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What to know before buying refurbished electronics

( InvestigateTV ) — As the price of new technology climbs, more consumers are turning to refurbished electronics to save money. Nathan Proctor, senior director of the Right to Repair Campaign at US PIRG, tracks those rising prices closely and said buyers do not always need the ne...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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College football player dies days after suffering injury during game

(Gray News) – A college football player from Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma died five days after sustaining a traumatic injury during a game against Ouachita Baptist Saturday. The university announced the death of sophomore safety Tyler Ulrich on Instagram Thursday but ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Woman charged after she allegedly shot at her neighbor during fence dispute, police say

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A woman in Missouri was charged after police said she shot at a neighbor during a fight about a fence. Paula Kohensky, 60, faces charges of first-degree assault/attempted assault and armed criminal action after an incident Sunday night...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Greenwood VFD warns of extreme flooding on 2 county roads

GREENWOOD, Texas (KOSA) - The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department is warning drivers to avoid County Roads 1130 and 1140 between FM 307 and CR 120 due to extreme flooding. The department said CR 1130 is especially dangerous right now and urged drivers not to try drive through flo...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Billy Joel says he can no longer perform or drive due to health condition

(Gray News) — Billy Joel said his health is keeping him from being able to perform or drive, he revealed in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter . Joel, 77, said he has a condition called hydrocephalus that has affected his balance. He wants nothing more than to get back o...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

safety

More details release on Lea County deadly crash on Highway 128

LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - Two men died after a crash and fire early Thursday near Jal, the Lea County Sheriff’s Office said. According to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at around 1:47 a.m. Thursday to the crash at the intersection of New Mexico Highway 128 an...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Local literacy nonprofit aims to transform student futures

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 34% of fourth graders and 27% of eighth graders score below the basic reading level. One local organization, Dysconnections, is looking to change that statistic and work with the local youth to...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 16, 2026

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FDA-approved blood test offers new hope for Alzheimer’s diagnosis

( Aging Untold ) — The FDA’s first-ever approval of a blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease marks a significant step forward in treating a condition that affects about 7 million Americans, with that number expected to nearly double by 2060, according to the Alzheimer’s ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

safety

How to discuss firearm safety as older loved ones’ abilities change

( Aging Untold ) — Firearms are part of the home for some families. But as parents and grandparents age, changes in vision, memory or mood can affect how safely those firearms are handled and stored. It’s about checking in to make sure the safeguards in place still fit the person...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Weight loss injections or surgery? How each treatment differs

NEW ORLEANS ( InvestigateTV ) - Weight is a daily struggle for millions of Americans and for a lot of them it’s not just the health risks, it’s shame and setbacks. By 2035, it’s estimated that the number of people in the country living with obesity will rise to 19 million and aff...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Banana Ball returning to Midland in March 2027

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Banana Ball is returning to Midland next year. The games are scheduled for March 5- March 6, 2027, at Momentum Bank Ballpark. The matchup will feature the Indianapolis Clowns against the Tailgaters. Banana Ball first came to Midland in July, when the Texas...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Beers Criteria: The medication list every senior should know about

( Aging Untold ) — As we age, our bodies process medicine differently — and a drug that felt fine at 40 can cause problems at 70. Even small details, like whether a pill can be cut, chewed or dissolved, can carry serious consequences for older adults. The Aging Untold experts are...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Raising your grandkids full-time? Here’s what you should know

( Aging Untold ) — For many grandparents, the role shifts from spoiling and sleepovers to full-time, day-in, day-out parenting. It’s a transition that can bring deep love and purpose — but also real stress on time, money and energy. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down what...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Why dementia makes it so hard to eat — and what caregivers can do

( Aging Untold ) — As dementia progresses, eating can become one of the hardest daily tasks. The brain can lose its ability to recognize hunger, identify food or remember how to use a fork. We are breaking down why eating becomes so complicated and what caregivers can do to help....

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Tinnitus affects millions: Why it can be difficult to manage

CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( Aging Untold ) — Millions of Americans experience a constant ringing, hissing or humming in their ears, a condition known as tinnitus. For some, the sound never stops. Ken Seibert has worn hearing aids for about 20 years. The devices amplify his hearing and also...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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While you were asleep Weather - 10-16-23

Good morning Friends! It's going to be a cool one so be ready to bundle up don't let the cool temperatures catch you off guard.

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 16, 2026

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InvestigateTV+: The hidden cost of care

( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ uncovers the hidden cost of care; how families facing complex medical needs can be pushed into financial and emotional crisis, and why caregivers say support still falls short. Plus, one man shares his powerful journey from substance use disorde...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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These golden retrievers help nursing students cope with academic pressure

LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( InvestigateTV ) - Between exams, clinicals and sleepless nights, nursing students face a lot of pressure. At Galen College of Nursing in Louisville, some students find relief from two lovable dogs. Henry and Maisy, two English Cream Golden Retrievers, have becom...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Lawyer who lost everything to addiction reclaims law license

LANSING, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) - Jarrod Barron stood before an Ingham County courtroom, surrounded by friends, family and supporters who helped him rebuild his life after addiction cost him his career and left him homeless. Two years ago, Barron shared his story as part of a me...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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A widow sold her home to care for her husband with Alzheimer’s. She’s not alone.

