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UTPB opens Maple entrance after year of construction as part of $45M campus revamp
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The University of Texas Permian Basin has reopened its Maple entrance following roughly a year of construction, with the project serving as part of the university’s $45 million campus revamp. The Maple entrance had been closed during construction as part of...
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Bond posted for ‘Chud the Builder’ after influencer charged with attempted murder outside courthouse
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - Dalton Eatherly, known as “Chud the Builder” on social media, bonded out of a Tennessee jail Monday morning. Eatherly, known for his provocative social media posts, had been in custody at the Montgomery County Jail for more than two months. A...
schools
Tripp Avenue expands to five lanes near new middle school
Ector County completed Phase III of the Tripp Avenue road expansion project just before the start of the 2026-2027 school year to improve traffic flow near the new Vasquez Middle School....
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Cowboys defensive lineman Quinnen Williams signs extentison with Dallas
OXNARD, California (KMID/KPEJ) - Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Quinnen Williams signed a 3-year extentison with the team this afternoon. Williams signed a 3-year, $105.9M deal to ensure his future in Dallas. Additionally, the deal also makes him one of the highest-paid defensi...
safety
Flock alters system tracking transparency while shadow of alleged misuse cases expands
This is the third installment in InvestigateTV’s ongoing investigation into Flock Safety. Earlier reports examined how Flock cameras are used to solve crimes and who oversees their use , and a discrepancy between Flock’s public claims about tracking people and what its own traini...
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Man released after conviction overturned in 2004 murders of family of 5, DA says retrial is impossible
MOULTRIE, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - A Georgia man whose conviction for the execution-style killings of five people was overturned has been released from prison. Alexander Woods III was released Aug. 8, according to records from the Georgia Department of Corrections. His 2013 convi...
safety
Chiefs’ Eric Bieniemy returns to training camp following wife’s shooting, son’s arrest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy returned to training camp and received a warm welcome from both players and his fellow coaches. Monday’s practice was his first in St. Joseph since he suddenly left to be with his wife, Mia, after she...
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Midland police recover 57 guns, drugs after burglary investigation leads to 6 arrests
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Police Department recovered 57 guns, 35 ammunition cans and 469 grams of drugs and arrested six suspects following a burglary investigation that began July 1. According to Midland police, officers responded that day to a burglary on West Michig...
safety
EMS director drowns at North Carolina beach
NASH COUNTY, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - The head of a North Carolina emergency medical services department is dead after drowning at a beach on Saturday. Nash County EMS announced the passing of its director, Dale Griffin, saying in a Facebook post, “Director Griffin was far more ...
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Here are the airlines most likely to cancel or delay your flight
(Gray News) — All travelers know the frustration of flight changes, but according to a new analysis, JetBlue is the worst U.S. airline for cancellations and delays. The study analyzed more than 7 million domestic flights over 12 months, from June 2025 to May 2026. The study found...
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The Good Side: Fridays We Prance
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Working out can make you happier. One woman in Washington, D.C. started a workout group that turned into a movement. Instead of dancing, she and her buddies are prancing. Along the way, they’ve formed bonds that have carried their community through some of ...
safety
Odessa police seek public’s help identifying burglary suspect
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Odessa Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a burglary near E. 51st Street. According to police, a man used a crowbar to force entry into a home in the area. If you have any information or the identity of t...
safety
Police seek man who used crowbar in Odessa burglary
The Odessa Police Department is seeking an unknown male suspect who used a crowbar to force entry into a residence in the 4100 block of E. 51st Street....
safety
Midland burglary probe leads to six arrests, major gun and drug seizure
A multi-unit investigation into a July burglary in Midland, Texas, led to the arrest of six suspects and the seizure of 57 firearms, ammunition, and 469 grams of illegal drugs....
safety
Owens Street closure planned for Big Spring water repair
The City of Big Spring will begin emergency repairs to an 18-inch water line on Owens Street today, causing temporary road closures and water service interruptions....
safety
25 pounds of cocaine found inside auctioned storage unit
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - An auction buyer reportedly discovered 25 pounds of cocaine inside a North Carolina storage unit on Friday. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said an auction buyer called officers on Friday, Aug. 7, to report finding packaged drugs hidden among the...
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Ector County breaks ground on Kellus Turner Community Center
Ector County officials broke ground on the new Kellus Turner Community Center in Odessa, Texas, a project that will be constructed entirely in-house by county personnel....
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How to prepare your finances before buying a home in a tough market
( InvestigateTV ) — High prices, high interest rates and stiff competition are making homeownership a challenge for many buyers — but a consumer lending expert says the right financial preparation can make a significant difference. Matt Vernon, head of consumer lending at Bank of...
