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Supreme Court grants Texas man stay of execution just 20 minutes before scheduled lethal injection
The U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for a Texas man 20 minutes before he was to receive a lethal injection Tuesday evening. The inmate has long maintained DNA testing would help prove he wasn't responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman during a home robbery decades ago.The nation's high court issued the indefinite stay shortly before inmate Ruben Gutierrez was to have been taken to the death chamber of a Huntsville prison.Gutierrez was condemned for the 1998 killing of Escolastica Harrison at her home in Brownsville in Texas' southern tip. Prosecutors said the killing of...
TWO STATE LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS CROWNED
The Burleson County Minor Girls captured the State Championship with a 4-1 victory over Rockport-Fulton last (Tuesday) night. Burleson County jumped out to an early lead with two runs in the top of the first inning. Rockport-Fulton cut the lead in half with a run in the bottom of the fourth inning to make it a 2-1 game.
Texas High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Texas want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Texas high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
Texans impacted by April 26 - June 5 storms may be eligible for FEMA's help to repair or replace car
Thousands of Texans whose vehicles were damaged by the flooding during the storms between April 26 and June 5 could be eligible for FEMA assistance to repair or replace them.According to a release by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, its financial help covers expenses not paid by insurance or other sources.SEE ALSO: Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund launched after storm devastates 68,000 Harris County homes"The damage to the vehicle must have been caused by the disaster, and the vehicle must no longer be operable or safe to drive. Cosmetic repairs will not be covered," FEMA wrote.Some other conditions include:Assistance is usually limited to one vehicle. If there is a second functional vehicle in the household, the applicant must certify in writing that the damaged vehicle is essential for household's daily use.The vehicle must comply with state registration and insurance requirements.The vehicle must be owned or leased (not a rental) by the applicant, co-applicant, or household member.The damaged vehicle must be an approved vehicle type, such as a car, truck, SUV or van.SEE ALSO: Helping Hurricane Beryl victims: Where to donate and volunteer in SE TexasAnyone with questions on how to apply can visit FEMA's website or call its helpline at 800-621-3362.
Texans Should Know The Difference: Heat Exhaustion Vs. Heat Stoke
East Texas received a good bit of rain this spring, but now it's plain hot outside -- regardless of what storms we have gotten since the start of summer. In the absence of rain summer-like temperatures are here along with the humidity. Most of the time the heat is tolerable, but when you factor in the humidity, that's when it becomes uncomfortable in East Texas. I say after living here for a while you get used to it, but it's still unbearable and we'll complain about it!
The American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Mission celebrates 30 years
The American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions is celebrating its 30th anniversary on Sunday. The nonprofit was originally founded in the 1990s as a way to bring home American Indian human remains. The Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation are descendents of the indigenous people who lived in South...
These Texas Girls, All Between 13 and 17 Years Old, Vanished Without a Trace in June
It's never easy writing about the subject of kids that have gone missing in Texas. A lot of the time, we have no idea of the circumstances around their disappearance. They could have run away, they could have been kidnapped or they could have been taken by the other parent during a visitation. No matter the circumstance, in June, 14 families reported their teen girls missing in Texas.
Human remains found in wastewater lift station identified as missing Texas A&M student
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Forensic analysts have identified human remains found in a wastewater lift station as those of missing Texas A&M student Caleb Harris. City workers discovered the remains on June 24 while conducting maintenance at the Perry Place wastewater lift station on Lexington Road. The remains were transported to the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office, but due to advanced decomposition, identification was not possible at the time. The remains were then sent to the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification (UNTCHI) for DNA analysis, along with samples from Harris’s parents.
Treat of the Day: High school students learn about cybersecurity at Blinn College
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -A weeklong camp at Blinn College hopes to encourage high school students to become the next generation of cybersecurity frontliners. The cybersecurity camp at the Blinn College-Brenham Campus recently drew 22 students who spent five days learning about everything from privacy laws to Raspberry Pi devices. The U.S. Department of Defense sponsored the camp through its Cyber Leadership Development Program.
Get Ready for The School Year with this Backpack Drive
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - As families are preparing for school this year, they might need help stocking up on supplies. Greening Law Group owner Craig Greening saw this need in the community and decided to start a backpack drive. Greening says the event was inspired by his own childhood where...
Stuff the bus with Junior League and ensure students have the school supplies they need
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -For 24 years now, The Junior League of Bryan-College Station has been holding their Stuff the Bus school supply drive, providing teachers with supplies to last the whole school year. This year, the organization is giving out $70,000 worth of supplies to schools across the BCS area.
High school student-athlete profile: Brazos Christian's Jackson Caffey
All-around athlete Jackson Caffey has been making big impressions across Brazos Christian athletics over the past three years. This upcoming school year marks his last with the Eagles as he hopes to cement his legacy. He spent a few minutes taking The Eagle’s summer quiz. QUICK BIO. Name: Jackson...
Bedias man killed in accident
BEDIAS — A 57–year–old Bedias man was killed Tuesday evening in a single vehicle accident near CR 131 in Bedias. Texas Department of Public Safety Sargent, Justin Ruiz, said a 2013 Cadillac SRX was traveling westbound on Crossroad Drive approaching the Y intersection that connects with CR 131. The vehicle continued straight through the intersection, through a fence, and struck a tree.
TRANSFER: Oklahoma baseball adds Texas A&M right-handed pitcher Jason Bodin
Oklahoma baseball is back on the board in the transfer portal with another arm added to their stable of pitchers. Texas A&M right-hander Jason Bodin announced his commitment to the Sooners on Wednesday afternoon on social media. "Thank you (Texas A&M) for a great first year and thank you to...
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