Lauren Munt
Digital Content Producer
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Lauren Munt is a native West Texan, born and raised in Midland, Tx. After graduating from Lee High School in 2019, Lauren moved to Odessa to attend the University of Texas Permian Basin where she is currently a senior studying Communication.
Lauren began at CBS7 in the summer of 2022 as the Sports Intern and following the completion of her internship she joined the CBS7 team full-time as a Digital Content Producer.
Lauren is also a photographer and has enjoyed getting to showcase life behind the scenes at the station and sharing this content with the people of West Texas. She looks forward to sharing content and writing stories for the Permian Basin.
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|By Lauren Munt
The threats were made at Permian High School, Nimitz Middle School, and the Alternative Center. All three were charged with a Class A Misdemeanor Threat or Exhibition of a Weapon on School Grounds or Bus
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 11:23 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
It was an impressive win for the Yellowjackets but perhaps more impressive was a catch made by Jaden Bejarano.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 11:20 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
This weeks battle for Band of the Week was between Forsan and Kermit with 11,030 total votes.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 4:29 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
CBS7 is collecting Peanut Butter for the West Texas Food Bank as part of Hunger Action Month.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 2:53 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
Texas DPS Troopers, Pecos PD Officers, PBTISD Officers, and DPS CID Special Agents immediately responded and began thoroughly investigating the threat that was made on social media.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 8:35 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
ECISD takes every instance like this seriously and, if substantiated, a threat like this will result in criminal charges and school discipline.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 8:07 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
Jesus Trevino Castillo was charged with two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and an additional five counts of Indecency with a Child. After hearing evidence during the earlier part of the week, the jury found Castillo guilty of all charges on Wednesday morning after less than two hours of deliberating.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 7:55 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
The judge ordered his life sentences to run concurrently and ordered his probation revocation sentence to run consecutively, meaning he must serve the 20-year sentence he is already serving before his life sentence begins.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 3:07 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
Because the fight was a mutual decision between the two, both students will face disciplinary consequences according to the Student Code of Conduct.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 6:54 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
The student now faces a Class A Misdemeanor Exhibition, Use, or Threat of Exhibition or Use of Firearm, and disciplinary action from the school.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 11:42 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
Check out both bands in action.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 11:03 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
On Friday, September 16, 2022, at approximately 5:20 pm, the Midland Police Department responded to Midland Memorial Hospital in reference to a gunshot victim.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 5:36 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
According to the Alpine Police Department Facebook page, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the 2400 block of West Highway 90.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 4:28 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
At least one minor was arrested for fighting and charged with assault.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 4:14 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
In addition to his 7 days in prison, Watson will have to pay a 500-dollar restitution fine, serve 2 years of probation, and complete 60 hours of community service.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 2:50 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
Customers may contribute by ordering online at PandaExpress.com, through the app and entering 340540 in the fundraiser code box, or in person by showing the flyer on their smartphone.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 2:38 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
“Not only did this bomb hoax cause the Ector County courthouse and multiple local businesses to be shut down, but the event also required federal and local law enforcement agencies to expend significant time, resources, and taxpayer dollars to render the area safe and identify the perpetrator,” said U.S. Attorney Ashley C. Hoff. “Let this prosecution send a strong message that such behavior will not be tolerated in our communities.”
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
The contribution is one of 21 gifts totaling over $250,000 from the Oncor Cares Foundation to Texas nonprofit organizations. The contributions are focused on groups that help boost the ability to educate students, inform communities and increase access to the internet.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 5:21 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
At Ross Elementary, a 5th grader was arrested for threatening to shoot up the school while shaping his hand to form a gun.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 10:11 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
Ector county sheriff Mike Griffis tells CBS7 that both were transported with serious injuries after being hit by a car.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 3:44 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
OAK’s mission is to reform foster care in the Permian Basin and part of that mission can be accomplished by keeping the public informed on local foster care, adoption, and advocacy.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 2:17 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
The five-year commitment from Pioneer Natural Resources, whose operations are based in Midland, is helping the nonprofit mark Hunger Action Month in September. The gift will benefit dozens of K-12 schools across seven counties in the region.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 5:15 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
The party will include FREE blood pressure checks and glucose screenings as well as music, food trucks, and giveaways.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 11:21 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
See the Mighty Mustang band in action.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 6:56 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
Suspected gang-related shooting at Uvalde Memorial Park.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 4:39 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
At approximately 12:10 PM the Big Spring Police Department, Big Spring Fire, and Emergency Medical Services were sent to 700 N. Scurry in response to a gunshot victim.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 4:58 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
Rep. August Pfluger announced the Protecting the Permian Basin Act today as part of his initiative to strike down attacks on the oil and gas industry.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 3:23 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
Midland Memorial Hospital Neonatal partnership
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 8:35 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
Jones has been convicted of continuous violence against his family.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 6:23 PM CDT
|By Lauren Munt
The officials are being sued on several counts, including intimidation regarding voting, abuse of process, and conspiracy to deprive constitutional rights.
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