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Supreme Court Nixes Review Of Rodney Reed's Texas Death Row Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is declining a Texas Death Row inmate the chance to have his murder case reviewed. Rodney Reed was found guilty in 1998 of killing 19-year-old Stacey Stites in Bastrop. Reed's supporters claim Stites's fiancé was the killer, and say Reed was convicted as a black man accused of killing a white woman. Without comment, the Supreme Court rejected Reed's petition for a writ of certiorari, which would have ordered the trial court to deliver the case records to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for review.
West Nile Virus detected in mosquito trap in Taylor
AUSTIN, Texas — A mosquito pool in Taylor has returned a positive test for West Nile Virus, according to Williamson County health officials. According to the Williamson County Cities and Health District (WCCHD), the positive sample was taken from a trap site near North Drive and T.H. Johnson on July 2 and the positive test was confirmed in lab results received on July 5.
River City Cluster of Dog Shows coming to SA July 12-14
SAN ANTONIO – One of the nation’s most popular dog shows is coming to the Alamo City from July 12-14. River City Cluster of Dog Shows will host the three-day all-breed event with several specialty shows and an American Kennel Club National owner-handled series. RCCDS is bringing top...
Temple Police locate missing 5-year-old allegedly abducted by non-custodial parent
TEMPLE, Texas — A 5-year-old in Temple has been found safe after allegedly being abducted by a non-custodial parent on July 6, according to the Temple Police Department. Temple PD said officers responded to the Temple Mall around 1:50 p.m., where they spoke to the child's father, who said the 5-year-old had been taken by his mother, who did not have custody.
An Apparent Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Texas Stores
There is a massive change underway in the U.S., and it has to do with brick-and-mortar stores being unable to compete with their online counterparts. As more and more people take to shopping online, something that got a massive boost in '20 thanks to a worldwide pandemic, physical stores continue taking big hits.
Third suspect arrested in connection with shooting at Round Rock Juneteenth celebration
ROUND ROCK, Texas — A third suspect has been arrested in the investigation into the deadly shooting on June 15 in Round Rock at the Juneteenth Festival at Old Settlers Park, according to the Round Rock Police Department. Eighteen-year-old Keshawn Dixon was arrested and charged with deadly conduct on...
Temple police say missing 5-year-old found safe
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) - UPDATE: The Temple Police Department says 5-year-old Gus Spearman was found safe by the Port Arthur Police Department and he is being returned to his custodial parents. ORIGINAL ARTICLE:. The Temple Police Department says they are investigating a non-custodial parent-child abduction involving 5-year-old Gus Spearman. On...
Kid Seen Dangling from Ride at Six Flags Over Texas is Hoax
A very scary moment captured on video at Six Flags Over Texas. The video that was posted to many social platforms including X, shows a child dangling from the Superman ride. The ride is an impressive 325 feet in the air. The question then becomes, it this a real incident? WFAA reached out to Six Flags Over Texas and received the following statement.
Where to find sandbags in Southeast Texas ahead of Beryl
BEAUMONT, Texas — As Hurricane Beryl approaches, heavy rain is expected to be the main threat with a band of 3" to 6" or more expected across the Southeast Texas area. In preparation for the storm, Texas Acting Governor Dan Patrick has added 81 total counties to Hurricane Beryl Disaster Declaration including:
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