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Pres. Trump focuses on Reflecting pool

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - With the 2026 midterms elections just a day away, President Trump on Monday touted the completion the repairs to the Reflecting Pool and also made his closing message to voters. Off the campaign trail after nearly 30 rallies and with control of Congress at ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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GOP closely watching Iowa and Kansas

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - About 50 million Americans have already cast ballots on the eve of the election, and President Donald Trump spent the weekend campaigning in Iowa and Kansas. Iowa and Kansas are normally Republican wins, but both are now battlegrounds. Kansas Senate race Ka...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Who am I voting for? Races explained on the ballot in Texas this November

MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - This November, voters are showing up to the polls for local and state races. We’re breaking down what each position does and who is running in the Texas races: Texas Governor The governor signs or vetoes bills passed by the state legislature. They a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Family of 4 among those killed in Florida jet crash

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Gray News) - A family representative identified the passengers of the Learjet that crashed in a Florida neighborhood on Sunday. “With broken hearts, our families share that Adam Robinson and Helen Sharp, their children Emma and Charlie, Rachael Reed and Cha...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Midland and Odessa Bubba's 33 announce free veteran meal day

MIDLAND & ODESSA, TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ) – On November 11th from 11am to 4pm Bubba's 33 will be offering a free meal to Veterans to honor their service to our country. The deal is available to active, former, and retired members of the U.S Military with proof of service which can be p...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 2, 2026

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5 injured in Halloween night shootings near Michigan State campus, police say

EAST LANSING, Mich. ( WILX /Gray News) - An investigation is underway after two shootings on Halloween night near the Michigan State University campus left five people injured, authorities said. At a press conference Sunday afternoon, East Lansing Police Chief Jennifer Brown said...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Big Spring Community Services office closed due to power outage

BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - The Big Spring Community Services office is closed Monday, Nov. 2, because of a power outage. According to the city, the outage resulted from Oncor working in the area....

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Family says they found a needle in son’s Halloween candy

COLUMBUS, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - A family who said they went trick-or-treating in Columbus, Wisconsin, Saturday night reported finding a needle in a Snickers bar after they got home. The Lanzhammer family said they tested all of their son’s treats with a magnet when they retur...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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1 dead, 3 injured after shooting at youth football championship game

MADISON, Ill. ( First Alert 4 /Gray News) - One person died and three others were injured after a shooting at a youth football championship game Sunday night, authorities said. The shooting occurred at Madison Senior High School around 9:50 p.m. during a football game unrelated t...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Aging Untold: How caregivers can keep dignity intact when conversations get tense

( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we share strategies to help caregivers communicate effectively and reset interactions when stress and exhaustion take a toll. We break down the causes of gout, warning signs and the everyday steps that can help prevent painful ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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1-year-old killed after crawling into road while family was doing yard work, troopers say

JONESVILLE, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) — Troopers are revealing more details about the death of a 1-year-old boy who was hit and killed on a Florida roadway Friday afternoon. Troopers with Florida Highway Patrol said the family was doing yard work at their home in the Jonesville are...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Midland Health introduces Aquablation therapy for BPH

Midland Health and West Texas Urology announced the introduction of Aquablation Therapy, an ultrasound-guided, robotic-assisted treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, making them the only providers of the procedure in the area....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 2, 2026

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2026 midterm elections - three key races to watch

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - With Election Day hours away and control of Congress at stake, political experts are watching Senate races in key states. Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing Democratic state Rep. James Talarico. An endorsement from President Donald Trump...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Livestream the AISD Middle School City Football Championships on TPSN

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - City titles in football will be decided Monday and Tuesday for Middle Schools in the Amarillo ISD. The Texas Panhandle Sports Network will livestream all four games from Dick Bivins Stadium. Monday, 11/2 4PM - 7th Silver - Bonham (home) vs Mann 6PM - 7th ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, November 2nd, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, November 2nd, 2026: It’ll be a warm and breezy start to the workweek with slight chances for thunderstorms and even severe weather for far eastern portions of the region. High temperatures will warm into the 70s and 80s. M...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Midland Crime Stoppers seeks help identifying suspect in Home Depot theft

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of stealing tools from Home Depot. According to officials, the suspect stole a DeWalt battery pack and a 50-piece Husky tool set on Oct. 21 around 1:36 P.M. The suspect re...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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How to plan ahead for the possible cost of IVF

( InvestigateTV ) — About 10% of Gen Z and Millennials say they are putting off having children because they are unsure how they would afford it or what starting a family would mean for their long-term finances, according to new research from Northwestern Mutual. Kate Michaels, a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Meet a Model A Ford club keeping the classic cars on the road

