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Texas Fisherman Catches Potentially Record Breaking Shark
A massive 11-foot-long mako shark, weighing over 600 kilograms, may be a new world record catch—hauled in by Jason Johnston from Mesquite, Texas, off the coast of southern California. Johnston, an experienced angler, was on a charter fishing trip near Huntington Beach on Monday when he hooked the giant...
Man sentenced to 93 months in federal prison for fraudulent paper license plates, officials say
A Dallas man convicted of conspiring to commit wire fraud has been sentenced to nearly eight years in federal prison, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.On Nov. 29, 2023, Daniel Rocky Christine-Tani pleaded guilty to conspiring with others to buy and sell thousands of fraudulent Texas-issued temporary buyer tags for car sales. However, investigators say he didn't sell cars.At the hearing, the court heard how Christine-Tani and others engaged in widespread fraud, using fictitious car dealerships to generate and sell Texas temporary buyer tags without actually selling cars.Investigators said Christine-Tani and co-conspirators used accounts on Google Mail, Instagram, and...
Demolition begins for BU 77 bridge near US 84 after being closed for 5 years
BELLMEAD, Texas (KXXV) — The BU 77 bridge near US 84 closed in 2019 because of the I-35 4B project. Now, as part of a separate project, it is being demolished. The BU 77 bridge near US 84 will be demolished in the fall, weather permitting. Alternate routes have...
Man on Texas most wanted immigrant list arrested in Houston, officials say
Authorities in Houston have captured one of Texas' most wanted undocumented immigrants.On Tuesday, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced the arrest of 20-year-old Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce, who had been wanted since July for aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14.He was added to Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Immigrants List last week.Texas DPS said Ponce, who's from Honduras but has ties to Harris County and Houston, was arrested last Friday.ORIGINAL REPORT: Harris County fugitive added to Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants ListCAPTURED: Criminal Illegal Immigrant on Most Wanted List Arrested in HoustonAUSTIN – @TxDPS has captured another fugitive from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List in Houston – just days after he was added to the list. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid… pic.twitter.com/DVQcnLIUvh— Texas DPS (@TxDPS) August 27, 2024 In April 2021, Ponce was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and charged with alien removal.He was given an order of recognizance and released but was issued a final order of removal in June.Officials had previously offered a cash reward of up to $3,000 but said it would not be paid in this arrest.
VFW gifts new trailer to Moody High School's Junior ROTC program
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — On Tuesday, Moody High School's Junior ROTC program received a new trailer from the Flour Bluff VFW Post 8932. Cadets Phil De La Garza and Hailey Humphrey told 3NEWS the donation is an appreciated upgrade that brings the program a new sense of pride. "It...
College Station elementary school now equipped with emotional support dog
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - A 6-month-old dog named Koda was recently donated to College Hills Elementary School as an emotional support dog. “Exciting! It kind of felt weird having a school dog. I’ve never had a school dog since I started pre-k here,” one College Hills student said.
Rudder volleyball team sweeps Waco High
The Rudder volleyball team collected a clean sweep of Waco High, 25-13, 25-11, 25-14 on Tuesday. Kimora Maxey led the way with 17 kills. Christionna Ellis and X'aniah Martinez each added seven. Maddie Willis racked up 31 assists and five aces, while Gabby Baker collected 18 digs. The Lady Rangers...
Family creates petition in hopes of improving safety along Highway 6
FRANKLIN, Texas (KBTX) - Earlier this month, a woman died in a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 6 and FM 2549. Now, her family is hoping to make that stretch of Highway 6 between Bryan and Hearne safer for everyone. After Diana Burleson of Franklin passed away in...
Successful UTA Athletics Roadshow Stop in Houston Tuesday Night
HOUSTON - The Inaugural UT Arlington Athletics Roadshow had a very successful second stop in Houston on Tuesday evening at the Grand Lux Café. The night was highlighted by a special presentation of a framed jersey for alumnus Raymond Matthews ('68 BS, Political Science), who earlier this year pledged a transformative gift, the largest unrestricted contribution ever in UTA Athletics history.
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