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Man dies after becoming trapped while cleaning a Wisconsin city's water tank, police say
BLAIR, Wis. — A Texas man died after he became stuck in a municipal water tank in western Wisconsin as he was cleaning sediment from the tank, authorities said. Carlos Medina, 30, of El Paso, Texas, died Saturday after becoming stuck in the city of Blair's water tank, the Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office said.
Victims of deadly Texas school bus crash identified by officials
BUDA, Texas — Officials have identified the victims of Friday's deadly school bus crash in Bastrop County. On March 22, a bus carrying pre-K students from Tom Green Elementary School in Buda was struck by a cement truck on State Highway 21 in Bastrop County, causing the bus to roll over. The students were returning from a field trip to the Bastrop Zoo.
School bus driver taken to hospital with injury following early morning crash in Fairfield, no students injured
FAIRFIELD, Texas — A Fairfield ISD school bus crashed into a utility pole Monday morning, resulting in the driver being taken to a nearby hospital, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Around 7 a.m., DPS Troopers responded to a reported crash on FM-488 near CR 232,...
8-year-old girl drowns in Houston hotel pool, found dead in pipe: HPD
HOUSTON — Houston police said an 8-year-old girl was found dead inside a pipe in a hotel pool late Saturday night near Highway 290. It happened at a DoubleTree hotel near Pinemont Drive and Highway 290. Police said they responded around 5:45 p.m. to a missing person call. Officials...
Death of Mizzou student Riley Strain appears accidental, police say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The death of Riley Strain, a University of Missouri student who went missing in Tennessee’s capital for nearly two weeks, appears to be accidental, police said. Metro Nashville Police Department spokesperson Kris Mumford said a detective attended the autopsy examination and Strain’s death “continues to...
"Texas deserves better:" Hundreds gather in Downtown Dallas to protest SB 4
DALLAS — Dallas is hundreds of miles from the border, but Sunday downtown it was clear we have neighbors here at home who not only are not only angry about controversial immigration law SB 4, but also worried about what the law could mean for them. "Injustice in the...
Pregnant woman believed to be among victims in violent hatchet attack on north side
SAN ANTONIO — An argument on the city’s north side ended in a violent attack with a hatchet Sunday afternoon, according to police. Officers said the fight occurred earlier that day between the homeless victims and suspect near Northwest Loop 410 and San Pedro Avenue. The suspect allegedly...
11-year-old dead after hit by car in his own driveway, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO — An 11-year-old boy was accidentally run over and killed by a family member in his own driveway Saturday afternoon, police say. San Antonio Police responded to the 5400 block of Sunlit Brook, near Wurzbach Road and Babcock Road, around 4:15 for reports of an accident. When...
'Tom Green has a very special place in my heart' | Central Texas community rallies in support of Tom Green Elementary after school bus crash
BUDA, Texas — More details have emerged about the deadly bus crash in Bastrop County that killed two, including a Pre-K student, on Friday. The kids and staff on the bus were all from Tom Green Elementary in Buda and were returning from a field trip to the Bastrop Zoo. The school's principal said three staff members and two students remained in the hospital as of Saturday.
Mega Millions ticket sold south of Austin wins $1M as jackpot soars to more than $1B
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Someone in Central Texas is waking up with fuller pockets this weekend. The Mega Millions jackpot has officially crossed the $1 billion mark after nobody won the grand prize during Friday night's drawing. But that didn't stop a lucky winner south of Austin from claiming $1 million.
North Texas man changes name to 'Literally Anybody Else,' is now running for president
DALLAS, Texas — Before a Dallas Stars hockey game at the American Airlines Center last week, fans were met by an ordinary, eager-looking guy wearing a TCU ballcap and a shirt that read 'Literally Anybody Else 2024' by the steps of PNC Plaza. His mission? Impossible. But the sentiment...
Otaku Food Festival bringing Asian culture to college station this weekend
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — In honor of spring, a Cherry Blossom Festival will be held at Post Oak Mall by viral street food vendors and small businesses. Post Oak Mall Leasing Manager Roger Winckler said, “It's just gonna be an event that sprawls over the mall we’ve got a few stores that asked me about it so they found out about it before we even broke the news so we have a feeling a lot of our stores are going to enjoy the nice uptick of business that this festival will bring to the parking lot and inside the mall.”
Texas Department of Criminal Justice officer arrested for bringing tobacco into correctional facility
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A man working at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice correctional facility in Huntsville was arrested on March 8 for bringing contraband items into the prison. According to the TDCJ, officer Bryce Jefferson was arrested by investigators with the Office of the Inspector General after an...
Humble man arrested, accused of attempting to steal welder with stolen info in Bryan
BRYAN, Texas — A man from the Houston area was arrested on Wednesday morning for attempting to rent an expensive welder from a store in Bryan, according to a report from Bryan PD. That day, an officer went to a store in the 2700 block of North Earl Rudder...
Authorities rule death of mom and son as murder-suicide
SAN ANTONIO — Two bodies found near a west-side San Antonio park Tuesday were confirmed by authorities to be a missing 3-year-old boy and woman who disappearances sparked an AMBER Alert. The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office said on March 22 that Kaiden Kriger and his mother, 32-year-old Savannah...
DPS: 2 dead after cement truck veers into Hays CISD school bus in Central Texas
BASTROP COUNTY, Texas — At least two people are dead following a school bus crash in Bastrop County on Friday. According to Texas DPS, the crash happened just before 2 p.m. when a Hays CISD school bus carrying Tom Green Elementary School pre-K students hit a cement truck on State Highway 21 near Mustang Ridge.
Search warrant leads to discovery of over 11 pounds of marijuana, other items at College Station home
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A narcotics search warrant arrest that was executed on Thursday in College Station ended in the arrest of one man and capture of drugs and other items. According to College Station Police, officers from the Community Enhancement and Special Investigations Units carried out a narcotics...
Road closures coming to Rockdale in early April
ROCKDALE, Texas — The city of Rockdale has announced a multi-week closure at an intersection in the city beginning on the week of April 8. That week, the intersection of Meadow Street and Brazos Street will be partially or fully closed during the period of road work while the city works on a continuation of the Flood Mitigation Project meant to reduce uncontrolled storm water runoff in several areas of the city.
Riley Strain's family reacts after Mizzou student's body is recovered from river near Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville police recovered the body of a University of Missouri student missing since March 8 from the Cumberland River Friday morning. Investigators confirmed the body as 22-year-old Riley Strain at around 7:28 a.m, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said. The body was found wearing the shirt and watch Strain was wearing when he disappeared. No foul play-related trauma was observed and an autopsy is pending.
'He made the job fun' | Fort Worth firefighter who died in wreck inspired, entertained his community
FORT WORTH, Texas — Relatives, friends, and Fort Worth firefighters have organized a memorial service for Lieutenant Garey Pugh, who died in a motorcycle accident this month. True Vine Missionary Baptist Church hosted a visitation for Pugh on March 22 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on March...
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