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‘He didn’t deserve this’: Family heartbroken after 4-year-old boy killed in dog attack

LOUISA COUNTY, Va. ( WVIR /Gray News) - A 4-year-old Virginia boy with his whole life ahead of him was killed in a dog attack. As the investigation into the incident continues, the boy’s family is speaking out amid their grief. Days after 4-year-old Garcia Welch was killed in a dog attack, his fa...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 22, 2026

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Fugitive convicted in murder case captured year after mistaken jail release

MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) — A fugitive has been apprehended one year after he was mistakenly released from custody, authorities in Tennessee said. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said deputies and U.S. Marshals agents arrested Anthony Green around 1:25 p.m. Wednesday. G...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 22, 2026

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John Anderson, Country Music Hall of Fame singer, dies at 71

NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) — Country music singer John Anderson has died, according to a statement shared by his family on his official social media pages. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and best ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 22, 2026

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Early voting underway in Midland County; officials outline what voters should know

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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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....

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Oct 22, 2026

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CASA of West Texas to host Full Circle event Thursday

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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PLAYER OF THE WEEK: O’Mante Carrasco

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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Sheriff’s deputy killed, another officer hurt in shootout while trying to serve warrant

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 sheriff’s deputy ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Oct 21, 2026

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Alpine bridge struck by vehicle, 14th time this year

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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Kodiak Gas Services hosts ribbon cutting at new Midland facility

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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Landman filming gets approval by Midland Co. officials

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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Athlete of the Week: Permian junior Malachi Mendoza

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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Gaines County Sheriff’s Office phone number used in scam calls

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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13-year-old accused of shooting teacher outside middle school, police say

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