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Next In Line To Die: Arthur Burton’s Victim Forgave Him, But Texas Does Not
Do you know about God? I forgive you. Just leave. Why are you doing it? You don't have to do it, you are a handsome man. Those were Nancy Adleman's last words, as paraphrased from the testimony of her killer, Arthur Burton. Imagine being kind to your killer as you beg for your life, as he ties your shoestring around your neck.
Man killed in Washington County ATV crash
Washington County, Tx (FOX 44) – The Texas Department of Public Safety reports a 66-year-old Washington, Texas, man died after his all terrain vehicle (ATV) crashed into a tree in a rural area of Washington County southeast of Navasota on Sunday evening. DPS Sgt. Justin Ruiz said Lavania Finley, of Washington, was pronounced dead at […]
HCSO looking for suspects in fatal Monday-morning drive-by shooting on Eastex Freeway feeder
An investigation is underway after a 19-year-old was found dead inside a car that was riddled with bullet holes on the Eastex Freeway feeder road Monday morning, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.Deputies arrived at the 12900 block of the northbound feeder road at the intersection of Lauder Road and the Eastex Freeway at about 9:15 a.m.@HCSOTexas deputies responded to a shooting at the 12900 blk of the Eastex Fwy, northbound feeder road. A male driver in a vehicle sustained gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased. Suspect(s) fled the scene. Investigators are enroute. If you have1/2 pic.twitter.com/51bL2yJtAa— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO)...
Shooting that left 20-year-old hurt in Pasadena may have been accidental, police say
A 20-year-old man is hurt after what may have been an accidental shooting inside a car in the Pasadena area on Monday, according to police.The shooting happened in the 1900 block of Pasadena Boulevard at Raspberry Lane around 5:45 a.m.SkyEye flew over the scene, where a gray Dodge Charger was stopped in the middle of the street.Pasadena police said there were three people inside the car when the 20-year-old was shot one time. He was taken to a nearby hospital in serious but not life-threatening condition.Investigators believe all of the people involved in the shooting were inside the vehicle when it happened. After an initial investigation, they think the shooting happened inside the car and may have been accidental."At this point, we have no reason to believe we're looking for any suspects or anybody else out there," Sgt. Raul Granados said.The two people who were also inside the car during the shooting are being questioned by police.Police were looking for surveillance video in the area to hopefully paint a clearer picture of what happened.
The Houston Texans’ Former 1st-Round Pick Is Happy to Be Back at His Natural Position
The Houston Texans’ offensive lineman, Tytus Howard, prefers to line up at right tackle because it’s his natural position, and he plays better there. However, he has only started 36 of his 61 career starts at RT because the Texans had him line up at two different spots along the offensive line in his career. He has started 21 games at LG and four at LT.
Texas Rattled By 3 Earthquakes In Rapid Succession Near Hermleigh
Texans were rocked with three earthquakes within an hour and a half Monday night. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the three earthquakes were reported at 10:38 pm, 10:46 pm, and 11:56 pm all within the area of Hermleigh, Texas. The first one registered at a magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter Scale with the second registering at 4.4 and the third at 3.1.
3 earthquakes, including a 4.9, rattle Texas late Monday night
HERMLEIGH, Texas — Three earthquakes hit West Texas late Monday night, according to officials. The earthquakes were registered near the town of Hermleigh, about 56 miles northwest of Abilene, at 10:38 p.m., 10:46 p.m. and 11:56 p.m., according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The first earthquake registered...
Tuesday Morning Forecast: Storm chances continue
TODAY: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms, increasing to a 70% chance in Deep East Texas. Highs in the low-to-mid-80s. Wind: S 5 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers, especially closer to the Toledo Bend Reservoir. Lows in the low-70s. Wind: S 0-5 mph. TOMORROW: Partly to […]
Texas Drivers (Again) Asked Not To Drive Their Cars
It's partly due to the summer heat but the possibility of Texas drivers being asked to leave their cars parked again will continue into winter. Warmer temperatures and certain weather conditions can lead to an increase in ozone levels which can be harmful. To ease these levels, millions of Texans are being asked ... for the 2nd time this month ... to leave their cars at home.
This PVAMU grad is using his new master’s degree to maximize residents’ quality of life in his hometown
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 22, 2024) – Recent Prairie View A&M University graduate Eli Washington ‘24 is back in his hometown of Missouri City, Texas, after earning his Master of Community Development on May 11. Washington, 26, is now the Economic Development Manager for the city where he...
Chinese national indicted in largest fentanyl precursor seizure in Southern Texas
HOUSTON, Texas — A 48-year-old Chinese national has been indicted for his role in a conspiracy involving the importation of what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors found in the Southern District of Texas and one of the largest in the country, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Texans will help conduct test runs for the next census in 2030
TEXAS, USA — A focus on counting "historically undercounted populations" will bring the U.S. Census Bureau to Texas in 2026. Officials say six places will host practice runs for the 2030 U.S. census. Residents in West Texas, along with portions of Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina,...
Summer feeding programs help reduce child hunger, keep Central Texas students healthy ahead of next academic year
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - For many children the cafeteria is a place to relax and refuel as they prepare to learn in class during the school year, and now that summer is here, Central Texas school districts have set up feeding locations to make sure their students stay healthy ahead of the new school year.
Former Texas State Representative Jim Pitts Passes Away at 73
DALLAS, Texas — Former Texas State Representative Jim Pitts passed away shortly before midnight on July 20, 2024, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, surrounded by his loved ones. Jim Pitts dedicated his life to public service, representing House District 10 in the Texas House of Representatives from 1993 to 2015. His district comprised Ellis County, Hill County, and a portion of Henderson County. During his tenure, he served as Chairman of Appropriations from 2005 to 2007 and from 2009 to 2015. Representative Pitts was known for his commitment to education, fiscal responsibility, and advocating for the needs of his constituents.
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