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There are changes to property taxes and homestead exemptions in 2024 you should know about
HOUSTON — Texas voters approved many property tax changes that could save some homeowners hundreds of dollars. The 2023 tax bills are due at the end of the month, so here are some changes that you should keep an eye on. Homestead exemption. As part of an $18 billion...
New Texas law limits vape store marketing
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — On Monday, House Bill 7458 went into effect, which limits the marketing of e-cigarettes. It's something lawmakers said often targets minors using symbols, celebrities, cartoon characters or food that could potentially attract the attention of young people. "Target that, so that way kids won't get...
New property-tax laws will end up penalizing small businesses based on their locations
State lawmakers have made a number of changes to property-tax laws this year, but one local commercial property owner tells 3NEWS he doesn't think that it's exactly fair to all of his tenants, because some will actually see property tax relief and others won't. None of the mom-and-pop businesses in...
Copperas Cove Police Department offering free steering wheel locks for Kia and Hyundai owners
COPPERAS COVE, Texas — The Copperas Cove Police Department is offering free steering wheel locks to Copperas Cove residents who own certain models of Kia or Hyundai vehicles. The giveaway comes after a recent rise in thefts of Kias and Hyundais, in part due to a trend on social...
President Joe Biden to attend services for Eddie Bernice Johnson in Dallas Monday
DALLAS — President Joe Biden plans to attend the wake Monday in Dallas for former longtime North Texas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, the White House confirmed. Johnson, who was first elected to represent Texas' 30th District in the House of Representatives in 1992 and held that seat for 30 years before her retirement in January 2023, died New Year’s Eve at 89.
Landlord's boyfriend charged with murder after shooting death of tenant, police say
SAN ANTONIO — A man was charged with murder three weeks after a dispute between a landlord and tenant led to a deadly shooting, police said. Back on December 14, police responded to the 1000 block of West Huisache Avenue for reports of a shooting in progress. Police say...
Waco PD: 29-year-old man arrested after allegedly strangling woman
WACO, Texas — The Waco Police Department arrested 28-year-old Kevin Eugene Reese on Saturday, Dec. 30 after he allegedly strangled 25-year-old Queen Tinisha Louise Brooks. According to police, on Dec. 27, officers responded to a local hospital after Brooks arrived unresponsive in an ambulance. Police say Brooks' family found her that way and an investigation was quickly opened.
'He resonated with everyone' | Loved ones remember life of Temple man killed in crash
TEMPLE, Texas — Family and friends gathered on Jan. 1 to memorialize a Temple man who was killed in a car crash in late December. Temple Police said 29-year-old Damian Avila was killed after crashing his car into a tree on Dec. 30, 2023. The crash was reported at...
Historic Addison flight museum announces closure
ADDISON, Texas — The Cavanaugh Flight Museum at the Addison Airport has closed after more than three decades of displaying historic aircraft dating back to World War I. In a Facebook post on Friday, the museum announced the final weekend of 2023 would be its last accepting visitors. "We...
How many DWIs were issued in Houston over New Year's Eve weekend in 2023?
HOUSTON — Several law enforcement agencies across the Houston area partnered together and went full force into catching those celebrating irresponsibility over the New Year's holiday weekend. That led to hundreds of arrests. District Attorney Kim Ogg said there were a total of 213 DWI arrests across Harris County....
Suspicious death investigation underway in Round Rock
ROUND ROCK, Texas — The Williamson County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is investigating a suspicious death on Arezzo Drive in Round Rock. WCSO said Monday at around 1:30 p.m. that there is a large law enforcement presence in the 8000 block of Arezzo Drive. The WCSO Criminal Investigations Division is investigating a suspicious death, but officials said there is no immediate threat to the public.
Tyler restaurant owner could win $10,000 for providing warm meals during winter storm
TYLER, Texas — An East Texas restaurant owner needs support to win 7 Brew's Hero of the Year award honoring his service to the community during a winter storm. "All down Broadway you would only see people getting out from their trucks, helping other people that were you know in ditches or stuck, but I didn’t have a truck. I had food. And so that’s what I did, I made sure that what I could do, I did do," said Ivan Borja, owner of Mikoto Sushi and Ramen Bar in Tyler.
HPD: Driver hits several light poles after being shot in head in southwest Houston
HOUSTON — Police are looking for a gunman who shot another man in the head in southwest Houston just before midnight on New Year’s Eve. The shooting happened near Clarewood near Fountain View. According to Lt. J.P. Horelica with the Houston Police Department, the victim was in his car when he came across another man he knew. They got into some type of argument when police said the suspect shot at the man in the car multiple times, hitting him once in the head.
President Biden, VP Harris issue statements on death of Eddie Bernice Johnson
DALLAS — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris issued statements Sunday on the passing of Eddie Bernice Johnson, the trailblazing Dallas legislator who represented North Texas in Congress for the last 30 years. Johnson died at 89 years old, her family confirmed in a social media post...
‘We don’t have time to waste’ | John Whitmire sworn in as 63rd Houston mayor on New Year’s Day
HOUSTON — With his hand on his mother’s Bibles held by his daughters, John Whitmire was sworn in as Houston’s 63rd mayor moments after midnight on Jan. 1, marking the start of a new era at City Hall. “I just see this as a continuation of my...
Texas has severe new penalties for drunk drivers who kill someone
SAN ANTONIO — New Year's Day sees some of the highest numbers for drunk driving of any day out of the year, and sometime those crashes can be fatal. At the same time, Bexar County has already seen 11 intoxication manslaughter cases this year, and around 5,000 people have been pulled over for driving while intoxicated.
Texas DPS encourages use of iWatchTexas app to report non-emergency, suspicious activity
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Texas DPS is asking residents to remember the phrase, "if you see something, say something" and they want you to use the the iWatchTexas app to do it. The free app is for Texans to report non-emergencies or suspicious behavior that could be an indicator...
Is 2024 the right time to buy a home? Zillow, housing experts weigh in
SEATTLE — Experts predict a slow recovery of the housing market in 2024, with interest rates expected to go down slightly and more homes being put on the market. Cassie Walker Johnson, a Windermere managing broker, said she saw promising signs rounding out 2023. "Even in the December, November...
'We just want them to take accountability' | Sisters beg for answers after mother is killed in crash involving APD officer
AUSTIN, Texas — Ana and Breana Casillas describe their mother Maria Casillas-Reyes as their best friend, helpful to everyone around her, and someone deeply admired by her community. "It's hard not being with the same person you've known all your life, and out of nowhere, she's gone and she...
'Hard to pass up' | A limited bourbon drop had people camping outside of Spec's across Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — If you were stocking up for your New Year's Eve celebration this week, you probably saw tents outside of Spec's. That's because bourbon lovers across Texas were camping out for the chance to buy rare and highly coveted bottles. The Spec's store in South Austin along...
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