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SHREVEPORT, La. ( KSLA /Gray News) - A 13-year-old boy was charged with the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old girl. The Caddo Parish coroner’s office identified the victim as 14-year-old Makayla Pennywell. A 13-year-old boy was charged with second-degree murder. He is being held at...
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The Fort Stockton Independent School District is mourning the death of an incoming ninth-grade student and will provide counseling services on Tuesday afternoon to support the community....
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FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KOSA) - Fort Stockton ISD announced Tuesday that one of its incoming ninth-grade students has died. The district did not release the student’s name or disclose a cause of death, citing only the loss in a public statement issued Tuesday. “Our thoughts and pra...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police and Midland Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help to identify suspects involved in two separate misdemeanor thefts. Theft at Aeropostale The first incident occurred on July 19 at 2:30 p.m. According to Midland police, a woman enter...
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The Odessa Police Department will host its 7th annual block party and back-to-school event at the Ector County Coliseum on August 8, 2026, providing free backpacks to the first 500 attendees....
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A train struck a semi-truck on Highway 80 near the airport in Midland County at around 6:45 a.m. DPS said no injuries were reported. Video from the scene shows the semi-truck with significant damage and emergency units on site. DPS said train traffic has s...
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A Midland family was displaced following a structure fire on Stanolind Avenue on Monday, although no injuries were reported.
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Ector County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control are looking for the owner of a horse found wandering on West Wiesner. The horse, described as a 6- to 7-year-old male sorrel, was reported found at 13591 W. Wiesner. According to the Ector County An...
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WINNECONNE, Wis. ( WBAY /Gray News) - A father and his two daughters in Wisconsin were found dead inside a home, according to authorities. According to the Winneconne Police Department and Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, officers were called Friday night for a medical incident...
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ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. ( WALA /Gray News) - A small airplane made an emergency landing Monday morning on a Florida interstate. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said the plane landed in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10. A dashcam in a vehicle driving on the interstate captu...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - One family is displaced after a fire in Midland. According to the Midland Fire Department, on August 3, a crew responded to a structure fire in the 3300 block of Stanolind. No injuries were reported, but one family was displaced....
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(Gray News) - Walgreens is closing some of its locations in 2026, although not as many as the company had originally planned. According to reports , the company is expected to close fewer than 100 stores across at least a dozen states in 2026 as it continues its multiyear downsiz...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Tuesday, August 4th, 2026: It’ll be a typical summer day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico today with lots of sunshine, hot temperatures, quiet conditions and a bit of breeze. High temperatures will warm into the 90s and ...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Contractors are placing a new water tie-in for the Crockett Middle School water line at 9 a.m. Tuesday, according to the City of Pecos. The city said a water tie-in connects a newly installed water line to an existing public water system. Residents from West...
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HICKORY, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A 54-year-old registered sex offender has been charged with murder and kidnapping in the death of a 56-year-old woman found in the woods Friday. Leroy Loper, 54, is charged with felony murder, first-degree kidnapping and concealment of death in ...
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REAGAN COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Reagan County Sheriff’s Office is responding to an accident on US Highway 67 at FM 1555, according to their post. Officials are encouraging drivers to use an alternative route and avoid the area. No additional details have been released....
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GASTONIA, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Police in North Carolina say a 14-year-old boy is suspected of intentionally starting a fire at a busy Dollar Tree that caused $1 million in damage. Gastonia Police said Monday that a 14-year-old was suspected of starting a fire that broke out ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Traffic alert for Midland residents. According to the City of Midland, a lane on Wadley between Amhurst and Whitney will be closed from August 4 to the 18th. This lane closure is to allow for utility work....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - On August 2 at around 10:50 P.M., Odessa Police responded to I-20 and Faudree in reference to a crash. Investigators found that the driver of a white Chevrolet pickup was heading south on Faudree and drove across the north service road and straight into a c...
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OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. ( WNEM /Gray News) - Police in Michigan say a mother and her 2-month-old son both died after drowning in a bathtub. Waterford Police are investigating the double drowning of a 36-year-old woman and her 2-month-old son. Officers and Waterford Regional firefig...
business
Iraan, Texas (KOSA) - The town of Iraan, TX was still quiet at 5:15 a.m. on Aug. 3. Many of the local shops and businesses had yet to open their doors. However, anyone living in the southwest corner of town may have noticed bright lights flashing on all at once. It was the lights...
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MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - Even though it was midnight practice at Monahans, there’s a new dawn on the horizon for the loboes. Head Coach Brandon Jones made the move from assistant coach to head coach and athletic director ahead of this upcoming season. With that change, Jones look...
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ODESSA/MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Families in both Midland ISD and Ector County ISD will once again save on school meal costs this year. Both districts announced that all students will receive free breakfast and lunch throughout the 2026-2027 school year, regardless of household inc...
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WOOD COUNTY, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - A mother says her 6-year-old son drowned while in the temporary custody of Lucas County Children Services, and she is demanding to know how it happened. Xion Thomas, who had just completed kindergarten, died at Wood County Hospital after he ...
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ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP, Mich. ( WILX /Gray News) - A 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with a crash that killed two Michigan Department of Transportation workers. According to the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office, Tyler Reck is charged with two counts of reckless driving...
government
WASHINGTON (Gray News) - President Donald Trump created the Military Spouse Commission on Monday during an executive order signing. The commission will work with military spouses to identify challenges and come up with policy recommendations for areas like health care, child care...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As the upcoming school year approaches, the Salvation Army held a shopping event for students to receive free shoes in Midland and Odessa. Families filled out a form and were pre-approved to participate as students filled the Shoe Carnival Store in Mid...