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City of Alpine issues boil water notice after water leak
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Alpine has issued a boil water notice following a water leak near West Highway 90. The city said the notice was issued as a precaution after the leak caused an isolated loss of pressure at the ground storage tank. City crews are currently repair...
safety
MPD: Investigative work leads to arrests, gun/drug seizures
MPD: 57 firearms, a large quantity of ammunition and 469 grams of drugs were recovered/seized and 6 suspects were arrested.
safety
Man arrested after allegedly burglarizing Kim Kardashian’s home, taking car on ‘joyride,’ reports say
(Gray News) - A man was arrested in connection with a burglary at a Hidden Hills property owned by Kim Kardashian, according to multiple reports. Deputies responded to the residence to investigate reports of a burglary around 3:45 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff...
safety
Odessa woman wanted for manslaughter after infant dies following bathtub incident
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An Odessa woman is wanted on a manslaughter charge after an infant died following a bathtub incident on Tropicana Street. According to Odessa police, investigators initially believed 23-year-old Sienna Herrera left her infant child in a bathtub with two oth...
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West Texas Afternoon Weather - 8/10/26
Still some locations will experience triple digit heat however we will have scattered showers across West Texas, it is advised to avoid flooded roadways, turn around don't drown and drive through puddles....
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Former OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney takes plea deal in stabbing death of boyfriend
MIAMI (Gray News) – A former OnlyFans model accepted a plea deal Monday in connection with the April 2022 stabbing death of her boyfriend. CBS Miami reported that Courtney Clenney, 30, accepted the plea deal inside a Miami courtroom, which included a guilty plea to manslaughter w...
business
Authorities seize more than $200K worth of fake NeeDoh toys and other merchandise, state officials say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) – Authorities seized thousands of dollars worth of fake NeeDoh Nice Cube squishy toys from several businesses at Haywood Mall in Greenville, South Carolina. South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the seizure Friday, saying the ...
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Odessa woman wanted for manslaughter after infant's death
An Odessa woman was wanted for manslaughter after an infant died from being left unsupervised in a bathtub for an extended period.
safety
Man arrested following fatal shooting near Midland Bar
Midland police arrested 63-year-old Gustavo Manriquez following a fatal shooting outside the El Mexicano Bar that left a 50-year-old man dead.
Local
EZ-RIDER rides drop 5.9% in July in Midland
EZ-Rider public transit saw a 5.9% decline in rides during July 2026, although Midland reported growth in its paratransit ridership.
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Midland ISD trustee intervenes in case to remove county judge
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland ISD Trustee Brandon Hodges has officially filed to intervene in the lawsuit seeking to remove Midland County Judge Terry Johnson from office. According to a press release, Hodges said he joined the case to prevent it from being dismissed on ...
safety
Highway 90 closed at Railroad Underpass after oversized vehicle strikes barrier in Alpine
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - Highway 90 at the Railroad Underpass is closed after an oversized vehicle struck the warning barrier. According to the Alpine Police Department, crews are working to remove the damaged barrier. Police said the road will reopen once the barrier has been safe...
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EZ-Rider bus system shows ridership decline in Midland
The Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District showed a drop of 5.9% in the number of rides provided during the month of July.
safety
Midland Police: Man dies after shooting outside bar
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police has just announced that the man has died after being shot outside a Midland bar early Sunday morning, and the incident is now classified as a murder. According to the Midland Police Department, officers were called to the area of Garden City...
schools
Tedde Moore, who played teacher in ‘A Christmas Story,’ dies at 79
(Gray News) - Tedde Moore, who is best known for playing Ralphie Parker’s teacher in “A Christmas Story,” has died. Moore, who was 79, died Wednesday in Ontario, according to a post on her Facebook page. “On Wednesday August 5, under sunny skies overlooking Fairy Lake, Tedde pass...
schools
Masa Bakery offering free breakfast for kids every school morning
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Masa Bakery will provide free breakfast to children every school morning throughout the school year, the bakery announced. Parents can bring children to the bakery between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on school days. Bakery seeks community partner Masa Bakery is...
business
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products sold at Kroger, Trader Joe’s over salmonella risk
(Gray News) - Taylor Farms is recalling products containing jalapenos sold at several stores, including Kroger and Trader Joe’s, in 26 states because they may be contaminated with salmonella. What stores and states are affected by the Taylor Farms recall? The recalled products in...
safety
FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, August 10th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, August 10th, 2026: Temperatures will remain near seasonable through the week with slight shower and thunderstorm chances continuing through much of the week. Better rain and thunderstorm chances are ahead by the middle of ...
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Indiana quilt guild stitches together community and purpose
NEW ALBANY, Ind. ( Aging Untold ) — Inside the carriage house at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, members of the Southern Indiana Quilt Guild gather each week with fabric, thread, machines and a mission. The group meets regularly to make quilts and other handmade items — including bi...
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Sickle cell gene therapy helps man overcome disease after 20 years
ST. LOUIS ( Aging Untold ) — A 20-year-old Nebraska man traveled to St. Louis in 2025 seeking a treatment for sickle cell anemia he and his mother had spent years trying to find. After undergoing a gene therapy called Lyfgenia, Martin Mwita Jr. said the results showed that his bo...
safety
Major water leak disrupts service in Alpine
ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - According to a Facebook post by the Alpine Police Department, there is a major water leak on West Hwy 90. City of Alpine crews are actively working to locate and repair the leak. The city added that any residents west of 5th street might experience low to n...
