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Election day in America - three things to know
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - WASHINGTON (Gray DC) — Control of Congress is at stake as Americans head to the polls Tuesday, joining tens of millions who have already voted early. From the seats on the ballot to federal election monitoring, here are three things to know. 1. Every House ...
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Supreme Court to hear dispute over death row inmate sentence
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a case Wednesday centering on a dispute over a Texas death row inmate’s sentence. It came before the justices after the legal team for the inmate, Dexter Johnson, challenged his death sentence, under a claim of in...
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Star NASCAR driver suspended by own team for final race of season
MOORESVILLE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A star NASCAR driver has been suspended by his own team for the final race of the 2026 season. Drivers in all three of NASCAR’s top series will wrap up the racing slate this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. However, Carson Hocevar, drive...
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Big Spring utility repairs Nov. 4: Water interruption, road closure planned
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The city of Big Spring wants to inform its residents about the utility repairs taking place Wednesday, Nov. 4. Water Service Interruption – NW 11th & N. Aylesford Contractors will be replacing a water valve at the intersection of NW 11th Street and N. A...
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Odessa man gets life for 2022 double murder in Midland
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A 29-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Tuesday after a jury convicted him of capital murder in the 2022 shooting deaths of two people in Midland, authorities said. Jamar Yusef Jackson Jr. was convicte...
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The Latest: Cost of living and government corruption are top issues, AP Voter Poll says
Election Day is here. Voters nationwide will decide control of the U.S. House and Senate. Democrats must flip four seats in the Senate and three seats in the House to wrest control of the chambers from Republicans. Control of Congress would give Democrats a way to push back again...
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Nicole Taylor of country trio Taylor Red dies at 35 after breast cancer diagnosis, sisters say
(Gray News) — Nicole Taylor, a member of the country music trio Taylor Red that gained fame in 2021, has died, according to her family. She was 35. Taylor died Sept. 28, four years after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Taylor and her triplet sisters, Nika and Natalie Taylor...
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Election Day unfolds with relatively few problems. Some voters disrupted by weather, machine issues
WASHINGTON (AP) — The final day of voting in this year’s midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans ...
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November 2026 Election Results
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Odessa ballot has 44 propositions
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa voters will see 44 propositions on the ballot. State law says charter amendment elections can happen only every two years, and elections cost $200,000. At-large Councilmember Craig Stoker said a portion of the propositions update the city charter’s l...
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Polling location at Ohio elementary school evacuated due to bomb threat
TOLEDO, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - Voters in Ohio attempting to cast their vote on Election Day at an area elementary school were told to leave the polling location due to an apparent bomb threat. Toledo Public Schools confirmed a bomb threat was received at Beverly Elementary Sch...
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Midland Crime Stoppers seeks help identifying 2 suspects accused of stealing from home
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying two suspects accused of stealing multiple electronics from a home. According to crime stoppers, on Aug. 31, deputies responded to a burglary at a home in the area of South County Road. When deputies arrive...
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4-year-old found dead underneath pile of clothes in closet, police say
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - Two women face murder charges after a 4-year-old boy was found beaten to death inside a home in Atlanta, according to authorities. Police discovered the body of Colby Cooks hidden beneath a pile of clothes in a master bedroom closet around 7:20 p.m. Mo...
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Aging Untold: What to know about medical uses and risks for anti-wrinkle injections
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore the lesser-known medical uses for botulinum toxin injections and how to decide if it is right for you. Plus, we break down the early warning signs of shingles and why prompt treatment matters. Then, we look at the ben...
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Odessa police warn of scam targeting bank customers
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Police Department is warning residents about a scam involving callers pretending to be bank fraud representatives. Police say scammers claim a person’s bank account is in danger and instruct them to withdraw large amounts of cash to protect their mon...
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15-year-old calls mom for help before being found dead inside abandoned apartment
ALBANY, Ga. ( WALB /Gay News) - Georgia authorities say a teenager was found shot and killed inside an abandoned apartment Sunday morning. Dougherty County Coroner Michael Fowler identified the teen as Austin Payne. According to the Albany Police Department, officers were called ...
