Across Texas, TX|News|
Body Of Missing Texas National Guard Soldier Found: Officials
Spc. Bishop Evans is the soldier who disappeared Friday while attempting to rescue two migrants trying to cross the Rio Grande River.
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Jeffrey Perkins, Patch Staff
- Houston, TX
Born in San Antonio, I was raised in Arkansas but got back to Texas as soon as I could to attend Texas A&M University, where I earned a bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Media Studies. I started my journalism career as a copy editor at The Eagle in Bryan, Texas, in 2014 and later became the high school sports beat writer for the paper.
My seven years at The Eagle strengthened my passion for journalism, and I love getting to know people and telling their stories, both on the field and off. I've seen firsthand the importance of hyper-local journalism in a community, especially in an eventful 2020, when I helped with news coverage and design in addition to my high school athletics beat responsibilities.
I joined Patch in 2021 as Texas Field Editor for the Conroe-Montgomery County area.
I welcome your questions, comments and story ideas! Please contact me at jeffrey.perkins@patch.com or (479) 264-5801.
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New Orleans, LA|News|
Coast Guard Suspends Search For 3 Children In Mississippi River
The children were last seen on the west bank of the Mississippi River in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans on Saturday night.
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Columbia, SC|News|
South Carolina Officer Killed In Shooting On Domestic Disturbance Call
The suspect barricaded himself in the house and later killed himself after several hours of negotiation with police.
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Across America, US|News|
Severe Weather Moving Through U.S. South, Midwest On Monday
Heavy winds, rain and hail are likely, with tornadoes possible, in a stretch from Texas through the Ohio Valley to the northeast.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Twitter To Re-Examine Elon Musk's $43B Takeover Bid: Report
The Wall Street Journal is reporting the two sides are meeting Sunday to re-examine the bid and could be more receptive to a deal.
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Flint, MI|News|
Michigan Restaurant Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured: Report
Mt. Morris Township police are looking for suspects who fled after the shooting, which occurred in the parking lot of Prime Eight Ten.
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San Antonio, TX|News|
14 Migrants Injured In Crash Following Pursuit In Texas: Report
Medina County and Bexar County deputies pursued a pickup truck containing 16 people until it crashed on I-35 near San Antonio.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Bayport Man Hit, Killed By Truck On Montauk Highway
A 60-year-old man was hit by a flatbed truck in Blue Point. Suffolk County police are investigating the crash.
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Across Tennessee, TN|News|
2 Tennessee Lottery Winners Get $1 Million Each
A Lebanon man and a couple from Loudon each claimed $1 million scratch-off prizes from the Tennessee Lottery this week.
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Across North Carolina, NC|News|
NCIS Investigating 3 Child Deaths At Camp Lejeune: Report
Marine Corps officials at Camp Lejeune did not release the children's ages or cause of death.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Michelle Obama's Brother Accuses WI School Of Racial Bias: Report
The brother and sister-in-law of the former first lady filed a lawsuit Monday against a private school in Milwaukee.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
FL House Strips Disney District, OKs DeSantis' Congressional Maps
House GOP left the floor after Democrats held a sit-in to oppose Gov. DeSantis' proposed congressional maps. Plus Disney loses tax district.
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Orlando, FL|News|
Florida Bride, Caterer Accused Of Lacing Food With Marijuana: Police
Guests at a wedding in Longwood, Florida, became ill or reported feeling "stoned," and the food tested positive for THC, authorities said.
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Durham, NC|News|
Duke Star Paolo Banchero To Enter NBA Draft, Forgo NCAA Eligibility
Banchero, a freshman who led the Blue Devils to an ACC title and the Final Four, is expected to be a Top 3 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
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Orlando, FL|News|
FL Senate Passes Bill Dissolving Disney's Reedy Creek District
The bill, SB 4C, will head to the FL House after passing the Senate 23-16. It's the latest salvo in a feud between Gov. DeSantis and Disney.
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Across Indiana, IN|News|
Child Found Dead In Indiana Was Stuffed In Suitcase
A 5-year-old boy whose body was found in Washington County over the weekend had been stuffed into a suitcase.
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Columbia, SC|News|
Columbia Mall Shooting: 2 Suspects Denied Bond With 3rd On Loose
Two suspects in the Columbiana Centre mall shooting are charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault.
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Orlando, FL|News|
Florida School Bus Crash Kills 1; Students Unharmed: Police
The driver of a car was killed in a crash involving a school bus in Lake County on Wednesday morning.
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Houston|News|
Houston Airports, METRO Drop Mask Requirements
Travelers will no longer have to wear masks at Hobby and Bush airports or on Houston METRO buses after a federal mandate was overturned.
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Charlotte, NC|News|
Charlotte Area Transit, Airport End Mask Requirements
The decisions come in the wake of a federal court ruling overturning a federal travel mask mandate.
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