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Man accused of killing girlfriend who planned to break up with him then fleeing the country
TUCSON, Ariz. ( KOLD /Gray News) - Police in Arizona say a 20-year-old man accused of killing his girlfriend after she planned to break up with him has been arrested in Germany after fleeing the country. The Tucson Police Department confirmed 20-year-old Varun Batchigari is in cu...
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Brothers backing car into driveway fatally shot by ‘ticking time bomb’ neighbor, sheriff says
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas (Gray News) - Authorities in Texas say two brothers were fatally shot while backing a car into their driveway by a neighbor the sheriff described as a “ticking time bomb.” Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar says the brothers, ages 11 and 20, were backing into...
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Dog saves owner from fire that destroyed his house: ‘She was terrified’
OMAHA, Neb. ( WOWT /Gray News) - A Nebraska man says his dog saved his life by waking him up just in the nick of time before a fire destroyed his home. It’s hard to believe Ellie Rose has only been in Daniel Naillieux’s life since February. “Just recently, she’s really warmed up ...
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PIGSKIN PREVIEW: Balmorhea Bears
BALMORHEA, Texas (KOSA) - The Balmorhea Bears are optimistic heading into this season, after ending last year with a 10-2 record. “It really showed me how much we can push each other and show out. I’m hoping to do more this year,” said Joaquin Garcia, a Balmorhea running back & s...
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Man charged after 246 plants in home believed to be marijuana found during search warrant, authorities say
HUNTLAND, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A man in Tennessee was charged after 246 plants believed to be marijuana were found during a search warrant, according to authorities. A Narcotics Team executed a search warrant at a home on July 29. During the search, deputies found 246 plant...
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MPD: Man wanted after shooting leaves person injured in Midland
Midland police are seeking 37-year-old Edward Jesus Ochoa following a Sunday morning shooting that left a 23-year-old man in stable condition.
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Preliminary autopsy results released for deputy killed in dive training exercise
LEXINGTON, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - Preliminary autopsy results show a 29-year-old South Carolina master deputy who died during a training dive in Lake Murray drowned, officials said. On Thursday, the Lexington County Coroner released the preliminary autopsy results for Master De...
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Ben Jones, who played Cooter Davenport on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ dies at 84
LURAY, Va. ( WYMT /Gray News) - Ben Jones, who played mechanic Cooter Davenport on the hit television show ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’, has died. He was 84. His wife posted on social media that Jones died of a massive heart attack at home Sunday. ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ ran for seven s...
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Missing 5-year-old autistic boy found dead in pond
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A 5-year-old reported missing from his home in Florida was found dead in a pond. The child was last seen by his parents around 5 a.m. Thursday, Hillsborough County deputies said. Deputies said the child was autistic and non-verbal, and beli...
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Man arrested after shooting another near Midland bar
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -One person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after another man shot him, according to the Midland Police Department. MPD reported they were called to the 2200 block of Garden City Highway around 12:00 A.M. on Sunday morning about a disturban...
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Police: Man kills stepson before turning the gun on himself
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A man killed his stepson before killing himself in a murder-suicide, the Metro Nashville Police Department said. The shooting happened late Saturday afternoon on Graceland Drive in Goodlettsville. Police said 74-year-old Stephen Slater shot h...
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Suspect at large after shooting 23-year-old during Midland vehicle disturbance
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Police are looking for a man after he’s been accused of shooting a 23-year-old on Sunday morning, according to the Midland Police Department. MPD reported they were called to the 1100 block of North Colorado Street around 1:31 A.M. on Sunday morning. Accor...
government
Week Ahead in Washington: August 9
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Lawmakers are preparing to hit the midterm election campaign trail following the Senate’s departure for its five-week August recess. On Tuesday, South Carolina Republican voters head to the polls for a special primary election to determine their new Senate ...
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Monument on National Mall honors 41 million who served
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A temporary virtual monument on the National Mall in Washington is honoring every veteran who has served the United States, as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations. The display, located in front of the Lincoln Memorial through August, is organiz...
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Alleged person of interest in death investigation of woman found hanging from tree arrested on unrelated charge
JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - An alleged person of interest in the death investigation of a woman who was found hanging from a tree has been arrested on an unrelated charge. Why Terence Anderson was arrested? On Tuesday, Terence Anderson appeared in court and was charged wi...
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Woman, 5-month-old baby dead, 12 injured after boat capsizes
(Gray News) - A 5-month-old baby girl and a woman died after a boat capsized in New York Harbor, according to reports. New York Fire Department and New York Police Department units, including Harbor, Scuba and Aviation, all responded to the scene off Liberty Island around 10:30 p...
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Powerball jackpot jumps to $905 million after no winners in Saturday’s drawing
(Gray News) - The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $905 million for Monday’s drawing after no ticket matched all six winning numbers in Saturday night’s grand prize drawing. What are the Powerball winning numbers? Saturday’s winning numbers were 5, 9, 35, 54, 63 and ...
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College grad fighting to walk again after Marine allegedly attacks her during home break-in
WILMINGTON, N.C. ( WECT /Gray News) - A recent college graduate is fighting to walk again months after she was paralyzed in a brutal attack by a suspect who broke into her relatives’ home. Savannah Johnson’s parents say she was staying with relatives in Wilmington, North Carolina...