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Two arrested after being on the run for nearly four months by Grimes County Sheriff's Office authorities
GRIMES COUNTY, Texas — The Grimes County Sheriff's Office announced that they had captured two felons that were on the run for multiple months on Dec. 29. That day, shortly before 3 p.m., a deputy spotted James Welvaert and Cassandra Wells in a white Kia Rio on County Road 172 south of Iola and east of Bryan-College Station. The two had been on the run from the law for nearly four months, according to authorities.
Road work to begin at FM 978 near Madisonville starting Monday
MADISON COUNTY, Texas — TxDOT has revealed that FM 978 at Mustang Creek will be closed starting on Monday in Madison County. The closure is to remove existing culverts and to construct two bridges, and is expected to last through September 2024. While the road is closed, drivers should...
Scratch ticket worth $3 million sold in Conroe
CONROE, Texas — Someone in Conroe has three million reasons to smile. That’s because that person just won a cool $3 million in a Texas Lottery scratch-off game. According to the Texas Lottery, the winning ticket was sold at the Econo-Food Store on Frazier Street. It was in the 500X Loteria Spectacular game. The person who won the big payday wanted to stay anonymous.
Sweet Oak Collaborative a new non-profit is looking to bring other agencies together to help local families
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — The Brazos Valley already has almost 200 non-profits, but a new group is focusing on a unique mission. Esther Miranda, the creator of Sweet Oak Collaborative, says many are unaware of the struggles faced by their own neighbors. “It was not until I began entering...
TxDOT to install cable barrier in Burleson County beginning on Monday
BURLESON COUNTY, Texas — Beginning on Monday, the construction of a cable barrier along State Highway 21 in Burleson County will begin, according to a release from TxDOT. While the cable barrier is being installed, there will be daily lane closures. TxDOT advises drivers navigating the area to be...
New law will help more Texans qualify for SNAP benefits in 2024
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — A change is coming to how food stamps work in the state of Texas. Although Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program that allows families access to food stamps, each state can set different requirements for eligibility. In Texas, the "Vehicle Asset Test"...
The Salvation Army BCS exceeds Red Kettle Campaign goal by over $20,000
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — The holiday season has concluded, and the world is getting settled into 2024. However, that doesn't mean there isn't room for heartwarming news from the holidays to start off the new year. The Salvation Army of Bryan-College Station has announced that they have exceeded their...
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's family blames death on 'medical negligence' inside Baylor Scott & White rehab facility
DALLAS — Christmas Day was the last day Kirk Johnson spoke with his mother, former North Texas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. “She thought that she wouldn’t live three weeks and she didn’t," Kirk said. Johnson, a longtime representative of North Texas in the U.S. House, died...
12-year-old passenger killed in Dallas crash, police say
DALLAS — No one can really prepare you for goodbye. “This is my first time losing a friend," said Jose Vargas Jimenez, a Mesquite resident, as he greeted farewell to his friend, 12-year-old Kevin Briones. “I didn’t see him for a long time. I just wanted to make up...
Closure of Sand Creek Road caused by culvert failure, drivers urged to seek other routes
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — Sand Creek Road has been closed due to a culvert failure reported by Brazos County authorities. The issue was reported shortly after 9 a.m. on Thursday morning, and officials say repairs are being prioritized have the road reopened. Projected rainfall on Friday and Monday could result in delays in getting the road reopened.
AMBER Alert discontinued for missing Bulverde teen
SAN ANTONIO — An AMBER alert has been discontinued for a missing 13-year-old from Bulverde last seen Wednesday night. The teen was last seen in the 1400 block of Ridge Creek Lane Wednesday. Police describe her as 5'4'' with blonde hair and green eyes last seen wearing a grey...
Former Texas A&M University System Chancellor named chair, elected to Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Governing Board
TEXAS, USA — Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed three individuals to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Governing Board, one of which includes former Texas A&M University System Chancellor Mike McKinney, M.D. The other individuals appointed include Golinda Erowele, Pharm.D. of Missouri City who has served in Missouri City as a...
Long-discussed plans to connect ERCOT power grid to other states draw new attention
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — A pair of proposed projects would allow Texas to draw more power from other states during periods of high electricity demand or inclement weather. The Dallas Morning News Monday highlighted one such proposal, prompting renewed interest in the long-discussed plans. Energy experts say connecting more...
16 grams of methamphetamine uncovered in Dec. 30 Grimes County arrest by deputy
BEDIAS, Grimes County — A man was arrested by a Grimes County Sheriff's Office deputy for drug-related charges and tampering with evidence on Dec. 30. That day around 5:17 p.m. south of Bedias, Ronnie Dewain Zephyn was driving a minivan on State Highway 90 and failed to yield to traffic as it exited FM 39. A Grimes County Sheriff's Office deputy began following Zephyn and saw him commit a number of other traffic violations while on the road.
SAPD: Mother facing capital murder charges in death of 6-year-old girl at apartment complex
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police said a 6-year-old girl, who has been identified as Hosanna Sancho, is dead and a woman is in custody after a disturbance call took a devastating turn. Now, her mother is facing capital murder charges, police said. Around 3 p.m., officers responded to...
15-year-old reported missing from College Station found safe
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A previously reported missing 15-year-old has been found safe, according to an update from authorities and the individual's family to the Amber Alert Network of the Brazos Valley. At the time they were reported missing, the missing person was last seen around 7 p.m. on...
CNN names Texas Hill Country one of the best places to visit in the world this year
TEXAS, USA — A new report says that one of the best places to visit in the entire world is right here in Central Texas. CNN Travel named the Texas Hill Country one of the best places to visit in the world in 2024. The region was included alongside 23 other destinations, including Greece, Morocco, Panama and Greenland.
Texas AG Ken Paxton, wife Angela say their North Texas home was targeted in 'swatting' incident
MCKINNEY, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, state Senator Angela Paxton, said their McKinney home was targeted by prank emergency calls on New Year's Day, a practice also known as "swatting." In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Angela Paxton said they were victims of...
TikTok 'Tunnel girl' told to stop building tunnel under her Northern Virginia home
VIRGINIA, USA — Since 2022, a Northern Virginia woman has been digging under her home, and documenting the process for her more than 500,000 TikTok followers. Some of her most popular videos have millions of views. In one video she calls herself "Kala the Science Girl" but she's better...
Crumbl Cookies recognized by local American Red Cross
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — The American Red Cross in Bryan has been facing a low supply of blood donations during these winter months due to holiday celebrations, inclement weather, and cold and flu season. But to help with the shortage, Crumbl Cookies has been donating batches of their unused...
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