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Texas Republican defeated on Super Tuesday expected to write a book detailing his experience
TEXAS, USA — Conservative state Rep. Glenn Rogers, R-Graford, doesn’t do a lot of TV interviews. But he decided to join Inside Texas Politics for a no-holds-barred conversation. The Graford Republican lost to conservative challenger Mike Olcott in the Texas House District 60 primary, which includes Parker, Palo...
North Texas police officer dies after off-duty crash, department says
PRINCETON, Texas — A North Texas officer has died after being in a car crash on Saturday afternoon, according to local police. The Princeton Police Department announced the death of Officer Nancy Dominguez on social media. According to their post, Officer Dominguez was off duty when she was in...
Aggie 'Muster' brings A&M community together to commemorate alumni
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A sacred Aggie tradition is set to take place this Sunday. The Aggie Muster gathering happens on Apr. 21 of each year. It is a time of reflection where current and former Aggies who have died in the past year are honored and commemorated. If...
Texas firefighters save kittens from house fire caused by lightning strike
BARTONVILLE, Texas — Two North Texas kittens were saved from a house fire reported to be caused by a lightning strike on Saturday morning. Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1 said its firefighters responded at approximately 8:52 a.m. Saturday to the 1000 Block of Timberidge Lane in the town of Bartonville for a structure fire. Crews found a light haze of smoke in the garage, and during their investigation of the fire, found two kittens in the garage.
Roni's Mac Bar to officially open College Station location on Saturday
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Roni's Mac Bar, a Waco-based restaurant that has gone viral on social media for their unique approach to baked mac-and-cheese dishes, is opening a location in College Station on Saturday. The grand opening will be held at 11 a.m. for those looking to get their...
Amid fears of arsenic in private water wells, Texas A&M is offering low-cost tests in Ector and Midland counties
ODESSA, Texas — This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune. Click here. Texas A&M is offering residents of Midland and Ector counties a low-cost test for their well water, screening for harmful — and in some cases, deadly — contaminants. Scientists will look for three different...
College Station High School student awarded scholarship from Amazon for studies
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — On Thursday, a College Station High School student received a select gift that only 400 other students across the nation have been selected for: a scholarship from Amazon. Cynthia Zhao was selected as an Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship winner, and was awarded up to a...
'We’re looking for answers' | 10-year-old Texas boy linked to 2022 killing, according to officials
SAN ANTONIO — A 10-year-old South Texas boy confessed to killing a man he says he didn't know two years ago during questioning for a separate investigation at his school, according to officials. On April 12, the child suspect allegedly threatened to kill another student on a bus, authorities...
10-year-old Texas boy linked to murder of a man that took place two years ago, according to officials
SAN ANTONIO — One 10-year-old Texas boy confessed to a murder from two years ago after he was questioned during a separate investigation at his school, according to officials. One week ago the child suspect allegedly threatened to kill another student on a bus and when he was asked...
A&M Consolidated Physics Teacher chosen to be a part of national STEM teacher forum
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Paula Downie was one of 10 teachers in the nation chosen to be a part of the new vernier trendsetters community where she’ll get the chance to learn more stem techniques to pass down to other educators and her own students. “I definitely wouldn’t...
Grimes County officials looking to find blue truck involved in hit and run
PLANTERSVILLE, Grimes County — Grimes County officials need your help finding a vehicle involved in a hit and run crash Thursday afternoon. On FM 1774 southbound near County Road 203 in Plantersville around 5:30 p.m., a truck hit the back of a minivan that was pushed into another car. While no injuries were reported, there was major damage to both cars.
College Station Police shut down northbound Texas Avenue due to major crash
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A "major crash" has caused shutdowns on northbound Texas Avenue, according to the College Station Police Department. According to police, officers have shut down the road at Harvey Mitchell Parkway and are shutting down traffic at Brothers Boulevard. Drivers are asked to avoid the area...
How a nonprofit identified an Arlington woman nearly 40 years after her death
ARLINGTON, Texas — Volunteers who helped identify a woman nearly 40 years after her death hope the outcome encourages more people to share their commercial DNA test results with law enforcement. The DNA Doe Project and the Smith County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday they identified remains discovered in 1985...
FBI warns about toll road text message scam targeting Texas drivers
AUSTIN, Texas — Did you recently get a text about an unpaid toll road balance? The FBI says it's a scam. Drivers across Texas are being warned about the toll road scam claiming there's an outstanding balance on the person's account. The "smishing" message also contains a link and says there will be a late fee if not paid.
Amber Alert Network to commemorate missing loved ones with county proclamation
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — The Amber Alert of the Brazos Valley works all year long to help people find their loved ones, they are going to be hosting a community event to commemorate those who have still not been found. A collaboration of county officials and local nonprofits have...
College Station PD are looking to identify a man accused of credit card fraud
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — College Station Police are looking to identify a man involved in multiple criminal cases, including one where the alleged criminal used stolen credit cards to purchase gift cards. Provided photos depict an individual in a light-colored jacket with jeans, dark pants and a short haircut....
Gov. Greg Abbott named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is among Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world for 2024. Abbott was named in the leaders category of the list. The Time article calls Abbott a "talented room reader." "During his nine years as the governor of Texas, he...
Bone found in Arizona belonged to Marine who died over 70 years ago in California
YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. — A piece of a child's rock collection has been identified as a jaw bone that belonged to a military service member who died in 1951. The Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center recently helped the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office to identity a bone that had somehow ended up in a rock collection.
Fetus found inside urn floating in pond at park in The Woodlands
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — A troubling discovery was made Tuesday at a park in The Woodlands. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after they say a fetus was discovered in an urn in a pond. This happened just before 4 p.m. Tuesday at Copper Sage Park on...
Multiple lawsuits filed after deadly school bus crash in Bastrop County
AUSTIN, Texas — Multiple lawsuits have been filed against a concrete pumper truck driver and the company he worked for following last month’s deadly school bus crash in Bastrop County. On March 22, an FJM concrete pumper truck crashed into a Hays CISD school bus on State Highway...
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