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Temple firefighters battle large brush fire near landfill
TEMPLE, Texas — Temple Fire and Rescue responded to a significant brush fire near Landfill Road on Saturday afternoon. The fire, reported at 2:37 p.m., was located behind the Solid Waste Facility, where crews found heavy smoke and flames emanating from a large brush pile composed of debris from recent storms. Firefighters, along with work crews and equipment operators, are working to build a fire line to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to the main pile, according to Temple Fire and Rescue.
Neighbor arrested for harassment and stalking in Harris County
HOUSTON, Texas — A Harris County man has been arrested for harassment and stalking after a month-long investigation by local deputies. On July 17, 2024, deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office responded to a harassment call at 14000 Cellini Drive. The complainant reported that her neighbor, Coyt Palmer, had been repeatedly harassing her over the past month. During the investigation, deputies identified Palmer as the suspect, who then provided a full confession.
K9 Constable's traffic stop leads to drug bust in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A traffic stop by a Precinct 4 deputy resulted in the discovery of cocaine and marijuana in the vehicle. Constable Kenneth Rowdy Hayden of Montgomery County reported that a Precinct 4 deputy initiated the stop due to an obstructed windshield and failure to signal a turn. The deputy requested K9 assistance, which led to a positive alert for narcotics. Subsequently, cocaine and marijuana were retrieved from the vehicle, according to the constable's office.
Cypress man sentenced to 40 years for killing high school friend
HOUSTON, Texas — A Cypress-area man who killed a high school friend in a late-night shooting was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Friday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced. “There was absolutely no reason for this cold-blooded murder, so we know this man is a danger...
Oil-tainted lake a symptom, and symbol, of Venezuela's collapse
A putrid smell hangs over the black-stained shores of Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela, where an oil slick is emblematic of the steep decline in the country's once-enviable petroleum industry. Here, much like elsewhere in what was once Latin America's richest country, economic hardship drives much of the discussion ahead of...
Defiant Netanyahu to face US Congress amid Gaza tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to deliver a landmark speech to the US Congress on Wednesday as he fights off intense pressure to quickly cut a Gaza war ceasefire deal with Hamas. Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving premier, will become the first foreign leader to address a joint meeting of the...
LSU lands 5-star WR Derek Meadows
Derek Meadows, a five-star wide receiver from the Class of 2025, committed to LSU on Saturday. Meadows marks the Tigers' second five-star pledge in four days after cornerback DJ Pickett committed to head coach Brian Kelly's program on Wednesday. The 6-foot-5, 200 Meadows chose LSU over Notre Dame - considered the favorite for months - and Georgia, Alabama and Michigan. Meadows visited all five schools, but he said his experience with the Tigers stood out from the rest. "The coaches all treat everyone like family. I know I want to be in that environment," Meadows told 247Sports. "Playing in the SEC will mean a lot and I know that I'm going to keep grinding to compete against the best." The 247Sports composite ranks Meadows as the No. 10 receiver in the nation and the No. 68 overall prospect. Meadows caught 15 passes for 391 yards and eight touchdowns during his sophomore season in 2023 to help Bishop Gorman High School win the Nevada 5A state title. A two-sport athlete, Meadows was also named Nevada's Gatorade Track and Field Player of the Year in 2023. He excelled in the 300 meters and 110m hurdles and ran on a gold medal-winning 4x400 relay team. LSU now has three five star commits from the Class of 2025. Meadows joins Pickett and quarterback Bryce Underwood, the nation's top overall prospect. --Field Level Media.
BREAKING: Amber Alert issued for two missing children in Texas
GONZALES, Texas — Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for two young children last seen in Rosanky, Texas, on July 19, 2024. Lucas Mendez, a 6-year-old Hispanic boy, was last seen wearing a blue shirt with a shark on it, blue shorts with gray stripes, and blue Sonic the Hedgehog Crocs. He has brown hair, brown eyes, stands 4'6" tall, and weighs 80 pounds. His younger brother, Lukane Mendez, a 2-year-old Hispanic boy, was last seen wearing a black shirt and a white diaper. He has brown hair, brown eyes, stands 2'6" tall, and weighs 40 pounds.
