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(Gray News) - Customers for several major cell service carriers reported outages Monday evening. Downdetector received thousands of reports of outages from T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, Boost Mobile, US Cellular and Mint Mobile users. Some users also reported services from internet se...
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An 80-year-old Lamesa woman was arrested after a police investigation into alleged cockfighting activities led to the seizure of drugs, cash, and approximately 90 roosters....
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JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) - A newly released recording captures a frantic call from the boat involved in the Nolan Wells death investigation in Mississippi. The recording is of a call made from a teen on a boat on Horn Island on July 4 about 4 p.m. to a private tow...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - On Friday, President Trump announced new tariffs on 60 countries. The tariff policy creates uncertainty for businesses large and small, but that is just one part of the struggle for small businesses. An Odessa chocolate shop owner says he got a refund after...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A murder suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of 60-year-old Arnold Tomlunson. 37-year-old David Thomas is accused of attacking Tomlunson during an argument at a motel near Mac Davis and Avenue Q early Sunday morning. Just before 2 a.m., ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A springtime “round up” campaign at local Kent Kwik stores brought in $116,630 for the Permian Basin Reability Center (PBRC), after customers chose to round their purchases up to the nearest dollar between March 23 and May 30. The donations were collected a...
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The Big Spring Police Department rerouted 911 calls to the Kermit Police Department Dispatch Center due to a phone system outage.
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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - An Amarillo judge has dismissed the lawsuit against Amarillo ISD involving the death of former Amarillo High School student Jaxson Mendoza. According to court documents filed July 21, 2026, the judge dismissed the case that accused the district of violati...
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Basin Lighthouse will host the 'Bridge The Basin: A Regional Summit' on August 28th in Midland to connect various community sectors and address local service gaps....
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) – A child was seriously injured after being hit by a falling tree at a Nashville summer camp. Officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department said they were called out to YMCA Camp Widjiwagan on Monday morning. They confirmed the child was ...
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The Ellen Noel Art Museum in Odessa will host the "Latinos on Wheels: Lowrides of Tejas" exhibition by photographer Al Rendon beginning August 6th.
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TUCSON, Ariz. ( 13 News /Gray News) - Savannah Guthrie shared a new video Monday morning as her mother Nancy’s disappearance approaches the six-month mark. Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of the “Today” show, said Monday in a video she had a “very specific message” that appears to ap...
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( InvestigateTV ) — It’s a common complaint heard all the time: prices for just about everything are expensive. But what you’re paying may not be fair, it could even be illegal. Many may not know that some retailers may be taking advantage of shoppers through deceptive pricing ta...
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A 37-year-old Midland man faces multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated and stalking, after police arrested him following a confrontation involving a running vehicle and threats against law enforcement....
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A 20-year-old man was arrested after two people were wounded in a shooting early Saturday morning in Midland. According to Midland police, at about 1:16 a.m. Saturday, Midland police responded to the area of Trailhead Drive following a reported shooting. W...
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An Odessa teenager was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly shooting two people during an argument outside a Midland residence....
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(Gray News) – Evenflo has issued a recall of some car seats after a safety test revealed the seats failed to comply with federal requirements. About 60,000 REO by Revolve360 child seats in various colors are being recalled because the headrest could shift unexpectedly and increas...
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The Highway Emergency Response Operator program provided hundreds of roadside assists on Interstate 20 and State Highway 191 during its first year of service in the Permian Basin....
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KENTUCKY ( WKYT /Gray News) - Sen. Mitch McConnell shared a health update as questions about his condition continued after he was hospitalized for weeks. According to the Office of the Attending Physician (OAP), since McConnell’s discharge from hospital care, he has maintained a ...
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PERMIAN BASIN, Texas (KOSA) - A new series streaming on First Alert 7 connected devices will spotlight communities across the Permian Basin each night from July 27 through July 31. “Discover the Basin” airs nightly at 8 p.m., with Tamlyn Price visiting a different community each ...
