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I was the military reporter for the Temple Daily Telegram where I covered Fort Hood, and the jack of all trades at the Las Cruces Sun-News, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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Jose Velasquez, 32, who was last seen on June 26, was found badly injured near his wrecked car in a wooded area in The Woodlands, police say
Sections of the bridge had deteriorated significantly enough to force an immediate closure to begin repairs, city officials said.
Michael Wayne Kelly, 38, was sentenced to 99-years in prison for continuously sexually abusing his daughters, prosecutors said.
An ongoing business dispute led to the shooting death of 69-year-old James Robert Hixson on Saturday afternoon, police said
Investigators believe Colby Risgby shot Austin Smith to death before taking his own life, police said.
Residents in Bolivar Peninsula were left without power much of the weekend after a round of severe storms, officials said.
Dana Raquel, 92, who suffers from dementia, was found safe after she was reported missing by her family on Sunday.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Pasadena.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Kingwood
Divers recovered the body of a man whose semi-trailer plunged off I-10 and into the San Jacinto River Thursday morning.
Artifacts being secured from the ship include a flag that flew on D-Day, and a silver presentation from the citizens of Texas.
The McDonald’s, located at 22914 Morton Ranch Rd. in Katy will host 100 contestants on a McNugget chow down on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has ruled that 4-year-old Maleah Davis died as a result of homicidal violence.
An investigation into sexual misconduct at one of Houston's top prep schools revealed abuse that spanned 5 decades, according to a report.
Crime Stoppers is asking for helping to find these 10 fugitives. A reward is offered for information that leads to an arrest.
Dozens of adoptable dogs and cats are looking for a home, and there are a few dogs in particular who have been at the shelter quite a while.
Troy Damian Haynes, 28, is accused of stealing a woman's purse in a violent attack that took place outside the mall on May 11, police said.
The project involved widening Wilson Road from two into a four lane boulevard, from Beltway 8 to Atascocita Road.
Robert Platt, 20, of Sugar Land was killed in a boating crash Wednesday night on Lake LBJ, officials said.
Operation Broken Heart led to the arrest of 51 people involved in online solicitation, sex trafficking of minors, and child porn, police say
