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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...
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...
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