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Highway Emergency Response Operator program has entered its second year of service in the Permian Basin after completing its first year along Interstate 20 and State Highway 191. First-year assist totals During its first year, HERO operators pro...
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Two men were arrested in Dawson County, Texas, after deputies discovered more than 1 kilogram of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop on Saturday.
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( InvestigateTV ) — Back-to-school shoppers expect to spend about $611 this year — roughly $130 less than last year — according to a new NerdWallet report . The pullback is being driven by the rising cost of living. A quarter of parents say higher prices for gas and groceries are...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A father has been charged with capital murder after Midland police said his 2-year-old daughter was found unresponsive inside a locked vehicle and later died. According to the Midland Police Department, officers were called Sunday at 7:56 p.m. to a report ...
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A 25-year-old Midland man has been charged with capital murder following the death of his 2-year-old daughter, who was found unresponsive inside a vehicle....
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(Gray News) – Iconic singer, songwriter Carly Simon is opening up about her private health struggles. In a statement obtained by People , the 83-year-old revealed she has been living with Parkinson’s disease. People reported Simon announced in the same statement “she also underwe...
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BATESVILLE, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Fire Marshal Justin Bunch is among those assisting Batesville residents as recovery efforts continue following recent flooding. A Disaster Assistance Center has been established inside the Batesville school gym, providing flood-affected r...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- One person was hospitalized, and two residents were displaced over the weekend after a vehicle crashed into a Midland home. According to officials, on Saturday, July 25, emergency responders from the Midland Police Department and Midland Fire Departmen...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, July 26th, 2026: The heat wave continues across West Texas and southeast New Mexico this week and into next weekend, with mostly rain-free conditions areawide. A Heat Advisory is in effect this afternoon through Tuesday ev...
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VIRGINIA ( Aging Untold ) — A foundation born from grief is now a lifeline for families going through serious childhood medical challenges. Sara Knight founded the Sweet Julia Grace Foundation in memory of her daughter, Julia. The organization provides care packages, wishes and e...
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MASON CITY, Iowa ( Aging Untold ) — Dennis Kelley went to the bowling alley for league night in December 2024. Without warning, he collapsed. A 911 caller reported the emergency from inside the bowling alley as friends scrambled to help. A retired paramedic who was nearby began a...
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BALMORHEA, Texas (KOSA) - Balmorhea State Park’s headquarters will be closed Monday, July 27. The park remains open for use. Visitors checking in for day use or camping should use the self-pay station with a reservation or register with cash, check, or an annual pass. A list of a...
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TEMPE, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - A 21-year-old Arizona man is facing charges after police say he hit a fire hydrant while doing donuts in his truck, causing more than $10,000 in damage. Gabriel Haynes, 21, was arrested Sunday and faces charges of criminal damage for “reckles...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - There are 435 children in the West Texas foster system, and the majority of them are living far from home. According to data highlighted in this week’s Finding Family report, 89% of West Texas foster children are placed outside the county where they grew up...
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Fire responded to a semi truck fire Saturday afternoon in the 1000 block of South Farm-to-Market Road 1788, the department said. First responders arrived and temporarily blocked the road while crews worked to extinguish the fire. Firefighter...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Police and Midland Fire responded to a vehicle that collided with a building near the intersection of Pecan Avenue and I Street at about 7:14 p.m. Saturday, July 25, according to the Midland Fire Department. Authorities said the driver was transpor...
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LINCOLN, Neb. ( KOLN /Gray News) - A Nebraska family is celebrating a miracle: with the help of a Facebook page, their missing dog found his way home after more than five years. Inmaculada Jackman says she never stopped searching for her dog, Chong, after he escaped her home in L...
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MESA, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - An Arizona man who called 911 claiming he found his girlfriend unresponsive has been arrested and charged with her murder, police say. Mesa Police say 37-year-old Kyle Collins called 911 Tuesday and told dispatchers he had returned home to fin...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - State lawmakers are laying the groundwork to ban THC products across Texas ahead of the 90th Legislative Session, reviving an effort that was vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott last session in favor of regulation. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee spe...
