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KOSA First Alert 7

KOSA First Alert 7

by Gray Television Group, Inc.

120 ratings
47 reviews
With Ads
📡 News
☀️ Weather
Free
With Ads

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Released
October 28, 2016
Updated
October 27, 2026

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Developer

Gray Television Group, Inc.
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Stay informed with breaking news and local sports updates from the Permian Basin. Get reliable, up-to-date information for Odessa, Midland, and the surrounding West Texas region.

✓Breaking news alerts
✓Local sports coverage
✓Permian Basin news
✓Odessa news
✓Midland news
✓Up-to-date information
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What users say about KOSA First Alert 7

Reviews of KOSA First Alert 7 are mostly negative: the News app is rated 2.7/5 from 120 App Store ratings. What users like most: new update is fantastic, simple and direct app. Top complaints: forced ad tracking, littered with ads. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • ✨New update is fantastic
  • 👍Simple and direct app
  • 🌟Great improvement over last version
  • 👍Customizable alerts

Negative things

  • 😠Forced ad tracking
  • 😠Littered with ads
  • 😠Inappropriate ads
  • 😠App never updated
  • 😠Information always behind
  • 😠Ads not appropriate for workplace
  • 😠App does not work
  • 😠Old app was better
  • 😠App has not been opening
  • 😠App is not loading
  • 😠Partisan ads
  • 😠Slow pace of updates
  • 😠404 page not found errors
  • 😠Misspelled words and poor grammar
  • 😠Ads made to look like news
  • 😠Dishonest, spam, or inappropriate ads
  • 😠Scantly clad women in ads
  • 😠Slow and freezes
  • 😠Crashes a lot
  • 😠Freezes every time opened
  • 😠Endless commercials before stories
  • 😠Does not update on weekends
  • 😠No streaming
  • 😠Day old news
  • 😠Too many ads
  • 😠Unwanted notifications
  • 😠Ads stay on too long
  • 😠Junk ads
  • 😠Poor grammar and spelling
  • 😠Spam or phishing ads
  • 😠Risqué or sexually-suggestive ads
  • 😠More ads than news
  • 😠Pop up ads cannot be closed
  • 😠Updated app does not open or closes immediately
  • 😠Update ruined it
  • 😠Cannot zoom pictures
  • 😠Old news stays on thread too long
  • 😠Cannot navigate due to pop-up advertising
  • 😠Ridiculously too much advertising
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What's New in KOSA First Alert 7

3.0.9

October 27, 2026

Updated the video player Push titles are now included in notification inbox Added support for embeds in articles Closings banner added to homepage Made scrolling through the homepage more fluid

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User reviews

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New Update

The new update to the app is fantastic.
Vvinceom3

Deleting this app

I’m having to delete the app because it’s forcing me or trying to force me to accept ad tracking.
TTyger769

App name

Names are wrong on the icon versus in the app.
NNotbravesfan

Awful app

Littered with adds. Pop up notifications that arnt linked to any story. Not worth your time.
NNoCappinFromMe

Does anyone actually work at CBS 7 ?

no realtime news even though they did pass on a NWS tornado sighting. Apparently noone is actually working outside of a scripted studio setting.
POpeasant oaf
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

19 issues

Names are wrong on icon vs. app

Bug

Pop up notifications not linked to any story

Bug

App is never kept up to date

Bug

Weather is the only thing that updates

Bug

App does not work

Bug

App has not been opening lately

Bug

App is not loading

Bug

404 / page not found error code

Bug

Misspelled words and very poor grammar

Bug

Freezes all the time

Bug

Crashes a lot

Bug

Freezes every time I open it

Bug

No live shows / streaming

Bug

Notification settings don't work

Bug

Crashes on load

Bug

Only ads loading when app launched

Bug

Updated app does not open, or closes immediately

Bug

Update ruined it

Bug

After the last update I could no longer zoom pictures

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Hour by hour wind forecast like old app

Feature

Paid version for ad-free experience

Feature

Include smaller rural schools in app

Feature

Ability for comments to be posted about a story

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does this app provide?

This app focuses on breaking news and local sports updates specifically for the Permian Basin region of West Texas. It aims to provide reliable and up-to-date information for areas like Odessa and Midland.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include breaking news alerts, comprehensive local sports coverage, and news specific to Odessa, Midland, and the entire Permian Basin. It ensures users receive up-to-date information.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It is supported by advertisements, meaning you will see ads while using the application.

Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is designed for individuals living in or interested in the Permian Basin area of West Texas, including residents of Odessa and Midland. It's for anyone who wants to stay informed about local happenings and sports.