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Bryan Police arrest one in Tuesday morning shooting investigation
BRYAN, Texas — A Bryan woman is in custody following a shooting investigation Tuesday morning, according to a release from Bryan PD. Around 7:04 a.m., police were notified that a victim had been shot in the 4500 block of Woodbend Drive. Medical attention was given, and the victim was taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and later released.
Smith County officials identify skeletal remains found nearly 40 years ago as those of Dallas-Fort Worth-area woman
SMITH COUNTY, Texas — Smith County officials have identified skeletal remains found nearly 40 years ago. According to the Smith County Sheriff's Office, the remains were identified as those of Sindy Gina Crow, a Dallas-Fort Worth-area woman. Her remains were originally located on Oct. 1, 1985 by Texas Department of Transportation crews cutting grass along Interstate 20 East near US Highway 69.
Roadway cleared after reported major accident at intersection in Bryan
BRYAN, Texas — A major accident that was reported by Bryan PD at the North Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Shiloh Avenue intersection. The accident was reported around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday and was cleared roughly an hour later. It's unclear if anyone was injured from the crash. KAGS on...
Texas ranch with clearwater swimming holes and a 4,000-square-foot lodge is taking offers
ATHENS, Texas — A Texas ranch with clearwater swimming holes, a 4,000-square-foot lodge and private access to an airport is now taking offers for sale. Sugaree Ranch is located near Athens, Texas, about an hour southeast of Dallas. The Dallas-based brokerage group Icon Global sent out a call for offers Monday, saying closing bids are due on or before June 3.
Texas SandFest 2024 to take shape Friday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Artists from all across the world are here in the Coastal Bend this week, traveling to Port Aransas to show off their art sculpting skills at the 2024 Texas SandFest. The fun kicks off on Friday and runs until Sunday on Port Aransas Beach between...
Multiple Texas A&M teams enjoy weekend victories as baseball sweeps Vandy, women's tennis clinches third straight SEC title
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M might have had its best weekend in athletics in quite a while, undoubtedly putting a big smile on the face of new Athletic Director Trev Alberts. What undoubtedly grabbed the most attention in headlines was the Aggie baseball team's sweep of sixth ranked...
Man to serve 20 years, register as sex offender for life for child sexual abuse
MADISON COUNTY, Texas — A man that pled guilty to two indictments for child sexual abuse charges was sentenced to 20 years in prison, according to the Madison County District Attorney's Office. According to authorities, an investigation revealed that Nathan Cole Phillips had sexual contact with two juveniles under...
Man sentenced to 25 years by judge for drug crimes in Grimes County
GRIMES COUNTY, Texas — A man was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Monday for drug crimes committed in Navasota and northern Grimes County in 2023, according to the Grimes County District Attorney's Office. On April 6, 2023, Ronnie Zephyn began to evade an officer while driving in...
Palestine resident wins $3 million off lottery scratch ticket
PALESTINE, Texas — A Palestine resident claimed a winning ticket worth $3 million in the Texas Lottery® scratch ticket game Maximum Millions. The winning ticket was purchased at JJ's Fastop on 1220 E. Palestine Ave., in Palestine. The winner has elected to remain anonymous. According to the Texas...
ERCOT: Texas could face possible power grid concerns this week
AUSTIN, Texas — Texans could be days away from energy conservation, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). There is currently a possibility that ERCOT won't have enough power reserves on Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures heat up this week. Rising temperatures could lead to an increased...
Power restored to thousands in College Station after birds found responsible for outage
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — After a late morning power outage affected thousands in the College Station area, the city has announced that power has been restored for those affected and birds were responsible for the outage. According to the city, birds got into a bus tie switch between two...
Uvalde police chief announces 'Guardian Initiative' to restore trust, credibility in police department
SAN ANTONIO — Uvalde Police Chief Homer Delgado announced a new initiative aimed at restoring trust and credibility in the police department Monday morning. The "Guardian Initiative" will focus on transforming the Uvalde Police Department to better serve the community, improve officer performances and modernize the city's police force.
Texas A&M Police looking to identify man in attempted sexual assault case
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Police are looking to find a man responsible for an attempted sexual assault on campus. The attempted assault took place in Mosher Hall around 5 a.m. on Sunday, April 14. That morning, police say a man described as thin and in his 20s entered a dorm room and threatened an individual with a weapon, claiming he would sexually assault her.
Tax deadline 2024: How to file taxes last minute or request an extension
SAN ANTONIO — Monday is the deadline to file tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service. If you haven't filed, there are still options, including filing an extension or filing for free under a certain income. According to the IRS, about one in 10 tax filers requests an extension,...
Woman shot dead by Balcones Heights police after officers say she charged at them with homemade weapon
SAN ANTONIO — The Balcones Heights Police Department said a woman was killed in an officer-involved shooting that took place Friday night. According to Balcones Heights Chief of Police John Jahanara, an officer observed a woman loitering on a private property and attempted to instruct her to gather her belongings and exit the property.
Art cars roll through downtown Houston in annual parade
HOUSTON — Creativity was on full display in downtown Houston Saturday as hundreds of uniquely decorated vehicles rolled through town for the annual Art Car Parade. This is an event that dates back to the late 1980s. It started with just local artists and has morphed into the biggest event of its kind in the world.
Mother of beloved nurse and former East Central ISD teacher raising awareness of dangers of drinking and driving
SAN ANTONIO — It's been two months since a popular and beloved nurse and former East Central ISD teacher, Whitney Weddel was hit head-on and killed by an accused drunk driver. Whitney's mother Monique Presas is sharing her story in hopes of raising awareness to the dangers of drinking...
Body recovered from Lady Bird Lake in East Austin Saturday morning
AUSTIN, Texas — A body was recovered from Lady Bird Lake in East Austin on Saturday morning, the Austin Police Department said. The incident is not being investigated as a homicide. APD said officers responded to Krieg Field at 512 S. Pleasant Valley Road, near Longhorn Dam, around 7:37...
Boulter Middle School pumped up by Prairie View A&M band ahead of STAAR testing
TYLER, Texas — The annual STAAR testing begins next week for East Texas schools. Boulter Middle School students got a special treat before the weekend, as the Prairie View A&M's marching band stopped by for a pep rally. "Today was giving our students their return on investment. Students and...
Texas is putting thousands of catfish in neghborhood lakes across Texas, including four in the Houston area
HOUSTON — It’s going to be a beautiful weekend around the Houston area and if fishing is your thing, Texas Parks and Wildlife has you covered. On Friday, TWPD planned to resume stocking thousands of catfish in 18 neighborhood lakes around Texas, including four in the Houston area. TPWD will keep restocking catfish every two weeks until the end of October, with a break in August.
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