Jakob Brandenburg

May 17, 2024 | cbs7.com | Jakob Brandenburg

BIG SPRING, Texas (KOSA) - Students across West Texas are graduating this month, including one woman who got her degree about 75 years later than expected. Big Spring resident Margie Ward is 95 years old. “I don’t feel 95,” she said. When asked what she does feel? A few weeks ago, this great grandmother earned her GED through Howard College; the equivalent of the high school diploma that she never got. “It was awesome,” Ward said. “It was really nice.

Jan 25, 2024 | cbs7.com | Jakob Brandenburg

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The UT Permian Basin women’s basketball team continued the best start in program history, beating St. Edward’s 68-63 on Thursday in the Falcon Dome. UTPB improved its record to 14-3 overall, and 9-2 in Lone Star Conference games. It was the Falcons fourth win in a row. UTPB’s Andreea Mancha had 23 points, two steals and shot 7-13 from the floor with five 3-pointers.

Dec 20, 2023 | cbs7.com | Jakob Brandenburg

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Legacy High School quarterback Marcos Davila signed with Purdue University on Wednesday. Davila started every game the last three seasons for the Rebels. Legacy won the district championship each of those seasons. Davila ended his career with 93 touchdown passes and 9,101 career passing yards, both school records. He is rated as the #20 quarterback in the country by 247Sports, and is considered a 4-star prospect.

Dec 20, 2023 | cbs7.com | Jakob Brandenburg

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa High School receiver Ivan Carreon signed with The University of Oklahoma on Wednesday. Carreon had a signing and graduation celebration at his home Tuesday night. The 6-foot-6 Carreon is rated as the #35 receiver in the country by 247Sports, and considered a 4-star prospect. He holds virtually every OHS receiving record, and broke Ector County ISD records held by Permian legends like Roy Williams and Lloyd Hill.

Nov 28, 2023 | cbs7.com | Jakob Brandenburg

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Christian boys and girls basketball teams both won home games on Tuesday night, to continue their strong starts to the season. The MCS boys team, ranked #3 in the state for TAPPS, cruised past UIL 6A San Angelo Central, 49-32. The Lady Mustangs beat the Big Spring Lady Steers 62-38. Watch the video for highlights from the games. Copyright 2023 KOSA. All rights reserved.