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Galveston PD looking for information on hit-and-run crash that killed pedestrian
Authorities in Galveston are looking to get more information on a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian last week.The Galveston Police Department said the incident happened just before 2 a.m. on June 26 at the intersection of 36th Street and Avenue J.Officers found an injured pedestrian at the scene, but the vehicle involved had taken off.The pedestrian was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.Police said an investigation is underway to identify the driver.Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact detectives at 409-765-3628. Anonymous tips can also be reported to Galveston Crime Stoppers at 409-763-8477.Submit a tip or story idea to ABC13Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story you think we should cover? Send it to ABC13 using the form below. If you have a video or photo to send, terms of use apply. If you don't, just hit 'skip upload' and send the details.
S8 E154: The Trial of Alex Murdaugh: Murders Timeline — Part 2
In Murders Timeline — Part 2, we continue our review of the direct examination of SLED Agent Peter Rudofski, as Creighton Waters questions the witness about the timeline built on data from cell phones and various other electronic sources. During this portion of Agent Rudofski’s testimony, they cover the time period from about an hour before the murders until about two hours after the killings.
Cowboys On The Coast Western Theme At Galveston’s Bryan Museum Delights Attendees
The Bryan Museum Dazzles With Coastal Cowboys-Themed Gala. THE SETTING: The Bryan Museum in Galveston was the recent setting of one of the biggest events of the city’s social season. Over 400 of the area’s most notable business leaders, sociables, and philanthropists descended upon the museum for the annual Bryan Museum Gala. This year’s theme, Coastal Cowboys brought the fun in a big way featuring great company, fantastic food, and show-stopping musical performances.
Tropical Storm Beryl to affect Texas next week.
Headline: Tropical Storm Beryl will affect the Texas coast early next week. The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center tracks Beryl across the Gulf of Mexico and into Texas at Brownsville as a CAT 1 with 75 mph winds on Sunday night. The storm will then move north over the state dropping significant rainfall over the lower half of the state. It is now time to plan for heavy rain and possible flooding in South Texas early next week. The winds from the storm will drop below hurricane force by Monday night.
Texas gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.08 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.01 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 6 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.46 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
5 High Profile Cases From Texas That Among The FBI’s Most Famous
Texas is a land of beautiful backdrops and vibrant cities. A place where anything can happen and usually does. Our state has seen some amazing and intriguing crime stories to ever have come out of law enforcement. Ranker listed out some of the worst crimes ever to happen in Texas....
Hanging up his hat: Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp on his retirement
The longest-serving chancellor of the Texas A&M System is retiring. John Sharp earned his bachelor’s from A&M in 1972 and served as student body president – the shape of things to come. He was elected to the Texas House of Representatives just six years later, and after a...
Home care providers pay $4.5M to settle false claims allegations
Three home care agencies operating in Texas, Ohio and Indiana agreed to pay nearly $4.5 million to resolve allegations that they provided illegal kickbacks in exchange for Medicare referrals, the Justice Department disclosed on Monday. Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati, which are owned...
Texas Lottery Commission Allows Rigged Win
When a small group of Texas lottery retailers heard about a customer's ambitious plan to secure a guaranteed lottery win, they were in for an unprecedented ride. This daring move, which played out last spring, saw one individual ready to spend millions to buy nearly every possible numeric combination for the Lotto Texas draw. The result? An extraordinary jackpot of $95 million was on the line. To learn more about this incredible story, check out the original article on the Houston Chronicle.
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Clear The Streets: The Worst Areas For Underage Drinking In Texas
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the areas in Texas cited the most for underage drinking violations are all near universities. But some party schools party a lot harder than others if we take the numbers at face value. Overall, citations to businesses for serving underage patrons are trending down. This could be because:
Henderson, Smith among East Texas counties approved for federal disaster relief funding
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced on Tuesday that FEMA has approved 15 additional Texas counties for federal disaster assistance following severe weather and flooding that began on April 26. TDEM said the list of counties approved for federal help has risen to 63. FEMA approved its Public […]
Experts – Extreme Weather To Become “Normal” In Texas
Texas saw some crazy weather last year, including extremely high temps, and 2024 is looking to bring us more. In fact, experts think this insanity may become "normal". Last year, Texas saw record breaking heat waves and 2024 is expected to be at least as hot, if not hotter. The heat isn't the only extreme weather the lone star state could see this year.
Texas Ranked In Top Ten Of Worst States For Summer
The Texas summer is full swing as we all know. While the state enjoyed a lot of rain at the beginning of the year, the sun is now making its presence known. Air conditioners are constantly running, and Texans are doing everything they can to stay out of the sun for as long as possible. But Texas isn't the only dealing with this right?
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