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Midland RockHounds eliminated from Texas League playoff race

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland will miss the Minor League Baseball postseason for the first time since 2023. The team’s loss to Corpus Christi Tuesday night gave the Texas League South Second Half Championship to Amarillo. It’s been a rough year for Midland. They finished the fi...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 9, 2026

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Rep. Goodwin talks water protection, industry impact at Permian Basin town hall

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Democratic nominee for Texas Lieutenant Governor Vikki Goodwin brought her campaign trail to the Permian Basin Tuesday evening, hosting a town hall focused on the preservation and protection of Texas’ water resources. The event, held at VFW Post 6717, drew ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 9, 2026

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Coahoma ISD trustees approve independent investigation into district finances

COAHOMA, Texas (KOSA) - Coahoma ISD trustees have voted to move forward with an independent investigation into the district’s finances. The vote came after hearing from the community during Tuesday night’s meeting. A majority supported an independent review, but not without conce...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 9, 2026

safety

FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, September 9th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, September 9th, 2026: Well above average warmth continues through the start of the weekend, with near record heat in the forecast on Saturday. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible for some. WEDNESDAY It will b...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 9, 2026

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Midland fire department seeks sponsors for safer trucks

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Fire Department is seeking locals to sponsor a fire truck as the department is transitioning away from products resistant to health concerns. The current products that MFD uses have all been found to be lacking in resistance to heat, chemi...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 9, 2026

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Odessa honors two fallen officers on the 19th anniversary

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Today, the Odessa Police Department held a wreath-laying ceremony for two fallen officers. It's the 19th anniversary of the passing of Corporal Arlie Jones and Corporal Scott Gardner. Corporal Jones and Gardner were killed in the line of duty while res...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 9, 2026

government

GOP preps for ‘Trump-a-palooza’ convention in Dallas

DALLAS (Gray DC) - The Republican National Committee’s first-ever midterm election convention is set to begin in Dallas this week, dubbing it a “Trump-a-palooza,” to try to turn out more GOP voters out in November. The convention differs from typical RNC conventions, which are us...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 9, 2026

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Join the 4-H program in Midland and Ector counties

ODDESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The 4-H program is the largest development organization in the United States, helping children and teenagers learn vital life skills through hands-on projects. There is a 4-H program in the Permian Basin, one for Ector County and another for Midland Co...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Sep 9, 2026

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Stevie Wonder announces ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ 50th-anniversary tour

(Gray News) - Stevie Wonder will be hitting the road this fall for a 50th anniversary world tour. The legendary singer announced on Tuesday that he will celebrate his 1976 album “Songs in the Key of Life” on tour scheduled to kick off on Oct. 13 at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Sep 9, 2026

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Steel beam from World Trade Center tours cities across U.S.

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A steel beam recovered from the rubble of the Twin Towers after their collapse on September 11, 2001, is being transported to cities and towns across the country this year. The tour is organized by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a non-profit based in New York. “The goal i...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)10h ago

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71-year-old man accused of killing customer, employee at AT&T store, police say

GULFPORT, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) - A 71-year-old man in Gulfport is accused of killing two people at an AT&T store, according to authorities. The shooting happened Monday around 11:14 a.m. inside the store at Crossroads Mall. A witness at the scene told WLOX that they saw the suspect, identifie...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)11h ago

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Railroad bridge struck on West Hwy 90 in Alpine

ALPINE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The railroad bridge on West Highway 90 in Alpine has been struck again, causing significant damage. According to the Alpine Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 2:45 pm this afternoon. Crews are currently on site, removing debris. APD says that the...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)12h ago

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Girl Scouts debuts 2 new cookie flavors. Here’s what they are

(Gray News) - Two new Girl Scout cookies are coming next year! Girl Scouts of the USA announced that two new cookies will be available during its 2027 cookie season. “There’s no party like a Girl Scout Cookie party, and this year is sure to be the best on record. Two exciting new cookies … mean m...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)12h ago