping station in the Laketown...
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ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Alpine is working to recover from a series of water system failures. Alpine remains on Stage 4 water restrictions and a boil water notice. Crews have repaired a four-foot hairline fracture on West Highway 90 that caused upper hill tanks to drain...
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WACO, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) - A man in Texas is accused of killing his cousin after coming over to take a shower. Michael Calhoun, 43, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Waco police responded to a home at 9:47 p.m. on Aug. 9 after receiving reports of a shootin...
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FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KOSA) - A group of Fort Stockton students are taking the next step toward their career in the electrical trade. They’ve completed free hands-on training preparing them for the workforce to meet the growing need across the Permian Basin. For these graduates, ...
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MOORESVILLE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) — A man who police say shot and killed his 19-year-old girlfriend inside her car has also died. Investigators believe the deadly shooting may have been a murder-suicide pact. The shooting happened July 26 on Interstate 77 in Iredell County, No...
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MARION COUNTY, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - Authorities in Oregon say a person has died in a fall at Silver Falls State Park this week. According to Oregon State Police, emergency crews were called to the park Monday evening for a report that someone had fallen from the top of South...
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Gray News) - Officials say 72 people suffered heat-related illness and seven were hospitalized at a festival in Colorado. A heat advisory was in effect during the Tacos and Tequilas Festival, which was held at UCHealth Park in Colorado Springs beginning a...
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A Missouri man is in jail after police said he abused his nearly 6-week-old son, leaving the child with life-threatening injuries. According to an Aug. 7 investigator’s report, officers responded to a Greene County house on July 28 and found t...
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ATLANTA, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) — Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish pleaded guilty Tuesday in connection with a DUI case in Atlanta. The Emmy and Grammy winner will not serve jail time, but her Georgia license will be suspended. The negotiated plea also sentences her to 12 mont...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senate leaders say they plan to address payment rules for college athletes when lawmakers return from recess, with bipartisan concern growing that rising costs to compete for top football and basketball players are threatening other sports programs. Leaders...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Losing a job unexpectedly can be overwhelming, but a financial planning expert says the steps taken in the first few days can make a meaningful difference for both finances and future employment prospects. Stoy Hall, founder and CEO of Black Mammoth, a financi...
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LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - A grass fire is burning near Highway 62/180 and Smith Road Lane. According to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, the westbound lanes in the area are currently closed. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and seek alternate routes....
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LEESVILLE, La. ( KALB /Gray News) - A U.S. Army soldier says he is proud of his service but is feeling betrayed after immigration authorities detained his wife. Staff Sergeant Alexis Jaramillo has spent 11 years serving the United States Army. However, the Puerto Rican-born aviat...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Adela and Gilbert Vasquez Middle School has opened in west Odessa, marking the first Ector County ISD middle school outside of Odessa city limits in 40 years. The school board president said the campus has been a long time coming. “We’ve needed this facilit...
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A 41-year-old Midland man named Socorro Olivas was arrested for assaulting a gas station employee with a kitten and mistreating the animal.
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STRONGSVILLE, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) - A 9-week-old Shih Tzu puppy was allegedly stolen from a Petland store in Ohio on Monday afternoon. The store filed a report with police and shared surveillance video the team says shows a woman walking out with the puppy. The puppy named Zi...
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OMAHA, Neb. ( WOWT /Gray News) - An Omaha woman with Down syndrome was denied a boarding pass at the airport last month after airline staff determined she required a safety assistant to fly. Jennifer Jaspers, 52, had planned a solo birthday trip to North Carolina to visit her fat...
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MILLBROOK, Ala. ( WSFA /Gray News) - An Alabama man found himself in a frustrating and bizarre scenario when he was declared dead by the IRS while he was still alive. Every year, the federal government mistakenly adds thousands of living people to its “Death Master File,” instant...
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CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) — The cause of death has been revealed for a 7-year-old Cincinnati boy found duct-taped in a closet. William Michael Evans-Ellis died from blunt force trauma to the head, Hamilton County Coroner Dr. Lakshmi Sammarco announced Tuesday. The coroner not...
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(Gray News) - The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service recalled 29,629 pounds of beef that was imported from Argentina. Why was the beef recalled? The agency said the beef was not reinspected when it arrived in the United States. What beef was recalled? ...
