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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.
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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Alpine bridge struck again, 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...
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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. ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 “Deputy Peterson” and i...
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Body camera video shows police response after middle schooler accused of shooting teacher in Hobbs
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...
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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,...
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‘This is what I remember’: Teacher speaks after surviving Oregon elementary school shooting
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...
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UTPB professor receives UT System teaching award
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The University of Texas Permian Basin has awarded a professor the University of Texas System Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award. Perla Ábrego, associate professor of Spanish, is the recipient. The award recognizes exceptional educators across the UT System...
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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, October 22nd, 2026: Above-average temperatures continue to wrap up the work week, with some changes on the horizon late this weekend. THURSDAY Thursday will start cool, with morning lows in the upper 50s and lower 60s. E...