WASHINGTON (Gray News) - More people in the U.S. are reportedly losing food assistance due to a law that was enacted last July. According to a study by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities , a nonpartisan research and policy institute, deep cuts have been made to federal fu...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Taco Bell employee was arrested after allegedly throwing boiling water on a co-worker. Officers were called to the Taco Bell on Knight Arnold Road in Memphis on July 18, according to an affidavit. When they got to the fast-food restaurant, off...
Utility district calls $300 million bond election Midland Reporter-Telegram
(Gray News) — An over-the-counter allergy medication sold nationwide is being recalled for a mix-up with another medication that could potentially be life-threatening. Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is recalling cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, an antihistamine commonly sold...
GREENVILLE, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A leopard was tranquilized after escaping her exhibit at a South Carolina zoo on Thursday, city officials said. Irina the Amur leopard left her enclosure around 8:42 a.m. July 23 at Greenville Zoo. Staff and guests were evacuated as a precaut...
JONESBORO, Ark. ( KAIT /Gray News) - A man in Arkansas dressed as Spider-Man is being praised as a real-life superhero after he dashed into traffic to help a man in a wheelchair cross the road. The act of kindness was captured by a traffic camera . The man behind the mask, who as...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Big Spring Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying a subject involved in a vehicle burglary. According to reports, on July 22, 2026, at approximately 3:17 a.m., the suspect was seen carrying a red backpack, which is believed to h...
RICHMOND, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A Virginia mother of four has been hospitalized in Kenya after contracting a salmonella infection during a mission trip. Ayla Garcia traveled to Kenya on June 30 with her church and family to support an orphanage. However, Garcia has since been ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The eastbound lanes of I-20 at Grant Avenue have reopened following a crash that temporarily shut down both lanes Thursday. The Odessa Police Department investigated the crash while traffic backed up past West County Road during the closure. Drivers can now...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump said Thursday that a recently announced agreement to provide Saudi Arabia with a civilian nuclear program is contingent on the kingdom normalizing relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. Trump posted on Truth Social the nuc...
Medical Center Hospital has been awarded the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2026, making it one of approximately 350 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor....
( InvestigateTV ) — As students head to college, a personal finance expert says knowing how to handle money early can prevent significant debt down the road. Kionnie Epps, founder of the YouTube channel The Responsible Homegirl, said one of the most overlooked financial realities...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, July 23rd, 2026: Very hot conditions continue across West Texas and southeast New Mexico today. A Heat Advisory will go into effect this afternoon for the northeastern Permian Basin, from 1 PM to 9 PM. High temperatures ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Authorities responded to the area of Exit 108 at Moss Avenue and I-20 Thursday morning after a man was found on the edge of a bridge, threatening to jump. The call came in around 7 a.m. According to the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and EMS person...
HINESVILLE, Ga. ( WTOC /Gray News) - A father is charged after his 11-year-old daughter flagged down a police officer and told him her father was trying to kill her, according to police. The Hinesville Police Department said it happened April 19. The girl, visibly distressed, fla...
A heat advisory is in effect until 9P tonight, please find ways to cool off in this summer heat. We are expected to see triple digit heat around 2P and from there the rest of West Texas will get there....
COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A South Carolina woman says she was sexually assaulted inside a beauty supply store over the weekend. Destiny Ray said she was shopping at Hair Depot on Decker Boulevard when a man approached her inside the store, asked her to help him pick out ...
Midland Health Services reported providing 4,332 vaccines and facilitating 3,142 appointments through June 2026.
(Gray News) — Millions of eggs distributed to several states are being recalled for potential salmonella contamination. Midwest Poultry Services announced the recall Wednesday. The recall includes nearly 1.6 million dozen white-shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs that were produc...
IDEA Public Schools in the Permian Basin is scheduled to host a back-to-school backpack giveaway at its new IDEA Henry Academy and College Preparatory campus on Saturday, August 1....
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - An Alabama teenager, who was diagnosed with stage 4 bone cancer last year and went viral for pleading on his mother’s Facebook page for a drug to cure his cancer, has died. Will Roberts’s family posted on Facebook that the 15-year-old died ju...
City officials and the Ector County Utility District reassured residents on Thursday that tap water remains safe to drink despite reports of a strong fishy odor....
POOLER, Ga. ( WTOC /Gray News) - A 45-year-old man was arrested after allegedly impersonating a police officer and forcing a woman to perform sexual acts under the threat of arrest. According to the Pooler Police Department, Jamel Lamar Kearney approached the victim at a Wawa gas...
Northbound U.S. Highway 385 in Odessa will experience delays through Saturday as TxDOT conducts asphalt paving operations.
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Big Spring Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying and locating this person. According to Big Spring police, at approximately 3:17 a.m., a suspect carrying a red backpack allegedly burglarized a vehicle in the 300 block of Tulane. The suspect alleged...
Both eastbound lanes of Interstate 20 were closed at Grant Avenue in Odessa as police investigated a crash.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - A longtime high school basketball coach died in a tractor accident. The Grainger County Sheriff’s Office said Doug McBee died in a rollover accident on his farm. McBee, 73, was a basketball coach and educator at Grainger High School. “Beyond ...
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - One northbound lane on US 385 will be closed between Cook Road and Apple Street near Wilson’s Corner beginning Thursday, July 23, through Saturday, July 25, for asphalt paving operations. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, work hours are f...
