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Three Texas A&M women's basketball players arrested for marijuana possession
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Three Texas A&M women's basketball players were arrested after midnight on Wednesday after being found high outside an apartment complex in College Station, according to an arrest report from College Station Police. Shortly after 12:30 Wednesday morning, calls were made to CSPD about individuals in...
Robertson County authorities arrest man in possession of over three pounds of illegal substances, guns and money
HEARNE, Robertson County — A man is in custody after law enforcement agencies in Robertson County executed a search warrant on Tuesday evening, according to a press release from the Hearne Police Department. That day, around 6 p.m., officers with the Hearne Police Department, Calvert Police Department, and Robertson...
College Station ISD seventh-grader earns spot at National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C.
TEXAS, USA — A College Station ISD middle schooler has earned his place on the national stage after winning the 2024 Central Texas Spelling bee on March 23. Wellborn Middle School seventh-grader Aarav Sargurunathan participated in the competition at McLennan Community College, and won by correctly spelling the word "requiem." He beat out fellow CSISD student Maggie Moore, who came in second in the event.
Texas ranch listed for sale, mountain and winery included
FORT DAVIS, Texas — There are wide open spaces in Texas. Then there's Jeff Davis County, population 1,996, about 500 miles southwest of Dallas. Now a slice of that vast openness is up for sale, a mountain and winery included. The 1,000-acre Blue Mountain Ranch has been listed for...
Bastrop leaders strike deal with SpaceX, The Boring Company to avoid dumping wastewater in Colorado River
BASTROP, Texas — Bastrop city leaders continue to work on a plan to treat wastewater from two of Elon Musk's companies: SpaceX and The Boring Company. About a year ago, controversial plans were proposed by the companies to dump more than 100,000 gallons of treated wastewater per day into the Colorado River. Since then, the city of Bastrop, SpaceX and utility provider Corix have all been working to come up with a solution.
Mother of pre-K teacher injured in deadly bus crash says daughter faces long road to recovery
AUSTIN, Texas — Georgia resident Diane Rakestraw said her daughter, Deborah Serna, has always loved children and does everything she can for her pre-K students at Tom Green Elementary School. On Friday, Serna rode the bus carrying students as they returned from a field trip to the Bastrop Zoo...
College Station Astrophotographer prepares for the Eclipse
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — As Central Texas gears up to watch the eclipse, one College Station resident is going above and beyond to make sure he gets the perfect shot. Retired neurologist Dr. Randall Light picked up his hobby of astrophotography back in 2013 with the help of a friend, and he's been able to capture some stunning photos of not only eclipses, but the universe as well.
Judge rules to evict MyPillow from Shakopee warehouse over unpaid rent
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — MyPillow is being ordered to leave its Shakopee location after a judge ruled to evict the company Tuesday in Scott County court. The eviction comes after the building's landlord, First Industrial, L.P., filed an eviction complaint earlier this month for the warehouse on 4701 Valley Industrial Boulevard South, claiming it hadn't received rent from MyPillow for neither February nor March. According to court documents, First Industrial is owed $217, 489.74 for rent and other payments.
'Absolutely horrific': 8-year-old girl who drowned in Houston hotel pool was 'violently sucked' into uncovered pipe, attorney says
HOUSTON — WARNING: This story contains details that some may find disturbing. We're learning heartbreaking new details about the death of a little girl whose body was found inside a pipe in a Houston hotel pool. Aliyah Lynette Jaico, 8, died after she was “violently sucked into a 12-...
Bryan man given two-year maximum sentence in prison for committing crimes while on probation
BRYAN, Texas — A man that repeatedly violated the conditions of a plea deal he took in 2018 was sentenced to a maximum two years in prison, according to the Brazos County District Attorney's Office. Gustavo Sandoval, 33, pled guilty to being in possession of 2-4 ounces of marijuana...
Man to serve 14 years, register as sex offender following sentencing for sexual assault, domestic violence charges
GRIMES COUNTY, Texas — A 23-year-old man was sentenced on Monday to a total of 14 years in prison for crimes he committed in 2022 and 2023, according to the Grimes County District Attorney's Office. In April 2022, Michael Laderrick Oaks was involved in an investigation launched by the...
Texas AG Ken Paxton reaches deal to end securities fraud charges after nearly a decade
HOUSTON — Prosecutors on Tuesday announced an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that would ultimately dismiss securities fraud charges he has been facing for nearly a decade. Under the 18-month pre-trial agreement, the special prosecutors in the case would drop three felony counts against Paxton. As part...
New age progression photo released of Lina Sardar Khil who was last seen more than 2 years ago
SAN ANTONIO — The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) released a new age progression image of Lina Sardar Khil. She went missing on Dec, 20, 2021, at the age of three outside her family’s northwest-side apartment complex. The image shows what she would look like now at the age of six.
West Houston neighbors fed up with sex parties, drunkenness, gunfire at short-term rental properties
HOUSTON — Neighbors in west Houston said they're once again preparing for a sleepless night. They said residential homes that have been converted to short-term rental properties are wreaking havoc on their neighborhoods. Neighbors said on Monday a new group of guests checked into the short-term rentals next to...
What the heck was seen streaking across the Houston-area skyline Monday night?
HOUSTON — It was a quiet night in the KHOU 11 newsroom on Monday -- that was until we started getting inundated with calls and Facebook messages about a bright object streaking across the sky, creating smoke rings. Did you see it? We want to see your videos. Share...
In 2nd grade, he started drumming in the high school band. See what the ‘little drummer boy’ is up to now.
MINNEAPOLIS — Editor’s Note: This story originally aired in March of 2017. Since then, Thomas Bidne has maintained his interest in music. Currently a Freshman at Jackson County Central High School, Thomas plays percussion in the pep, jazz and concert bands. His mother, Laura Bidne, believes Thomas’ early involvement in band gave him confidence to pursue other activities such as 4-H, FFA and his school’s C-squad basketball team.
'Ratlantis': Rats build massive dome of tunnels at Tampa intersection
TAMPA, Fla. — It’s like something out of a horror movie, right in the middle of Tampa. Near the corner of Florida and Hillsborough avenues, an entire colony of rats has overtaken an area where people wait for the bus, neighbors walk with their children, and homeless people occasionally camp out.
Safety precautions ahead of the Total Solar Eclipse
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The biggest event of the year for stargazers is now only two weeks away! While we are not in the direct path of totality, there will still be something to see here in Corpus Christi, so eye safety needs to be kept in mind. 3NEWS...
MENtion IT! Brazos County Health Department to host free event for men with health questions
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — On April 9, the Brazos County Health Department will host MENtion IT!, an event where men will show up for a cup of coffee and conversation. “This is a way for the Brazos County Health District to reach out to those in the community that want a little bit more information both in terms of medicine and to keep themselves healthy,” explained Dr. Ben Elizondo, Brazos County Medical Director.
North Zulch mother taken to hospital after accidentally being shot on Sunday
NORTH ZULCH, Texas — A 24-year-old mother was involved in an accidental shooting in North Zulch on Sunday, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office. That day, around 1:22 p.m. in the 4300 block of Shepherd Hill, a call was made to authorities about a gun accidentally being fired. The Madison County Sheriff's Office says the gun was fired unintentionally by a minor.
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