Across Indiana, IN|News|
Child's Body Found In Southern Indiana: Police
Indiana State Police is requesting help in the death investigation of a Black boy between the ages of 5 and 8, found in Washington County.
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- 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.
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Across Kentucky, KY|News|
Man Wins $450K In Lawsuit Over Unwanted Office Birthday Party
Kevin Berling says he asked co-workers not to celebrate his birthday due to an anxiety disorder, but they did anyway causing a panic attack.
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Austin, TX|News|
Easter Bunny Hands Out Condoms At Texas Elementary School: Report
An Austin school is updating its protocols after a parent dressed up and handed out eggs, some filled with unopened condoms.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Body Removed From Lake Michigan South Of Downtown Chicago: Report
It's the third body pulled from the lake in the past two days.
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Boston, MA|News|
Bomb Squad Gives All Clear At Logan Aiport: Report
A suspicious package was found in Terminal A. Evacuations caused long lines after service resumed.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Child Killed In Loganville House Fire: Police
Gwinnett County police are investigating the death as a homicide.
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Columbia, SC|News|
Man Arrested In South Carolina Mall Shooting Receives $25K Bond
Jewayne Price was one of three people detained after a shooting at Columbiana Centre mall in Columbia on Saturday.
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Across South Carolina, SC|News|
South Carolina Club Shooting Injures At Least 9
The shooting in Hampton County was the second mass shooting in South Carolina in as many days.
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Waco, TX|News|
Temple City Hall Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation
Temple police have evacuated City Hall and buildings within a one-block radius.
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Johnson City, TN|News|
Tennessee Officer Shoots, Kills Man After Pursuit: Police
A man was killed when he pointed a gun at a police officer after a car chase in Bluff City on Thursday morning, police say.
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Dallas, TX|News|
Dallas Toddler Hit By SUV While Running At Ice Cream Truck
The 2-year-old was killed after running into the street and being hit by an SUV trying to get around the parked ice cream truck.
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Louisville, KY|News|
Louisville Mayor Declares State Of Emergency After Possible Tornado
There are no known casualties from the storm Wednesday night, but thousands are without power, Mayor Greg Fischer said.
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Across Texas, TX|News|
Texas Border Inspections To Be Scaled Back On Nuevo Leon Section
Nuevo Leon Gov. Samuel Garcia will increase security on the Mexican side of the border. Increased inspections are still in effect elsewhere.
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Austin, TX|News|
First Bus Of Migrants From Texas Border Reaches DC, Abbott Says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the first bus of migrants under a new policy has reached the nation's capital.
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Across Iowa, IA|News|
Iowa Tornado: 18-Wheeler Narrowly Avoids Large Twister
Video shows an 18-wheeler driving past a tornado just before it levels a barn and moves across a highway in Gilmore City.
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Across Iowa, IA|News|
Multiple Tornadoes Level Farms, Structures In Iowa
No one was injured after severe weather and at least two tornadoes swept through Iowa on Tuesday evening.
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Across Texas, TX|News|
Nearly 2 Dozen Injured As Tornado Hits Central Texas
A tornado touched down and traveled seven miles near Salado in Bell County, injuring 23 people.
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Across South Dakota, SD|News|
South Dakota Attorney General Impeached Over Deadly Crash
Jason Ravnsborg previously pled no contest to a pair of misdemeanors stemming from a crash in which he struck and killed a pedestrian.
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Oklahoma City, OK|News|
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt Signs Bill Criminalizing Abortion
SB 612 makes performing an abortion a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, as states continue to peel back abortion protections.
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Columbia, SC|News|
Columbia Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, 1 In Hospital
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting in northeast Columbia.
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