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Person of interest in Pushmataha County double-homicide dies in Texas

Thursday, September 18 by News 9

EL PASO, Texas. -The search for a person of interest wanted in connection with a double homicide in Oklahoma in Pushmataha County has ended after the subject was killed on Tuesday.On Sept. 11, Pushmataha County Sheriff's deputies responded to a welfare check near Clayton, where they found two people, an elderly male... Read More.

Man charged in Texas ‘ding dong ditch’ shooting of 11-year-old held on $1M bond

Friday, September 5 by TNND

HOUSTON (TNND) — The man accused of shooting and killing an 11-year-old boy in Houston while he was playing a prank received a $1 million bond on Wednesday.Gonzalo Leon Jr., 42, was charged with murder on Tuesday after he allegedly shot Julian Guzman in the back while he was... Read More.

Even at the grocery store, Texas troopers escort Democrats after walkout

Thursday, August 21 by AP

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier refused to come to the Texas state Capitol for two weeks. Now she won’t leave, and fellow Democrats are joining her protest.Collier was among dozens of Democrats who left the state for the Democratic havens of California, Illinois, Massachusetts and New York to delay the... Read More.

How new redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House elections

Sunday, July 27 by The Associated Press

By LEAH ASKARINAM Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Redistricting usually happens after the once-a-decade population count by the U.S. Census Bureau or in response to a court ruling. Now, Texas Republicans want to break that tradition — and other states could follow suit.President Trump has asked the Texas Legislature to create districts, in time for... Read More.

3 people are still missing from deadly July 4 floods in Texas county, down from nearly 100

Monday, July 21 by AP

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Just three people remain missing — down from nearly 100 at last count — since the Texas Hill Country was pounded by massive flooding on July 4, officials said Saturday.Officials praised rescuers for the sharp reduction in the number of people on the missing list: Just days after the catastrophic flooding,... Read More.

Pat Green, who lost 4 family members in Texas flood, raises $1 mil in benefit concert

Thursday, July 17 by 5 NBC DFW

Texas country artist Pat Green, who lost loved ones in the July 4 flood in Central Texas, raised at least $1 million in an online concert to benefit relief efforts.The Pat Green and Friends: Texas Flood Relief Livestream was held Wednesday night at Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field, but without a live audience. You can still... Read More.

Texas flood threat halts search for victims of deadly July 4 flooding

Monday, July 14 by CBS News

Emergency crews were able to resume some recovery efforts after being forced to suspend search operations in Kerr County, Texas, on Sunday, as the area hit hardest by catastrophic flash flooding earlier this month faced a renewed flood threat.The Kerr County sheriff's office said recovery efforts could resume... Read More.

Oklahoma Business Owner donating proceeds from “Texas Strong” shirts to flooding relief efforts

Monday, July 14 by News 9

An Oklahoma small business owner is working to raise money for Texas Flood victims, creating a “Texas Strong” t-shirt, where all proceeds will go to relief efforts down south.Savannah Prine began her small business as an extra hobby during the Summer, when she’s not teaching.“I mainly make T-Shirts, I’ll make sweatshirts,” said Prine. “The... Read More.

Trump set to tour flood-stricken Texas as criticism mounts over disaster response

Friday, July 11 by TNND

KERRVILLE, Texas (TNND) — President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will visit Texas one week after heavy rainfall caused the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet in less than an hour, resulting in catastrophic flash flooding that killed at least 120 people, including dozens of children.Kerrville residents Edgar Rojas, second from left, and... Read More.

Texas flood rescue efforts intensify as number of missing hits triple-digits

Wednesday, July 9 by TNND-AP

KERRVILLE, Texas (TNND) — It has been five days since catastrophic flooding hit Texas on what was supposed to be a joyous Fourth of July, and at least 170 people are still missing in Kerr County as the death toll across the state rises to 119.Rescue teams in helicopters and on horseback continue to... Read More.

Floods in central Texas: At least 82 dead, 10 children missing as search efforts intensify

Monday, July 7 by TNND-AP

KERRVILLE, Texas (TNND) — At least 82 people are dead and 10 children are still missing after heavy rains caused flash floods to rip through central Texas along the Guadalupe River on the Fourth of July.Rescuers have continued their search for the missing, including a camp counselor and the children from Read More.

Gov. Stitt and Tulsa Task Force 1 respond to Texas Flash Flood disaster

Sunday, July 6 by News 9

There have been 43 fatalities, 15 of them children caused from sudden flash floods that swept parts of Central Texas, and state and federal officials are sounding the alarm for aid and resources to be concentrated in the area.RELATED: At least 43 dead in central Texas in devastating flash floods, over two dozens... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: Texas

Person of interest in Pushmataha County double-homicide dies in Texas

Man charged in Texas ‘ding dong ditch’ shooting of 11-year-old held on $1M bond

Even at the grocery store, Texas troopers escort Democrats after walkout

How new redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House elections

3 people are still missing from deadly July 4 floods in Texas county, down from nearly 100

Pat Green, who lost 4 family members in Texas flood, raises $1 mil in benefit concert

Texas flood threat halts search for victims of deadly July 4 flooding

Oklahoma Business Owner donating proceeds from “Texas Strong” shirts to flooding relief efforts

Trump set to tour flood-stricken Texas as criticism mounts over disaster response

Texas flood rescue efforts intensify as number of missing hits triple-digits

Floods in central Texas: At least 82 dead, 10 children missing as search efforts intensify

Gov. Stitt and Tulsa Task Force 1 respond to Texas Flash Flood disaster

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