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More children die in hot cars in Texas than any other state, group says; tips to protect your child
HOUSTON, Texas — The sun was still out around 6:30 Wednesday night when police were called to an apartment complex on Hollister Road in northwest Houston regarding an unresponsive four-year-old in a pickup truck. "That female was transported to the hospital and is, unfortunately, deceased at the hospital,” HPD...
Pest control specialist shares ways to keep bugs out of your home as the temps rise
BEAUMONT, Texas — As temperatures continue to rise, we're not the only ones looking to seek refuge from the heat, so are bugs. Rising temps means more critters will also be seeking shelter inside of your home. 12News spoke to a pest control specialist about what you can do about the bug boom.
East Texas veteran, pastor reunites with family after release from U.S. Customs detainment
RUSK, Texas — An East Texas veteran and pastor, who was at risk of being deported to Mexico after visiting family in June, has been released from U.S. Customs. Julio Torres had been detained at the Prairieland Detention Facility in Alvarado, 150 miles away from home in Rusk, since June 27.
3-year-old girl dead after being left unattended in hot pickup truck in northwest Houston, HPD says
HOUSTON — A 3-year-old girl died Wednesday after being left unattended in a hot vehicle, according to Houston police. Editor's note: Officials originally said the child was 4 years old. Houston police on Friday reported the child was actually 3. Houston Police Department officials said it happened at an...
Caesar salad, created in Tijuana by Italian immigrants, turns 100 on July 4
TIJUANA, Baja California — The Caesar salad is reaching a historic milestone on July 4, marking 100 years since the iconic dish was created in Tijuana. It’s said that Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini invented the culinary creation on July 4, 1924 in his Tijuana restaurant. In the middle...
North Texas 9-year-old wins major Lego honor for his recreation of the Fort Worth Stockyards
GRAPEVINE, Texas — A 9-year-old named William Hicks has rebuilt the Fort Worth Stockyards brick by brick by -- or, well, Lego brick by Lego brick, at least. Hicks, a Grapevine native, recently won the title of 2024 North American Mini Master Model Builder with a 6,000-piece recreation of the historic Fort Worth district. The build took him more than 45 hours to complete, and includes details such as a cattle drive, a saloon, a working oil derrick and a mini-figure who can be seen running away from a horse that's rearing up and down.
'Most embarrassing day of my life' | One year ago, Dallas woman went viral in 'not real' plane outburst
DALLAS — It was Fourth of July weekend, one year ago, and we were all introduced to the viral "not real" Dallas plane woman. The incident happened on July 3, 2023, though Tiffany Gomas was not identified as the woman in the viral video until nearly a month later in a video she posted apologizing for her actions. Gomas was on an American Airlines plane that was heading from DFW Airport to Orlando. The plane was still at DFW Airport when the incident unfolded.
Did somebody almost fall from the Superman ride at Six Flags Over Texas?
ARLINGTON, Texas — You may have seen what looked like an unbelievable video on social media this week -- footage that appeared to show a parkgoer at Six Flags Over Texas dangling off the edge of its Superman ride and hanging on for dear life. Superman: Tower of Power...
Indiana man pulled over in Missouri in out-of-this-world ride
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mo. — An Indiana man was stopped by police in Missouri over the weekend while driving his vehicle that is totally "out of this world." Steve Anderson was pulled over on Interstate 44 in Crawford County, Missouri in his custom-built UFO. The deputy stopped Anderson to check out the unique vehicle and to talk to him about his out-of-state registration.
Consider sensory-friendly fireworks for the Fourth of July
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — For those who plan to celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends who are sensitive to the sound of fireworks or would just like to ring in the holiday mindfully, you've got options!. 3NEWS spoke with a fireworks stand operator who says there...
'God literally sent me there' | Woman behind viral video of three children saved from inside hot car speaks out
SAN ANTONIO — The woman who took a viral video of three young children being rescued from a hot car in San Antonio is speaking out. Investigators said the children's mom was shopping and they may have been in the vehicle without air conditioning for 50 minutes. The woman...
East Texas teen sells watermelons during summer break to pay for college tuition in hopes of getting accepted to Texas A&M
HENDERSON, Texas — When people think of kids earning extra cash over the summer, going door-to-door mowing may come to mind. But one East Texas teen is thinking outside the box. In Rusk County, 17-year-old Kennedy Miller, a Henderson High School senior, can be found on the side of...
Here's how researchers are working to rid Texas beaches of fecal matter
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Researchers are hoping to make Texas beaches a little safer and cleaner. A 2022 study by Environment America found that 90% of Texas beaches had at least one day of unsafe fecal contamination, surpassing the national average of 55%. Now, a new research program is...
Austin hiker dies at Grand Canyon National Park
ARIZONA, USA — An Austin man died during a hiking trip to Grand Canyon National Park this past weekend. The park said on Saturday, June 29, at approximately 7 p.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of a semi-conscious hiker on the River Trail, approximately halfway between the Silver Bridge and the Black Bridge, near Phantom Ranch.
“Always go out on top”: Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp will retire June 2025
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune. Click here. John Sharp, Texas A&M’s longest serving chancellor who has transformed the university system and boosted the flagship’s academic and athletic brands over his 13 years at the helm, will retire in June 2025.
'More than a paycheck': North Texas man brings Pac-Man era arcade games back to life
DALLAS — One look around Patrick Scott Patterson’s house leaves no doubt of where his passions lie. From the Pac-Man clock on his desk to the row of standup arcade machines in his garage, he believes in surrounding yourself with the things that make you happy. “It is...
'People were in fear for their life' | 3 people taken to hospital from crowd surge at SEC Celebration at UT Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A crowded SEC celebration and concert on the University of Texas campus this weekend turned dangerous, leading Austin-Travis County EMS to respond and transport four people to the hospital between the hours of 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. All had non-life-threatening injuries. "Three of those patients...
Trinity River Authority issues emergency alert due to potential failure of spillway at Lake Livingston Dam
LIVINGSTON, Texas — Authorities are continuing to monitor the Lake Livingston Dam after rounds of rain and flooding impacted the dam's drainage area. Trinity River Authority officials said the dam's drainage area was compromised, leading to them issuing a "potential failure watch," which means officials will monitor and evaluate the spillway's integrity and make repairs or take other actions as necessary.
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