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HazMat scene in Midland following tanker crash

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The City of Midland is warning residents about an overturned tanker that spilled oil onto the road at a busy intersection. Midland Fire Department says the tanker was involved in a crash at Highway 158 and East County Road 120, part of the ‘Five Points’ in...

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

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State warns of contractor scams as Hurricane Isaias approaches

MONTGOMERY, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - The Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board is warning homeowners about the potential for scams, fraud and price gouging during storm cleanup, repair and rebuilding as Hurricane Isaias threatens the Gulf Coast and central Alabama. The board is ...

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

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Odessa man killed after jumping onto hood of Jeep

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland police say a man was killed after being hit by a vehicle Thursday night. The driver fled the scene and was later arrested. At 10:46 p.m. on Thursday, Midland Police Department officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Rankin Highway in referenc...

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

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Katie Zacharia chosen to be next White House press secretary, reports say

(Gray News) - Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia has reportedly been offered the position of White House press secretary following Karoline Leavitt’s departure. According to multiple reports, Zacharia, a ​communications adviser for President Donald Trump’s Truth ‌Social plat...

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

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Verizon offers storm-related service relief as Isaias approaches Gulf Coast

MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) - Verizon is offering affected customers in parts of Alabama, Florida and Mississippi unlimited domestic calling, texting and data from Oct. 9 through Oct. 15 as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast. The offer applies automatically to active ...

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

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Aging Untold: Why more LGBTQ+ older adults are living openly

( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we explore the courage, newfound freedom and unique challenges of coming out later in life. Plus, find out how opting for out-of-pocket medical care works and why paying cash on purpose makes sense for some patients. We also in...

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

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Two arrested in Big Spring for major drug seizure

BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Two men were arrested for possession of multiple drugs in large amounts early Friday morning in Big Spring. Both men were identified as 24-year-old Ryan D. McKiernan and 44-year-old Reyes Castaneda Jr. According to the Big Spring Police Department,...

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

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The Waffle House index: Have any locations closed ahead of Isaias?

(Gray News/AP) – When hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, the hot meals and bold yellow signs of the local Waffle House provide another kind of comfort. If a Waffle House stays open in town, even in a limited capacity, neighbors are reassured that the coming storm is unli...

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

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Oil spill response on SH 158 causes traffic delays

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Fire Department is responding to an earlier tanker rollover that spilled oil and HazMat. Motorists are expected to experience delays near the intersection of State Highway 158 and East County Road 120. A timeline is not known at this time....

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

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, October 9th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Friday, October 9th, 2026: It’ll be another pleasant fall day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with lots of sunshine, warm temperatures and quiet conditions expected for most. Temperatures will be a bit warmer into the s...

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

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InvestigateTV+ Weekend: Hidden hacker risks

( InvestigateTV ) — Your most sensitive information may not be sitting in a computer — it could be inside the printer down the hall. Chris Nakamoto finds why some offices may be leaving that data exposed. Plus, a family loses their home as firefighters reported trouble getting wa...

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

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Key money lessons parents should teach teens before college

( InvestigateTV ) — For a young adult stepping into college or a first job, financial decisions can feel overwhelming. Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with US PIRG, said that makes financial planning for teens and young adults especially important. “We’re kind of assuming here...

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

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Man arrested in Kermit after woman reported held against will

WINKLER COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - A man was arrested by law enforcement on multiple felony charges after a woman stated she was "held against her will" Thursday evening. The suspect was identified as 45-year-old Christopher Bowden. According to the Winkler County Sheriff's Offi...

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