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Escaped Tennessee inmate convicted of co-worker’s murder recaptured in Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( WBBJ /Gray News) - Escaped convicted murderer Jacob Allen Morley was captured Tuesday near Kansas City, Missouri, following a multi-state manhunt that reignited earlier in the day when authorities discovered he had stolen a second vehicle in Illinois. According...
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H-E-B and Senior Life Midland to deliver 600+ meals
MIDLAND, TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ) – H-E-B is partnering with Senior Life Midland to help deliver more than 600 Holiday meals to homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels as part of the H-E-B Feast of Sharing celebration. The two will partner up to deliver holiday meals, warm smiles and ...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026: It’ll be a very pleasant day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with lots of blue sky and sunshine along with quiet conditions through the day. High temperatures will warm into the 60s, 70s and...
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Settlement resolves lawsuit to remove Terry Johnson from office
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A district judge approved a settlement Nov. 2 that resolves the lawsuit to remove Terry Johnson from office. According to a news release from Midland County District Attorney Glenn Harwood, the agreement was signed by 51st Judicial District Attorney Alliso...
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Father charged after 13-month-old dies of hypothermia in freezing bedroom, police say
MILFORD, Maine. ( WABI /Gray News) - A Maine father has been charged with manslaughter after his 13-month-old daughter died of hypothermia in a freezing bedroom, authorities said. Shane McLaughlin, 37, was arrested Wednesday following a nearly 10-month investigation into the deat...
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Holiday gift budgets drop 21% as families cut back, report finds
( InvestigateTV ) — The average person plans to spend about $880 on holiday gifts this year, a 21% decrease from last year, when people expected to spend just over $1,100, according to NerdWallet’s latest holiday spending report . Kim Palmer, a personal finance expert with NerdWa...
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Flight attendants union, Congress members seek privacy protections in Spirit data sale to Google
( InvestigateTV ) — A flight attendants union and more than 100 members of Congress are pushing for greater privacy protections for former Spirit Airlines employees after Google won an auction to buy some of the airline’s internal business data for $10 million. The data includes ...
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Temporary four-way stops planned at Loop 250 and Garfield Street in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Drivers can expect temporary traffic changes at Loop 250 and Garfield Street on Wednesday, Nov.4. City of Midland says crews will replace a traffic signal cabinet, requiring temporary four-way stops at the intersection. Stop signs will be installed after t...
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Midland closes 23,483 SEECLICKFIX requests since July 2024
The City of Midland has closed more than 23,400 SeeClickFix requests since the program's launch in July 2024, with potholes emerging as the most requested item in October....
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Midlanders continue to use SeeClickFix for submitting requests
The City of Midland closed another 802 SeeClickFix ticket requests in October, and the total since July 2024 stands at 23,483.
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This community darkroom gives photographers a place to learn, create and share
PORTLAND, Ore. ( Aging Untold ) — A community darkroom in Oregon is giving people access to a place to learn, create and share the craft of film photography. Franklin Foto, a community darkroom space in Saint John’s, offers a sliding-scale darkroom membership, classes, gallery sp...
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Midland stretch zone helps improve mobility through assisted stretching
Stretch Zone in Midland offers assisted stretching services led by trained professionals to help clients improve their range of motion and reduce pain....
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Report: Midland Health Services reach several milestones
Midland Health Services reached several milestones through September, having administered nearly 8,000 vaccines and conducted more than 1,250 inspections....
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How the hospital-at-home program offers alternative care as demand surges
( Aging Untold ) — As America ages and hospitals face unprecedented demand, a growing movement in medicine is bringing hospital-level care directly to your door. More than 30,000 patients have been treated from the comfort of their own beds through the hospital-at-home program. W...
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Police seek suspect in Midland Home Depot theft
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in locating a suspect wanted for stealing power tool products at Home Depot. On October 21, 2026, at approximately 1:36 pm, the suspect entered Home Depot, stealing a DeWalt battery pack and a Husky ...
