KOSA-TV (Odessa, TX)

KOSA-TV, channel 7, serves as the CBS affiliate for the Permian Basin region in West Texas and is based in Odessa. The station's studios and transmitter are situated within the Music City Mall on East 42nd Street in Odessa. Additionally, KOSA has a secondary studio and bureau located in downtown Midland. The station is owned by Gray Television. Furthermore, KOSA operates a MyNetworkTV affiliate on its second digital subchannel, referred to as MyTV 16, which is the name used by most local cable systems.

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, August 12th, 2024

Aug 11, 2024 | cbs7.com | Sawyer McElroy

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, August 12th, 2024: It’ll be a typical August day across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with sunny and hot conditions on tap. Highs across the region will warm into the 90s and triple digits. Midland is looking to reach a high temperature of 98 degrees while Odessa is looking to reach a high temperature of 99 degrees. Skies through the day will be sunny to mostly sunny.
Odessa Fire Rescue responds to working fire at Forrest Brothers Tire

Aug 11, 2024 | cbs7.com | Celeste Gessner

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa Fire Rescue was called to a working fire at Forrest Brothers Tire at 5:13 P.M. on Sunday. According to the City of Odessa, when crews arrived they found tires, plastic, and cardboard on fire near the back of the yard. Crews are currently working to put out the fire. We will update this article once we learn more. Copyright 2024 KOSA. All rights reserved.
ECISD Superintendent announces retirement plans

Aug 9, 2024 | cbs7.com | Lauren Munt

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - According to a post on the Ector County ISD Facebook page, Superintendent Dr. Scott Muri has plans to discuss retirement with the ECISD board of trustees. Serving the children, staff, and community of Ector County ISD is one of the greatest experiences of my life! Nothing compares to the joy and excitement that the process of learning creates.
Meet Mrs. Jo Ann Sarabia: Garriga Law Firm teacher giveaway winner

Aug 9, 2024 | cbs7.com | Matthew Alvarez

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - It’s no secret that the cost of everything has gone up with inflation, including school supplies. According to the National Retail Federation, on average, Americans are spending about $875 during this back-to-school season. One Midland ISD received some help with those supply costs from the Garriga Law Firm. This will be Mrs. Jo Ann Sarabia’s 20th first day of school as a Midland ISD Teacher. She is a dual language MCL Kindergarten Teacher at Jane Long Elementary School. Mrs.
City of Midland confirms that Costco is coming to the Tall City

Aug 9, 2024 | cbs7.com | Tyler Poglitsch

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - In a press release from the City of Midland confirms that Costco is coming to West Texas. The plan for the new retailer is to have a 174,000 sq. ft. facility that will create over 100 jobs. The city also says the plan is to start construction by next summer and be completed by the summer of 2026. First Alert 7 will keep you up to date as more information is released. Copyright 2024 KOSA. All rights reserved.
MISD is implementing new curriculum for the 2024-2025 school year.

Aug 8, 2024 | cbs7.com | Rachel Fortunato

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - MISD students start the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, August 13, but the way they learn math and reading this year will look different. MISD K-5 schools are implementing STEMScopes for math and Structured Literacy for reading. “We went through a whole process and a committee and we chose to have STEMScopes be the new math resource that we’re using in K-5 math classrooms this year,” said Alaina Boaz, a K-5 Math Coordinator for Midland Independent School District.
False reports of an active shooter spread across Odessa

Aug 8, 2024 | cbs7.com | Tyler Poglitsch

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - According to the Odessa Police Department false claims of an active shooter in the city have been made across social media. The Odessa Police Department says these are not true and that there is no active shooter and no threat to The City of Odessa. This is a developing story and we will update you as we learn more. Copyright 2024 KOSA. All rights reserved.
CBS7 FIRST ALERT Forecast for Thursday, August 8th, 2024

Aug 7, 2024 | cbs7.com | Sawyer McElroy

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - CBS7 FIRST ALERT Forecast for Thursday, August 8th, 2024: Another very hot day is on tap across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with widespread triple digits once again. Temperatures will warm quickly with most topping out with highs in the triple digits minus the higher elevations, but it’ll still be hot there too. Midland/Odessa look to reach a high temperature of 105 degrees, which is the current record for the date.
The Texas Size Garage Sale Returns to Midland

Aug 7, 2024 | cbs7.com | Rachel Fortunato

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Senior Life Midland is back with their annual Texas Size Garage Sale. This will be the 35th year for this event. On 407 East Scharbauer Drive, is a 25,000 sq. ft. warehouse that is filled from floor to ceiling. “Thousands and thousands of people walk through his warehouse during our annual sale,” said Tracy Renton, the Director of Development for Senior Life Midland. Everything from the smallest of clothes to the largest of furniture is laid out wall to wall.
From Midland to Paris: Support for Bryce Hoppel heard around the world

Aug 7, 2024 | cbs7.com | Lauren Munt

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Former Midland High track star Bryce Hoppel finished second in Wednesday’s Olympic 800-meter race with a time of 1:45:24, qualifying him for the semi-finals happening Friday morning. In 2016 Bryce won a 6A state title for the Midland High Bulldogs, now in 2024 he’s 5,188 miles away in Paris, France competing for the shot at an Olympic medal.