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(The Texas Tribune) - Three members of the hemp industry are suing the state of Texas for violating commerce protections after it was announced last week that nearly all hemp-derived THC products are illegal. On Friday, two hemp retailers and a distributor filed a lawsuit in the ...
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While only active for a little over a year, the West Texas Trading Card Game Convention is making moves in the Permian Basin. The group started out with only 15-20 vendors at its first showing, but now regularly sees close to 150 vendors pack hotel conference halls, dealing out c...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Meteorologist Jim Danner gives you today's 7-day forecast +3, with temperatures staying in the high 90s. Watch the full video above for the complete forecast....
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(Gray News) - UFC fighter Allan Nascimento has died, according to multiple reports. He was 34. According to a UFC statement , Nascimento was found unresponsive after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep. The statement continued, saying that a medical team attempted to ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As students across the Permian Basin get ready to head back to class, parents are already shopping for school supplies. One item many students need on their list is a new pair of eyeglasses. Local opticians are encouraging parents to shop early before ...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A federal court has delayed sentencing for a San Antonio financial advisor who pleaded guilty to her role in a suspected Ponzi scheme involving Lubbock investors. Brooklyn Chandler Willy pleaded guilty to six counts of wire fraud, along with charges of agg...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Data centers could be coming to Odessa, but community leaders want to make sure they’re a good fit. The Odessa Chamber of Commerce is in talks with data center companies interested in developing in the area. Tom Manskey, director of economic development, sa...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A family-owned bakery and restaurant in Odessa is approaching its two-year anniversary in September, but rising product costs tied to tariffs and inflation have forced the owner to make adjustments to stay in business. Daniel Morales, owner of Masa Bakery, ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - They may not wear helmets or shoulder pads, but marching band students are putting in just as much work this summer. From the practice field to the parking lot, they’re spending countless hours preparing for the season ahead. For most students, summer means...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Ector County ISD has announced that all students are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch, with no meal application required. ECISD will begin the school year on August 11th for Pre-K through 6th grade and 9th grade, and August 12th for 7th and...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland has begun construction on the Mockingbird Lane Extension Project, a roadway improvement designed to increase capacity and improve connectivity. According to the City of Midland, the project will extend Mockingbird Lane from Fairgrounds ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) is facing allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment of female staffers and fostering a hostile work environment, according to a complaint reviewed by the House Ethics Committee. The complaint alleges Chuck Edwards frequently m...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A citizens advocacy group called “Save Lubbock” has submitted a petition to the city council seeking a pause on data center development in Lubbock. The group spent two months collecting the signatures required to bring the matter before the council as a re...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general appears poised to advance toward a full Senate confirmation vote after the Justice Department formally eliminated a controversial fund that had stalled his nomination. On Sunday, Acting Attorney General ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Midland has annoucned that nearly 20,000 SeeClickFix tickets have been closed since its beginning in July 2024. During the month of July, approximately 1,081 tickets that were submitted through SeeClickFix were closed in CIty Council Distr...
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The five people arrested following a shooting in Ector County have been identified. According to the Ector County Sheriff’s office, deputies responded to the area of 16th Street and FM 1936 , where they found one person who had sustained a gunshot wou...
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Latoya Mayberry has launched her campaign for the Midland ISD Board of Trustees, focusing on parent representation, teacher retention, and early childhood literacy....
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland business owner and pastor Latoya Mayberry announced Tuesday that she has filed as a candidate for the Midland ISD Board of Trustees District 5 seat, saying she wants to strengthen communication with parents, improve student outcomes and retain expe...
parks
Renovations include a new irrigation system, grading to address drainage issues, new greens turf and a reverse osmosis system for greens irrigation.
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Drew Ironside wins the Star Electric Midland Men’s City Championship held on the Roadrunner Course at The Courses at Hogan Park.
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City of Midland has announced the beginning of the Mockingbird Lane Extension Project. The project will extend Mockingbird Lane from Fairgrounds Road to Purtis Creek Drive as a five-lane arterial roadway. This extension will provide additional roa...
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BOSTON (Gray News) — Fans at a Zac Brown Band concert in Boston were surprised with a massive giveaway Sunday night. The band’s frontman, Zac Brown, told the crowd that every person in attendance would receive two tickets for a cruise. The singer said the giveaway was his way of ...
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The number of SeeClickFix tickets closed inside the City of Midland is nearing 20,000 since its inception in July 2024.
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The Mockingbird Lane Extension Project is an important transportation improvement that will enhance connectivity and mobility.
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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - A popular reality TV star was arrested on child sex charges, according to authorities. Sidney Starr, whose legal name is Sidney Favors, was arrested Sunday at the Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel in Hapeville for the alleged sexual assault of a boy, arre...
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(Gray News) - More than 1.5 million Dodge Ram trucks are under recall due to a potential seat belt issue. FCA US LLC announced that more than 1.2 million of those trucks were in the U.S. market, with the rest in Canada, Mexico and countries outside of North America. The recall ap...
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HOUSTON ( InvestigateTV ) — In the decade since her son drown in an apartment pool, Christi Brown has been sounding alarms about the potential culprit – a wearable arm/chest floatie. But 3-year-old Judah wasn’t wearing the device when he slipped out of mother’s view. She had just...
