Choose your location
KAGS
AMBER Alert issued for 2 Texas children believed to be in grave danger
YORKTOWN, Texas — An AMBER Alert has been issued for two Texas children believed to be in grave danger. The Dewitt County Sheriff's Office is searching for Aiydann Ribera, 4, who stands 3' and weighs 34 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen around 9 p.m. on Tuesday in the 120 block of East 5th St. in Yorktown, Texas. He was wearing a neon orange shirt, black shorts and black shoes. Officials are also seeking Angel Ribera, 5, who stands 3'5 and weighs around 45 lbs. He has black hair, black eyes and was last seen with Aiydann, also in the 120 block of E. 5th St.
Two Dewitt County boys found in SA after AMBER Alert, but suspect still on the run
SAN ANTONIO — Hours after an AMBER Alert was issued for two young DeWitt County boys Wednesday morning, they were found safe at a north-side apartment complex, authorities say. The man accused of taking them, 24-year-old Julian Ribera, dropped them off at their residence before fleeing the area, leaving...
Brazos County dedicates Tomb of The Unknown Soldier at Veterans Park
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — With almost 1.4 million veterans living in the state of Texas, Brazos County was able to honor those who have lost their lives through a special memorial. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Monument in Veterans Park has been dedicated to America’s missing and unknown...
Houston men arrested in Grimes County for Dollar General burglary
GRIMES COUNTY, Texas — Two men were taken into custody on Monday following an early morning burglary at a Dollar General in the Grimes County area. According to the sheriff's office, a burglary alarm went off at a Dollar General in Carlos on State Highway 30 near FM 244 around 1:51 a.m. Responding officers coordinated to cover routes leaving the county to prevent the suspects from getting away.
Texas A&M University System joins Texas Nuclear Alliance as founding member
Editor's Note: The attached video aired in February 2023. On Monday, the Texas Nuclear Alliance announced that the Texas A&M University System had joined the group as a founding member. The announcement also marked the first university system to partner with the Texas Nuclear Alliance. “The Alliance’s vision for the...
1,500 acres of a Hill Country ranch land will soon be open to the public
AUSTIN, Texas — It's the largest land acquisition in Travis County history: A family in the western portion of the county is selling off more than 1,500 acres so the county can make it into a public park. In an area surrounded by development, it's a preserved slice of...
Bryan Police looking to identify suspect in multi-apartment burglary case
BRYAN, Texas — A string of burglary reports at an apartment complex in Bryan is under investigation by authorities. According to a press release from Bryan PD, they were called to investigate the incidents on Monday. An investigation by authorities where the calls were made revealed that "a number of unlocked doors were entered and property was missing."
Austin Police Department searching for child trafficking suspect
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) Human Trafficking Unit is searching for a child trafficking suspect. The department is asking for help in gathering more information on the perpetrator, who is currently unidentified. According to APD, the suspect referred to as "Alex," abducted a child at approximately...
Central Texas HVAC experts give tips to stay cool ahead of summer heat
WACO, Texas — As the temperatures rise heading into late spring and summer, it's important to make sure the HVAC systems in your home are good to go for the hottest time of the year. David Sanchez Jr., the lead technician of Cool Dreams Services, said this is also...
Two teens in stable condition after they were shot by suspect while playing with toy guns
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police said two young men in their late teens were shot by an unknown suspect as they played with toy guns near downtown on Monday night. A vehicle with five teens were in the area of East Commerce and North Swiss Street, playing with what is known as an "Orbeez" gun. The toy shoots plastic pellets filled with water.
Texas school districts still struggling with armed guard mandate months after new law went into effect
AUSTIN, Texas — When an 18-year-old gunman freely entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde killing 19 students and two teachers, school safety became a priority in the hearts and minds of state leaders and parents like Geoff Seibel, who has two daughters at Hays CISD. "I could not ever...
706 people named Kyle got together in Texas. It wasn’t enough for a world record.
KYLE, Texas — How many people named Kyle can fit in one place? For one Texas city, not enough. Another attempt by the city of Kyle, Texas, to break the world record for the largest gathering of people with one name fell short Saturday despite 706 Kyles of all ages turning up at a park in the suburbs of Austin.
Texas DPS closes Capitol grounds ahead of pro-Palestine protest
AUSTIN, Texas — After a string of protests and mounting tension at University of Texas at Austin amid the Israel-Hamas war, a statewide pro-Palestine protest is set to take center stage at the Texas Capitol on Sunday. However, plans have been rearranged following a memo from the Texas Department...
Pelican Island Causeway Bridge reopening after Wednesday's barge strike
GALVESTON, Texas — The Pelican Island Causeway bridge is set to reopen, five days after it was shut down because of a barge strike. In a post to X Saturday evening, the Galveston County Office of Emergency Management said the bridge will reopen no later than 9 p.m. to pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
City of Dallas remains 9th most populous in the country after stemming population loss
DALLAS — The city of Dallas slightly reversed its trend of population loss and kept its spot as the ninth most populous city in the country, according to recent U.S. Census data. Dallas’ population grew from 1.29 million in 2022 to 1.32 million in 2023, an addition of roughly...
'It was just loud noise and sparks': Man whose vehicle was struck by lightning on I-35 speaks out
FORT WORTH, Texas — Garrett Beck would have never predicted what happened during his work shift Thursday morning. The electrician and his coworker were traveling southbound on Interstate 35 near Basswood Blvd when lightning hit their work truck. “I’ve never thought about getting hit by lightning,” Beck said in...
'It really makes you think about who you are' | North Texas photographer's portraits tell a story of life, lost, and family
PLANO, Texas — Marsha Whaley does not like getting her picture taken. But the Cleburne resident knew having this moment captured by Plano photographer Larry Lourcey was too important not to have. In the portrait photo, Marsha is holding on to her 20-year-old daughter Neah's fiddle. It is one...
New occupancy limits in College Station highlight Texas A&M students’ housing woes
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune. Click here. For three years in college, Texas A&M University student Ethan Tan lived in houses near campus with six roommates, each of them paying about $400 a month in rent. Tan, a graduating senior, said that low cost saved him from having to take out more loans and pick up long work shifts, which would’ve barred him from participating in some of the leadership opportunities he took at school.
EF-1 tornadoes ripped through Cypress, Waller County areas with winds at more than 100 mph, NWS reports
HOUSTON — Two tornadoes touched down in Southeast Texas during Thursday's severe weather, according to the National Weather Service. One was in Cypress. The other was in Waller County. The NWS had teams spread out across the region and Jeff Evans with the organization told KHOU 11’s Victor Jacobo...
Scottie Scheffler releases statement after arrest outside PGA Championship: 'Big misunderstanding'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested on assault and reckless driving charges during a reported misunderstanding over traffic flow outside of the PGA Championship early Friday morning in Kentucky, according to online jail logs and reports from ESPN. Police officials have not yet released...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.