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.
Updated: 15 hours ago
|By Lauren Munt
New information was released by Big Spring Police regarding a shooting outside the YMCA.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:36 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
There is no update on injuries at this time.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:24 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
The railroad tracks are shut down at this time and union pacific is on the scene.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:12 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
Reporting damage through the iSTAT tool is a voluntary activity and is not a substitute for reporting damage to your insurance agency
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 4:40 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
The conviction was based almost solely on a confession made under the influence
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:22 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
Please avoid these areas.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 2:54 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
Video shows two men forcibly entering the business
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 3:49 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
The woman who died was not wearing a seatbelt.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 2:28 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
Read the full statement here
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:14 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
“The State of Texas is working tirelessly to ensure Texans and their communities have the resources, assistance, and support needed to respond to winter weather impacts across the state,”
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:02 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
Daquann Allen, 34 years of age, was last seen at 7 a.m. in the 1800 block of West 4th Street.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:24 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
Humanities Texas is one of 56 nonprofit state and jurisdictional humanities councils in the United States.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:18 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
CBS7 will update this story as we know more.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:32 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
According to the Pease Elementary Principal, both the student and Crossing Guard are okay.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 3:53 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
In a 4-2 vote, the Midland City Council voted against the project.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 6:07 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
The eight arrested now face State Jail Felony charges.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 4:27 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
The National Park Service will temporarily close select areas in the Chisos Mountains to protect nesting falcons.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 3:06 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
An acid tank was reportedly also on fire but Sherriff Granado says that fire has been put out.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 8:00 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
The park will reopen Saturday, Jan. 21.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 9:38 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
The City of Midland has confirmed that Smith was arrested in Albuquerque, NM.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 4:52 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
The toddler who was unsecured in the vehicle died at the scene.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:59 AM CST
|By Micah Allen and Lauren Munt
CBS7 will update as we have more information.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 6:25 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
Watch the full video here.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 5:23 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
The crash occurred east of Goldsmith
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 9:41 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
Two people were shot and sustained non-life-threatening injuries at two different locations
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 4:52 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
This is the oldest committee in the U.S. House of Representatives
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 2:44 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
Read the Mayor's full statement here
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 4:33 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
Perry Edwards, a 27-year-old from Crane was driving his Toyota Corolla east on IH-20 behind a semi near mile marker 126.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 4:40 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
The notice applies to residents in the Country Club Estates and Los Ranchos Estates.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 5:09 AM CST
|By Lauren Munt
The City provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that show that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 5:31 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
Midlanders can expect another update, Saturday around 8 a.m.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 10:44 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
The City of Midland will open distribution centers for those in need of water
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 10:13 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt and Jakob Brandenburg
Miles was released from jail Thursday after posting a $20,000 bond.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 5:41 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
CBS7 will update this list as we know more.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 4:35 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
The Midland County Emergency Management Office is currently assessing the ongoing situation.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 2:14 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
Boiled water should be used for drinking, brushing teeth, food prep, pets, and cooking
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 3:35 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
The deadline for application is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 3:33 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
“It is an honor to be elected by my peers in the industry, which is a fundamental industry to our state,” Bryant said.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 7:51 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt and Joshua Skinner
Norris says this action is “highly unusual.”
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 5:03 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
City officials recommend running residential outside faucets for 20 minutes to remove any debris.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 6:10 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
Eddie Saenz, 38, died at the scene.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 5:09 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
According to OPD, it is believed that the three individuals acted together and killed Rogers.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 4:29 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
According to the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, a man was caught shoplifting in Dillards by an off-duty deputy.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 2:23 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
The city asks drivers to avoid the area while repairs are underway.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 9:56 AM CST
|By Lauren Munt and Eduardo Huijon Jr.
This arrest comes after a week long investigation into an incident at The Ranch Apartments.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 10:16 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
In an effort to keep animals warm during these freezing temperatures, they are asking for the communities help in bringing blankets to 7012 W. Mockingbird.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 6:02 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
On Thursday, December 22 Vice President for Athletics Todd Dooley announced that Kris McCullough will take over the Falcons after a season as head coach at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 4:17 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
“I thank the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles for their work to reduce recidivism in our state by recommending clemency to Texans who have shown their dedication to changing their lives and serving their communities"
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 3:23 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
A multi-vehicle crash on Business I-20 and Highway 80 in Midland left a 31-year-old man dead and three injured, late Wednesday evening.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 5:49 PM CST
|By Lauren Munt
The project is being funded by 40% community donations and 60% district dollars.