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7 arrested in deaths of 53 migrants smuggled into Texas in trailer in 2022
Guatemala City — Guatemalan police on Wednesday arrested seven Guatemalans accused in the smuggling of 53 migrants from Mexico and Central America who died of asphyxiation in 2022 in Texas after being abandoned in a tractor trailer in scorching summer heat.They were the latest arrests after years of investigation into the deadliest tragedy of migrants smuggled across the border from Mexico. The dead included eight children. Interior Minister Francisco Jiménez told The Associated Press the arrests were made possible after 13 raids in three of the country's departments. They included Rigoberto Román Miranda Orozco, the alleged ringleader of the smuggling...
Texas Musician Jason McBride, Longtime Fiddler For Kevin Fowler Band, Reveals Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Jason McBride, a Texas musician and fiddler for the Kevin Fowler Band, is battling pancreatic cancer. He could use as much support as he can get. Kevin Fowler made the sad announcement on social media. The artist is asking for prayers for the longtime fiddle player. He wrote, "A lot of y'all know Jason from his many years of playing fiddle with us on the road. He's always been a big part of the Kevin Fowler Band family. His family is now asking for prayers and our help on his path to healing."
Aranda on hot seat at Baylor and will call plays on defense after embracing transfers and NIL
Dave Aranda has now fully embraced the transfer portal and paying players in the NIL era. On the field, and on the hot seat after consecutive losing seasons, he is also getting back to what he was doing before he became Baylor’s head coach. Aranda will take over as the primary defensive play-caller for the Bears, like he was for LSU’s national championship five seasons ago just before becoming a head coach for the first time. “I think the biggest change is just being involved with football. With myself, I just think I am at my best when I...
Triple-digit temperatures scorch Texas as millions across Southwest under excessive heat warnings
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Summer heat scorched Texas and the Southwest on Wednesday, pushing Phoenix to nearly 90 consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures and putting millions of people under excessive heat warnings. Meanwhile, energy demand in Texas hit an unofficial all-time high Tuesday, according to data from the state’s...
MISD-created counseling tool adopted by state agency
Aug. 21—MIDLAND — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced plans to standardize monitoring for counselor compliance with the state's 80/20 Rule. The state will use a tracking document created by Midland ISD Mental Health Coordinator Taylor Harris that has been used by the district the past two school years. Earlier this year, the TEA audited school districts across the state to verify ...
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
Texas man sentenced for nationwide scheme to sell thousands of fake paper vehicle tags
HOUSTON – A 35-year-old Dallas man, who had formerly lived in Houston, was sentenced to nearly 8 years in federal prison after conspiring with others to buy and sell thousands of fake Texas-issued paper tags for car sales when no cars were sold, according to a press release. Daniel...
Man sentenced for diesel thefts across Texas, 3 others at large
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — A Mesquite man who was a part of a “sophisticated” organized criminal group accused of stealing 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Ramon Perez-Torres was convicted of engaging in organized criminal activity on […]
FB's Dequan Finn Collects Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List Mention
TYLER, Texas – Baylor football sixth-year senior quarterback Dequan Finn has been named to the 2024 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award watch list, as announced Wednesday. The award recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell: integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community and tenacity to persist as well as determination to overcome adversity and injury in pursuit of reaching goals.
Wimberley residents help protect endangered African penguins
, , , Wimberley residents Kruger and Shannon du Plessis are all about protecting endangered African Penguins. So it was with anticipation that the du Plessis traveled to Waco for the grand opening of the brand new Penguin Shores habitat at the Cameron Park Zoo earlier this month. Shannon and Kruger work with partners in South Africa to help African penguins in the wild through their KruShan foundation. Twenty-two African penguins from the Fort Worth Zoo were moved to the zoo’s new, state-of-the-art $12.8 million habitat. “Eleven male and 11 female, now call Penguin Shores home, making it the largest colony in...
Volunteer Firefighter Paralyzed After Crashing While Responding to Call
An Oglesby volunteer firefighter was severely injured last week when he was involved in a crash while responding to an assistance call. On Thursday, Aug. 15, 20-year-old Cody Hazelwood was responding to a call for assistance when he lost control of the vehicle he was driving and crashed near the curved intersection of 2400 Road and 4020 Road.
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