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Parts of Central Texas 'abnormally dry' again, but tropical rain could be helpful
AUSTIN, Texas — Happy Fourth of July!. It's also Thursday, so a new drought monitor has been released. Due to the holiday, the drought update took place on Wednesday instead of Thursday. The latest update shows Austin, along with much of Travis and Hays counties, back in the "abnormally...
Supreme Court Denies Rodney Reed's Bid for New Trial in Contested Texas Murder Case
The persistent quest for a new trial by Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed suffered a blow recently as the United States Supreme Court denied his request to reevaluate his conviction, according to CBS Austin. Reed, convicted in the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites in Bastrop, and who has been proclaiming his innocence for over two decades, encountered this latest setback amidst fervent claims from his supporters that vital evidence has been disregarded.
Family said Texas Marine veteran released nearly one week after ICE detention
The family of a Texas Marine veteran said he’s headed home after nearly a week in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Maria Renteria Torres said immigration officials detained her husband, Julio Torres, at DFW International Airport while returning home from a trip to Mexico late last week. Just...
Tiniest North Texans celebrating Fourth of July
Baylor Scott & White wishes everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July in the cutest way. They put together this collection of pictures of some of their newborn babies who are being cared for at the NICU. Celebrating Independence Day in the NICU. "Stars, stripes, and hopefully not too...
H-E-B sending care packages to military service members, seeking nominations
AUSTIN, Texas — In honor of Independence Day, H-E-B is sending 1,000 care packages to military service members who are away from home. Nominations are officially open online and anyone can nominate an active-duty service member. “H-E-B proudly supports our nation’s military, and as we commemorate Independence Day, we...
Stoner’s Pizza Joint signs agreements with four franchisees
Quick-service pizza franchise Stoner’s Pizza Joint has signed agreements with four franchisees for the opening of nine new locations in the US. The new franchisees are set to open in locations across Texas and Florida, beginning in August 2024. The Texas franchisees have plans to launch outlets in Killeen,...
In Texas, law enforcement records high DWI arrests on the Fourth of July
In Houston, the Texas Department of Safety (DPS) reported issuing over 18,000 citations during a two-day period over the Fourth of July celebrations. DPS also disclosed that 66 individuals were arrested on suspicion of DWI. To enhance safety during holidays like the Fourth of July, law enforcement intensifies patrols to...
New racial profiling data analysis finds Black people, Hispanics more likely to be cited, searched by Texas police
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University's Institute for Predictive Analytics in Criminal Justice has published its annual report on racial profiling data in Texas, finding the likelihood of various races to be cited or searched by police. “This report on racial profiling data in policing offers another year of...
Woman drowns in Lake Conroe after falling off boat on July 4th holiday, Montgomery Co. Pct. 1 says
A woman drowned after she fell off a boat on Lake Conroe on the July Fourth holiday, according to officials.The Montgomery County Pct. 1 Constable's Office said officials were called to the Scott's Ridge Boat Ramp, north of FM-1097, just before 9 p.m. Thursday in reference to a woman who had fallen off a boat.Several people jumped into the water in an attempt to rescue the woman, but they were unsuccessful, 911 callers told dispatch.After about two and a half hours of searching, the woman's body was found by rescue and recovery divers around 11:30 p.m., according to Pct. 1."Constable...
Kirbyville 7th Annual 4th of July Celebration Draws Huge Crowd
The Kirbyville Magnolia Festival Committee hosted the 7th annual 4th of July celebration on Thursday, July 4th, at Kirbyville Magnolia Park. The event, starting at 6:00 PM, offered free entertainment, food, and activities for the community. Live performances took place under the pavilion featuring local talents Shon Branham, Case Granger,...
Northwest Forest Republican Women celebrates 50th anniversary
The Northwest Forest Republican Women celebrated the organization’s 50th anniversary on June 10. (Courtesy Nancy Radcliffe) The Northwest Forest Republican Women celebrated the organization’s 50th anniversary on June 10. It was founded in 1974 to educate women about politics and electing Republican candidates to office, club president Nancy...
Third Port Arthur shooting in 24 hours leaves man wounded
Port Arthur — A Port Arthur shooting 24 hours after a double homicide has left one man wounded and police searching for the gunman. PAPD responded to a call shortly before 1 a.m. reporting a shooting at Avery Trace Apartments. Officers found a victim who'd been shot outside an...
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