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ECSO seeks help identifying suspect in child assault case

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a person and vehicle connected to an assault investigation.According to the sheriff’s office, the individual shown in released photos was involved in an incident on Tuesday, June ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 2, 2026

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14-year-old drowns while swimming at Sandy Beach Park, police say

LAKE MILLS, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - A 14-year-old boy died after drowning in a lake at a park, police said.A report for a missing swimmer came in around 3:20 p.m. Sunday at Sandy Beach Park, in Lake Mills, which is off of Rock Lake. First responders searched the swimming area whe...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 2, 2026

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(7/1/2026) 7-Day Forecast +3: See what the 4th of July weekend looks like for you

PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (7/1/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “High temperatures warm back up for day 2 of July Thursday.” That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 1, 2026

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July 4th road trip? Here's what drivers need to know

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - More than 5.7 million people are expected to travel for the 4th of July holiday weekend, according to AAA Texas. "The vast majority of those who are going to be taking a trip this Independence Day will be going by automobile. About 4.9 million Texans w...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 1, 2026

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Mother safely surrenders newborn at Safe Haven Baby Box

ABILENE, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A Texas mother has safely surrendered a newborn by using a Safe Haven Baby Box at an Abilene Fire Department station. According to the department, crews responded to the box alarm notification on Wednesday, removed the baby, and performed a preli...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Texas hemp ban lawsuit heads to trial as Permian Basin shops navigate changing rules

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A major lawsuit over Texas hemp regulations is headed to trial this month, and shop owners across the Permian Basin are keeping their heads down to make sure their products are compliant with the ever-changing law.The Texas Department of State Health Servi...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Music City Mall hosting $250 giveaway all month; new winner every day

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - In honor of America’s 250th birthday, Music City Mall is giving away 250 dollars to a new winner each day in July. Music City Mall has a freedom giveaway sign that will move from store to store each day on how to win. When you see the display, scan the QR c...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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New food truck law has vendors nervous about future

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- With the recent passing of House Bill 2844, or more commonly known as the Food Truck Freedom Act being implemented today, food vendors across the state have responded with mixed reactions. Part Owner of La Tres Amigas, Laura Armendariz, expressed how th...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 1, 2026

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Leo De Vries and Jamie Arnold selected for MLB Futures game

PHILADELPHIA, Penns. (KMID/KPEJ) - Infielder Leo De Vries and left-handed pitcher Jamie Arnold have been selected to play in the MLB Futures Game during All-Star weekend. Despite Arnold having a 4.24 ERA and a 3-5 record, He's started 14 games this season and has 73 strikeouts in...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 1, 2026

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‘Explosive’ diarrhea illness uptick reported in Texas, 16 other states

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - U.S. health officials are tracking a seasonal spike in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that can cause “explosive” diarrhea, among other symptoms.The spike in cases occurs when people eat contaminated food or drink contaminated water. The Cente...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Amputee found tied to his wheelchair, left to die in scorching Arizona heat, police say

PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — Two men are accused of tying up a man in a wheelchair and leaving him outside in extreme Phoenix heat, where he later died.Phoenix police were called Thursday night to an area near a canal. When officers arrived, they found 33-year-old Aaron Goodyke dea...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Video shows mother ape taking in a baby robin when it found its way into her zoo enclosure

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Gray News) - A New Mexico zoo is highlighting one of its siamangs, named Eve, after she took in a baby robin that found its way into her habitat. ABQ BioPark shared the cute video last month of the two interacting. Megan Agena, a member of the zoo’s primate car...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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UPDATE: A's release statement on RockHounds outfielder Ryan Lasko

FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In the bottom of the third inning in game one of the series between the Midland RockHounds and Frisco RoughRiders, RockHounds outfielder Ryan Lasko collided with Devin Taylor in an attempt to make a diving catch. After the two crashed into each other, ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 1, 2026

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Multi-vehicle crash reported on I-20 in Ward County

WARD COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Reeves County first responders are currently on scene at a multi-vehicle crash along I-20 and near mile marker 60. Eastbound traffic is being diverted off the interstate at Exit 58. Drivers are to be cautious in the area as rain has created hazard...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 1, 2026