GLEN ALLEN, Va. ( Aging Untold ) — The Model A was the Ford Motor Company’s next big step after the Model T, ushering in a whole new era for drivers. The Model A was only produced for a limited time, but nearly a century later, clubs like the Old Dominion Model A Ford Club of Gre...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Trump spends the day before midterm Election Day promoting his Reflecting Pool makeover

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Republicans and Democrats were making their final pitch to voters on the eve of Election Day, President Donald Trump opted to forgo the campaign trail and instead focused on his renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, drawing attention to an expe...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Butterfly Kisses Alliance changes the way families are supported after the loss of a child

ST. LOUIS, Mo. ( Aging Untold ) — Families navigating the tragic and unexpected loss of a baby are receiving an additional support system from the Butterfly Kisses Alliance . A group of nurses in St. Louis founded the nonprofit in 2023 to offer support and resources to families a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Gout: Causes, warning signs and what you can do

( Aging Untold ) — Gout is common, painful and sometimes missed at first, but it is treatable. Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, is explaining what gout is, what can trigger it and how to confirm it early. What gout is Gout starts with uric acid building up in the blo...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Presidio County Sheriff's Office rescues stranded family

CANDELARIA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A family was rescued by the Presidio County Sheriff's Office after exploring the river area in Candelaria, Texas. PCSO received a distress call through the 911 system after a family had become stranded in the muddy terrain five miles west of Candel...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 2, 2026

safety

Reeves County ESD 2 continues air medical membership partnership with AirMedCare Network

REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Board of Commissioners for Reeves County Emergency Services District No. 2 (ESD 2) announced that it is continuing its partnership with AirMedCare Network to provide air medical memberships for Reeves County residents. Reeves County ESD 2 has pur...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Doctors prescribe GLP-1 drugs to some children for weight loss

( Aging Untold ) — BATON ROUGE, La. — Weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1s, which are popular with adults, are now being prescribed for some children, according to Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician and Aging Untold host. Students learn healthy habits Students at Magnolia ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Savannah Guthrie renews plea for information in mother’s disappearance

TUCSON, Ariz. (Gray News) - Savannah Guthrie made another public plea Sunday for information about the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84. It has been nine months since Nancy Guthrie disappeared. Plea on Instagram “Today” host Savannah Guthrie wrote on Instagram , “Ou...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Deep brain stimulation surgery allows artist to return to woodcarving

PHOENIX. Ariz. ( Aging Untold ) — Bill Daggett fell in love with woodcarving decades ago. Then the shaking started. What doctor saw at an art show saw A doctor at an art show noticed Daggett’s tremors and urged him to get checked. The diagnosis was Parkinson’s disease. “I couldn’...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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InvestigateTV+: A solution to blood shortages?

( InvestigateTV ) — A Kansas City doctor is testing a new way to fight severe blood loss with ingredients that sound more like your grocery list. InvestigateTV+ explains how it works and why some in the medical community are hopeful that the discovery can ease blood shortages. Th...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Rhodes College professors bringing elite education to inmates

HENNING, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - It’s not unusual to see students working on college-level coursework, earnestly taking notes from the professor. But some of the lessons being taught by Rhodes College professors aren’t being delivered in a lecture hall, or even on a school camp...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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These brothers have been helping planes depart for four decades

CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( InvestigateTV ) — Brothers Bobby and Lance Snyder have a combined eight decades of service with American Airlines at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. They help make sure planes arrive and depart safely and on time at the airline’s second-largest hub. The...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Nonprofit packs custom clothing boxes for children in need

( InvestigateTV ) — A Virginia nonprofit is using volunteers to pack personalized boxes of clothing and other items for children who lack access to proper clothes. Boxes of Basics founder Sarah Tyndall started the organization in 2018. A thousand volunteers have since built custo...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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This state no longer allows candy, soda, energy drink purchases with SNAP benefits

COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WRDW /Gray) - SNAP recipients in South Carolina are no longer able to buy some sugary items, including most candy and soda, under the new program. The Health Food SC Project, approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service, excludes ca...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Couple refuses to leave dog behind during helicopter rescue amid dangerous flooding

SEDONA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — Rapidly rising floodwaters triggered water rescues and forced residents from their homes in several Arizona communities Sunday. That included Sedona, where officials ordered residents near Oak Creek to leave immediately as floodwaters trapped mu...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

safety

14 treated after accidental pepper spray discharge leads to craft fair evacuation

HONOLULU ( KHNL /Gray News) - An accidental pepper spray discharge prompted an evacuation at a community center in Hawaii on Sunday afternoon. Honolulu police said officers responded to the Neal S. Blaisdell Center after 3 p.m. during the Hawaii Holiday Craft and Gift Fair. Accor...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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‘The right time’: County removes all Flock cameras, ends use over privacy concerns