ATLANTA, Ga. ( InvestigateTV ) - Family caregivers are considered the backbone of America’s long-term care system and experts say that backbone is breaking. About one in four adults in the country provide ongoing care for a loved one, sometimes at the expense of their own well-be...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

safety

Crossing guard hit, killed by driver near elementary school

MERIDEN, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) — A Connecticut crossing guard was hit and killed by a driver Wednesday morning, police said. The crash happened near 391 Broad Street, close to Olive Street, just before 9 a.m. Meriden police said the victim was taken to a hospital, where he die...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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5 killed, including 3 children, in shooting at Oregon elementary school, officials say

BEND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - Five people are dead after a shooting occurred at an elementary school in Oregon. Police confirmed that three children -- ages 5, 8 and 11 years old -- a teacher, and the shooter were killed. EN ESPAÑOL | Cuatro muertos en tiroteo en una escuela pr...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Brother-in-law recounts man’s final moments on Goliath coaster at Six Flags

COBB COUNTY, Ga. ( Atlanta News First /Gray News) — A birthday celebration at Six Flags Over Georgia ended in tragedy Monday when a father was ejected from the Goliath roller coaster and fell to his death, investigators said. Hassan Kariem had gone to the park with his wife, daug...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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‘Presumably a space object’: 11-foot metallic object found in Minnesota cornfield

STEVENS COUNTY, Minn. ( Valley News Live /Gray News) — State and federal authorities are working to identify a large metallic object found in a cornfield in Minnesota. The Stevens County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 reporting foreign debris in a Sc...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Over 100 gargoyles adorn the National Cathedral

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - They’ve been watching over Washington, D.C. for generations, perched high above the streets, staring down at millions of visitors who hardly notice them. The gargoyles of the Washington National Cathedral have quite a story to tell. The Good Side got the ch...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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‘Granny and the Boys’ delight local dive bar

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - It’s been said that music can transcend age, race and background – it brings people together. A popular band in Washington, D.C. called Granny and the Boys proves this. But the love story behind the music? That’s the real headline....

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Lizard on the move

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - When a man receiving an iguana via FedEx took a quick peek inside his package, all scales broke loose. The iguana escaped and chaos ensued....

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Road foreman hospitalized after tree limb falls during Hurricane Isaias cleanup

ATLANTA, Ga. ( Atlanta News First /Gray News) — A road foreman for the Georgia Department of Transportation is hospitalized after a tree limb fell on him while he was clearing downed trees after Hurricane Isaias. Rocky Meeks, 53, has undergone multiple surgeries. His family worri...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Flamingo recovers with custom brace from orthopedist

TYLER, Texas ( KLTV /Gray News) - A Chilean flamingo at Tyler’s Caldwell Zoo is recovering from a soft tissue injury to his ankle joint with the help of a custom-built brace. Queenie, 9, got spooked and ran while on exhibit, tearing ligaments in his ankle. Bird Department Supervi...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Dog Hero: Tales to Tails

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - An animal shelter in Virginia has a secret weapon for helping get animals adopted. It’s a 12-year-old with a picture book. The program is called ‘ Reading Tails .’ It’s free and it’s changing lives -- for kids and animals alike....

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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6 dead, including grandmother and family, in Wisconsin plane crash

SAUK COUNTY, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News/ AP ) - Six people, including a grandmother and her family members, died in a plane crash in a wooded area of Wisconsin, authorities said. The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Authorities received s...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Wanted Odessa theft suspect arrested after social media tip

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department arrested a wanted man because of a social media tip. Jovany Lujan , a 39-year-old man, was found and taken into custody Thursday on his warrants, according to the Odessa Police Department. OPD said the arrest resulted from a soc...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Lusby brothers reflect on final year as a Wink Wildcat pair

WINK, Texas (KOSA) - On the field, the quarterback-to-wide receiver connection is often crucial to a team’s game plan. But for the Wink Wildcats, they don’t have to worry about the connection between Layne and Kolt Lusby, because it’s in their blood. “It’s really good, you know, ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 16, 2026

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Odessa Monster Card Show returns to Ector County Coliseum

The Odessa Monster Card Show is scheduled to return to the Ector County Coliseum this weekend, October 17 and 18, featuring over 200 vendors and various collectible items....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 16, 2026

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Where to vote in Ector County on Tuesday, Nov. 3

Election day voting locations in Ector County are scheduled to be open from 7 AM to 7 PM on Tuesday, November 3rd.

