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'Get out of the race now!!' | Arcola mayor receives package containing noose, threatening message, police say
ARCOLA, Texas — The mayor of Arcola, Texas received a threatening package on Tuesday that contained a noose and a message demanding he withdraw from his race seeking re-election, police said in a post on Facebook. Arcola Chief of Police Arika Carr said the package was part of incoming...
Robertson County authorities looking for man wanted for multiple offenses
ROBERTSON COUNTY, Texas — Robertson County authorities are looking for a man wanted for a variety of offenses. Demestrie Samuel Ross, 34, is wanted for the following crimes:. Theft of Property in an amount between $30,000 and $150,000. Theft of Livestock in an amount over $150,000. Larceny. Assault Family...
Cyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash with vehicle in College Station
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — An individual was taken to an area hospital in College Station following a vehicle and bicyclist crash Tuesday afternoon. According to College Station Police, an individual on an electric bicycle was traveling in the eastbound bike lane on George Bush Drive and hit the passenger side of a small pickup truck as they were turning onto Holik Street from the westbound left turning lane.
Texas A&M athletic department parts ways with multiple staffers
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Multiple people were laid off from various positions within the Texas A&M athletic department on Tuesday. While the exact number of personnel let go was not revealed, reports have pointed to senior ranking staffers being among those in the layoffs. A statement from Athletic Director...
Carney's to receive upgrades with Bryan's Midtown Plan
BRYAN, Texas — The city of Bryan continues to grow with its Midtown Area Plan and the city staple, Carney’s, is one of many businesses receiving major upgrade. Carney's Pub and Grill Owner, Barry Ivins said, “I kind of saw the big picture from the start and all the plans they had and just from that point to today and seeing it all come to fruition has been a really nice project.”
One detained after narcotics search warrant in Bryan
BRYAN, Texas — Tuesday morning, one individual was detained while College Station officials served a narcotics warrant in Bryan. The warrant was executed in the 3700 block of Tanglewood Drive in Bryan around 5 a.m. Among the agencies assisting with the warrant were College Station Police SWAT, Bomb squad and Hostage Negotiations Team.
What we know about the HCSO deputy killed after being hit by truck on Grand Parkway
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — It was a tragic day Tuesday for the Harris County Sheriff's Office after one of their deputies was killed after being hit by a truck on the Grand Parkway. The department identified the deputy as John H. Coddou. He was 50 years old. Coddou was...
Texas Supreme Court blocks program that gives some families $500 monthly after Judge Hidalgo says it will move forward
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court pressed pause Tuesday afternoon on Harris County's controversial guaranteed income plan shortly after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the program would move forward. The first checks were supposed to go out Wednesday. The income program, Uplift Harris, is designed to...
'Sad day in Harris County' | Deputy dies after being hit by vehicle on the Grand Parkway, sheriff says
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A Harris County Sheriff’s deputy was hit and killed by a truck Tuesday after stopping to help with a crash on the Grand Parkway, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. The deputy was identified as John Hampton Coddou, 50. He was a 20-year veteran of the...
'She's a strong woman': Grandmother critically injured, alleged attacker killed by police
SAN ANTONIO — A woman is recovering in the hospital and her attacker is dead, according to the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD). Investigators say a 42-year-old man rammed his vehicle into his roommate on Saturday, and then took off. It happened just before 6:30 p.m. in the 8600 block of Cheviot Heights.
Bryan Texas Utilities to inspect electrical infrastructure by done starting Tuesday
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — Editor's Note: The attached video aired in June 2022. Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) will be performing aerial drone inspections of parts of their transmission system around parts of College Station starting Tuesday, according to a press release. Some residents on the following roads may notice...
Texas A&M Police looking for man in dating app sexual assault case
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Police are looking to gather information on a man involved in a sexual assault that reportedly took place early in the morning at an apartment complex near campus on Monday. Police say a man met the victim on a dating app and agreed...
Rockdale ISD teacher in the running to win America's Favorite Teacher award from Reader's Digest
ROCKDALE, Texas — A Central Texas teacher is in the running for a Reader's Digest magazine award. Brittany Young, a Kindergarten teacher at Rockdale Elementary School, has made it to the most recent round of the 'America's Favorite Teacher', which is put on by Reader's Digest to celebrate one educator with some incredible prizes, including a trip to Hawaii, $25,000, and a spot in the magazine.
Authorities looking to find missing teen last seen in Bryan
BRYAN, Texas — The Bryan Police Department and Amber Alert Network of the Brazos Valley need your help finding a teenager that has been missing since the start of April. According to authorities, Genesis Abigail Funez, 15, was last seen at a home in the 3800 block of Iverson Drive on April 1 around 11 p.m. She is speculated to still be in the local area with people not related to her.
Tesla cuts price of 'Full Self Driving' system by a third
AUSTIN, Texas — Tesla is cutting the price of its "Full Self Driving" system by about a third, according to the Associated Press (AP). The "Full Self Driving" system previously cost $12,000, but now costs $8,000. Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised in 2019 that there would be a fleet...
Man shoots neighbor's dog that attacked his goats, police say
SAN ANTONIO — A man shot his neighbor's dog that he says was attacking his goats on his property on the south side of town, according to police. San Antonio Police were dispatched to the 300 block of West Villaret Boulevard, not far from Moursund Boulevard, just after 10 a.m. for reports of someone shooting a dog.
Motorcyclist charged in death of Lubbock radio host who was a passenger on the bike
SAN ANTONIO — A motorcyclist has been charged in connection with the death of the bike's passenger, identifed as a Lubbock radio show host. Medical examiners identified the victim as 44-year-old Amy Garza, a Lubbock radio show host known as "Amy-O" on 104.9 The Beat. The accident happened around...
Six-week-old puppy named Hope recovering after being shot on the city's southeast side
SAN ANTONIO — This week marks Animal Cruelty Awareness Week, and an effort to raise awareness about animal cruelty happening locally is a story of "Hope." Hope is a six week old puppy on the road to a miraculous recovery. "When I first picked her up, she had blood...
H-E-B handing out free reusable bags for Earth Day
AUSTIN, Texas — Monday, April 22, is Earth Day, and to celebrate, H-E-B is handing out 265,000 complimentary reusable bags. The bags, which are made out of recycled plastic bottles, will be handed out at Central Market, Joe V's Smart Shop and Mi Tienda locations starting at 1 p.m. on Monday.
SAPD: Man shot, killed by police after he tried to hit officer with car
SAN ANTONIO — A 42-year-old man was shot and killed by police after he tried to hit an officer with his car while the officer was trying to execute an arrest warrant over the weekend, according to SAPD. At around 12:45 a.m. Sunday, San Antonio police arrived to a...
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