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PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Presidio County Sheriff’s Office has recovered another stolen car on Sept 23. Deputies found a 2026 Ford Raptor that had fictitious VIN stickers and vehicle identifiers. The car was estimated to be worth $65,000 to $75,000 and was scheduled to ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Greenwood grabbed a big homecoming victory in week four, defeating Wichita Falls Legacy 43-42. There were numerous playmakers in the victory, but Head Coach Bryan Hill called Left Guard Jake Tedder his “player of the game.” “It means a lot,” said Tedder. “...
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Emergency personnel responded to a gas leak near the 2300 block of SE Loop 1910 in Andrews, Texas, which produced a noticeable odor but posed no immediate threat to public safety....
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As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Moctezuma Photography owner Daniela Moctezuma shared how she uses her photography to showcase her culture in Odessa, Texas....
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - "When it's urgent, when the grid needs energy, they dispatch…" Battery energy storage systems are now playing a bigger role in Texas' electric grid.These batteries help store energy and release it when demand spikes across the state, in turn helping ke...
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The Odessa City Council certified Chris Haney and Dallas Kennedy for their respective seats on Tuesday after they were the only candidates to file by the deadline, leaving only the District 3 race contested in the upcoming November 3 election....
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Eleazar Rodriguez plans to spend his 75th birthday visiting the grave of his son, Steven, marking one year since the discovery of the veteran's remains following a long search by Big Spring authorities....
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(Gray News) — Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against major GLP-1 makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk with patients accusing the popular weight-loss drugs of causing permanent eye damage and vision loss. According to USA Today , multiple lawsuits filed within the last year foc...
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CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, ILL. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A van carrying half a dozen high school students was involved in a fiery crash in Illinois on Wednesday. According to Cahokia Heights police, the collision occurred at the intersection of Illinois Route 15 and Pocket Avenue at about 8:20...
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FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KOSA) - Fort Stockton has been under voluntary water restrictions since late August due to aging infrastructure. Now, farmers and ranchers across the region say a separate, larger issue has them worried about the future. City restrictions remain in place The...
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Missing Fort Stockton resident Robert Ray Ryan was located safely in Cancún, Mexico, according to the Pecos County Sheriff's Office.
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PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Pecos County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a man from Fort Stockton who was last traced in Mexico. According to the sheriff’s office, 70-year-old Robert Ray Ryan has experienced recent mental health episodes, and his fam...
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MOULTRIE, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia said one person has been arrested after an investigation into unauthorized cameras installed at a school auditorium. According to the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office incident report, the cameras were not located inside pu...
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Blue Bell released a new White Chocolate Mocha ice cream and highlighted the availability of its Strawberry Cheesecake flavor.
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SOLON, Iowa ( KCRG /Gray News) - A teacher and a 10-year-old student are dead after an elementary school field trip to a lake, according to authorities in Iowa. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office was called to Lake Macbride State Park around 12:10 p.m. Tuesday. They recovered th...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Continuing our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, we visited the local boxing gym, Gorilla Heavy Hitters, where Owner Iram Sanchez looks for future champions among his West Texas fighters. Watch the full video above....
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - DPS and Ector County Sheriff deputies have responded to a crash at the intersection of JBS Parkway and S 338. According to DPS, a crash involving two pickups occurred at about 10:27 a.m. at the intersection of JBS Parkway and S 338. No injuries have b...
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TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A Terrell County deputy arrested a man early Wednesday after a traffic stop that led to the discovery of a bond violation. According to the Terrell County Sheriff’s Office, the deputy arrested the man for a violation of bond conditions. The suspects...
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Ector County has placed two debris disposal containers at the corner of War Admiral and Whirlaway to help residents affected by a recent microburst. Residents whose property was impacted by the storm can use the containers to dispose of storm-related ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Disaster relief is underway for some residents of West Odessa following strong microbursts and flooding overnight. Areas surrounding Sir Barton Avenue and Triple Crown Drive experienced structural damage to homes and property as storms and heavy rainfall co...
