Dickinson ISD educator charged with improper student relationship at juvenile center
Deputies arrested Kristi Hanks, 46, after a traffic stop near her La Marque residence, according to the Galveston County Sheriff's office.
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La Marque educator charged with improper student relationship at juvenile center
Deputies arrested Kristi Hanks, 46, after a traffic stop near her La Marque residence, according to the Galveston County Sheriff's office.
Galveston’s $9.44M fire station bonds earn high credit ratings
The bonds will finance construction of Fire Station No. 2, a project voters authorized during the November 2025 bond election.
Texas Gulf Seafood building in Galveston still smoldering
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Drought prompts burn ban in Galveston County's unincorporated areas
The ban includes outdoor fires, such as brush, grass and trash fires. Knowingly or intentionally violating the order is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500, according to the order....
58 detained on ICE holds in Galveston County in first half of August
Jail records list about 80 immigration holds and related arrests during the period, including 35 in Galveston, 21 in League City and 24 elsewhere in the county. More than 64% of the 58 detainees had no related arrest, while seven…...
Virginia State University shooting leaves five injured, police say
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Five people were shot outside Virginia State University residence halls early Saturday, and one person was in a critical condition, according to...
Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman return for 'Zootopia 3' at D23
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Scottie Scheffler fires 61 to jump into FedEx St. Jude lead
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Rory Sabbatini rides bogey-free 65 to Boeing Classic lead
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Dickinson Police union calls for probe after payroll data goes online
Councilman Joe Wilburn posted two photos of a computer screen to the Dickinson Politics Uncensored private Facebook group that contained the names, positions and salaries of 113 city employees, igniting public backlash and the possibility of legal action....
Man dies after suspected drowning near Corpus Christi Bay, police say
A man has died from a suspected drowning in Corpus Christi Bay on Aug. 13, according to Corpus Christi Police Department officer Madeline Commons.
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Influencer arrested for attempted murder, held on $1M bail
Influencer Brianna Olsen's ex Santos Salazar is in police custody for alleged attempted murder. The 21-year-old was booked into a Los Angeles jail on a felony charge around 4:45 a.m....
World War II Memorial vandalism suspect arrested, facing felony charges
A woman accused of spray painting the World War II Memorial and filling its fountain with bubbles has been arrested, according to Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia....
I-10 crash closure in Downtown El Paso may delay morning commute
Interstate 10 near Downtown El Paso remains closed hours after a crash, causing potential delays for morning commuters. As of 5:15 a.m. on Friday, Aug....
Trump to tout drop in US crime rates with an eye on midterms
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Pedestrian collision closes I-10 near Downtown El Paso, expect delays
A pedestrian and vehicle collision has closed Interstate 10 near Downtown El Paso, a police spokesperson said. The collision occurred about 10:30 p.m.
Soccer-FIFA crisis timeline: From World Cup final to global standoff
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Here is a timeline of events where FIFA president Gianni Infantino introduced a proposal to sell a slice of the World Cup's commercial future that backfired and sparked a global...
Texas DPS IDs man killed, woman injured in 3-vehicle crash near Amarillo
Texas authorities have identified one person who was killed and another who was injured in a three-vehicle crash late Thursday afternoon on Interstate 40 in Amarillo....
Texas law enforcement arrest man charged with murder in Lubbock shooting
Texas law enforcement have arrested a 25-year-old man charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 61-year-old man last month in central Lubbock....
Texas City man charged with tampering with evidence after allegedly trying to flush drugs
Deputies arrested Michael James Human, 43, at the Costa Azul Apartments, 3404 Ninth Ave. North, after searching a residence as part of a narcotics investigation, according to the Galveston County Precinct One Constable’s Office....
Colt Ford recounts being 'pulled through a windshield' after bus crash
Country music star Colt Ford is speaking out about a tour bus accident that he said left him with a broken shoulder. The "Farmboy" singer, 56, shared details in an Aug....
Storm look to build on skid-snapping win against Fire
The Seattle Storm just ended an 11-game losing streak, and with second-year center Dominique Malonga rewriting WNBA record books, they host a battling but injury-scarred Portland Fire squad on Friday...
Officers respond to toddler choking emergency
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Morning Bid: Brief relief
By Mike Dolan Aug 13 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets There were no fireworks in the July consumer inflation report,...
In record US wildfire season, firefighter entrapments hit 20-year high
By Andrew Hay Aug 13 (Reuters) - U.S. firefighting personnel are being overrun by wildfires at the highest rate in two decades, leading to six deaths and dozens of injuries this year, federal data...
