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Texas police are working to identify a barefoot young woman with what appeared to be broken restraints around her wrists who rang a home's doorbell before disappearing.
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750 soldiers from the Army's 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina are spending their New Year's Day deploying to Iraq.
Keep them in your thoughts and prayers. 🇺🇸
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BREAKING: CBS7 has learned the FBI has arrested Midlander Jenny Cudd for rioting at the Capitol last Wednesday.
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Yes, you're seeing this right - A dumpster floated into traffic at 8th and Muskingum. 📷 Jessica Florence
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Happy birthday President Trump! The 45th president of the United States turns 73 today.
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Senator Ted Cruz helps celebrate local law enforcement
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WATCH: Do you recognize these two men? Police say they stole a $200 turtle from Music City Mall.
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Greg Zanis of Crosses For Losses built seven crosses for those who were lost in Saturday's shooting.
You can visit the crosses at 2nd Street & Sam Houston in Odessa.
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UPDATE: The City of Midland tells CBS7 that a suspect has been taken into custody at the Cinergy of Midland.
Our reporter at the scene says that people are walking out of the theater and heading to their cars.
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MPD Chief Seth Herman gave an update on Officer Zack Owens who was hurt in Saturday's shooting.
"Although the road will be long and would be difficult for a lesser person, Zack’s strength and perseverance will overcome every obstacle placed before him."
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Authorities responding to reports of active shooter in Odessa
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Senator-elect files bill to legalize marijuana in the state of Texas
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The Odessa High Lady Bronchos reserved a seat on their bench to honor Alexis Luna last night. ❤
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Youngest shooting survivor released from hospital, parents speak out
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We have been told of a chase happening in the area of West County Road in Odessa. We have reached out to law enforcement agencies for more information but have not heard anything back at this time. Once we learn more we will be sure to share here on Facebook, CBS7 and our website
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REOPENING: Businesses started to reopen in Venice, Italy on Monday after a 10-week national lockdown due to the coronavirus. Some gondolas and water taxis were back on the canals.
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WOW! Check out this photo of a storm to the north of Midland & Odessa last night. 📷 Sonny Castillo
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West Texans are already set up to welcome President Trump when he arrives this morning. (Photo courtesy of Caitlyn Edge/Edge Industries)
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BREAKING: Robert Fabian has been found GUILTY in the murder of Zuzu Verk.
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The manager of Odessa's Golden Corrall says that they will be offering free meals to first responders all day.
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WATCH: Here's a look at the flooding along Tom Green Avenue this morning. Please stay off the roads if you can. 📹 Krishna Carrasco
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BREAKING: President Donald Trump is coming to Midland-Odessa for a fundraising luncheon at the end of the month.
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TRUMP IN WEST TEXAS: Here's a closer look at the football helmets from Odessa High School and Permian that President Trump signed this morning. (Photos courtesy of Ector County ISD)
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Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani to perform during Saturday's Grand Ole Opry broadcast
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Dollar General announces first hour of operations to be dedicated to senior customers.
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WATCH: Check out this bird's-eye view of Odessa covered with snow this morning!
Thank you Ward Webb for sharing this video.
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BREAKING: The Midland ISD school board has voted 6-1 in favor of changing the name of Robert E. Lee High School and Freshman High School.
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CHECK THIS OUT: Firefighters with Odessa Fire Rescue stopped to fix a flag in distress earlier today.
Thank you OPD Chaplain Brandon Pugh for sharing this with us!
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A prayer vigil will be held at UTPB at 6 p.m. tomorrow.
The public is invited to attend.
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GOOD NEWS: Medical Center Hospital reports that only one victim is listed in critical condition as of this morning. No shooting victims passed away overnight.
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'Don't mind me, just a javelina strolling through Odessa'. 🐗
(Video courtesy of Taylor Chapman)
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FIRST ON CBS7: HEB confirms worker at Westside Odessa store tested positive for coronavirus.
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CUTE: Take a look as a playful cub sneaks up on mom at Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo. The zoo shared the video last week.
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WOAH - Almost 8 inches of snow in Northwest Midland!
Thank you Jennifer Slim for sharing!
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Good news: Midland Police Officer Zack Owens was released from the hospital this morning. He's heading to a specialist in Alabama who will be evaluating his eye.