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WASHINGTON, DC. ( InvestigateTV ) - Facing mounting federal scrutiny following months of InvestigateTV and Atlanta News First reporting, the leaders of America’s major surveillance companies were no-shows Wednesday for a Senate hearing probing how police officers have abused auto...
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LOS ANGELES (Gray News) - Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas was reportedly arrested following a traffic stop in Malibu on Monday. According to multiple outlets, Thomas, 45, was a passenger in a car that was pulled over by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies near Westlake ...
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(Gray News) - A 4-year-old Georgia girl has died after she was found unresponsive inside a trash can filled with water and fish over the weekend, authorities said. Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Macon home shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, according...
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Out West Midland is scheduled to host the Randy Rodgers Band featuring Ashley Walls on Friday and the XKO Fight Night, which will feature its first female fighters, on Saturday....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - MMR, the largest open shop electrical contractor serving the Permian Basin since 2012, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its newly renovated facility. MMR Odessa said the renovation was completed with employees and clients in mind. The facility ...
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A coalition of 26 energy companies called the Permian Strategic Partnership announced a $1.5 million investment to expand first responder training and certification programs across 19 Texas counties....
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HOWARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - DPS are investigating a crash on Highway 176 involving multiple cars in Howard County. There are no reported injuries according to DPS. Highway 176 is closed at this time for both east and westbound traffic, drivers are encouraged to find alternate r...
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ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) - A teenager says he is happy to be alive after a shooting sent hundreds of people running for cover at a St. Ann dance studio over the weekend. According to Zyir Vasser, there was a party at the dance studio when the gunshots erupted. “Once the shots...
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Midland County Public Libraries will host the traveling exhibition 'Julia Child: A Recipe for Life' at the Centennial Library from October 2, 2026, to January 9, 2027....
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Biologists in Alaska located a brown bear believed to have broken into several garages and vehicles and even attempted to enter a house. Fish and Game biologists euthanized the adult male brown bear Monday night in Rabbit Creek. According to...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive at the White House Thursday morning for a welcome ceremony. President Donald Trump will aim at matching the pageantry he experienced in Beijing in May. Trump was impressed with the welcome ceremony Xi staged when Tru...
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University of Texas Permian Basin will host the ConocoPhillips Small Business Builder Program starting October 14 to provide entrepreneurship training and mentorship to local business owners....
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CALDWELL COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - Human remains recently discovered in Caldwell County have been conclusively identified as Jason Landry, the Texas State University student who disappeared nearly six years ago following a car crash, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wedne...
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CHICAGO (Gray News) — Simone Biles said her six-figure Porsche was stolen from her home in Chicago. In a TikTok video posted this week, Biles revealed that three masked men stole her Porsche GTS. “During our last few months in Chicago, three men in masks came to our house and sto...
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Midland County officials reported a successful community recycling event that diverted significant amounts of hazardous waste from landfills, with the next collection day scheduled for November 7, 2026....
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(Gray News) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday more than 167,000 pounds of raw meat has been recalled because the products were labeled with a false mark of federal inspection. The raw pork, beef and goat meat affected by the recall was produced by Star Meat Delive...
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BATON ROUGE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - An LSU football player has been accused of sexually assaulting a student on campus, prompting a criminal investigation. According to the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office, the alleged assault occurred last year, with the name of the...
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Odessa Parks and Recreation will host the next Friday Night Flicks event on September 25 at Dorothy Murphy Park, featuring a free screening of the animated film Hoppers....
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(Gray News) — Disney is yet again raising prices for its streaming platforms. All subscription tiers for Disney+ and Hulu are going to cost more. The price increases take effect Wednesday. Prices for some of the plans are increasing by as much as $2.50 a month. The price increase...
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(Gray News) - A child star best known for sitcoms like “That’s So Raven” has been sentenced to more than two years in prison. Bobbe Thompson, 30, was sentenced in Iowa federal court to 30 months behind bars followed by three years of supervised release, according to a press relea...
