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Texas governor pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has pardoned Daniel Perry after the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously voted on Thursday to recommend a pardon for the U.S. Army Sgt. who was convicted of murder in April 2023. Shortly after the recommendation from the board, Abbott announced...
Crime Stoppers seeking information on suspect in attempted murder case from Mississippi
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — Multiple organizations have banded together in an attempt to locate a suspect that's connected to an attempted murder that took place outside the state. Brazos County Crime Stoppers, Texas State Crime Stoppers, the Forrest County Sheriff's Office, and the Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers are looking...
Man who died after falling into trash compactor at UPS Dallas facility identified
DALLAS — A man working as a vendor for UPS died after reportedly falling into a trash compactor at a UPS facility in Dallas, officials said. Dallas Fire-Rescue officials in a news release said they were dispatched shortly before 11 a.m. to a UPS facility at 10155 Monroe Drive in Northwest Dallas, where someone reportedly "fell into a trash compactor," which police later confirmed.
Harmony Science Academy drone team advances to National Drone Championships
BRYAN, Texas — The Harmony Science Academy in Bryan recently achieved had two major achievements for the students and the school: one related to their drone competition team and another for how they are preparing their students for the ever-evolving world. According to a press release, the school received...
Blue Bell releases iconic new flavor inspired by root beer float
BRENHAM, Texas — A new flavor from Blue Bell combines two favorites and is now available for a limited time. The Texas-based creamery, located in Brenham, just released a brand new flavor called A&W Root Beer Float, in partnership with the classic beverage brand. A&W Root Beer Float is...
Travel to and from Pelican Island remains slow in wake of barge strike
GALVESTON, Texas — Travel on the Pelican Island Causeway Bridge remained limited on Thursday, a day after a barge struck it. The incident Wednesday morning led to a closure of the bridge and an oil spill. On Thursday morning, Galveston Police said they were letting one car at a...
Preventing Teen Pregnancy in Texas
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — While the United States has seen a decline in teen birth rates over the past decade, with births to American teens dropping more than 40%, disparities still exist. According to the CDC, in 2019, non-Hispanic white teens had a birth rate of 11.4, while African...
Madisonville Police, county authorities arrest man for alleged child porn possession
MADISONVILLE, Texas — Authorities in the Madison County and Madisonville area teamed up to arrest a man now facing charges related to the Possession or Promotion of Child Pornography. According to Madisonville Police Chief Gilbert, Pranai Patel was arrested on warrants on May 9 in a collaboration effort between...
1 dead after Amtrak train slams into SUV in Round Rock
ROUND ROCK, Texas — One person is dead following a crash involving an Amtrak train in Round Rock, according to police. The crash involving the train and an SUV happened around 11 a.m. Wednesday, along Interstate 35 and McNeil Road. According to police, one person in the SUV was...
One lane of Pelican Island Causeway reopens after barge hits bridge
GALVESTON, Texas — A barge hit the Pelican Island Causeway Bridge leading to a closure in both directions Wednesday morning, according to officials. It happened just before 10 a.m. Crews from the Texas Department of Transportation went to the scene to assess the damage. The bridge remained closed until it was deemed safe to use. City officials said there were no reported injuries.
Water well sample returns negative test for E. coli bacteria in Navasota
NAVASOTA, Texas — After city officials revealed that a water well in Navasota tested positive for E. coli bacteria on Friday, the well is now back in service following a negative test for the bacteria. Once the test for E. coli came back positive, the water well was immediately...
Mental Health Crisis in Youth worsens, how NAMI is looking to help
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — According to the CDC in 2021 more than one in five or 22% of students seriously considered attempting suicide, with one in 10 actually attempting to do so. To help bring these numbers down, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is looking to bring...
4 killed, including 2 elementary students, in head-on crash in North Texas, officials say
WISE COUNTY, Texas — Four people were killed, including two elementary school students, in a crash with an 18-wheeler truck in Wise County early Tuesday morning, officials said. The crash happened around 5:30 a.m. on Farm Road 1810 at County Road 1340 east of Chico, according to the Texas...
Retired US Air Force general arrested for child sexual assault in East Texas
HOPKINS COUNTY, Texas — A retired high-ranking U.S. military officials has been arrested for alleged child sex crimes. According to Hopkins County judicial records, Mike Houston McClendon, 69, of Sulphur Springs, was booked into the Hopkins County Jail on Saturday, May 11, for continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14. He has since been released.
Man to serve 35 years without parole for sexual assault of a minor
GRIMES COUNTY, Texas — A 44-year-old man will spend the next three and a half decades in prison after pleading guilty and being sentenced for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child. According to the Grimes County District Attorney's Office, the county sheriff's office was informed in June 2023 that...
Lightning strikes runway at Houston's Hobby Airport
HOUSTON — Severe weather caused travel disruptions at Houston's airports on Monday. At Hobby Airport, lightning struck a runway and caused damage that had to be repaired before it could be used again, which led to a ground stop being issued. Airport officials said runway 13R was immediately closed...
Family sues American Airlines over 14-year-old's death after medical emergency on flight
FORT WORTH, Texas — A woman has sued Fort Worth-based American Airlines over the 2022 death of her 14-year-old son, alleging their flight's onboard defibrillator did not work and that the flight crew didn't know how to use it. Kevin Greenidge, who lived in New York City, died while...
'Not yet set up for sustainable growth' | Austin-based Indeed announces more layoffs
AUSTIN, Texas — Job-search company Indeed will let 1,000 employees go, according to the company's CEO. The layoffs at Austin-based Indeed were announced through a memo from CEO Chris Hyams on Monday as he took responsibility "for how we got here." According to Hyams, the layoffs are necessary to...
Athena the Great Horned Owl's 2 eggs hatch at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
AUSTIN, Texas — For more than 10 years, a Great Horned Owl has been returning to one Central Texas location to lay her eggs. Last week, the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin announced the birth of two owlets, recognizing their mother, Athena, who has become an integral part of the area.
First responders extinguish fire at Krispy Kreme in College Station
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Early in the morning on Monday in College Station, the Krispy Kreme located on Harvey Road caught fire. First responders were able to put out the blaze, but the store remains closed. The building was fully engulfed in the fire, according to College Station Police, with debris scattered throughout the parking lot and onto the nearby Harvey Road.
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