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Man in Custody Leads High-Speed Chase, Surrenders in Business Park
BERTRAM, Texas — A man in BCSO custody escaped from bailiffs at the North Courthouse Annex just before noon today, leading authorities on a high-speed chase. The escapee fled eastbound in a white Honda SUV, reaching speeds over 100 mph as he approached the City of Bertram, according to a press release from the Bertram Police Department. A Bertram PD Sergeant, working overtime for the TXDOT grant-funded Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), joined the pursuit as the second law enforcement unit behind the BCSO Bailiff. The Bertram unit provided updates on speed, weather, and the escapee's driving behavior to Dispatch as the chase continued eastbound, with speeds reaching up to 130 mph.
Gone Cold | The 1990 disappearance of Deanna Merryfield
KILLEEN, Texas — This week marks 34 years since 13-year-old Deanna Merryfield disappeared in the middle of the night in Killeen in 1990. For her family, that's 34 years of living with unanswered questions. "It's been really hard not having answers... just not knowing," Melissa Twardowski, Deanna's youngest sister,...
Lampasas resident speaks out following this week's shooting and standoff
A completely damaged home, police tape and bullet holes — Rick Messengir just got home from a trip from California when shots began to ring out around 2 p.m. Thursday on North Arnold Street.
Woman placed on probation, jailed 120 days in attempted cover-up of 2008 hit-and-run death
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Lenda Port said she felt a sense of satisfaction Friday when she witnessed deputies putting handcuffs on the woman who was a passenger in a truck that struck and killed her daughter in 2008 and then participated in a cover-up of the hit-and run death. Judge...
Liberty Hill ISD student enrollment projected to double over next decade
Student enrollment is projected to grow across all district campuses over the next 10 years. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Student enrollment in Liberty Hill ISD—which currently sits around 9,000—has nearly doubled over the past five school years and is expected to keep climbing throughout the next decade. A recent...
Massive drug bust uncovers fentanyl operation in Williamson and Bell counties
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office Organized Crime Unit seized over 115,000 pills and multiple illicit drugs during a two-day operation in Round Rock and Morgan's Point, authorities announced Friday. The investigation began on Monday, July 22, when deputies discovered approximately 335 suspected fentanyl pills at a residence in the 2000...
Marble Falls wants feedback on proposed wildlife feeding ban
The city of Marble Falls is asking for input on a proposed wildlife feeding ban that ruffled the feathers of many residents, who shared their feelings on the DailyTrib.com Facebook page. The proposed ordinance, introduced during the Marble Falls City Council meeting on July 16, would make it illegal to...
Bryan Animal Center offers free rabies vaccinations, microchips for local pets
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Bryan Animal Center is hosting a free microchip and rabies vaccination event. The event will take place Saturday, August 10 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Villa West Park-2050 West Villa Maria Road in Bryan. The center will be giving away free microchips and free...
New report reveals College Station as top spot for retirees
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - As College Station grows, so does its retirement community. In a new report from the US Census Bureau, College Station was listed as one of the top five fastest-growing retirement populations in America. In another article by Realtor.com, Texas is home to four cities in...
Evant ISD introduces cellphone free program to students
With the recent wave of Texas school districts turning into cellphone free campuses, Evant Independent School District has announced that it will be implementing a new program for the upcoming school year which is called “Yondr.”. The school board approved the Yondr program in May with hopes to improve...
4th suspect in brutal mob attack outside Waco’s Club BLAAM arrested
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Lademeon Dashaun Davis, 21, a fourth suspect in the brutal mob beating of a man outside Club BLAAM in Waco, was arrested on July 26, arrest warrants state. Davis is charged with aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, evading arrest and unlawful carrying of a...
Coryell County 4-H hosts adventure day at Gatesville Public Library
Members of the Coryell County 4-H program recently hosted an adventure day during Gatesville Public Library’s story time on Wednesday, July 24. Within the adventure day, there were five stations conducted at 10-minute rotations where local youth were able to learn everything they need to know about 4-H. Station...
Unique Washeteria opens in Bryan
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - If you want to get some laundry done while enjoying a refreshing daiquiri check out this new business in Bryan. Sip N Wash gives its customers the ability to use their state-of-the-art washer and dryers while enjoying many flavors. The laundromat is Aggie-owned and operated by...
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