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First-time parents are new to Houston area but their neighbors showed them the meaning of Southern hospitality
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Neighbors in the Champions area rallied around a couple of new parents when they needed it most. Jordan Sands and William Kelly-Jones were initially told they wouldn’t be able to have kids. Then, a big, little surprise came their way. Sands, a first-time mother,...
Local residents band together to help struggling BCS restaurants
BRYAN, Texas — The Bryan-College Station area has experienced many small businesses forced to shut down over the past several months -- one group is taking matters into their own hands, literally. Residents like Kristy Borboa wonder where her favorite shops have gone, with at least six area restaurants...
AG Ken Paxton sues Texas cities, including Austin, for decriminalizing weed
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing several Texas cities over their marijuana policies. Austin, Denton, Elgin, Killeen and San Marcos have all decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana. However, Paxton said their amnesty and non-prosecution policies violate Texas laws. "I will not stand idly...
A social media influencer asked SAPD why they didn't arrest a man caught on camera making threats. Then police arrested him.
SAN ANTONIO — In November a social media influencer, by the name of TizzyEnt, posted a video online trying to identify a man seen on camera visibly upset at a woman for filming him. He later starts cursing at her, threatening to beat her. The incident unfolded along a...
Dutch Bros to donate $1 from featured drinks starting Thursday to Brazos Valley Food Bank
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — Editor's Note: The attached video aired in February 2023. Starting on Thursday, Feb. 1, Dutch Bros will be donating $1 from drinks sold on their Dutch Luv menu to the Brazos Valley Food Bank. The coffee chain will be collecting money to give to the...
Man that sexually assaulted a minor in Brazos County Jail in October 2022 sentenced to 50 years in prison
BRYAN, Texas — A man involved in the Oct. 8, 2022 sexual assault on a minor that resulted in a lawsuit being filed against the jail has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. That day, according to the Brazos County District Attorney's Office, Fidel Sanchez Jr. was being detained in a part of the Brazos County Jail reserved for 17-year-old inmates when he and multiple other inmates chose to bully another inmate while he tried to shower and eat, and escalated physically over the course of multiple hours.
Cinnamon roll bakery featured on 'Shark Tank' hosting special for grand opening of new College Station location
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A chain that's opening a storefront in College Station is hosting a special for their grand opening on Friday. Cinnaholic, a bakery that gained popularity in California, and later got to showcase their talents on ABC's 'Shark Tank', will be offering their plant-based cinnamon rolls to those who attend the event for just $2.
Brazos County Expo Complex to host 16th annual 50 Men Who Can Cook event
COLLEGE STATION, Brazos County — The 16th annual 50 Men Who Can Cook event for the College Station ISD Education Foundation will be held this Friday at the Brazos County Expo Complex. Despite the event's name, over 130 men will be competing in the adults-only event to cook up...
Missing 12-year-old reunited with family after AMBER Alert
HALTOM CITY, Texas — A 12-year-old girl who went missing this week, prompting an AMBER Alert early Wednesday morning, has been located and reunited with her family, officials say. Now that the girl has been found, WFAA is removing her name from the story, as she is a juvenile.
Sugar Land mom takes missing son's case into her own hands and finds blood evidence in his car
SUGAR LAND, Texas — For nearly three months now, Vicki Urrutia has been looking for her son Justin. The Sugar Land man disappeared in November 2023. Police found his car, which was crashed out and abandoned, in Fort Stockton, Texas. That's about seven and a half hours from Sugar Land. Inside his car was his phone, his credit card and wallet, keys and a little bit of money in the glove box, but no Justin.
Don't fall for this scheme as you wait on your package amid USPS mail delays
HOUSTON — As you wait for your package to be delivered during the USPS mail delay fiasco, we want to remind you that scammers know you are desperate, so don't fall for their schemes. A scheme they are most likely to try amid these mail delays is the smishing...
Texas man scammed $2,500 by impersonating police officer in Lufkin
LUFKIN, Texas — The Lufkin Police Department is urging individuals to be on the lookout after a Houston-area man was scammed $2,500 by an impersonating police officer on Tuesday. According to the press release, the man was contacted by an individual claiming to be Lt. Mike Shurley representing the...
AMBER Alert issued for 14-year-old girl authorities say was abducted by 22-year-old man
GONZALES, Texas — An AMBER Alert has been issued for a 14-year-old girl who authorities say was abducted by a 22-year-old man in Gonzales, Texas. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Scarlett Smith was last seen wearing a red Nike hoodie when she disappeared in the 15700 block of West U.S. Highway 90 at 11 p.m. on Monday. She stands 5-foot-4; weighs about 187 pounds; and has red hair with hazel eyes.
Middle-aged man responsible for inappropriately touching victim on bus wanted by Texas A&M Police
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Editor's Note: The attached video aired in May 2023. Texas A&M Police need your help finding a man involved in an incident that took place Monday morning. That day around 7:15 a.m. on a bus operating on Route 27 Ring Dance, a man got on...
Bell County Fire Marshal releases cause of explosion at Rogers car wash
ROGERS, Texas — Authorities have announced the official cause of an explosion at a Rogers car wash on Jan. 18, 2024. According to Chief Fire Marshal Shane Geers of the Bell County Fire Marshal's Office, the explosion occurred at an Exxon car wash located at 120 W. Mesquite Ave. in Rogers at 8:46 p.m.
Atmos wants judge to declare it's not liable in Fort Worth hotel explosion, court filing says
FORT WORTH, Texas — Atmos Energy, the North Texas natural gas provider company, wants a judge to absolve it from responsibility in the downtown Fort Worth hotel explosion earlier this month, according to recent court filings. In a lawsuit filed Jan. 26 in Tarrant County District Court, Atmos' attorneys...
Sports Illustrated Resort coming to Houston area
TEXAS CITY, Texas — Sports Illustrated is normally associated with coverage of athletes and swimsuit models but now their dipping into the resort business. Plans are currently underway for an Sports Illustrated Resort south of Houston. It will be located adjacent to the massive Lago Mar lagoon in Texas City and will be one of the first SI Resorts in the US, according to the website.
Troubadour festival reveals talent lineup for 2024 event
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Troubadour Festival, a music and BBQ event that had their first event in Aggie park last year, announced their talent lineup on Tuesday. Among the names performing include Travis Tritt, Pat Green, Red Clay Strays, William Clark Green, Cameron Sacky Band, The Lowdown Drifters, Joe Stamm Band, and Mikayla Lane.
Silver Alert discontinued for missing Round Rock man
AUSTIN, Texas — A Silver Alert has been discontinued for a missing 79-year-old man who had last been seen on Monday evening. The Round Rock Police Department was searching for John Passwaters, who is diagnosed with a cognitive impairment. Prior to the alert's discontinuation, Passwaters had last been seen...
American Airlines cutting hundreds of North Texas jobs. Here's what we know
DALLAS — More than 320 American Airlines jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth will be cut as part of a reorganization of its customer service staffing, the airline announced Monday afternoon. "As part of these updates, we are creating a new Customer Success team that will be dedicated to providing more...
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