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Midland County secures funding for I-20/Lamesa Road upgrade

MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Congressman August Pfluger announced a $24 million Fiscal Year 2026 BUILD grant to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the I-20/Lamesa Road interchange project. The project will reconstruct the interchange, improve access ramps and upgrad...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 7, 2026

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Traffic accident on I-10 near Mile Marker 206 causes delays

REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - First responders and law enforcement are currently on scene at a traffic accident on Interstate 10 near Mile Marker 206, clearing the roadway and assisting those involved. No injuries or deaths have been reported at the moment. Motorists can exp...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 7, 2026

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93-year-old man could earn Guinness World Record title for oldest truck driver

MEDIAPOLIS, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) - Orrin Asmus is anything but your average 93-year-old. He has been driving semitrucks for over 70 years.Now, his fellow truckers are trying to help him get recognition as the oldest semi driver in the world.“Cody just haphazardly googled Guinnes...

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

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GoFundMe created for late Ector County deputy clerk's family

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Roxanne Rios, an Ector County Deputy Clerk, recently passed away from unknown causes. A GoFundMe account has been created to assist family members, pets, and medical expenses. Along with working at the District Clerk's Office, Rios also worked at Starb...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 7, 2026

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Man accused of throwing lit mortar firework at neighbor during dog-poop dispute

SABULA, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) - An argument over dogs pooping in a park landed an Iowa man in jail after police said he threw a mortar firework at his neighbor.Cole Peiffer, 31, faces several charges, including felony intimidation with a dangerous weapon and reckless use of explo...

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

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Homeowner blames city for nearly $3,000 water bill

PHOENIX (AZFamily/Gray News) — A homeowner in Phoenix said he was hit with a nearly $3,000 water bill after a city-owned transmitter failed to report his water usage for seven months. He believes the city should be held responsible.Cameron Green said he opened his water bill last...

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

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Pecos Police seek help in locating stolen Dodge Ram truck

PECOS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Pecos Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating a vehicle that was stolen at the Cain Electric Yard on July 4th, 2026. The vehicle was last pinged at Best Western Swiss Clock Inn in Pecos on July 5, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m. ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 7, 2026

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Former Texas Tech professor pleads guilty to running fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A former Texas Tech University marketing and supply chain management professor plead guilty to his role in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould announced51-year-old Daniel Taylor was fe...

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

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Man charged with animal cruelty after dog’s severed head found in Ector County home

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A man was arrested and charged with animal cruelty after a woman found a dog’s severed head inside a home.According to an affidavit by the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, around 9:52 p.m. on June 30, a deputy was called to a home regarding an animal cr...

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

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Tree crashes down on park guests at Six Flags, injuring four

ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) — Officials say several people were injured over the weekend when a tree came crashing down during a severe thunderstorm at a Six Flags park in Georgia. According to the Cobb County Fire Department, the tree fell in a walkway at Six Flags Over Georgia’s pa...

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

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Pecos police asking for public’s help finding stolen flatbed truck

PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a stolen work truck taken from a local business over the Fourth of July weekend.According to police, a white Dodge Ram 3500 four-door flatbed truck was stolen from the Cain Electric yard ...

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

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WATCH LIVE: Texas Tech at Big 12 Football Media Day

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Big 12 Conference is hosting football Media Days today and tomorrow at The Star in Frisco, Texas, which is the Dallas Cowboys’ headquarters.Watch in the player above: Double T 97.3’s Big 12 Media Day Coverage.Texas Tech will be represented by six of it...

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

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Midland County awarded $24M federal grant for I-20/Lamesa Road interchange project

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A major transportation project in Midland County is moving forward after the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $24 million federal grant for improvements to the I-20 and Lamesa Road interchange.Congressman August Pfluger announced Tuesday that th...

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

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Former candidate for Florida governor arrested on drug charges, police say

DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - A former Democratic nominee for Florida governor and mayor of Tallahassee has been arrested on drug charges.According to the Daphne Police Department, 46-year-old Andrew Demetric Gillum was arrested after officers spotted him driving erratically la...

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

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How to keep your summer spending on budget

(InvestigateTV) — Summer activities, camp, travel and home improvement projects can strain household budgets quickly, but a debt relief attorney says planning ahead and building a dedicated savings plan can help.Debt relief attorney Leslie Tayne said it is important to have a sum...

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

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5 arrested after shooting investigation in Odessa

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Five people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that happened Monday night in the area of East Martin Luther King Jr. Street.According to Odessa Police, police identified those arrested as 18-year-old Rylee Wooten, 17-year-old Beauchan Bergen J...

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

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Odessa shooting: Five teens charged with organized crime

Five teenagers were arrested and charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity after a shooting incident in Odessa, Texas, in which no injuries were reported....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 7, 2026

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Argentina rallies to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals

ATLANTA (AP) — Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to give Argentina an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.The defending champions had trailed 2-0 after goals from Yasser Ibrahim and and Mostafa Zico at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But...

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

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These are the most stressed-out cities in America, report says

(Gray News) - A new report is revealing the most stressed cities in the U.S., according to WalletHub.To determine the most and least stressed cities in America, WalletHub analyzed 182 cities across 39 metrics in four categories: work stress, financial stress, family stress, and h...

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

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Deputy fired after receiving cyber tip accused of using AI to generate nude images

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - A deputy from Douglas County, Nebraska was fired in May after an internal investigation uncovered policy violations. Investigators said their investigation began into Dudik after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a cybe...

