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REPORT: Former Ohio State Player To Be Released By Houston Texans
As NFL teams cut down their rosters to 53 on Tuesday, the Houston Texans are reportedly set to make a shocking move. Find out which former Ohio State Buckeyes receiver is expected to get released.
The Houston Texans Will Trade John Metchie to the Atlanta Falcons
John Metchie III was a dominant force on the football field during his time with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Over his three years with the Tide, his performance only improved. In his junior season, Metchie posted 96 receptions for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns. Although he played behind another star Alabama receiver, Jameson Williams, his production did not go unnoticed. Despite tearing his ACL in the 2021 SEC Championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs, Metchie was still drafted in the second round by the Houston Texans. The Texans selected him at pick 59, hoping he would return to his former self after recovering from ACL surgery.
Governor Abbott Celebrates Groundbreaking Of New Terrell State Hospital
August 28, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is beginning construction of a new Terrell State Hospital building that will provide inpatient psychiatric care to North Texans. HHSC held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to celebrate the start of construction of the 415,000-square-foot replacement hospital. Governor Abbott and the Texas Legislature approved $573 million in funding for the hospital building, which is expected to be completed in late 2027.
Accused scam artist arrested at The Woodlands Mall had $18K cash and stolen goods, deputies say
An alleged scam artist arrested at The Woodlands Mall was found with a large sum of cash linked to various thefts, according to deputies.The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said 26-year-old Ion Szep was arrested after a brief foot chase at the mall on Aug. 22.Investigators said Szep engaged in a "quick change" scam -- which is a sleight-of-hand trick thieves use to deceive cashiers into accepting less money than the total purchase amount.When deputies found Szep at the mall, he reportedly fled from the scene. He was successfully taken into custody after a brief foot chase, MCSO said.Investigators searched his vehicle and found stolen merchandise and over $18,000 in cash -- all linked to various thefts at multiple stores, deputies said.According to MCSO, Szep was wanted on multiple felony warrants from throughout the United States. He was arrested for theft and the outstanding warrants and is currently being held at the Montgomery County Jail.
Louisiana nonprofit helping kids in moments of crisis comes to East Texas
KILGORE, Texas — A program to help kids going through moments of crisis in Louisiana is moving into East Texas. In 2013, KC Kilpatrick started Geaux 4 Kids as an independent, grassroots effort after becoming a foster parent. She learned how stressful the initial 24 to 48 hours of receiving children into foster care were and how impossible it was to adequately prepare. The organization makes bags with items ready to go when law enforcement officials come upon a child in need.
Twin 3-year-old girls drown in North Texas apartment pool
SHERMAN – Twin 3-year-old girls tragically drowned Wednesday in an apartment complex swimming pool, authorities said.Police responded to a 911 call just before noon in the 1800 block of West Washington. The caller reported finding two children unconscious in the Ridgeview Apartments pool. A maintenance worker had discovered them and performed CPR, according to police. The twins were transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead.A criminal investigation is ongoing.It's unfortunately one of several drownings in North Texas this summer.Some of the other drownings include:A 21-year-old man died while attempting to rescue a teenage girl in distress at Lake Waxahachie.A 28-year-old Serbian athlete died while competing in the CrossFit Games in Fort Worth.A middle-aged man died after jumping into the Trinity River to save a child.A 6-year-old boy tragically died after being rescued from a pool in a northwest Tarrant County neighborhood.Health officials in North Texas have warned parents and caregivers about summertime safety amid the rise in drownings.
Urgent Recall For Hazardous Chicken Nuggets Now Issued In Texas
Texas may be the beef state, but parents everywhere know that chicken nuggets are the guaranteed winner when it comes to filling the bellies of their kids especially if you are short on time. Even when you are a parent like me that has more than one kid that does not exactly jump up and down for meat entrees, you can still convince your more vegetarian trending children to gobble down some chicken nuggets.
CHRISTUS Health Awards More Than $3.3 million to Non-Profit Organizations
Four Northeast Texas groups from the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances ministry received funds totaling $300,000 for community health initiatives (TYLER, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health is proud to announce the distribution of more than $3.3 million to 47 non-profit organizations across Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico through the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund. Four groups in …
HPD seeks suspect after man shot in the back while walking along Cullen
HOUSTON (KIAH) – A man is recovering in the hospital this morning after being hit in a drive by shooting. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. in the 8900 block of Cullen Boulevard. Houston police said the victim was walking down the sidewalk along Cullen when a vehicle drove...
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