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GOOD DOGS: Abner, Elijah, Gabriel, Joy, Martha and Phoebe are in Odessa to comfort the victims, survivors and first responders affected by Saturday's tragedy.
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FIRST ON CBS7: According to family, 15-year-old Midland girl flown to Dallas hospital after being beaten and sexually assaulted.
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Governor Greg Abbott requests that Texas flags be lowered to half-staff following Saturday's mass shooting.
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HEARTWARMING: This kindergarten class at Hickerson Elementary in Tennessee learned "Happy Birthday" in sign language to celebrate the 60th birthday of their custodian. James Anthony, who is hard of hearing, has been working with the school for 15 years.
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Permian and El Paso Franklin students will be exchanging banners during tonight's football games.
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Seven people were taken from their friends, families and loved ones in Saturday's mass shooting. Officials have now released their names.
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Check this out - The Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center lit up in blue on Thursday as a thank you for all of the front line workers.
Thank you Tony Driggers for sharing this photo with us!
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Do you agree? President Donald Trump says people who burn the American flag should go to jail for one year.
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WATCH: "Chubbs" the alligator was spotted again at a golf course in Palmetto, FL. The gator is estimated to be about 15-feet long. It was hanging out at the Buffalo Creek Golf Course over the weekend.
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Here's a sweet video to brighten your day - Watch these kids react to teachers from Blackshear Magnet Elementary driving by their house.❤
Thank you Ashley Johnson Mayfield for sharing this video with us!
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Take a look: These West Odessans came together to make sure that everyone gets their mail today.
📷Nikolas Ruiz
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These kids rock! Check this out.
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WOW: Check out this lightning show out of Fort Stockton!
Thank you Jose Lujan for sharing!
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IN CASE YOU SEE THE LIGHTS: We have been told that Midland Police Officer Zack Owens has been released from the hospital and is being escorted by law enforcement in Odessa.
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A Black Lives Matter march will be held in Downtown Odessa at 6 p.m. this evening.
Both the City of Odessa and the organizers of the march are asking for a peaceful and respectful demonstration.
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BREAKING: Governor Greg Abbott says that schools will be closed for the rest of the 2019-20 school year.
#CBS7
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Matthew McConaughey says he would be open to running for Texas governor.
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MPD: Active shooter shot and killed at Odessa Cinergy
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A 6-year-old Texas girl with incurable cancer has fulfilled her dream of becoming a police officer. Take a look at the emotional swearing in ceremony:
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texans in most counties to wear masks in public
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DID YOU FEEL IT?
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported by the USGS just before 1:30 AM today.
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SHARE: This is 19-year-old Caitlin Denison. She was last seen in Midland on January 10. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to call (512) 424-5074 or 1 (800) 346-3243.
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Remember this moment? Three days after 9/11, President George W. Bush spoke to first responders at Ground Zero.
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7-year-old Leighton Accardo was just diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and decided to shave her head on Tuesday. Take a look the heartwarming way her team and friends rallied around her.
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According to DPS, today's shooting started during a traffic stop along I-20. DPS says that the suspect began firing a rifle at officers and others. Three law enforcement officers were shot, all three are now in stable condition.
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Meet Sunny! This Colorado dog is delivering items to a neighbor with health issues because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement on the second anniversary of the Midland-Odessa shooting.
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DID YOU FEEL IT?
Many people have reported feeling their home shake or hearing a boom just before midnight. The USGS is reporting a 3.0 earthquake was recorded underneath eastern Ector County.
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NOPE: These ducks at Whispering Elm Farm in Paola, Kansas left their winter shed on Sunday, only to turn right back around when they realized it was snowing outside.
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STUNNING: Onlookers who braved the bitter cold to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights in Finland last week were treated to quite a show. The shifting green patterns illuminated the night sky in the Lapland region for more than nine hours Wednesday night, according to Reuters.
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Breaking: Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas bars to close again and restaurants to reduce to 50% occupancy as coronavirus spreads.
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WATCH: This large octopus was seen more than 5200 feet below the surface in the Pacific Ocean. Researchers on Exploration Vessel Nautilus said they spotted the huge octopus "billowing its arms like a circus tent."
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