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East Texans react to Biden withdrawal from presidential election
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — President Joe Biden announced on social media on Sunday that he will not be accepting his presidential nomination. KETK spoke with voters in Tyler on Monday afternoon to hear what they think about his decision. “I think they did the American people a favor by dropping down,” Debbie Attaway, a Pickton […]
THSCA wishes NCAA would leave Friday night football to the high schools
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (BCH Sports) – Texas high school coaches are gathered in San Antonio this week for the Texas High School Coaches Association convention. It’s also known as Coaching School. THSCA Executive Director Joe Martin spoke on several subjects in his media conference. One of those subjects...
BRENHAM CITY COUNCIL HOLDS BUDGET MEETING
The Brenham City Council met in an unusual meeting Monday morning. The meeting opened with an executive session that lasted 30 minutes with the Council conferring with the City Attorney about Roger Chambers request to have 24 acres released from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. They also consulted with the city attorney about an Attorney General’s open records ruling.
COMMUNITY CORNER TO DISCUSS WASHINGTON CO. FAIR VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION NIGHT, ‘HOT NIGHTS, COLD BREWS’
The Washington County Fair and an event hosted by the Zythological Society of North America will be this week’s topics on the KWHI Community Corner. Michael Bentke and Beth Ann Schramm of the Washington County Fair Association will talk about the fair’s Volunteer Appreciation Night on Saturday, August 3rd at Silver Wings Ballroom.
FORGERY, CRIMINAL TRESPASS AMONG CHARGES LISTED IN THREE WEEKEND ARRESTS FOR BRENHAM PD
Three people face various charges after their arrest this weekend by Brenham police. At 10:30 p.m. Friday, Officer Garrett Downs was dispatched to the 1800 block of Longwood Drive in reference to a crash. Investigation determined a vehicle occupied by three men struck another vehicle from behind, and all three men fled from the scene. One of them was located and identified as 34-year-old Javier Garcia of Honduras. He was taken into custody and transported to the Washington County Jail for Public Intoxication, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and two counts of Forgery of a Government or National Instrument, Money or Security.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
GOP lawmaker says he recreated Trump shooting to show security failure
A Texas Republican said he recreated the shooting at former President Trump’s rally with an AR-15 over the weekend to show the security failure of the incident. Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas) said during Monday’s House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing that he used his AR-15 on Saturday to “recreate the events” of the attempted assassination…
New Lawsuit Alleges Chris Brown Ordered Backstage Assault After Show In Texas
Chris Brown delighted crowds this weekend in Ft. Worth but a new lawsuit filed against him alleges a BRAWL took place backstage on Saturday night at Dickies Arena. The 11:11 Tour stopped through Fort Worth over the weekend for 2 nights and Breezy's performance received rave reviews from the thousands who attended the shows. But its what allegedly happened after the show that's getting all the attention.
Texas doubles investment in energy fund to keep up with growing demand
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Cities like San Marcos were once considered small towns. Now, in most communities along the I-35 corridor, the growth is undeniable. “I’ve seen the community grow and also just love living in this area,” said Andrea Villalobos, the assistant director of planning and development services for the City of San Marcos.
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.
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