Wanted man in Brazos County Crime Stoppers top 10 most wanted for strangulation with priors
BRYAN, Texas — Authorities are seeking information on the whereabouts of Darryl Horace, who is wanted for strangulation with priors. Horace, a Black male, stands 6 feet tall and weighs 165 pounds. The Brazos County Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information on his location to contact them at 979-361-3888 or reach out to CrimeStoppers anonymously at 979-775-TIPS. Tips leading to Horace's arrest may be eligible for a cash reward, according to the Brazos County Crime Stoppers.
Vehicle pursuit ends with driver fleeing on foot in Willacy County
WILLACY COUNTY, Texas — A vehicle pursuit involving a black Chevrolet Tahoe ended with the driver fleeing on foot in Willacy County, according to the Willacy County Sheriff's Office. The pursuit began when deputies attempted to stop the vehicle on FM 2629 as it entered Sebastian, Texas. The vehicle...
Wanted man in Brazos County Crime Stoppers top 10 most wanted for strangulation with priors
BRYAN, Texas — Authorities are seeking information on the whereabouts of Darryl Horace, who is wanted for strangulation with priors. Horace, a Black male, stands 6 feet tall and weighs 165 pounds. The Brazos County Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information on his location to contact them at 979-361-3888 or reach out to CrimeStoppers anonymously at 979-775-TIPS. Tips leading to Horace's arrest may be eligible for a cash reward, according to the Brazos County Crime Stoppers.
Retail thieves arrested in Colleyville with $10,000 in stolen goods
COLLEYVILLE, Texas — Two suspects were arrested by Colleyville police while attempting to steal skincare and beauty products from local retailers. The suspects targeted multiple stores across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex before being apprehended by Colleyville Detectives and Patrol Officers, according to the Colleyville Police Department. A search of their vehicle revealed more than $10,000 in stolen skincare and beauty products, a 9mm pistol with an extended magazine, and a fictitious paper license plate.
Austin police seek public's help in identifying Family Dollar robbery suspect
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery at a Family Dollar store on Airport Boulevard. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at approximately 11:05 a.m. The suspect, described as a white male between...
UT Austin community member's tip leads to seizure of handgun and drugs
AUSTIN, Texas — A vigilant University of Texas community member's report of suspicious activity at Dobie Twenty21 led to the seizure of a handgun and a large quantity of drugs, according to the University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD). One juvenile suspect was taken to the Travis...
Juvenile shoots and kills father to protect mother from further assault, police say
LILLIAN, Texas — A juvenile shot his father to protect his mother during a domestic assault, according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred on July 17, 2024, when a caller reported that her son had shot her husband. Deputies arrived to find CPR in progress, and the husband was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Injured USMC veteran gifted mortgage-free smart home in north Texas
HEATH, Texas — The Tunnel to Towers Foundation will dedicate a new mortgage-free smart home to injured USMC Staff Sergeant James Carey and his family on Friday, July 19, at 1:00 PM. Inspired by his grandfather's Marine service, 37-year-old James Carey, of Aurora, Texas, enlisted in the Marine Corps...
Ambulance stolen by alleged mental patient leads to slow-speed chase in Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An alleged mental patient stole an ambulance from Bay Area Hospital and led police on a slow-speed chase through Corpus Christi on Thursday afternoon. Corpus Christi police located the stolen ambulance minutes later on South Padre Island Drive (S.P.I.D.) and monitored its direction of travel....
Man arrested for aggravated sexual assault of a child in Montgomery County
HOUSTON, Texas — Deputies from Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable's Office executed an arrest warrant on July 19, 2024, in Harris County. The arrest took place at 9626 Eday Drive, where the male suspect was wanted for alleged aggravated sexual assault of a child. The suspect was transported back to the Montgomery County Jail without incident, according to the Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable's Office.
Illegal dumping leads to arrest in Harris County
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — An adult male is in custody following an illegal dumping incident in the 23900 block of Spring Briar. Deputy Jaramillo with Constable Mark Herman's Office apprehended the suspect after he was allegedly found dumping motor oil down a storm drain, according to a press release from the Harris County Constable Precinct 4.
11 dead, over 30 missing after China bridge collapse
Eleven people are dead and more than 30 remain missing after a bridge in northern China collapsed amid torrential rains, state broadcaster CCTV reported Saturday. The bridge over a river in Shaanxi province's Shangluo collapsed at around 8:40 pm Friday (1240 GMT) "due to a sudden downpour and flash floods", official news agency Xinhua said, citing the provincial public relations department.
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