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Houston has 2nd-worst air quality in country, report says
HOUSTON — Houston's claim to fame as the Energy Capital of the World is landing Space City on a list many aren't too thrilled to be on. "Where you live work or play shouldn’t really affect your health," said Anthony D'Souza, a Research and Policy Coordinator with Air Alliance Houston.
Meet Poppy, a dog trained in oil spill response helping TAMU-CC with field survey
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A man's best friend is making a huge effort to help keep our Coastal Bend beaches clean. Poppy the English Springer Spaniel is trained in oil spill response, her job is to detect tar clumps buried under sand and seaweed. Tar is not new to...
Texas lawmakers to study potential delta-8 and delta-9 ban before next legislative session
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Lawmakers won't be back at the Texas State Capitol to pass new laws for another eight months, but one issue Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to tackle is already getting a lot of attention. Patrick instructed lawmakers to look into banning delta-8 and delta-9 before...
Concerns after Tesla uses new Texas law to avoid Austin's environmental regulations
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — A petition by Tesla to release nearly 2,100 acres of land from Austin's extraterritorial jurisdiction, or ETJ, has been approved. But many are concerned because Giga Texas will no longer have to follow Austin's environmental regulations that they've been under for the last four years. The city's regulations included standards on water and air quality.
Mays Family Foundation gives $25 million gift for new graduate education building
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Editor's Note: The attached video aired in November 2021. On Friday, the Mays Family Foundation announced a $25 million gift to support the construction of a new graduate education building in the Mays Business Education Complex (BEC). The donation was announced during a ceremony, and...
Man allegedly connected to multiple thefts in Bedias area arrested
BEDIAS, Texas — A man was arrested in connection to multiple alleged thefts in the Bedias area in Grimes County, according to the Precinct 1 Constable's Office. Authorities were able to arrest Andrew Payne Lambert after obtaining information on his alleged crimes in the area for multiple weeks. Officials also reported that most of the stolen items were returned to their rightful owners.
Man arrested for Jan. 1 robbery sentenced to 20 years in prison
MADISON COUNTY, Texas — A man will serve two decades in prison for an aggravated robbery that took place at the beginning of the year. According to the Madison County District Attorney's Office, Jeramie Garrett was arrested on Jan. 1, 2024 by Madisonville Police Department officers after ambushing a cashier that worked at a store, forcing her to go in at gunpoint and unlock the cash register so he could steal what was inside.
Brazos County Sheriff's Office: One in custody after suspect detained in Bryan neighborhood
BRYAN, Brazos County — A suspect is in custody after Brazos County authorities shut down an area in Bryan Thursday afternoon. The area that was shut down was Curtis Street between Boonville Road and Pecan Ridge Drive, but has since reopened with the suspect now in custody. No information...
A&M-CC students protest war in Gaza near university
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Protestors gathered at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi on Thursday morning, opposing the Israel-Palestinian War in Gaza. About a dozen students and people connected with a local pro-Palestinian group were part of the demonstration. The protesters told 3NEWS they were there to support one another and...
AMBER Alert issued for 2-month-old baby boy last seen on north side of San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) announced Friday the AMBER alert issued for a 2-month-old baby boy has been discontinued. DFPS said Caleb Gomez who was last seen at 337 Breesport Street around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 is in there care.
Loud explosions to be heard in Grimes County Thursday afternoon
GRIMES COUNTY, Texas — Around 5 p.m. in Grimes County, some residents may hear a series of loud explosions. According to the county sheriff's office, the blasts are from the Gibbons Creek Environmental Redevelopment Group (CGERG) firing test blasts at the Lignite Silos in the Carlos area as the group prepares for demolition.
College Station Police searching for witnesses in fatal March 7 accident
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — College Station Police are looking for individuals that were a witness to a fatal crash on March 7. That day, around 2 p.m., a white Toyota Tundra collided with a black Mini Cooper at William D. Fitch Parkway and Barron Road. The passenger died later that evening due to injuries from the crash.
One arrested in Rockdale after pursuit with stolen box truck through Lee County
MILAM COUNTY, Texas — An individual was arrested for a chase involving a stolen box truck Wednesday afternoon, according to the Milam County Sheriff's Office. Around 2:15 p.m. that day, a box truck was stolen, with Lexington Police giving chase towards Milam County. Those officers were later joined by Lee County deputies and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers. The Milam County Sheriff's Office was informed of the ongoing pursuit by the Lee County Sheriff's Office to assist in stopping the driver after the chase began.
Immunization Week during a measles outbreak warning across the US
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — After being declared eliminated in 2000, according to the CDC, the number of measles cases in the U.S is continuing to rise. In Bryan-College Station, local health professionals are looking to educate parents on the dangers of measles and prevent infections before it’s too late.
Suspect, victim identified in shooting outside Bowie High School in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Texas — An 18-year-old male student was fatally shot outside Bowie High School in Arlington Wednesday, officials said. Arlington Police Chief Al Jones said officers found the victim, Etavion Barnes, unresponsive on the ground when they arrived to respond to a shots-fired call outside the portable buildings on the Bowie High School campus at about 2:50 p.m.
Kay-Alana Turner, a Texas woman who was missing for over a year, found dead, officials confirm
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — The remains of Margaret Kay-Alana Turner were found in a wooded area in Montgomery County last Friday, the sheriff's office confirmed Wednesday. She had been missing since March 2023. Texas EquuSearch made the discovery around 2:30 p.m. Friday near Decker Praire Rosehill Road. The remains...
Missing 16-year-old last seen in Robertson County area located
FRANKLIN, Robertson County — A previous reported missing teenager last seen in the Franklin area has been found safe, according to an update from the Robertson County Sheriff's Office. The previously missing 16-year-old was last seen in the afternoon at a home in the Franklin area on Tuesday and...
Man killed in crash involving school bus, officials say
SAN ANTONIO — A man was killed Wednesday morning when a car that might have been involved in a road rage incident struck a Pre-K 4 SA school bus, setting off a chain reaction involving a total of eight vehicles, officials say. No children were on the school bus...
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