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Texoma police chief ousted, no explanation given by city
HOWE, Texas (KXII) - On Tuesday morning, Carl Hudman was the police chief in Howe, Texas. The Howe City Council voted to terminate Hudman’s contract — and when News 12 asked why — both the city and the police department had no comment. Former Chief Hudman deferred...
Denison woman charged in credit card fraud scheme involving inmates
DENISON, Texas — A Denison woman has been charged in connection with a credit card fraud scheme that funneled money into the accounts of inmates at the Grayson County Jail, according to the Denison Police Department. The investigation, which began in March 2024, uncovered over 280 stolen credit card...
Southmayd child assault suspect tracked to Maryland
SOUTHMAYD, Texas (KTEN) — On July 4th, Southmayd police answered the call after the alleged aggravated sexual assault of a child under age 14. Officers said when they arrived at the residence on Sunny Drive, the suspected attacker — Cristofer Daniel Lopez-Contreras — was gone. The child...
Unattended hot cars are deadly for children and pets yearly
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - Whether it be due to a forgetful nature or belief that your errands will “only take a second” leaving a child or pet in a hot or cold car unattended is dangerous. According to PETA, there have been 69 hot car animal-related deaths in...
B.C. man sentenced to 16 years in jail for killing and dismembering wife
Obnes Regis has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for the death and dismemberment of Naomi Onotera in the summer of 2021 in Langley City. With time served, the 52-year-old will spend 12 years, one month, and 17 days in prison. He was arrested in December 2021. The sentence...
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