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'She’s doing well and in good spirits': Daughter of South Padre shark attack victim shares update on her mom
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — “She’s doing well and in good spirits,” Skylar Sullivent shared with WFAA after her mom, Tabatha Sullivent of Celina, survived a shark attack on South Padre Island on the 4th of July. The family is still at the hospital although Skylar's...
Children at center of Collin County Amber Alert located, authorities say
Two Collin County boys who had been missing since Wednesday night were located safely on Thursday, authorities say. Texas DPS did not provide details around the circumstances of the Amber Alert.
Forney pilot who died lived a life of service, family says
FORNEY, Texas — Benjamin Lewis says his father had been flying for more than four decades, and flying wasn't just a passion — it was his purpose. He tells us the plane was an instrument his dad used to help others. Michael Lewis was known for his service in the community in and around Forney.
Texas DPS arrests several criminal illegal immigrants of interest
PILOT POINT, Texas (KXII) - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the arrests of 12 wanted criminal illegal immigrants of interest across the state. One man was arrested in Pilot Point on June 5. DPS said in a press release that Juan Francisco Molina-Garcia has been wanted since...
Plano Police Officer Honored For 33 Years Of Service
Detective Steve Young, who retired in February 2023 after a distinguished 33-year career as a Texas Peace Officer with the city of Plano, recently returned to receive his shadowbox from Chief Ed Drain in recognition of his dedicated service. “His absence has been felt throughout the department, and we wish him a continued prosperous and healthy retirement,” the Plano Police Department said in a social media post. Young, a Dallas native, excelled in baseball at Garland High School, earning the prestigious "all Metroplex and all-district" accolades. Following high school, he pursued his baseball career in college. In September 1989, Young joined the Plano...
Pilot injured when small plane crashes near Howe
GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas (KTEN) — The Howe Fire Department and emergency medical personnel responded to an aircraft emergency in the 900 block of FM 902 on Thursday night. The Texas Department of Public Safety identified the pilot of the Globe GC-1B Swift aircraft as 78-year-old Neal Craig from Melissa, Texas. He was taken to Medical City McKinney with stable injuries.
Plano Police Department's Lt. Matthews Completes Elite Northwestern Leadership Program
Lieutenant Matthews of the Plano Police Department reached a significant milestone in his law enforcement career this June, having completed a rigorous 10-week course at Northwestern University, an accomplishment that positions him among the ranks of senior command-ready officers. As reported by the Plano Texas Police Department, the School of...
Lewisville Sergeant Honored with 20-Year Safe Driving Award for Exemplary Record
Marking a milestone in conscientious vehicular conduct, Sergeant Wragg of the Lewisville Police Department was recently recognized for two decades of impeccable driving. In an era where the roads can tell harsher tales, this achievement stands as a testament to the dedication of law enforcement officers to not only enforce safety but to embody it.
Two Teens Plead Guilty to Robbing Mail Carriers, Face Up to 15 Years in Prison
Two Texas men responsible for a series of mail carrier robberies have pleaded guilty, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Louis Dixon, 18, and Jerrad Coleman, 18, were charged following a criminal complaint in April. Dixon pleaded guilty on June 26 to robbery of U.S. Postal Service property and conspiracy to rob and unlawfully possess such property. Coleman followed suit, pleading guilty to the same charges on July 2.
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