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Stream Tx Panhandle high school football LIVE 11/5 and 11/6

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas Panhandle Sports Network and NewsChannel 10 will have livestreams of high school football games throughout the season. To follow the football scores of the week, click here. WATCH To watch the games live on TPSN , click on the live channels on the left side of t...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 5, 2026

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New Orleans blacksmith preserves centuries-old ironwork tradition

NEW ORLEANS ( Aging Untold ) — In New Orleans, the city’s architecture is often framed in iron. Centuries of old balconies, fences and gates have survived fires and hurricanes. At Andrew’s Welding and Blacksmith Shop, Darryl Reeves is one of the few who still carry on the traditi...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 5, 2026

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Suspects held after linked burglaries in Reagan County

REAGAN COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Reagan County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate burglaries connected to each other in the county. According to RCSO, the first burglary occurred on October 30, 2026, in the morning at JC Curbside Craving, at 903 N Main Street, w...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 5, 2026

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Vehicle overturns in Midland crash near North County Road 1130 and East I-20

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A white car was overturned on its roof Thursday morning near the intersection of North County Road 1130 and East I-20 in Midland. A video shows a second vehicle, a small four-door gray car, also has damage. First Alert 7 has reached out to DPS for details....

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 5, 2026

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Danger Zone: Planes are crashing near airports, millions may not know the risk

Millions of Americans live, work, and commute within feet of airport flight paths without a second thought. But what happens when an approaching aircraft falls short of the runway? In this episode of Following Leads: The Podcast , host Laura Hettiger sits down with Joce Sterman f...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 5, 2026

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Temporary water service interruption planned in Big Spring Thursday

BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Some Big Spring residents will experience a temporary water service interruption Thursday Nov.5, as crews replace a water valve. According to the city of Big Spring, contractors will replace a water valve at the intersection of Northwest 12th Street and...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 5, 2026

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What causes dry mouth, and what can you do about it?

( Aging Untold ) — Dry mouth can show up alongside soreness, bad breath and trouble with dentures. It affects 40% of adults 80 and up and 30% of adults 65 and up, according to the American Dental Association. What causes dry mouth? Dry mouth happens when the salivary glands do no...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 5, 2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, November 5th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, November 5th, 2026: It’ll be another beautiful fall day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with pleasant temperatures, decent sunshine and quiet conditions expected through the day. It will be a touch breezy ahea...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 5, 2026

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Who speaks for you? Choosing a medical power of attorney

( Aging Untold ) — Staying in control as you age can mean choosing someone you trust to make health care decisions if you can’t. The key is picking a person who knows your wishes and will keep them front and center. The Aging Untold experts are talking about what a medical power ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 5, 2026

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Flooding prompts state of emergency in Georgia as crews conduct more than 30 rescues

MCCAYSVILLE, Ga. ( WANF /Gray News) — Flash flooding prompted a state of emergency in McCaysville, Georgia, and flash flood warnings in several other cities in north Georgia on Thursday. McCaysville Chief of Police Michael Early asks residents to bear with them as a state of emer...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 5, 2026

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InvestigateTV+: Aging and driving

( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ looks at the emotional toll when seniors “hang up the keys” and offer a roadmap for families navigating that difficult conversation. Plus, we investigate homeowners facing a costly nightmare from repeated pipe leaks in relatively new houses. The...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 5, 2026

business

These homeowners claim company sold them homes with ‘defective pipes’

DALLAS, Ga. ( InvestigateTV ) - For more than a dozen homeowners outside Atlanta their dream home came with a costly surprise. They’re blaming one of the nation’s biggest home builders for selling them houses with defective plumbing. Homeowners say the pipes began leaking about f...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 5, 2026

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Why this attorney has been putting up positive billboards

LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( InvestigateTV ) - Sam Aguiar has been a personal injury lawyer since 2008. “It’s a tough field, but it’s a rewarding field,” Aguiar said. In December 2024, he decided to go beyond the courtroom and put up billboards around town with motivational messages. “I des...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 5, 2026

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Mother honors stillborn son by bringing comfort to grieving families

MARSHALL, Mich. ( InvestigateTV ) — Sabrina and Brenden Miller walked through the doors of Oak Lawn Hospital with 17 bags full of comfort items, a delivery they make each year on their son’s birthday. Nurses in the birth center received the bags, which will eventually go to mothe...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 5, 2026

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Future voter arrives early: Woman goes into labor at polling place

TOPEKA, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) — Tessa Von Fange went into labor after a trip to the Shawnee County Elections Office in Kansas, where she went to vote. Tessa Von Fange is a longtime voter. She said she has missed very few elections. “I don’t think there are too many elections th...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 5, 2026