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DPS closes Driver License Offices across Texas due to 'technical issues'
TEXAS, USA — The Texas Department of Public Safety says DPS Driver License Offices (DLOs) across the state are closed due to a "technical issue." Customers with appointments should have been notified of the closure. "Our IT teams are working diligently on a fix, however there is no current...
Is your flight impacted? Latest updates from DFW Airport after Microsoft tech issues
DALLAS — The widespread Microsoft tech disruptions caused impacts at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport early Friday morning, as hundreds of travelers navigated problems at check-in, uncertain flight statuses and crowded airport concourses. The issues were appearing to get back on track by around 5:30 a.m. American Airlines officials shortly...
Houston area businesses, services see impacts from global tech outages caused by CrowdStrike content update defect
HOUSTON — A widespread CrowdStrike issue caused an outage that disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world Friday. Escalating disruptions continued hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and services. Around 5 a.m. Friday, CrowdStrike...
City of Austin exploring creation of public bank
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin City Council members are starting the process of exploring the idea of creating a "public bank". If you've never heard of that, it's because only one exists in the U.S. Other cities like Philadelphia, San Francisco and Los Angeles are currently trying to establish their...
Despite a 2019 law banning them, Leon Valley still has red light cameras. Why?
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Leon Valley is the last city in Texas to be using red light cameras, even though the technology is banned in the the state. Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill prohibiting the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems in 2019. Part of that legislation specified that cities and municipalities with existing contracts would be allowed to let them play out.
Affidavit: Child porn discovered on Catholic priest's iCloud while investigating sexual assault complaints
WACO, Texas — A former Waco Catholic priest who was arrested in Florida this week for reportedly possessing child pornography also had illicit images of underage girls on his iCloud while in McLennan County, according to a July 5 arrest warrant by the Waco Police Department. Father Anthony Odiong,...
'It's heartbreaking' | Headstones defaced in vandalism at Killeen Cemetery
KILLEEN, Texas — Visitors to the Killeen Cemetery believe one person has been defacing headstones, stealing items and removing solar lights for the past six months. "Our cemetery crews have found graffiti in the cemetery and they do note the findings, and clean up what they can," said Communications and Marketing Officer Marcus Hood in a statement to 6 News.
Groesbeck Police Department Junior Officer comes to the rescue of resident
GROESBECK, Texas — One of the Groesbeck Police Department's youngest members saved the day recently after a resident became locked out of their home. Groesbeck PD said they recently responded to assist a "local, elderly" resident who had accidentally locked themselves out of their house with no way to get back inside.
Murder-suicide in Woodway ends with man, woman dead
WOODWAY, Texas — A man and woman are dead following a reported murder-suicide in Woodway on Thursday, July 18. In a news release, the Woodway Public Safety Department identified the victims as Daniel and Felecia Brown. The department said officers received a call around 9:30 a.m. from Daniel Brown,...
Waco Animal Shelter hosting Empty the Shelters event
WACO, Texas — The Waco Animal Shelter is having another round of Empty The Shelters National Adoption Event through Wednesday, July 31. Dogs and cats over 1-year-old are free to adopt while puppies and kittens under 1-year-old are $50. Normally, the pets over the age of 1 are $70 and $100 for those under 1.
Chuy's to be purchased by Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants in $605M sale
AUSTIN, Texas — An iconic Austin chain will soon be under new ownership. On Wednesday, Darden Restaurants, Inc. announced a mutual agreement to take over Tex-Mex restaurant Chuy's Holdings, Inc. The decision enables Darden to obtain Chuy's shares for $37.50 per share in a cash deal with a value...
AT&T faces class-action lawsuit in massive data breach affecting 'nearly all' customers
DALLAS — Dallas-based AT&T is facing a lawsuit after the company recently announced the data of “nearly all” of its customers was downloaded to a third-party platform in a security breach. It was the company’s second data breach reported this year. The lawsuit, filed Friday in...
'We want to meet them where they're at' | Literacy Connexus hosts 'Book Blast' event in Waco
WACO, Texas — In partnership with HEB, Waco Housing Authority (WHA), Bankston’s Comic Books and 6 News, Literary Connexus hosted their 'Book Blast' event at the WHA on Wednesday, July 17. Connexus volunteer Linda English said during the summer, it's important to meet the kids where they are.
One injured in motorcycle crash in Lampasas County
LAMPASAS COUNTY, Texas — One person was taken to the hospital with injuries after a crash involving a motorcycle in Lampasas County on July 11, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS stated a Jeep Cherokee, being driven by a 68-year-old man from Granite, Oklahoma, was stopped...
Weather Impact 101 | Hot car safety
TEMPLE, Texas — According to the National Safety Council (NSC) 29 children died as a result of vehicular heat stroke in 2023. As of July 10, nine children have been lost in 2024. The NSC says an average of 37 children die each year due to being left in a hot car.
Police need help identifying robbery suspect in Killeen
KILLEEN, Texas — *Editor's note: 6 News first reported about this robbery back in April. The Killeen Police Department Robbery-Homicide Unit is asking for the public to help identify a suspect in an Aggravated Robbery of a Business. According to police, a man entered the business, took out a...
Temple crash victim identified
TEMPLE, Texas — One person is dead after a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in Temple, according to the Temple Police Department. TPD identified the victim as 71-year-old Christopher Norcross from Killeen. Temple PD said officers were called to the area of 31st Street and Scott Boulevard...
'This man took advantage of me' | Woman claims Central Texas contractor stole over $1 million over unfinished remodeling job
WACO, Texas — Another client of a Waco contractor came forward on Wednesday saying he stole over $1 million from her while promising to remodel her kitchen. Elizabeth Brasfield said she hired Joseph Evans with Evanson Construction in September 2019, shortly after her father died. She added that she used her inheritance to pay for the remodeling project.
Cameron Park Zoo mourns death of beloved Southern White Rhinoceros
WACO, Texas — The Cameron Park Zoo in Waco is mourning the loss of one of its longtime residents, Jabba the Southern White Rhino. Jabba was born at Lion Country Safari, Inc. in Florida on Feb. 25, 1981, said the zoo. He reportedly died at the age of 43, being one of the oldest males of his species in any zoo worldwide, said the Cameron Park Zoo.
Bosque County: Traffic stop leads to arrest of 6 undocumented immigrants with felony warrants
BOSQUE COUNTY, Texas — Six undocumented immigrants were arrested in Bosque County Wednesday, each with federal warrants or pending criminal charges across Texas, according the Bosque County Sheriff's Office. Bosque Deputy Tyler Shaw conducted a traffic stop on Tuesday. The sheriff's office said they learned that two people involved...
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