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Hurricane Beryl death toll climbs to 28, including 15 caused by heat due to massive power outages
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Three more names have been added to the list of people who died during and after Hurricane Beryl roared ashore in Texas on July 8, bringing the total to. In an update on Wednesday, July 24, from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, we...
18-wheeler wreck stops traffic on US 79 near Jacksonville
ANDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – An 18-wheeler crash is causing a traffic backup on U.S. 79. The wreck happened at the Anderson County/Cherokee County line just southwest of Jacksonville. The highway is closed in both directions. Drivers are encouraged to seek different routes if they are able. The road is expected to be back open […]
Mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus found in Hays County
Public health officials urge Texans to be vigilant in protecting against mosquito bites after confirming the first Texas case of West Nile virus and 10 travel- associated dengue cases this year alone. In Hays county, officials confirmed last week that several mosquito trap samples collected in the Wimberley area tested positive for West Nile Virus. The positive samples were collected from two sites in and around the city of Wimberley on July 11. There are about 20 traps in and around the Dripping Springs and Driftwood area but no mosquito samples have tested positive for the virus. These are the first reported...
Texas Court Overturns $26 Million Verdict for Paralyzed Woman In Honda Odyssey Crash
Sarah Milburn sustained severe vertebrae injuries in a 2015 Honda Odyssey crash with a pickup. The minivan’s third-row middle seat had a two-piece seatbelt, which was worn incorrectly. The victim was initially awarded $37.6 million in damages for her injuries. A woman left quadriplegic after riding in a 2011...
Biden to visit LBJ Library in Texas on Monday for 60th anniversary of 1964 Civil Rights Act
President Joe Biden will travel to Texas next week to visit the LBJ residential Library to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the White House said Tuesday.
Harmony joins Edgewood, Grand Saline, Quitman in district 9-3A D2
RHONESBORO, Texas (KLTV) - The Harmony Eagles were district champs a year ago, and this year they fly into a new district, with new expectations and a new head coach in Brian Mauk. “The senior group last year was a really special group,” Mauk said. “They left an impact on...
Police: 17-year-old dead after ‘thwarted burglary’ in Longview
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – The Longview Police Department said that a 17-year-old is dead and another minor is injured after an alleged “thwarted burglary.” According to the Longview PD, at approximately 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday officers responded to a report of a residential burglary in progress on the 1400 block of Mahlow Drive. Officials said […]
Felony Arrests In Angelina County July 15 – July 21
This week the felony arrests in Angelina County include arrests made from July 15 - 21, 2024. There are currently 269 inmates inside the Angelina County Jail in Texas. All the pretrial felons pictured below are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We have provided a snapshot of their felony charges in the descriptions.
Lufkin PD Provide Update On Active Shooter Incident at Hospital
Lufkin Police have provided an update on the concerning events that took place Wednesday morning at a local hospital. Wednesday at 9:24 a.m., Lufkin Police and Fire Departments responded to reports of an active shooter at CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Lufkin. The incident prompted a coordinated and immediate response:
Tyler police arrest child accused of making bomb threats at Brookshire's in Tyler, other locations across multiple states
TYLER, Texas — Tyler police officers arrested a boy for allegedly making numerous bomb threats and swatting hoaxes across multiple states and locations, including Brookshire’s grocery stores in Tyler. In a news release, police said a joint investigation between the Tyler Police Department, Smith County Sheriff’s Office, Collin...
Train like an NFL cheerleader this weekend in Beaumont
One West Brook graduate turned Texans cheerleader is taking time to give back with her second annual dance camp. Jasmine Thomas Reed is returning to Beaumont to host Dance Camp 409 Saturday July 27, at 8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn I-10 and Walden Road. Reed said she wanted to...
Jerry Jones' breach-of-contract trial abruptly ends, all cases involving Alexandra Davis' paternity claims dropped
TEXARKANA, Texas — This week's breach-of-contract trial involving Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and his alleged paternity of Alexandra Davis abruptly concluded on Tuesday, halfway through what was to be its second day of proceedings. After an extended, two-hour lunch break following a morning of testimony, court resumed at...
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