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RICHMOND, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A Virginia mother of four has died after contracting a salmonella infection during a mission trip to Kenya. Ayla Garcia traveled to Kenya on June 30 with her church and family to support an orphanage. She had been hospitalized for nearly two wee...
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SALYERSVILLE, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) - A man in Kentucky died after a mobile home collapsed on him while he and three others were working to level it at a trailer park, officials said. The Magoffin County Sheriff’s Office said the collapse happened Monday afternoon at Calvin Cain...
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(Gray News) - A social media influencer in Oklahoma was killed by her estranged husband less than two weeks after she posted on TikTok accusing him of pedophilia, according to multiple reports. Sara Gilson, 43, was fatally shot Thursday by her husband, Jeremiah Duffey, who went b...
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WILMINGTON, N.C. ( WECT /Gray News) - Two people were struck by lightning on Shell Island on Saturday morning, officials said. Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Director Sam Proffitt said it happened about 11:45 a.m. as the two people were walking on the beach. Shell Island is the ...
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FORT DAVIS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office arrested a man wanted for two felony warrants after executing Operation Stonegarden this morning. JDCSO arrived to a residence in Fort Davis successfully arresting Richard Aguilar who had warrants for Assault ...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The nation’s capital will hold memorial services this week for Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) before his body is returned to South Carolina for additional ceremonies and private burial. On Tuesday, Graham will be honored in Washington with a U.S. Capitol memo...
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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX/Gray News) - Officers in Texas responded to a death at the Copperfield Community Pool Wednesday afternoon, according to the Bryan Police Department. Officers were called to the pool around 2 p.m. after a person was found dead in a chair on the pool deck. The vi...
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GULF SHORES, Ala. ( TSA /Gray News) - A TSA officer discovered a piece of stolen history while screening a checked bag at Alabama’s Gulf Shores International Airport. Five small cannonballs showed up on Justin Dupree’s X-ray screen. Dupree, who thought they might have been medici...
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BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) - Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly weekend boat crash in Baldwin County as 46-year-old Kristen Delaney, a Mobile woman with deep ties to the local community. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said Delaney was a passenger ...
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BRADENTON, Fla. ( WWSB /Gray News) - Nearly 160 residents are being relocated after the roof collapsed at a Florida assisted living facility. The significant structural collapse happened Saturday afternoon at Aviata at Bradenton Villas. About 157 residents were being evacuated fr...
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PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) - An Arizona firefighter donated one of her kidneys to her husband, also a firefighter, after he was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease and entered stage 5 kidney failure. Maddy Geer, a 29-year-old Phoenix firefighter, and Junior Coleman, a 31-yea...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland ISD trustee Brandon Hodges said he has hired an attorney and placed himself in the middle of a dispute involving Midland County Judge Terry Johnson. Hodges said he plans to file a formal complaint with the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, July 26th, 2026: The heat wave continues across West Texas and southeast New Mexico to end the weekend, and it continues into next week... SUNDAY HEAT Heat levels continue to rise with widespread triple-digit highs expecte...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Was Leonardo da Vinci maybe a little extra? Did Picasso slay the house down? If this sounds funny, just you wait. A curator at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. has gone viral for bringing the world’s masterpieces to a whole new generation. Al...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A Midland official has retained a Houston attorney to handle proceedings regarding allegations that Midland County Judge Terry Johnson faces. Earlier in the week, an email was sent to ABC Big 2 from Midland ISD trustee Brandon W. Hodges calling for Ju...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Fire responded to a semi truck fire on Saturday afternoon in the 1000 block of South Farm-to-Market Road 1788. According to MFD no injuries were reported....
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LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 /Gray News) — Three people have been arrested in connection with a fight outside a Las Vegas Walmart that led to a deadly police shooting Tuesday. Officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of a fight involving multiple people...
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NASHVILLE ( WSMV /Gray News) - A 61-year-old man has surrendered himself to authorities eight months after his alleged involvement in a fatal car crash in Tennessee. James Brewington Jr. turned himself in to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the department announced. Brewing...