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 4: Roxy Alvarez Roxy Alvarez is a teacher from Grace Kids Early Academy and is the fourth teach...
Instead of cue the morning how about cue the A.C. its going to be another hot one across the region with a heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service set to expire tonight at 9 P.M. Please check in on your elderly friends or neighbors they need you today, also remember ...
CHANDLER, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - An Arizona family was enjoying a night of roasting marshmallows on vacation when their tabletop fire pit reportedly exploded, catching their 8-year-old son and another child on fire. The Petersen family went on their annual trip to Oceansi...
WICHITA, Kansas (KOSA) - Midland’s Double-A team debuted the shirts ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Wichita Wind Surge. View this post on Instagram The RockHounds were joined by the Stockton Ports, Lansing Lugnuts, Las Vegas Aviators and the Athletics in the gesture. 22 str...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - National Zookeeper Week is shining a spotlight on a profession many zoo-goers only see for a brief moment, but one that requires long days and constant attention to detail. It’s a role Zoo Midland Director Jason Green knows well. Zoo Midland is recognizing...
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A former teacher and coach in Missouri is charged with statutory rape on alleged crimes dating back to 2009 and 2010. In June 2026, the charges were filed by the Independence Police Department against 56-year-old Mark Amos of Independence. T...
TUCSON, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) — A confrontation between two groups of people ended with a mass shooting in which 10 people, including a suspect, were shot, according to officials with the Tucson Police Department. Around 2 a.m. on Sunday, police responded to the shooting n...
Ingersoll Township trustee resigns amid solar dispute, recall efforts Midland Daily News
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Memorial Hospital has partnered with Championship Hearts to offer heart screenings for teens, giving parents the opportunity to have their children tested for potentially life-threatening heart conditions. Heart conditions that can lead to sudden c...
EAST CANTON, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) - Ohio authorities say a woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a young boy from earlier this year at an unlicensed daycare. According to the East Canton Police Department, 45-year-old Melanie Dimarzio was taken into custody o...
MARTIN COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - How long has it been since you've played a game of baseball? Could it have been since high school days, or maybe even as far back as Little League? For those in the area who are looking to scratch that itch of getting back on the diamond, the Mi...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – (7/22/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “Lots of sun, lots of heat, and not a whole lot of surprises — classic west Texas summer vibes all the way through the weekend. That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top ...
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Moss Creek Lake has been a part of the Big Spring community since 1938, serving as a recreational destination for families and lake-goers for nearly nine decades. Back in June, the City of Big Spring announced the closure of the lake and surroundin...
Midland County Judge Terry Johnson still refuses to answer questions regarding his conduct on social media.
Midland County judge accused of identity theft in post yourbasin.com
JUNEAU, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Police in Alaska are investigating human remains being found in a chest freezer at a family home over the weekend. Juneau police said officers responded Sunday night to a home after family members reported finding what appeared to be human rema...
PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Residents gathered at a Presidio County Commissioners Court meeting Wednesday to oppose efforts tied to border wall construction, including a proposed special road use permitting process that would allow contractors to use county roads. Susan Hays,...
Blood donation centers in West Texas sounded an alarm over a two-year low in the region's supply of Type O blood, urging citizens to donate to help meet the urgent need....
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A jury in the 358th District Court found a man guilty of theft, following a trial stemming from an August 2024 incident at a convenience store in Odessa. According to Ector County District Attorney, Michael Gilmore was sentenced to 180 days in the Ector Cou...
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Salvation Army has opened cooling shelters in both Midland and Odessa, offering air conditioning, ice cold water, and shelter to anyone seeking relief from the heat. The shelters are open from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on days when temperatures rea...
PITT COUNTY, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - North Carolina authorities say one of its K-9s died after being left in a hot patrol car. According to the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office, bomb detection K-9 Chilli died on June 11, with the department sharing the news this week. The reported ...
DOVER, Del. (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump traveled to Dover, Delaware on Wednesday to honor four soldiers recently killed in the Middle East, hours after making new threats against Iran. Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs ...
The Midland County Utility District Board of Directors has approved its initial water rate structure and scheduled a $299 million bond election for November 3, 2026....
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland ISD has filed a lawsuit this week challenging the state’s school finance recapture system, arguing the problem runs deeper than the so-called Robin Hood tax that has been in place since 1993. Since 2013, Midland ISD has sent more than $1 billion to...
(CNN) – In an effort to win back loyalty from customers, Taco Bell is offering lettuce-free deals on certain items. For one day only, the company is offering its enchiritos and regular nacho fries for $1 each. Wednesday’s announcement came after federal health officials linked le...
Hope Township woman accused of DUI with 4-year-old in car Huron Daily Tribune
CRIME LOG: Authorities nab Hope Twp. sex offender registry violator Midland Daily News
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland city crews are responding to a manhole collapse near the intersection of Main Street and Wall Street. The southbound lanes of Main Street, just north of the Main and Wall intersection, are closed while crews assess the damage and determine what rep...
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...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if Iran continues attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. In a Truth Social post Wednesday, Trump declared that “any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Six leaders from Ector County Independent School District recently graduated from Holdsworth Center’s Aspiring Principal Program. The program is a year-long program for leaders to get hands-on experience if they would like to become principals in the Pe...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - New resolution introduced as advocates highlight wage gap, social program cuts. WASHINGTON — Lawmakers on Wednesday introduced the Black Women Equal Pay Day resolution, marking the date that represents how far into the year a Black woman must work to earn t...
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