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Amazing Castle exhibit opens at Durham Children’s Museum
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Amazing Castle exhibit is open at the Durham Children’s Museum inside the Museum of the Southwest. The exhibit gives children the opportunity to play and participate in interactive experiences, including arts and crafts, puzzles and problem-solving act...
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Lee Legacy High School honors 2026 Wall of Honor inductees
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Lee High School’s library filled with students, staff and alumni to celebrate the 2026 Wall of Honor inductees. The ceremony welcomed Larry Hall and Kedrick Brown into the Lee High School Wall of Honor. The event included speeches and memories from those i...
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New monument dedicated to late DPS trooper Vasquez
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Texas DPS honored the life and service of DPS Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez with a monument ceremony in Midland. Trooper Vasquez tragically lost his life battling injuries he had suffered in 2024 when his patrol car was hit by another vehicle. "Being ...
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Stanton breaks ground on new plaza to boost local economy
STANTON, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The town of Stanton was excited to come together as a community and break ground on the newest addition to their local economy. A new plaza broke ground on September 16th, and members of the community could not have been more excited. The Economic Dev...
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Cause of death revealed for Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - The cause of death has been revealed for Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith, according to multiple reports. The 29-year-old died from an accidental drug overdose, Rolling Stone reported. Officials found ketamine, alcohol, nicotine, and ...
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Midland Crime Stoppers seeks help in residential robbery
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery. According to reports, on September 8, 2026, at approximately 9:36 am, officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of St. Andrews in reference to a burgl...
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Highway 18 closed following fatal crash in Winkler County
WINKLER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - According to the Winkler County Sheriff's Office, a fatal accident occurred this evening at South State Highway 18 Cross Roads 401 Mile Marker 336. Fire responders are at the scene as South State Highway 18 is closed. Officials advise motorists...
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Woman’s body found inside suitcase at fire station prompts homicide investigation
WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - Authorities in Kansas say a homicide investigation is underway after a body was found in a suitcase at a Wichita fire station. The investigation began Wednesday night when the Wichita Fire Department requested that police respond after two peopl...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, September 18th, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, September 18th, 2026: Highs remain very warm, and skies remain sunny to wrap up this week. A cool front brings heat levels down and rain chances late this weekend into next week! FRIDAY Another very warm day is on tap for ...
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Ector County school bus with 14 students crashes into parked vehicles
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - An ECISD school bus crashed in south Odessa Thursday afternoon outside the La Promesa Apartments near Monahans Street and South Crane Avenue. Watch the moment an Ector County ISD school bus crashes into multiple vehicles in front of an apartment complex: EX...
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Popular frozen dessert recalled over possible stones inside. Here’s what to know
(Gray News) - Pints of So Delicious Dairy Free frozen dessert are being recalled because they may have small stones or other hard objects inside. The recall includes pints of So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert that were sold in stores nationwi...
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Odessa woman indicted for manslaughter after infant’s bathtub death
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A 23-year-old Odessa woman has been indicted for manslaughter following the death of her infant child in a bathtub incident. Sienna Herrera left her infant child in a bathtub with two other children and left them unsupervised for an extended period of time ...