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( InvestigateTV ) — For many first-time buyers, the biggest question is not just which home to buy, but what they can realistically afford. Higher prices and interest rates have made the process more challenging. John Kiernan, managing editor at WalletHub, said the pressure often...
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LANCASTER, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — A couple whose son died after using an over-the-counter product is pushing lawmakers to pass stricter regulations. Micah Knox’s parents, Robert and Dana Knox, said their 29-year-old son was known for his smile and infectious personality. “Ever...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026: Rain chances, increased cloud cover and cooler temperatures continue across West Texas and southeast New Mexico today. High temperatures will warm into the 70s, 80s and 90s. Midland/Odessa are look...
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(Gray News) - The U.S. Postal Service has released its recommended mailing and shipping deadlines for customers ahead of the 2026 holiday season. For expected delivery before Dec. 25 within the contiguous United States, USPS recommends sending items by Dec. 17 for USPS Ground Adv...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we discuss how major transitions can spark a second bloom by redefining midlife as a season of self-discovery rather than a crisis. We also examine the new rules of healthy aging that doctors recommend to help you stay strong a...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- An Odessa man was arrested late last week on a warrant after investigators said he allegedly sexually assaulted a seven-year-old girl. Israel Orona has been charged with one count of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. According to an Odessa Police De...
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FAIRMONT, W.Va ( WDTV /Gray News) - A construction worker is dead and two others were injured after a crane malfunction caused them to fall off a bridge while they were working. According to the West Virginia State Police, troopers said that a heavy crane malfunctioned at a const...
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VALENCIA, Calif. (Gray News) — More than 100 people suffered brain injuries of varying severity after riding a Six Flags roller coaster in the past two years, according to new lawsuits. This week, attorneys announced the lawsuits against Six Flags. The injuries reportedly occurre...
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A Terrell County deputy participating in Operation Lone Star seized two firearms and arrested a driver for bond violations during a routine traffic stop on Wednesday morning....
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JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - A second person has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman who was found hanging from a tree in Mississippi. Investigators arrested 25-year-old Earnest Lloyd Jr. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and charged him with murder for his alleged r...
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(Gray News) - Aldi is lowering prices on about a third of the products it regularly stocks. The grocery chain says the cuts are already underway and will run through at least Nov. 3 at stores nationwide. Aldi estimates the price reductions will save customers about $86 million. “...
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OXFORD, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) – Authorities are investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. Police responded to a dorm Monday for a possible overdose. Officials haven’t confirmed if the two deaths are connected or what caused the students’ deaths, but th...
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ARIZONA ( Aging Untold ) — A former inmate is returning to Perryville Prison each week to lead a fitness class for women incarcerated there as part of a program called Convicted Comeback. Weekly workouts Women at Perryville take part in the hourlong class every Wednesday. Helen D...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Steve and Aurora Tercero will be honored at the 2026 Ventanas del Pasado, or “Windows of the Past,” celebration. Ventanas del Pasado recognizes people whose faith, sacrifice, leadership, and service have helped shape...
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( Aging Untold ) — When caring for aging parents, families often divide into the “good kid” who handles everything and the “bad kid” who seems distant—or worse, acts out of control and manipulates. In this episode of the Aging Untold Podcast, our expert panel breaks down the hidd...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A woman is paralyzed after a man fell out of a tree and landed on her during a music festival in Louisville last weekend, her husband said. Conor Ulshoffer said he and his wife, Jamie, had gone to the Louder than Life festival to see rock musi...
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(Gray News) — That’s show business, baby! On Wednesday, Taylor Swift announced she will be releasing a deluxe version of her hit album “The Life of a Showgirl.” The album, titled “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” includes four new songs. It will be available to stream Friday....
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Country music artists Landry Wells, Django Walker, and Pat Green performed at the 9th Annual Pat Green Best of the West in Midland, Texas, which raised over $100,000 for the Racfit Foundation....