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Multiple-vehicle crash causes delays on I-20 in Reeves County

REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Drivers should expect delays after a multiple-vehicle crash on I-20 eastbound in Reeves County.According to Reeves County officials, eastbound traffic is being diverted off the interstate at Exit 58 while first responders and law enforcement work to ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Mother facing charges after 18-month-old son dies after eating popcorn kernel, reports say

(Gray News) - An 18-month-old baby in New York died after choking on a popcorn kernel while his mother was drinking in another room, according to multiple reports.The toddler, Luke Russell Jr., was found dead after his 3-year-old sister eventually alerted their mother, Olivia Bit...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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4 people die in Mexico City during celebrations after World Cup win

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that four people died during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16.Two women and one man were found unconscious on stree...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Big Spring police warn of surge in counterfeit money transactions

The Big Spring Police Department is warning community members and business owners to be extra vigilant when accepting cash as a form of payment, after several reports of counterfeit money being used in the area....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 1, 2026

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Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo

ATLANTA (AP) — Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Wednesday.England’s all-time leading scorer evened the contest with a header after Brian Cipenga had given Congo a surprisin...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Illegal dumping under investigation after debris found in Limpia Creek

JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help after receiving reports of illegal dumping along Painted Trees Road, including debris dumped directly into Limpia Creek.According to the sheriff’s office, dumping trash or ot...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of the World Cup. On seven occasions, El Tri fans were left heartbroken at this stage.Not anymore.Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored within a nine-minute span in the...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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RockHounds' Ryan Lasko injured in collision, undergoes surgery

FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In the bottom of the third inning in game one of the series between the Midland RockHounds and Frisco RoughRiders, RockHounds outfielder Ryan Lasko collided with Devin Taylor in an attempt to make a diving catch. After the two crashed into each other, ...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 1, 2026

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LIVE: 2 protesters climb to the top of Empire State Building

NEW YORK (Gray News) — Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building late Wednesday morning.Aerial footage from WABC shows two people holding onto the building’s spire and raising a black flag that reads, “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world kno...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Aging Untold: How to take charge of your annual checkup

(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, your doctor orders a long list of routine tests — what matters most now and what can wait. Plus, cooking for one: simple ways to keep real nutrition on your plate when meals start to feel like a chore. Then, why a cholesterol pill...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Midland’s Star-Spangled Salute set for the Fourth of July

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Chamber of Commerce is inviting everyone to come and celebrate Independence Day at the 2026 Star-Spangled Salute, presented by ExxonMobil, this Saturday, July 4 in downtown Midland.Organizers say this year’s celebration will have an added dose ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, July 1st, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, July 1st, 2026: It’ll be another hot and breezy day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms possible once again later on in the day.High temperatures will warm int...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Calling all master builders: LEGO Fan Convention hits Midland

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland is about to have a brick-tacular weekend.According to a press release, Midland will host its first-ever fan convention with LEGO. The convention runs July 11–12 at the Midland Convention Center, and organizers say it’ll be a can’t-miss chance to cl...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Midland RockHound Ryan Lasko carted off field after collision

FRISCO, Texas (KOSA) - The Athletic’s No. 18 prospect reportedly spent the night in a Dallas hospital following the injury. In the third inning of Tuesday’s game between the RockHounds and Frisco RoughRiders, Ryan Lasko and teammate Devin Taylor both dived for the same ball. The ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Heavy rain traps driver in Presidio County creek

PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - Presidio County Sheriff’s deputies were called out around midnight after a driver got stranded in Terneros Creek on FM 170 east of Presidio.Heavy rain north of the area had the creek moving fast when John Rakowitz, 49, of Grand Prairie, tried to cross. Hi...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Midland man accused of stealing more than $51,000 from 4-H organization

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A Midland man is facing a felony charge after investigators say he stole more than $51,000 from a local 4-H organization’s bank account over an 18-month period.Matthew Clinton Keys has been charged with misapplication of fiduciary property, according to a ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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BBB warns consumers to research movers before hiring

