A man with active warrants in connection to a burglary in East Texas and other offenses in the state met his demise after being struck by a train in Nacogdoches, Texas. Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby revealed that Andrew Lee Ancell had outstanding warrants in four different counties prior to his presence in Newton County. … Read more
Firefighters in Newton County found themselves responding to yet another wildfire on Tuesday afternoon. This incident occurred on County Road 2001, also known as Lee’s Mill Road, in close proximity to the previous wildfire they battled just two days prior. Newton Fire Captain Melanie Smith reported that the most recent fire ignited around noon. Firefighters … Read more
NORRISTOWN — A young boy, his face wet with tears, summoned the courage to address the courtroom and share his experience with a Norristown man who had committed a heinous act against him. With a piece of paper held firmly in his small hands, the brave 12-year-old from Reading spoke directly to Dontay Derrick Brown, … Read more
Authorities are currently probing a fatal shooting incident that occurred in a residential area within metro Atlanta. According to Newton County Sheriff officials, at approximately 2:58 a.m. on Thursday, deputies received reports of a shooting incident transpiring at a residence situated on Kirkland Road in Covington. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 23-year-old male who had … Read more
President Joe Biden has confirmed that the United States will supply Ukraine with long-range missiles equipped with cluster munitions, according to U.S. officials cited by CBS News on Friday. These missiles, known as the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), boast a range of up to 190 miles and can be launched from the HIMARS mobile … Read more
WASHINGTON — A military judge at Guantanamo Bay has made a significant ruling regarding one of the defendants in the 9/11 trial. The judge, Col. Matthew McCall, has declared Ramzi bin al-Shibh unfit for trial due to his sustained abuse while in CIA custody, which has resulted in lasting psychosis. This ruling means that the … Read more
Off Lease LLC, a subsidiary of the well-known used vehicle dealer Off Lease Only LLC, has announced its permanent closure of operations in Katy, Texas. This move has resulted in the unfortunate layoff of 116 employees, and it comes in the wake of the parent company’s decision to also close its Florida operations, leading to … Read more
Lila, a 39-year-old migrant hailing from Honduras, found herself in a state of limbo as she sat in a shelter near the Mexico-Texas border, awaiting her opportunity to cross into the United States. Her predicament was a result of the dangerous conditions posed by cartels if she were to turn back, and the uncertainty of … Read more
A federal judge has ruled that a university in the Texas Panhandle did not violate constitutional free speech rights when the university’s president canceled a drag show earlier this year. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk delivered the ruling recently, marking an unusual decision in the ongoing legal battles surrounding drag shows in the United States. … Read more
Texas boasts a rich tapestry of diversity, culture, and natural wonders. Nevertheless, amidst its splendor, several cities grapple with pressing issues like crime, poverty, unemployment, and a compromised quality of life. In this piece, we delve into the 15 Texan cities grappling with these challenges, as determined by a range of criteria and statistics. Our … Read more