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29-Year-Old Lubbock Man Arrested, Charged With Threatening to Shoot Up Elementary School
Lubbock, TX - A man who threatened to shoot up a Lubbock elementary school has been arrested and charged, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad Meacham.
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Austin Truck Driver Who Dumped 25-Year-Old’s Body Convicted Of Kidnapping Resulting in Death
Austin, TX - A truck driver who kidnapped a 25-year-old woman and dumped her dead body in the woods has been convicted at trial, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Chad Meacham.
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Fort Worth Officer Involved Shooting Body Cam Footage from Incident on John T. White Rd.
FORT WORTH, Texas - The Fort Worth Police Department has released relevant portions of body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred on January 15, 2025, at an apartment complex in the 8500 block of John T. White Rd.
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DNA Sample Solves 44 Year Old Dallas Murder Cold Case
Dallas, TX - Willie Jones was taken into custody on January 16th for a parole violation related to a sexual assault.
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Former Abernathy Bank CFO Sentenced to Nearly Three Years for Embezzlement
Vicki Lee Grisham, 52, was sentenced on Thursday to nearly three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges of theft and embezzlement. The sentencing was announced by Leigha Simonton, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.
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Major Vehicle Collision Closes All Lanes on US75 Southbound at Bethany Drive
Dallas, TX - A serious vehicle collision has occurred on US75 Southbound at Bethany Drive, resulting in the closure of all main lanes. The accident was confirmed at 11:08 AM on January 15, 2025, and the situation is still ongoing.
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Vehicle Collision on IH30 at MacArthur Blvd Causes Traffic Disruptions
Dallas, TX – A serious vehicle collision has been reported on Interstate Highway 30 (IH30) in the eastbound direction at MacArthur Boulevard. The incident was confirmed at 7:05 AM on January 10, 2025, and remains active as emergency responders address the situation.
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Collision on IH45 at SM Wright Fwy Causes Significant Traffic Disruption
Dallas, TX - A high-severity vehicle collision occurred on Interstate 45 Northbound at SM Wright Freeway, leading to substantial traffic delays in the area. The incident was confirmed at 2:06 PM on January 9, 2025, and authorities are currently responding to the situation.
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Significant Vehicle Collision on IH30 at MacArthur Blvd Causes Lane Blockages
Downtown Dallas – A high-severity vehicle collision has been reported on IH30 westbound at MacArthur Blvd, leading to significant disruptions in traffic flow. The incident was confirmed at 12:51 PM on January 9, 2025, and is currently active.
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Train Derails In Pecos, Crashes Into Building, Two Dead
PECOS - A Union Pacific train derailed in the west Texas town of Pecos on Wednesday, leaving two dead and several injured.
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Two Defendants Sentenced to 15 Years in Connection with Fatal Fentanyl Overdose of 15-Year-Old Girl from Carrollton
Carrollton, TX - Lizbeth Prieto, 19, also known as Lizbeth Escamilla, and Cristian Lopez, 24, have each been sentenced for their roles in supplying fentanyl pills that resulted in the tragic overdose of a 15-year-old Carrollton girl. The sentencing, announced by U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton, reflects the serious consequences of drug trafficking in communities.
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TXDOT Launches “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” Campaign
AUSTIN—According to data, 25% of Texas traffic fatalities occur in energy-producing areas. TXDOT has launched a new campaign titled “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” to reduce traffic fatalities in these regions.
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