(InvestigateTV) — Hiring a moving company requires more than a quick online search, according to the Better Business Bureau, which is urging consumers to verify credentials, get agreements in writing and document their belongings before moving day.Josh Planos, vice president of m...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Farmer builds intricate model train, miniature town in basement

(Aging Untold) — Harry Jenkins lives on a sprawling 199-acre cattle farm in Vale, North Carolina, about an hour north of Charlotte. When he isn’t tending to his cattle, he’s tending to the train station — one inside his home. Jenkins negotiated the space with his wife when they b...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Victor Willis, lead singer of Village People, dead at 74

(Gray News) — Victor Willis, the lead singer of Village People, has died at 74.His wife announced his death in a Facebook post on his official page.“It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband, Victor Willis. Victor passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 20...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Statins alone won’t lower cholesterol without lifestyle changes, cardiologist says

(Aging Untold) — Statins are the most effective lipid-lowering medications for most people with high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association, but a cardiologist says the drugs are not a substitute for healthy habits. “If someone comes to me and says, ‘Doc, give m...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Mt. Olive Pickles withdraws from Great American State Fair over Confederate flag display

RALEIGH, N.C. (Gray News) - Mt. Olive Pickles has pulled out of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., after North Carolina’s booth included a Confederate flag display.The booth was run by private sponsors and was not organized by the state.“This flag does not represe...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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How to take charge of your annual checkup — and stop feeling overwhelmed

(Aging Untold) — Annual checkups can quickly spiral into a long list of labs, screenings and scans — and even with insurance, the costs can catch you off guard. Learn how to cut through the noise, ask the right questions and walk into your next appointment as a prepared, empowere...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Midland solid waste holiday schedule change

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Trash collection will not happen on Friday, July 3, according to the City of Midland, which has released its holiday schedule ahead of Independence Day weekend.Holiday trash collection scheduleThe city’s adjusted schedule is as follows:Monday — Regular tra...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Vaccine to treat ‘neglected disease’ shows promising results

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - TTUHSC researchers say a vaccine they’ve been working on for years is showing encouraging early results against schistosomiasis — a parasitic illness that sickens millions of people worldwide.The vaccine is called SchistoShield®, and Texas Tech University H...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Firefighters save unresponsive baby born in flood control tunnel

LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - Firefighters in Las Vegas helped save an unresponsive baby who was born in a flood control tunnel.Las Vegas firefighters descended into a flood control channel June 17 to respond to a report of a woman in labor. The newborn was unresponsive with the u...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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7-Day Forecast +3: Goodbye June, Hello July!

PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - (6/30/2026) Here’s your 7-Day Forecast +3 from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown. “Cooler than average for day to start off July Wednesday.” That’s your 7-day Forecast +3! Staying on top of your weather forecast is easy—just visit YourBasin.com or d...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 1, 2026

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Texas Tech football excited ahead of Paramount+ docuseries release

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech football has seen a resurgence in recent years, and Paramount+ is giving the nation an opportunity to see the team up close and personal.Robert Giovannetti with Texas Tech athletics says this project has been in the works for quite some time.“Th...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Mexico fans use a homophobic chant during the World Cup match against Ecuador

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican fans used a chant considered homophobic in the first half of the match against Ecuador on Tuesday night in the World Cup round of 32 match.The chant, a one-word slur that means male prostitute in Spanish, usually occurs when the opposing goalkeeper is t...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Mexico-Ecuador World Cup match delayed by a storm in Mexico City

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The match between Mexico and Ecuador for the round of 32 of the World Cup was delayed Tuesday night due to a thunderstorm over the Mexico City Stadium area.The storm started about two hours before the match was set to begin. No announcement was made on when it ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Jul 1, 2026

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Midland Crime Stoppers seeks help to ID felony theft suspect

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for felony theft. According to Midland Crime Stoppers, on June 11, 2026, deputies responded to the 4500 block of West County Rd 122 and learned that a bumper pull trai...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Jul 1, 2026