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15-year-old Mississippi murder suspect captured in his mother’s Texas apartment
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WLBT) - A teen connected to a murder at a Mississippi apartment complex has been captured by the U.S. Marshals. Christian Collins, 15, was wanted in connection with a shooting at a Brookhaven apartment complex that left a 23-year-old dead in June. Collins was captured in his mother’s...
West Nile Virus Cases Increases In North Texas
As summer continues, bugs and insects are becoming more active. But with the influx of mosquitos, the West Nile Virus is spreading in North Texas. Denton County recently reported the first positive human case of the West Nile Virus in 2024. According to Denton County Public Health, the community member lives in Sanger and was diagnosed with West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease. So far this year, 25 mosquito traps used in Denton County to monitor the virus have tested positive. Other counties such as Collin also tested positive for West Nile virus, however, no human cases were reported. In Collin County, traps...
Greg Abbott announces over $95 million in housing tax credits across Texas
TEMPLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded more than $95 million in housing tax credits to help "finance the development or rehabilitation of more than 60 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state," Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday, July 25.
Law enforcement seizes multiple suspected narcotics during fentanyl operation
A total of 335 "suspected fentanyl pills" and other suspected narcotics were seized during an investigation in Williamson and Bell counties, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said in a release.
San Antonio to host three-day conference aimed at transportation, technology sectors
SAN ANTONIO – Mobility leaders and advocates from across Texas will descend on San Antonio for a conference geared toward transportation and technology innovations. The 2024 Texas Innovation Invitational runs from July 29 to 31 in San Antonio. Multiple San Antonio and Bexar County partners, as well as transit...
Woman placed on probation, jailed 120 days in attempted cover-up of 2008 hit-and-run death
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Lenda Port said she felt a sense of satisfaction Friday when she witnessed deputies putting handcuffs on the woman who was a passenger in a truck that struck and killed her daughter in 2008 and then participated in a cover-up of the hit-and run death. Judge...
New report reveals College Station as top spot for retirees
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - As College Station grows, so does its retirement community. In a new report from the US Census Bureau, College Station was listed as one of the top five fastest-growing retirement populations in America. In another article by Realtor.com, Texas is home to four cities in...
4th suspect in brutal mob attack outside Waco’s Club BLAAM arrested
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Lademeon Dashaun Davis, 21, a fourth suspect in the brutal mob beating of a man outside Club BLAAM in Waco, was arrested on July 26, arrest warrants state. Davis is charged with aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, evading arrest and unlawful carrying of a...
First Edition Bookstore on Avenue D to hold grand opening
Located at the corner of Avenue D and Main Street, in one of the former Ledger Furniture storefronts, First Edition Bookstore opens its doors each day to customers, offering a book for just about anyone and everyone. Owner Mario Vasquez opened the doors to First Edition at the end of...
Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce celebrates building renovation and mural
The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau joins other organizations and locations around town as home to a mural depicting a piece of Copperas Cove’s history following the unveiling of the Rabbit Fest mural inside the chamber building Friday evening. The Chamber of Commerce welcomed Chamber members...
Georgetown City Council considers raising rates for utility customers with high water usage
The study shows that major issues will arise if the city maintains its current water utility rates. (Parks Kugle/Community Impact) In the continued effort to balance the rising cost of essential services with rapid growth and sharply rising demand, Georgetown city officials presented an update on the Georgetown Water and Sewer Rate Study during the July 27 City Council workshop.
Austin police seek person of interest in hit-and-run that injured elderly victim
The Austin Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate a person of interest in connection with a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured an elderly victim last September. Authorities identified Nilson Isaac Perez Gomez, a 20-year-old Hispanic male, as a person of interest who may have information about the...
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