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Your First Alert for news, weather, and sports in the Permian Basin and all of West Texas.

First Alert 7 (KOSA) is a television station based in Odessa-Midland, Texas. First Alert 7 provides the latest news and weather in the Permian Basin and all of West Texas.

06/19/2026

Major League Baseball proposed sweeping changes to the domestic draft and international player signing process today, as part of the collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the Players Association. These proposals include high school players no longer being eligible for the domestic draft, bonuses tied to draft position with no room for negotiation, and the introduction of an international players draft. Jensen Young has the full rundown and the response from the MLBPA.

11-month-old baby dies after being found inside insect-infested apartment; mother arrested 06/19/2026

North Charleston authorities said that an infant has died after being found inside an apartment that was filled with insects.

11-month-old baby dies after being found inside insect-infested apartment; mother arrested North Carolina authorities say an infant has died after being found inside an apartment that was filled with insects.

Want faster savings growth? Try a high-yield account 06/19/2026

A high-yield savings account pays a much higher interest rate than a regular savings account, allowing money to grow faster for those saving toward long-term goals.

Want faster savings growth? Try a high-yield account High-yield savings accounts offer better interest rates for long-term goals like buying a house or car. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePopma explains how they work and why experts recommend them.

100-year-old volunteer set to showcase 1926 Model T at Midland car show 06/19/2026

A century of history on four wheels! 🚗

Meet 100-year-old volunteer Maurice Bonecutter as he showcases his 1926 Model T at the Senior Life Midland Car Show this weekend.

First Alert 7’s Sierra Burnett has the story! 👇

100-year-old volunteer set to showcase 1926 Model T at Midland car show It’s not every day you meet a 100-year-old man driving a 100-year-old car.

Photos from Meteorologist Ethan Yost's post 06/19/2026
Photos from First Alert 7's post 06/19/2026

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3-year-old dies of heat exposure after being found in hot car 06/19/2026

A 3-year-old boy died from heat exposure after being found inside a hot vehicle in Alabama, Clarke County Sheriff DeWayne Smith confirmed.

3-year-old dies of heat exposure after being found in hot car A three-year-old boy died from heat exposure after being found inside a hot vehicle in Alabama, Clarke County Sheriff DeWayne Smith confirmed.

06/19/2026

Several club volleyball teams from across the Permian Basin qualified for Junior Nationals! It's a very impressive showing from the Texas 432 program, which is sending three teams: the 12u Black, 13u Black and 17u Black teams. First Alert 7's Jensen Young heard from the teams about their excitement and preparation for the competition starting this week.

06/19/2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 INVESTIGATES: Documentary examines deadly Midland crash 06/18/2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 INVESTIGATES: Documentary examines deadly Midland crash A one-hour documentary examines the events that led to a deadly crash on June 1, 2026 in Midland involving Roberto Pando III and the deaths of James Baker and Anderson Aguilar.

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