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Texas "most wanted" child rapist arrested.
Texas Man Accused of Raping 5-Year-Old Arrested by US Marshals. Round Rock, Texas – The US Marshals have arrested 25-year-old Fabian Toribio-Martinez, a Mexican national and alleged child rapist, in Round Rock, Texas, on Wednesday. Toribio-Martinez was added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Immigrants list on June 20, 2023, mobilizing the Lone Star Task Force, a collaboration between federal and local agencies, to apprehend him.
Yikes – You Won’t Believe How Much Texas Teachers Spend on School Supplies!
Ah, back-to-school season is here in El Paso and all across Texas. While some parents are celebrating the return of their kids' structure (personally, I’m happy I won't have to be cooking a meal every hour for my teenage son) teachers in Texas are bracing themselves for a financial hit.
Unregulated oilfield power lines are suspected of sparking Texas wildfires
No state agency is taking responsibility for making sure the privately built lines that power many oil and gas sites are safe. Such lines have been blamed for sparking two recent Panhandle fires.
Disaster Avoided After Boat Comes Loose on Texas Highway
Chaos ensued after a boat came loose on a Texas highway. I’ve always heard the two best days in a boat owner’s life are when they buy it and then when they sell it. While I’ve never owned a boat, I can see how that would be the case.
These athletes with Texas ties won medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Athletes with ties to the Lone Star State will represent Team USA and at least 16 countries in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. KXAN is keeping a running list of which athletes with Texas ties won medals.
CenterPoint Energy withdraws earlier 2024 rate increase case post-Hurricane Beryl
CenterPoint Energy plans to withdraw its 2024 rate case filing with the Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUC). The announcement follows CEO Jason Wells admission to Texas lawmakers on Monday that the company planned to pass on its costs for Hurricane Beryl by asking for a rate increase. In a...
14-year-old smuggler leads Texas State Troopers on high-speed chase
TEXAS — Texas State Troopers caught a 14-year-old smuggler and seven illegal immigrants after a high-speed chase and vehicle fire Wednesday.Troopers were in a high-speed chase with a white GMC Acadia on I-35 in Webb County when the driver of the GMC ran a red light and hit a curb, losing the front passenger tire.The trooper performed a precision immobilization technique, or PIT maneuver, causing the driver of the GMC to veer off the road and into the brush.The vehicle then caught fire and troopers helped seven people out of the burning vehicle, according to the Department of Public Safety.The 14-year-old smuggler was arrested and charged with evading arrest and smuggling people. DPS said the seven passengers were illegal immigrants from Mexico and were referred to US Border Patrol.
Community Conversations: Canutillo ISD superintendent talks 2024-25 initiatives
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — In today's Community Conversations, Superintendent Dr. Pedro Galaviz, Officer Andres Hernandez and Canine Officer Alice of Canutillo ISD joined the KFOX14 Morning News to discuss initiatives for the upcoming school year. According to Dr. Galaviz, a few big ticket items on the agenda --...
Man attempts to rob business on the UTEP campus, police say
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- UTEP Police officials say an unknown man tried to rob one of the businesses in the Union Building on campus. The attempted robbery happened as the business was closing, and UTEP Police say there were no threats or weapons visible. The man, however, walked away without any money or property. This happened Wednesday, according to officials.
Cedar Park, Texas earns first-of-its kind state certification as ‘digital media friendly’ hub
CEDAR PARK, Texas (KWTX) - Governor Greg Abbott on July 31 announced the City of Cedar Park’s designation as the Texas Film Commission’s “first Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community.”. The city recently completed a multi-step certification process. The designation will help the city spur its digital...