HENRICO, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - Crews in Virginia have removed all Flock cameras in a county over the weekend. According to Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas, crews removed more than 120 Flock cameras Saturday. County officials said they had to take down the cameras themse...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

safety

2 dead, 6 injured in shooting at nightclub

JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) — Two people were killed, and six others were injured in a shooting at a Mississippi nightclub Saturday night. Jackson Police Department Deputy Chief Sequerna Banks said officers are investigating a shooting at the Hideaway Nightclub. Police conf...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Texas DPS trooper rescues injured owl along State Highway 118

ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper rescued an injured owl while giving an elderly couple a ride home, according to a Facebook post from the Texas Department of Public Safety – West Texas Region. The trooper found the owl along State Highway 118, so...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

government

Abbott makes up postponed Midland stop on get-out-the-vote tour

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Gov. Greg Abbott made a stop at Michael’s Charcoal Grill in Midland on Sunday as part of his get-out-the-vote tour, two days before Election Day. Abbott had planned to visit on Thursday, Oct. 29, but postponed because of aircraft and travel issues. He prom...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

safety

1 dead, at least 8 injured in shootings after largest HBCU football game, police say

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) – One person is dead and at least eight others are injured after two shootings Saturday night near the Magic City Classic in Birmingham, Alabama, authorities said. The Magic City Classic is the largest historically Black college and university ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 2, 2026

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Rep. Haley Stevens switches endorsement to Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., withdrew her support for Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed on Sunday and endorsed Republican candidate Mike Rogers, just two days before the midterm elections. The reversal follows tense in-party fighting between...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 1, 2026

government

Week Ahead in Washington: November 1

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, as Americans cast votes in local, state and federal races. All 435 U.S. House seats and 35 Senate seats are up for election. Governor’s races are also on the ballot in 36 states. The midterm elections will determine control ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 1, 2026

safety

3 firefighters resign after drinking at a bar while on duty, police reports says

NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - Three Nashville firefighters have resigned after they were seen ordering drinks at a Broadway bar while on duty, according to a police report. Mayor Freddie O’Connell is calling for accountability after the incident happened around midnight o...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 1, 2026

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Here’s the salary it takes to live comfortably in each US state in 2026

(SmartAsset) - As housing, grocery, transportation and other essential costs pressure household budgets, earning a six-figure salary no longer guarantees financial comfort in much of the U.S. A single adult now needs at least $80,000 a year to live comfortably in every state, whi...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 1, 2026

safety

Influencer Liam Fitzgerald dies from injuries after motorcycle crash, girlfriend says

(Gray News) – Liam Fitzgerald, an influencer with more than 1 million followers , died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash, his girlfriend said in a post on social media. “It is with the heaviest heart that I share the devastating news that Liam passed away following a m...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 1, 2026

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President Trump arrives at Mar-a-Lago for Halloween, ‘I came as Donald Trump’

(Gray News) – President Donald Trump arrived at Mar-a-Lago late Saturday for his jungle-themed Halloween party dressed as a very recognizable person – himself. “I came as Donald Trump,” the commander in chief told reporters, wearing his traditional navy suit and red tie. “I didn’...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 1, 2026

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Halloween queen Heidi Klum deserves a hand for her costume in 2026

(Gray News/AP) – Model and television host Heidi Klum has gone all out with her costume on Halloween year after year, and 2026 did not disappoint. Klum revealed her masterpiece on social media late Saturday after much anticipation, having given clues throughout the day. The super...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 1, 2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, November 1st, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Sunday, November 1st, 2026: It is shaping up to be a slightly warmer and breezy day on your Sunday with a slight chance of storms for some. SUNDAY It is shaping up to be a slightly warmer and breezy day on your Sunday, with most a...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 1, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: UTPB snaps 2-game losing skid against Angelo State

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - After dropping its last two games, the UTPB Falcons bounce back in a big way with a 20-10 win over Angelo State. The former Monahans Lobo Cheno Navarrette scored both of the Falcons touchdowns, while tallying 139 total yards on 18 total touches. The d...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 1, 2026

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Man accused in crime spree with 17 victims, including three people stabbed

TOPEKA, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) - Ron Hubbard never expected fiction to become reality. ​“I was thinking about a scenario I seen on TV where a delivery guy did the same when the police was chasing a guy who stole a car,” Hubbard said. ​Hubbard said he was hanging with a friend We...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 1, 2026

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1-year-old boy dies after walking into road by home, troopers say

JONESVILLE, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) — A 1-year-old boy was hit and killed on a Florida roadway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened in the Jonesville area Friday afternoon. Investigators said a car was headed west on Newberry Road when the boy entered the ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 1, 2026