The importance of mammograms: A survivor's story
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, survivor Sue Hochmuth shared her journey from diagnosis to becoming cancer-free while emphasizing the critical importance of regular mammograms.
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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, survivor Sue Hochmuth shared her journey from diagnosis to becoming cancer-free while emphasizing the critical importance of regular mammograms.

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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Early voting is underway in Midland County ahead of Election Day, and officials are outlining what voters should know before heading to the polls. Midland County Elections Administrator Rosa Olgin said local races, including contests for school districts 3...
KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Oct 22, 2026

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STANTON, Texas (KOSA) - CASA of West Texas will hold its Full Circle event on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Martin County Community Complex in Stanton. Today is the last day to register for the event. The event will focus on Hope Rising and Trust-Based Relational Intervention, known ...
KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Oct 22, 2026

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MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - O’Mante Carrasco is a Monahans native who has seen the ups and downs of the Loboes program. After a lackluster season in 2025, he’s helped his squad reach a 2-0 district start. “We’re feeling good. We’re feeling confident to go into the next game,” Carras...
KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Oct 22, 2026

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ALPINE, Texas (KOSA) - The Highway 90 bridge in Alpine was struck again this past Monday, closing that section of road for a couple of days. The bridge has been struck 14 times in the past year. Over that time, the clearance has been raised three inches, but drivers are still mis...
KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Oct 22, 2026

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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A new chapter for Kodiak Gas Services is officially underway in Midland. The company cut the ribbon Wednesday on its new 22-acre campus, a facility that will serve as a hub for Permian Basin operations, supply chain management, and employee training. ...
KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · Oct 22, 2026

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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - In Tuesday's Midland County commissioners court, officials approved a letter of concurrence for filming the Paramount + series "Landman" in Midland County starting November 1. Big 2 News is told filming will run through November 20. Midland County off...
KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · Oct 22, 2026

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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - With just three weeks remaining in the high school football regular season, Permian continues to roll, and junior Malachi Mendoza is making an impact on all three sides of the ball. Mendoza is Big 2 News’ Week 8 Athlete of the Week after helping lead t...
KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · Oct 22, 2026

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VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas ( KLTV /Gray News) - A sheriff’s deputy was killed and a police officer was injured late Tuesday during a warrant service that ended in a shootout, authorities said. County Court at Law Judge Joshua Wintters confirmed the deputy killed was Adam Sherifi. A ...
KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Oct 21, 2026

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GAINES COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Gaines County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple scam calls from someone using its phone number. The number that keeps calling the station is (432) 758-9871, which is the station’s phone number. The scammer is identifying themselves as “Deput...
KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Oct 21, 2026

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HOBBS, New Mexico (KCBD) - 13-year-old Ryker Teel is accused of shooting a teacher outside Highland Middle School in Hobbs on Sept. 25, according to police. Teel is facing charges of aggravated assault and tampering with evidence, among others. Just before 11:40 a.m. that day, of...
KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Oct 21, 2026

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HOBBS, New Mexico. ( KCBD /Gray News) - A 13-year-old in New Mexico is accused of shooting a teacher outside a middle school, according to authorities. Ryker Teel is facing charges of aggravated assault and tampering with evidence, among others. Just before 11:40 a.m. on Sept 25,...
KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Oct 21, 2026

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BEND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - Becky Drury, a teacher who was shot at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend last week, shared a message Wednesday about what she remembers from that day. “I’d like to share my memories of what happened at Silver Rail Elementary because I want to m...
KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Oct 21, 2026