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Area of US-59 and Trinity River Bridge deemed a crime scene Tuesday in search of Audrii Cunningham
LIVINGSTON, Texas — UPDATE: The body of Audrii Cunningham was found on Tuesday, Feb. 20 in the Trinity River near US-59. Read more here. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: An area of US-59 and the Trinity River Bridge was deemed a crime scene Tuesday in the search for Audrii Cunningham. On Monday,...
Massive brawl breaks out, punches are thrown after Incarnate Word basketball game against TAMU-Commerce
SAN ANTONIO — A dramatic basketball game between Incarnate Word and Texas A&M-Commerce saved its biggest sparks for after the final buzzer. As the Lions and Cardinals went down the traditional handshake line following Incarnate Word's 76-72 OT loss, a confrontation between players turned into a prolonged, all-out brawl involving players, coaches and referees. It's unclear how the confrontation began, but within moments the handshake line turned into a tangle of bodies, with some caught in the middle trying to break up the fighting.
Dancers, supporters rally for bill adding worker protections for strippers
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The group "Strippers are Workers" and supporters rallied near the Washington state Capitol Monday, calling for lawmakers to move SB 6105 forward. The bill would provide a suite of workers' rights protectors for dancers and would repeal a law that restricts strip clubs from selling alcohol. Repealing that rule is being discussed by the state's Liquor and Cannabis Board and by lawmakers under a separate measure.
Texas gives $125 million to rural sheriffs and prosecutors for pay increases
ODESSA, Texas — Editor's note: This article was originally published in the Texas Tribune here. Texas has awarded $125 million in grants to rural sheriffs and prosecutors across the state, the Texas Comptroller said in a statement last week — an effort to help those law enforcement agencies attract and keep talent in their communities.
Investigators identify man's remains found in Colorado in 1991
MINERAL COUNTY, Colo — Remains found off a mountain pass in southwestern Colorado 33 years ago have been identified as those of an Indiana man, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation said. Investigators said the remains of Steven Kenneth Risku were found on Wolf Creek Pass in Mineral County in...
So far in 2024, there have been 13 AMBER Alerts in Texas | What you need to know
HOUSTON — Several high-profile AMBER Alerts have brought some attention to the number of notifications being sent out regarding missing children recently. So far in 2024, 13 AMBER Alerts have been issued for missing children across Texas, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Of those, two remained...
Underage adults arrested after being found with open alcohol, marijuana in speeding car in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Texas — On Saturday, Madison County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested two men after they were stopped for speeding at the 146 southbound mile marker on IH-45 in Madison County. Shortly before 6 p.m. that day, a car was stopped for going 92 mph in a 75 mph...
Man attempting to hide drugs in hat arrested by Grimes County authorities
PLANTERSVILLE, Grimes County — An attempt to sneak drugs through Grimes County has ended in the arrest of one man, according to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office. On Friday, shortly after 7 p.m., a silver Ford Fusion was stopped by an officer near the Imhoff's Grocery Store in Plantersville because the back license plate wasn't readable, and had an expired registration.
Student brings gun to Mesquite school, resulting in officer-involved shooting, officials say
MESQUITE, Texas — A student was taken into custody after they entered a Mesquite charter school with a gun Monday morning, resulting in an officer-involved shooting as police responded, officials said. Police said the armed student was injured during the incident, but no other students were injured and no...
Person of interest lives in camper behind missing Audrii Cunningham family's home, investigators say
LIVINGSTON, Texas — UPDATE: The body of Audrii Cunningham was found on Tuesday, Feb. 20 in the Trinity River near US-59. Read more here. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: The search for Audrii Cunningham entered its fifth day on Monday. As law enforcement continued its search efforts, they announced an increased reward...
'Reclaiming what is ours' | Lakewood Church resumes in-person services a week after shooting
HOUSTON — A week after shots were fired inside Lakewood Church, in-person services resumed. Genesee Moreno was killed by two off-duty officers after she walked inside the megachurch armed with an AR-15 style rifle and fired shots. Moreno’s 7-year-old son, Samuel Moreno, who she brought to the church, was...
Check this out! Kangaroo spotted roaming around park in Texarkana
TEXARKANA, Texas — Now this isn't an ordinary sight you see everyday in East Texas. Police were able to find a kangaroo roaming around Spring Lake Park in Texarkana on Sunday afternoon. Texarkana Police decided to name the kangaroo Rocky, according to the post. "If someone told you that...
Austin man sets world record for finishing Austin Marathon while dribbling a basketball
AUSTIN, Texas — A man from Austin is a new world record holder. Ben Duong, 24, finished with a time of 1 hour, 21 minutes, 38 seconds in Sunday's Austin Marathon – which was impressive, but not as impressive as his shattering of a prior world record. Duong...
'Hurting the family' | Audrii Cunningham's family asks for social media speculation to stop after holding vigil for missing girl
LIVINGSTON, Texas — Community members gathered for a prayer vigil Sunday as the search for Audrii Cunningham, the missing 11-year-old girl at the center of an AMBER Alert, continued. The vigil took place at the VFW Post in Polk County at noon, allowing space for family and the community...
Here's what we know about person of interest Don Steven McDougal in missing Audrii Cunningham case
LIVINGSTON, Texas — UPDATE: On Tuesday, authorities announced they found the body of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham in the Trinity River. Don Steven McDougal is expected to be charged with capital murder. On Saturday, the Texas Department of Public Safety shared the identity of a man who they said is...
Workers go on strike at Molson Coors brewery in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas — Unionized workers at the Molson Coors brewery in Fort Worth are officially on strike. Members of Teamsters Local 997 began picketing outside the brewery Saturday and Sunday after failing to come to terms on a new three-year contract for 420 workers who make, package, and warehouse the company’s products.
Audrii Cunningham latest: Person of interest identified in search for missing 11-year-old, $7K reward offered in case
LIVINGSTON, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified a person of interest in the search for Audrii Cunningham, the 11-year-old Livingston girl at the center of an AMBER Alert. Saturday morning, DPS also identified what they're calling a "vehicle of interest" in the search for Audrii...
Parents upset after Keller ISD trustees brought an Evangelist film crew into schools and filmed students
KELLER, Texas — As they stood together near Keller ISD’s Central High School on Friday, a group of parents shared their anger and frustration. “I’m livid,” said Laney Hawes, a parent whose child attends Central HS. “Our rights and our kids rights have been violated.”
'There are boogeymen out there in real life' | Milam County Sheriff's Office investigating multiple attempted child abductions in three days
MILAM COUNTY, Texas — Milam County authorities are investigating three separate attempted child abductions that happened in the span of three days, prompting an increase in patrols near schools. The Milam County Sheriff's Office found one attempt was on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at a CEFCO in Thorndale. A separate...
TxDOT to move forward with final road work along William J. Bryan Parkway starting on Tuesday
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — TxDOT has announced road closures set to take place in the final couple of weeks in February. The closures are to allow crews to finish surface paving operations along William J. Bryan Parkway (FM 158), and will require the roadway being closed due to the width of the paving and striping equipment being used.
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