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

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Affidavit: Odessa man arrested after decapitating family dog

Alvaro Galindo Noriega Jr. was arrested for allegedly intentionally killing a dog by cutting off its head, and is being held in custody with a $25,000 bond....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 7, 2026

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Aging Untold: How whole-body treatment for health could help you find answers

(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore why treating the body as one connected system can help break the cycle of “checklist medicine.” Plus, a warning about “stranger danger” for seniors, including subtle red flags that caregivers shouldn’t ignore. Then, the...

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

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Pecos police seek help after hit-and-run causes damage to home

The Pecos Police Department is seeking assistance from the public after a hit-and-run incident on June 27th that caused significant damage to a home, and is asking anyone with information to contact them....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 7, 2026

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George E. Johnson of Johnson Products Company dies at 99, reports say

(Gray News) - George E. Johnson, founder of the trailblazing Johnson Products Company, died, according to media reports. He was 99.He died in his downtown Chicago condo, his son, John Edward Johnson, told the Chicago Sun-Times. The New York Times reported he died of a respiratory...

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

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Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven is fast approaching. Things to know about this year’s celebration

(Gray News) - Slurpee lovers, get ready: 7-Eleven’s Slurpee Day is right around the corner. And this year, the company is going all out to celebrate the iconic beverage’s 60th anniversary.The gas station retailer is continuing its annual tradition of giving out free small Slurpee...

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

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Pecos police seek public’s help for information after car crashes into home

PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos Police Department is asking for the public’s help gathering information following a hit-and-run crash in which a vehicle hit a home.According to police, the incident happened Saturday, June 27, at around 4:46 a.m. Officers responded to a crash in t...

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

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South Carolina first responders keep bagpipe tradition alive through service band

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Aging Untold) — A bagpipe and drum band in South Carolina is carrying on a tradition rooted in more than 170 years of first responder history. The Coastal Carolina Shields Pipes and Drums is a service band composed primarily of fire and police personnel. The t...

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

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Cursive in the classroom: Essential skill or outdated relic for students?

(Aging Untold) — In January 2025, the U.S. National Archives sent out a unique call for help. The request perfectly captured a growing cultural and educational divide. On social media, the agency asked:“Is reading cursive your superpower?” It needed volunteers to help transcribe...

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

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Teen accused of stabbing parents, killing mom over being disciplined, officials say

DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - A 17-year-old boy is charged with murder and attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed both of his parents, killing his mother and critically injuring his father, according to authorities.The teen and his parents, Samantha Baker, 37, and Lance Ba...

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

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How whole-body treatment for health could help you find answers

(Aging Untold) — When something goes wrong with your health, the instinct is to find the right specialist for the right body part. But what if that’s not the right approach for you? Viewing the body as one connected system — not a collection of separate problems — may be the key ...

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

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, July 7th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, July 7th, 2026: It’ll be a quite pleasant day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with lots of sunshine and quiet conditions expected for the majority although slight thunderstorm chances are possible across the hi...

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

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Lane closures planned in Midland for road and utility work

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Couple of lane closures are starting in Midland to allow for road and utility work. According to the City of Midland, there will be a lane closure on East Loop 250 begins Tuesday, July 7, between North County Road 1162 and North County Road 1160.North Co...

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

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Lumber, debris dumped illegally on Union Pacific property in Terrell County

TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Terrell County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about illegal dumping after a dumpster on Union Pacific property was recently used to dispose of lumber and other debris.According to a post made by Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland, the dumpster is...

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

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Social media scams on the rise in Big Spring

BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The Big Spring Police Department is warning residents about third-party scams tied to large item purchases on social media.How the scam worksPolice said suspects pose as a third-party business and set up purchases of large items — like containers or sto...

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

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Midland fires: Bedroom blaze displaces family, semi trailer burns on I-20

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland firefighters responded to two separate fires on July 6, including a bedroom blaze that displaced a family and a semi trailer fire that shut down part of Interstate 20.Bedroom fire displaces family on County Road 56The Midland Fire Department said a...

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

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Momentum Bank Ballpark hosts FIFA World Cup watch party

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland RockHounds, Tall City Brewing Co. and West Texas FC held a watch party for Midlanders. Fans gathered at the ballpark to witness Team USA take on Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match on Monday. The watch party was free admission, allo...

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

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United States eliminated from World Cup, losing 4-1 to Belgium in round of 16

SEATTLE (AP) — The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth.While the U.S...

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

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First Stand-Alone Sephora Opens in Midland, Drawing Long Lines

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Makeup lovers lined up early this past Friday morning outside the first stand-alone Sephora to open in the area, waiting about two hours to get a look inside the new store.The 4,800-square-foot location offers Sephora’s full inventory—more than the smaller ...

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

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CASA of West Texas welcomes new members to aid foster children

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - CASA of West Texas swore in four new members to its organization at the Midland County Courthouse. Each new member has been assigned a foster child; their job will be to help them through the foster care system. "What motivated me is I actually heard ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 7, 2026

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Texas Roadhouse pits Midland first responders in rib-eating contest, fundraiser

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Seated outside Midland's Texas Roadhouse on Monday afternoon, Joseph Batson is scorched by the sun, the heat glazing his plate of ribs, bread rolls and strawberry lemonade. But Batson isn't on his lunch break. In fact, Batson, a paramedic with the Mid...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 6, 2026

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A stoic Cristiano Ronaldo exits his final World Cup as Portugal falls 1-0 to Spain

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo heard the cheers while walking off the pitch after his final World Cup match for Portugal. The stoic look on his face and his brief wave acknowledging the fans showed this wasn’t the desired outcome.The sixth and final World Cup for the 4...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 6, 2026