No tackling! Steelers hope gentler camp helps end playoff flameouts | Opinion
LATROBE, PA – For nearly 20 years, you couldn’t go to a Pittsburgh Steelers training camp practice without the scene buzzing when they fired up one of Mike Tomlin’s favorite drills. Seven Shots....
Archer City football expects bounce-back in 2026 under Bradan Ritchey
ARCHER CITY — A year ago, Archer City was forced to throw underclassmen "into the fire" of Friday night football.
Former reporter settles lawsuit over Kansas newspaper raid for $850K
A former reporter for a small-town Kansas newspaper has settled her federal lawsuit over a 2023 police raid on the paper's office, according to a court filing submitted on the third anniversary of the...
Lynx nearly squander 29-point lead before holding off Fire
Napheesa Collier recorded 20 points and nine rebounds and Kayla McBride added 19 points and four steals as the Minnesota Lynx held on for an 85-81 victory over the host Portland Fire on Wednesday...
Immigrant who was detained at ICE facility in New Jersey died after medical emergency
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - An immigrant from Guatemala who was taken to a U.S.
Prue Leith hospitalized after migraine left her unable to 'string two words'
Former "Great British Baking Show" judge Prue Leith is recalling a recent "migraine attack" that landed her in emergency care.
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris gets support amid medical crisis
Singer Shelly Clark White, the wife of Earth, Wind & Fire bassist Verdine White, is asking fans to help support the band's drummer John Paris after he suffered a medical crisis ahead of a recent San...
Two US Army soldiers killed in Texas helicopter crash
Aug 12 (Reuters) - Two U.S.
Adult toy shuts down traffic in DC for nearly 2 hours
Authorities in Washington, DC, shut down traffic in a residential neighborhood after an adult toy was discovered outside a fire station.
Two killed after Army Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashes in Texas
Two people were killed on Aug. 12 when a U.S. Army helicopter crashed in a field in central Texas, sparking a large grass fire and prompting evacuations, authorities said....
Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead in Northeast El Paso
A 51-year-old motorcyclist died in an early-morning crash on Railroad Drive in Northeast El Paso, a police spokesperson said.
Federal grand jury returns hate crime indictment in stabbing of Muslim man in Utah
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors announced on Wednesday a hate crime indictment by a federal grand jury against a man who police said had stabbed a Muslim person...
Texas Rangers arrest Refugio mayor, city secretary
The mayor and town secretary of Refugio were arrested this week in relation to an investigation into misapplication of fiduciary property amounting to $300,000 or more....
Ted Scott returns to Memphis with mustache after leaving last year to deal with family emergency
Ted Scott returned to the FedEx St. Jude Championship with a new growth above his lip. PGA Tour pro Michael Kim confirmed Scott, the veteran caddie of world No....
More than 1,200 people arrested during recent Atlanta ICE operation
More than 1,200 undocumented immigrants were arrested throughout Georgia over the past few weeks as part of what the U.S.
CBS Sports president delivered update on Tony Romo's status with the network
CBS Sports placed lead NFL analyst and former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo on indefinite leave last month after his arrest in Milwaukee on OWI charges....
MLB-worst Angels fire three coaches in latest Los Angeles upheaval
John Mozeliak, who was hired six weeks ago as the Los Angeles Angels interim GM, made his most sweeping changes yet Tuesday by firing three veteran pitching coaches....
Spokane International Airport operating normally after false fire alarm
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Spokane International Airport in Washington state was operating normally on Tuesday after a false fire alarm forced the evacuation of the air traffic control tower, the Federal...
Toyota recalls more than half a million vehicles. See affected models
Toyota is recalling more than half a million vehicles due to an issue with the cars' instrument cluster display, which may increase the risk of a crash....
Bobby Portis fires back at Norman Powell: 'Keep my name out your mouth'
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College football’s hot seat cranked to inferno status last season. Seats melted and turned to ash across the land, from LSU to Penn State.
Police resolve standoff with barricaded person at Amarillo Motel 6
Amarillo police resolved a situation Tuesday morning at the Motel 6, located at 2032 Paramount, where negotiators were working with a barricaded individual who was later taken to the hospital....
Woman dies from highway crash
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Man dies in 2-vehicle crash on Highway 361, Corpus Christi police say
A man died from a two-vehicle crash that happened on the 7900 block of Highway 361 near Beach Access Road 2 on Aug. 10, according to the Corpus Christi Police Department....