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 15, 2026

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Blue Bell Lone Star Scoop Tour visits Midland and Odessa

The United Family is scheduled to host the Blue Bell Lone Star Scoop Tour at several store locations throughout the Permian Basin from October 20 to October 23....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 15, 2026

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Scott Lynch to host Midland meet-and-greet Friday

Scott Lynch is scheduled to hold an informal community meet-and-greet at Mulberry Cafe in Midland on Friday, October 16, to discuss the future of the Midland Central Appraisal District....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 15, 2026

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‘A group effort’: Crews work around the clock to clean up after Fort Stockton tornado

FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KOSA) - Crews are working to clean up Fort Stockton after a tornado touched down in the area around 3:00 p.m. Wednesday. The tornado, confirmed by the National Weather Service, tore through Fort Stockton, damaging buildings and knocking down trees across the...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 15, 2026

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Pup Bath and Spa LLC focuses on personalized care

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In many people's backyards you can find swing sets, pools, or maybe a nice patio. In Guillermo Galarza though you can find his livelihood. Galarza is the owner of Pup Bath and Spa LLC, a pet grooming company based out of Midland. The business used to ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 15, 2026

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Homicide victim found in barrel at Lake Mead identified more than 4 years after discovery

LAS VEGAS ( KVVU /Gray News) - Authorities in Las Vegas identified a homicide victim Thursday whose remains were found in a barrel at Lake Mead more than four years ago. Clark County Coroner Melanie Rouse identified the man as Edward Lelburian Jackson. Authorities said he was fro...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 15, 2026

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Trump to hold Georgia rally for Collins amid midterm push

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump will hold a rally at the Dalton Municipal Airport in Dalton, Ga. Friday in support of Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.), as the two Republicans look to unseat Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.). The rally is scheduled to take place at 3 p.m. Eastern Tim...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 15, 2026

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Trump leans on rallies to boost GOP midterm turnout

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump has held campaign rallies for supporters in Alaska, Arizona and Montana in the past 48 hours, as he works to keep the House and Senate under Republican control in the midterm elections. Trump used campaign rallies during three preside...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 15, 2026

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Trump scraps livestream of Fort Hood shooter’s execution

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump on Thursday canceled plans to livestream the execution of the gunman responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting, following bipartisan criticism from lawmakers, religious leaders and some survivors of the attack. The decision com...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 15, 2026

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Odessa hospital, Junior League partner to launch patient care kits

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Medical Center Health System and the Junior League of Odessa have partnered to officially launch care kits for patients. The initiative provides comfort and support for women undergoing mastectomies and sexual assault survivors receiving care at the hospita...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 15, 2026

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Hunters help save seriously injured woman ‘left out there to die,’ sheriff says

FARGO, N.D. ( KVLY /Gray News) - Two friends checking hunting cameras likely saved the life of an injured and bloody 28-year-old woman in North Dakota. According to Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner, the woman was spotted Tuesday on cameras that resident Jay Schueler had set up ne...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 15, 2026

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3 wanted men arrested by TAG Center in Midland

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The TAG Center - Permian Basin arrested three wanted men in Midland on Wednesday Oct.14. Diego Lujan The TAG Center found one of the men, later identified as Diego Lujan in the area of South Fort Worth Street in Midland. Lujan was a wanted fugitive for Sex...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 15, 2026

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Sexual assault fugitive caught in Midland arrest

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A wanted fugitive for Sexual Assault was arrested by Texas Anti-Gang Center - Permian Basin members on Wednesday in Midland. According to reports, TAG Center members located Matthew Munoz in the 400 block of South Main Street. Munoz was a wanted fugit...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 15, 2026

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Crime Stoppers seek suspects in Midland gym burglary

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects who broke into a Midland gym and stole equipment. According to Crime Stoppers on Monday, Sep. 28, a woman and an unidentified man broke into Midland Pound for Pound Boxing Gym a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 15, 2026

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New Mexico State Police investigating Hobbs police officer-involved shooting

HOBBS, N.M. (KOSA) - The New Mexico State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Hobbs Police Department. The officer is okay and the suspect is deceased, police say. Police say there is no ongoing threat. Residents are asked to avoid the area of Alsto...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 15, 2026

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Documented gang member arrested in Midland for parole violation

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A documented gang member was arrested by TAG Center - Permian Basin members for violating parole on Wednesday. According to the Texas Anti-Gang Center - Permian Basin, members of the organization located Geronimo Hernandez in the 1400 block of Camp Dr...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 15, 2026

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Wanted sex offender detained in Midland

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A wanted fugitive was arrested by the Texas Anti-Gang Center - Permian Basin on multiple charges on Wednesday. According to reports, TAG Center - Permian Basin located Diego Juan in the 1200 block of South Fort Worth Street in Midland. Lujan was wante...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 15, 2026

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Watch the Odessa City Council District 3 debate tonight here

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - First Alert 7 will be streaming the debate this evening at 7 p.m. for Odessa City Council District 3 candidates. Richerd Pierce and Jerry Castro Jr. face off tonight at 7:00 p.m. in a LIVE Basin PBS debate with First Alert 7 . You can Watch live on First Al...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 15, 2026

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Crumbl Cookies locations closing across the country, reports say

(Gray News) - Dozens of Crumbl Cookies locations are reportedly closing their doors. According to a report by Restaurant Business , at least 57 locations have closed this year, with more at risk. The outlet also reported at least 55 franchises were listed for sale. The closures c...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 15, 2026