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Anti-wrinkle injections: What to know about medical uses and risks
( Aging Untold ) — Botulinum toxin injections are often linked to wrinkles, but some people use them to treat medical conditions as they age. The Aging Untold experts are explaining how they work, what they can treat and what to consider before getting an injection. How botulinum...
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InvestigateTV+: What’s slowing program that helps 9/11 survivors?
( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ tracks what’s slowing the federal program meant to help 9/11 survivors battling serious health issues and what the long delays mean. Plus, coastal wetlands that support a web of wildlife are in danger of slipping away. We examine an ancient rive...
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How districts are addressing bus driver shortages
( InvestigateTV ) — The number of school bus drivers employed in the U.S. fell nearly 10% between 2019 and 2025, as districts work to address a shortage of drivers. The number of drivers dropped from 223,252 in August 2019 to 202,076 in August 2025. Some parents say canceled or d...
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Louisiana’s coast is disappearing, and nobody can agree on how to stop it
NEW ORLEANS ( InvestigateTV ) - The Mississippi River Delta stretches over roughly 2.7 million acres, including the largest area of brackish marsh on the North American continent. The delta supports vast wetlands and fisheries, wildlife habitat, and is a key flyway for migrating ...
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While you were asleep Weather - 11/3/26
Good morning Friends! We've got a cool start to our day as a cold front has arrived and you'll feel every bit of the coolness this morning so be ready. The Northerly winds that came through will have most of the area sitting below normal highs but on the bright side it will feel ...
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Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $835 million
(Gray News) - The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $835 million after Monday night’s drawing produced no grand-prize winners. No one matched the six numbers , which are 7, 23, 29, 64, 66 and the red Powerball 23. One ticket sold in Delaware matched five numbers for a $...
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PLAYOFFS: Greenwood def. Ysleta 3-0 in the area round
PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Greenwood, after defeating Hereford 3-2 in the bi-district round, took on Ysleta at Pecos High School with a chance of becoming area champions. From start to finish, the power was in the hands of the Rangerettes. Multiple seniors led this front, including Em...
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17 theme park workers among 281 arrested during undercover operation
POLK COUNTY, Fla. ( WWSB /Gray News) — Florida law enforcement officials said a seven-day undercover operation resulted in 281 arrests and 488 new charges, including 198 felonies. About the operation The operation, called “Polk Around & Find Out II,” included simultaneous investi...
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UTPB Football stars break program records
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Wide Receiver Traylen Suel now holds the career receptions record while Nicholas Butler claims the single season interceptions record. Both men are multi-year starters for the Falcons and have worked hard for these accomplishments. Suel took the receptions ...
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City leaders condemn KKK Halloween costume, rider addresses backlash as activist offers face-to-face dialogue
HUNTINGTON, Ind. ( WPTA /Gray News) - City, county, and state leaders are condemning a Halloween incident in Huntington, Indiana, after photographs and videos circulated online showing a couple riding through city streets in Ku Klux Klan costumes. The incident took place Saturday...
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House Democrats layout election security efforts ahead of midterms
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Just ahead of Election Day, Rep. Joe Morelle, D-N.Y., laid out House Democrats’ plans to protect the integrity of the midterm elections amid President Donald Trump’s continuing efforts to cast doubt on their security. During a virtual media briefing on Frid...
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SH 158, CR 60/Briarwood intersection in Midland to close for six weeks
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The intersection of SH 158 and CR 60/Briarwood is closed to traffic beginning Monday, Nov. 2, as part of an ongoing roadway improvement project. The closure is expected to remain in place for around six weeks while crews install an underground drainage sys...
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TTUHSC presents Permian Basin Specialty Care Center project to Midland Development Corporation board
MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Development Corporation board met to address several items on its docket, including a presentation from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center on the Permian Basin Specialty Care Center in Midland. Dr. Brian Schroeder, regional dean and professo...
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Big Spring announces free ‘Large/Bulk item’ pickup for District 5
BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The city of Big Spring will have a free Large/Bulk Item Pickup for residents in District 5 on Nov. 18. This program is meant to help residents get rid of large items from their homes, such as couches, mattresses, appliances and other large items, for fr...