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Border Patrol agent charged with murder in wife’s death
LAREDO, Texas ( KGNS /Gray News) — A U.S. Border Patrol agent in Texas has been charged in connection with the death of his wife. Abel Garza, 30, has been charged with murder, a first-degree felony, in the death of his wife, 28-year-old Mayra Alejandra Landeros, after a domestic ...
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MCH nurse shares breast cancer survival story to urge early detection
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one local woman is using her experience to shine a light on the disease. For cancer patients, the journey does not end with a diagnosis. It’s a road that can take months or even years of treatment. For ...
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Economist explains how the ‘K-shaped economy’ is impacting the midterms
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - As voters prepare to head to the polls for the midterm elections, a conflicting economic sentiment is once again emerging on the campaign trail. “Voters reflect the perception of the cost of living as they experienced, as opposed to what is in the data,” sa...
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New World screwworm confirmed in El Paso County case
EL PASO COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A case of The New World screwworm has been positively identified in El Paso County According to a statement by State Representative Mary E. González the office has been in communication with the appropriate state agencies and will continue monitorin...
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High school student accused of trying to make bombs for ISIS, deputies say
GAINESVILLE, Fla. ( WCJB /Gray News) - A Florida high school student was arrested after an investigation into his contact with a terrorist organization revealed he was attempting to make bombs, authorities said. Alachua County sheriff’s deputies said the 15-year-old is a student ...
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PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Gino Cruz
GRANDFALLS, Texas (KOSA) - Grandfalls-Royalty started district play on the right foot. The Cowboys defeated Balmorhea 69-28, handing the Bears their first loss of the year. It was a big night for junior Gino Cruz. The Cowboy running back scored four touchdowns in the victory. He ...
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Paxton slams Talarico, talks affordability plan in Odessa visit
In the final stretch before Election Day, Republican nominee for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton visited with voters at Mama's Kitchen in Odessa.
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Ruffneck seeks lasting change for West Texas animals
State Rep. Brooks Landgraf visited the volunteer-run Ruffneck Rescue in Odessa to discuss legislative priorities such as affordable veterinary care and animal welfare protections....
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‘Pretty low individual’: Man scammed by fake life insurance agent shortly after sister’s death
CORINTH, Miss. ( WTVA /Gray News) — A Mississippi man says he was scammed shortly after the death of his sister. According to Tim Williams, he was called by a woman who identified herself as the life insurance agent for his sister, Stephanie Jeanine Williams Machado. The woman ga...