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Search for missing 12-year-old Georgia girl now spanning several states
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — The search for a missing 12-year-old Gainesville girl is now stretching across several other states, including as far away as Illinois and Texas. The Hall County Sheriff's Office posted an update last Friday on the search for Maria Gomez-Perez. She was reported missing on May 30, a day after she was last seen in the driveway of her home, and her family and community have been making extensive search efforts since then.
Experts fear political rhetoric could lead to more violence
MINNEAPOLIS — Political science experts worry political rhetoric could lead to more violence. “It is all extremely disturbing, but I worry that with the rhetoric of violence continuing, we’re going to see more violence,” said University of Minnesota Political Science Professor Kathryn Pearson. Since 2016, Pearson said...
Dallas police officer investigated for social media post after Trump's assassination attempt
DALLAS — "Aim better." Those two words have put a sergeant with the Dallas Police Department on administrative leave pending an internal investigation, DPD sources tell WFAA. A screenshot of the post shared with WFAA shows the social media post made by Sgt. Arturo Martinez. This comes in the...
Planned closure for pipe repair in College Station delayed
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A planned closure on a portion of Rock Prairie Road in College Station has been postponed, according to an update from city officials. The planned closure slated for Tuesday, July 16 has now been moved to Monday, July 22 because the contractor is behind schedule due to Hurricane Beryl.
President Biden postpones Austin visit following Trump assassination attempt
AUSTIN, Texas — President Joe Biden’s trip to Austin, set for Monday, July 15, has been postponed, the White House announced on Sunday. The postponement comes after former President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt on Saturday at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, that left one person dead and two others critically injured.
Dallas County Judge says Biden should look at data and make decision on staying in race ASAP
DALLAS — There is a lot of talk about President Joe Biden’s political future. Will the President be the Democratic nominee after the Democratic National Convention in August? Some Democrats have said the President should abandon his re-election bid. But Biden is saying he is staying in the race to finish the job he started in 2021.
Blinn College Brenham Student Center to be location for temporary driver license office
It's been three months since a man hijacked an 18-wheeler and crashed it into the Texas Department of Public Safety in Brenham, causing the death of two and many other to be injured. Starting next week, on Monday, July 15, a temporary driver license office will be opened at the...
Austin mother claims popular day care smothered, slapped her toddler on live video
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin family claims their worst nightmare came true on a live video feed of their toddler's day care. In a lawsuit obtained by KVUE, Alexis Dominguez said her 2-year-old son was being cared for by The Children's Courtyard in southwest Austin. The father of the...
Direction to Success: Texas A&M Kingsville's 'Hoggie Days' wants to see you on campus
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Attention future students of higher education!. Texas A&M-Kingsville is inviting you to sign up for their 'Hoggie Days' student orientation. Director of the Welcome Center and On-Campus Recruitment events, Omar Peña says the university is celebrating their centennial year, and incoming students are in for an exciting first few years on campus.
AMBER Alert discontinued, 7-month-old baby boy from San Antonio found at southeast-side home
SAN ANTONIO — Update:. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office confirmed Friday that the 7-month-old was located at a home on the 11800 block of South Foster Road. Authorities said he appears to be in good health and is being checked as a precautionary measure. The baby's mother, along with...
5-year-old boy at center of AMBER Alert found
A boy at the center of an AMBER Alert was found Friday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. An AMBER Alert was issued for a 5-year-old boy who was last seen in northwest Houston on Thursday night, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS said the...
Here's the North Texas company behind viral vending machines that drop ammunition in grocery stores
RICHARDSON, Texas — It's been a whirlwind of a week for Grant Magers. He's the CEO of American Rounds, a Richardson company specializing in automated retail -- with a bang. Not many knew who he was or what he did until a story about one of his 'ammo vending machines' caught fire the day before the Fourth of July.
TxDOT to close lanes on William J. Bryan Parkway on July 12 and 15
BRYAN, Texas — Milling and paving operations on the west roundabout on William J. Bryan Parkway will cause lane closures on July 12 and 15, according to TxDOT and the City of Bryan. The City announced on July 11 that TxDOT's contractor would be conducting the operation, causing closures...
Couple loses everything in fire one month before birth of first child
SAN ANTONIO — A growing family is forced to start over after a large apartment fire on the northeast side. Investigators believe a BBQ grill sparked the fire that quickly spread to Sophia and Phillip Pacheco’s apartment next door. The Pacheco’s lost all their belongings just one month...
Have you seen this man? | Brazos County Crime Stoppers asking for information on man missing since 1991
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — Brazos County Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's help on a missing person case that has been open since 1991. According to Crime Stoppers, Jerry Gayle Woodard went missing on May 20, 1991 in eastern Brazos County. His 1983 Buick Park Avenue was reportedly found abandoned at the end of Long Trussel Road near the Navasota River.
Queen of Tejano, Selena's, Hollywood star vandalized with black paint
LOS ANGELES — The Hollywood star honoring the Queen of Tejano, Selena Quintanilla Perez, was vandalized with black paint this week, according to the LA Times. Selena's star was vandalized twice along with the star of fellow Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera. The first incident happened on Monday morning, according to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the organization that oversees the Walk of Fame. Video began circulating on social media of crews and fans helping to clean up the paint.
Bryan-College Station Pride Community Center announces second annual Gala
The Pride Community Center (PCC) in Bryan-College Station has announced their second annual fundraiser Gala, which will be taking place in late August. This year's theme is "Masquerade" and will be held at the Ice House on Main in downtown Bryan and will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24. There will be a silent auction, community awards, live entertainment, and more.
Bryan PD: Man dies after crash involving Mack Truck on Harvey Mitchell
BRYAN, Texas — A Bryan man is dead following a crash involving a Mack Truck on North Harvey Mitchell Parkway on Wednesday, police say. Around 3:20 p.m. that day, police responded to a major accident in the 1800 block of North Harvey Mitchell Parkway. After about an hour of being at the scene, police closed the roadway from North Harvey Mitchell Parkway from Sandy Point Road to Highway 21.
Man accused of shooting HCSO deputy to death charged with capital murder, sheriff says
HOUSTON — A manhunt came to an end Thursday night when Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the man accused of shooting a deputy to death was taken into custody. Editor's note: The above video was published before court documents confirmed the man had been charged with capital murder.
You can now buy ammo from a grocery store vending machine in the Hill Country
CANYON LAKE, Texas — Texas-based Lowe's Market touts taking care of their community, teammates and their families with more than 140 stores across five states. Now customers looking to stock up on items ahead of a day on the water on Canyon Lake can purchase ammunition in the same place they can buy meat, bags of ice or a gallon of milk.
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