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Man wanted on felony warrants arrested by Grimes County officials in Brazos County
GRIMES COUNTY, Texas — A man wanted on felony warrants out of Grimes County was arrested by authorities following a chase that took place late Tuesday night. According to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office, John Victor May was spotted by a Grimes County Sheriff's deputy in Iola on County Road 172 near County Road 175 in a grey Kia Sorrento. The deputy recognized May's car as it was what he was assumed to be driving from the two felony warrants that were issued for his arrest.
'I held onto her' | Texas mom recalls covering her baby as a tornado tore through their Valley View home
VALLEY VIEW, Texas — From the hospital room, Veronica Bowers feels pain with every breath. She suffered broken ribs, a punctured lung and a small blood clot after a tornado tore through her home in Valley View, Texas. Her memories from Saturday night have gaps, but Veronica is slowly...
Giant pandas coming back to DC
WASHINGTON — We don't mean to cause panda-monium but we have big news—The giant pandas will return to the District. The zoo will once again be home to two giant pandas named Qing Bao (ching-BOW) and Bao Li (BOW-lee) by the end of 2024. Qing Bao is a female panda born Sept. 12, 2021 and Bao Li is a male panda born Aug. 4, 2021.
Remains of Clear Lake woman found in jaws of alligator after she was reported missing
HOUSTON — Houston police are investigating a possible alligator attack after a woman was found dead near Horsepen Bayou in Clear Lake. Police said the victim's husband reported her missing early Tuesday morning. He told HPD that she went for a walk around 7:30 p.m. Monday and never returned.
Video shows strong winds pushing American Airlines plane away from gate at DFW Airport
DALLAS — Severe storms brought incredibly strong winds to the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Tuesday morning. Numerous places saw wind gusts peak well over 70 mph, with DFW Airport even reaching 77 mph. The winds at the airport appeared to be strong enough to move an American Airlines 737...
Health Department planning for Cooling Centers this summer
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — Through surveys, the Brazos County Health Department is trying to gauge the community’s needs, which they believe will eventually lead them to opening a cooling center much like the warming center they provided earlier this year at the VFW. “We missed the mark last...
Bryan Police Chief Eric Buske to retire after 40 years in law enforcement on June 7
BRYAN, Texas — After 15 years with the Bryan Police Department, and 40 years in total in law enforcement, Police Chief Eric Buske will retire from his position on June 7, according to the City of Bryan. While a search is conducted for the next police chief, Assistant Police...
Foxfire Drive to be indefinitely closed while crews repair collapsed culvert
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A culvert has collapsed on Foxfire Drive between Field Street and Fairfax Street in College Station, according to the city. Repairs are underway to repair the collapsed culvert, but the part of the roadway that is affected will be closed indefinitely. Alternate routes have been...
One dead following early morning fight in Navasota, police say
NAVASOTA, Texas — One man is dead after an early morning altercation at an apartment complex in Navasota, police say. Around 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday, police were called to investigate a fight at an apartment complex in the 700 block of Doris Street. When they arrived, officers found a large crowd gathered, and were told by many bystanders that a man had forced his way into an apartment without the consent of the residents and assaulted someone inside.
'How in the world am I alive?' | Valley View tornado survivor speaks from hospital bed as her fiancé undergoes spinal reconstruction
VALLEY VIEW, Texas — Saturday afternoon a young Texas couple posed for engagement photos. Five hours later, a tornado ripped through Valley View and almost killed them. "I’ve got head injuries…and I got body injuries," Elizabeth Gilbert told WFAA over Zoom from her hospital bed. She and...
GoFundMe launched for 90-year-old Air Force Veteran who is pushing carts so he can eat
NEW ORLEANS — A GoFundMe was launched for a 90-year-old U.S. Air Force Veteran who is working as a cart pusher to make ends meet. Former WWL Louisiana anchor Karen Swensen witnessed Dillon McCormick pushing carts on Memorial Day and decided that she could help by sharing his story.
'It's important that everybody understands the value of our freedom' | American Legion Post 159 honors fallen servicemembers at Memorial Day service
BRYAN, Texas — The American Legion Post 159 held its annual Memorial Day service on Monday, May 27, where different generations of community members came together to remember those they have lost. One veteran looks to remind the public of the meaning of this day, in the name of...
Scheduled road paving to close stretch of William J. Bryan starting Tuesday
BRYAN, Texas — A stretch of William J. Bryan Parkway will close for road paving starting Tuesday, according to the City of Bryan. The area where the road work will take place is from Coulter Drive to East Villa Maria Road and will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day through Friday.
Mom hospitalized protecting her 10-month-old daughter during the Valley View tornado
VALLEY VIEW, Texas — The power went out. The sky turned dark. It was late on Saturday night in Valley View, Texas when a tornado hit the town. "We ran into my sister's closet," said Abby Peters. "My sister ran in her room to grab her baby and all I saw was her being taken away. The house started shaking and she went this way and we were in the closet. And then the house just started to move."
Tips to stay safe while swimming this Memorial Day
SAN ANTONIO — Memorial Day is setting up to be a hot one and in celebration of the holiday, many will head to the water to cool off. But trips to the pool or river can turn tragic if people aren’t careful while swimming. We talk about this not to scare you, but to remind you that drownings are preventable.
SAPD: 80-year-old woman in town for graduation killed by stray bullet downtown
SAN ANTONIO — An 80-year-old woman was killed after police believe she was caught in the crossfire of a shootout in the downtown area late Sunday night, authorities say. A 19-year-old was also shot and injured in that incident. According to officials with the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD),...
Dog emerges from debris from Saturday's deadly EF-2 tornado in Cooke County
VALLEY VIEW, Texas — A WFAA crew covering the aftermath of an EF-2 tornado that hit Cooke County Saturday found a young pup among the debris. Lost in the wreckage of a home, a wandering dog was spotted sniffing through the debris near J L Drive and Green Meadow Drive in Valley View. A neighbor who lives on Green Meadow told WFAA they will look after the dog until its owner claims it.
What we know about the North Texas tornado victims who were killed
VALLEY VIEW, Texas — As a North Texas community begins to pick up the pieces, more information is being found about the victims of a deadly reported tornado that hit Cooke County on Saturday evening. Seven people were killed and more than 100 others injured in the disaster, officials...
Video shows tornado in Cooke County hitting gas station
VALLEY VIEW, Texas — New footage shared with WFAA shows Cooke County residents hiding in a Shell gas station as a reported tornado hit the area on Saturday night. The video shows residents hiding inside as the tornado begins tearing apart the building. Miraculously, no one inside the gas...
Honduran woman drowns while swimming with brother in Galveston
GALVESTON, Texas — A 20-year-old woman from Honduras who was living in Houston drowned Sunday morning while swimming with her brother in Galveston, beach patrol confirmed. This happened around 6:30 a.m. near 76th and Seawall Boulevard. According to Galveston Beach Patrol, witnesses saw the girl, Yamileth Ramirez, bodysurfing with...
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