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Major crashes cleared after impacting Wednesday morning commute
Two major North Texas highways are back open after early-morning crashes on Wednesday.Eastbound lanes of I-30 were closed for about 5 hours at 635 in Mesquite after a truck hauling gravel crashed and overturned around 3:45 a.m. Crews had to clean up the spilled gravel, and a hazmat team also responded.Another wreck just after 6 a.m. closed the southbound main lanes of 35E at Valwood Parkway, near the Farmer's Branch-Carrollton border. Those lanes also reopened.
Crash involving overturned 18-wheeler shuts down I-30 at I-635 in Dallas County, officials say
MESQUITE, Texas — Eastbound lanes of Interstate 30 were blocked by a crash at Interstate 635 in Mesquite on Wednesday morning. The crash was reported around 3:45 a.m., according to the Texas Department of Transportation. It involved an overturned 18-wheeler. TxDOT's online incident report showed that all three eastbound...
Waco man could face the death penalty over murder of two store clerks in Dallas
A Waco man could face a Dallas County death penalty trial over the murder of two convenience store clerks in two days. KRLD’s L.P. Phillips brings us the latest development in a case we’ve been following.
Txdot Teams up With Law Enforcement for a Safe Labor Day Weekend
The reckless act of drinking and driving can change your life forever, the thing that makes me scratch my head in wonder is that it only takes a few minutes to find a sober ride. With law enforcement ramping up its presence leading up to Labor Day, we Texas drivers can make a difference by choosing rideshare, public transit, Uber, or any other safe way to get home. By doing so, they not only protect their own lives but also the lives of others.
Man convicted of stealing credit card information, diesel fuel across East Texas
SMITH COUNTY, Texas — A man was convicted of engaging in organized criminal activity in connection with diesel fuel thefts and stolen credit cards across the state, including in East Texas. Officials say Ramon Perez-Torres, 31, of Mesquite, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison, was part of...
1-year-old baby dies after being left in hot car, marking 2nd infant death in Texas as temperatures continue to rise
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – A 1-year-old child tragically died Tuesday in the state of Texas after being left inside a hot vehicle. Additionally, this incident marked Texas’ second hot car death of the year as temperatures continue to rise across the state. The death took place in Corpus...
South Texas leaders rally at 1st water symposium to tackle ‘crisis’ on border
The first-ever Deep South Texas State of Water Symposium was held Tuesday on the border to discuss the dwindling Rio Grande, lack of water payments from Mexico and how local communities can rally together to find future water solutions.
Texas Nominations Are Now Open – 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 41st Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards. Administered by the OneStar Foundation, the Governor’s Volunteer Awards are an opportunity for the State of Texas to honor exemplary individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving their communities through outstanding service and volunteering. “Texans recognize...
UPS driver in North Texas passed out, crashed due to heat-related symptoms, union says
The UPS driver crashed into the woods along Texas Highway 121, north of McKinney. The driver called for assistance but UPS told the worker to drive himself in, according to the union representing the driver.
Three suspects in North Carolina ATM theft arrested in Harrison County
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests Monday in connection to a major ATM theft out of North Carolina. Sheriff Matt Haley said 23-year-old Alecia Bailey of Texas, 24-year-old Braxton Hayes of Arizona and 34-year-old Christopher Walker-Aycock of Texas, have been charged with conspiracy, grand larceny and safe cracking.
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