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An inmate’s body temp was 107.5 when he died. The state of Texas says heat did not kill him.
Have something you want us to investigate? Reach us at tips@kut.org. It was just before 11 p.m. when John Castillo’s cellmate alerted the guards. Castillo was passed out. His breathing was shallow. Prison staff rushed him to the medical unit, where they tried CPR and dosed him with epinephrine.
Killer Virus Now Spreading All Over Texas
As Texas is dealing with the scorching summer temperatures, but the extreme ultraviolet radiation is just the tip of the threat the outdoors brings in the Lone Star State during this time of year. We have grown accustomed to dealing with the presence of West Nile Virus over the past twenty years, but now a new viral threat is surging across Texas, and once again we have the world's most deadly animal to blame.
West Texas Convenience Store Plans To Open Location In East Texas
There's a gas station and convenience store brand that Texans, especially in West Texas cities like Amarillo and Lubbock swear by and for once, NO, we're not talking about "Buc-ee's". Of course in other areas of Texas, the "beaver" may reign supreme and is starting their trek towards global domination...
Texas man charged with DWI after fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash
SULPHUR, La. (KLFY) — A Texas man was charged with driving while intoxicated after a Lake Charles man was fatally struck when attempting to cross I-10 late Saturday, according to Louisiana State Police. State police said the crash claimed the life of 31-year-old Daniel Courville, who was attempting to...
United Airlines flight diverted mid-air due to biohazard over crew member's revolting act
A flight heading cross-country had to be diverted suddenly after the crew fell violently ill, according to audio reports from aboard, causing a 'biohazard' in the sky and a major problem for fliers
Man's body found with obvious trauma in parking lot near northwest Harris County retention pond
A death investigation is underway after a body was found near a retention pond in northwest Harris County on Sunday.The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to an incident on Hollister Road at about 6 a.m.Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted about the investigation on X, formerly known as Twitter.@HCSOTexas deputies responded to an incident at the 7400 blk of Hollister. The body of a deceased adult male (possibly in his 20s), with obvious signs of trauma, was found in the parking lot, adjacent to a retention pond. Investigators are enroute to the scene. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/qhIDaHDJPd— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) July 28,...
Governor Abbott holding Small Business Summit in Plainview, Aug. 8
AUSTIN, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Plainview on Thursday, August 8. Held throughout the year and in regions across the state, the Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs succeed by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business.
State of Texas: Harris sends a message in Houston, amid criticism from state leaders
In Houston Thursday, Harris delivered the keynote address at the American Federation of Teachers National Convention — the nation's largest teachers union — and made her pitch to thousands in a key voting block for Democrats.
Fatal pedestrian crash leads to DWI arrest
Louisiana State Police have arrested a Texas man for first-offense DWI after he was involved in a single-vehicle crash Saturday night that killed a pedestrian. Sgt. Ross Brennan said at around 9 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop D began investigating the on Interstate 10, just east of Fabacher Road. The crash claimed the life of […]
Eldery Man Gets Into Fight at Texas Walmart Store
An elderly man got into a heated altercation at a Texas Walmart and the fight was caught on camera. We don't know what caused the two individuals to get into the fight, but as you'll see below, the two men were swinging. At one point the elderly man covers his...
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