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Former defense contractor sentenced to over 10 years for attempted espionage involving classified U.S. Air Force information

15Sep

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Pennsylvania

Former defense contractor sentenced to over 10 years for attempted espionage involving classified U.S. Air Force information

PHILADELPHIA – John Murray Rowe Jr., 67, of Lead, South Dakota, was sentenced to 126 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $25,000 fine for attempted espionage, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced alongside the Justice Department and the FBI. Rowe pleaded guilty in April 2024 to one count of attempted delivery of national defense information to a foreign government and three counts of willful communication of national defense information. The charges stem from a December 2021 indictment. According to court documents, Rowe worked for nearly 40 years as a test engineer for various cleared defense contractors and held national security clearances up to TOP SECRET//SCI. His work involved U.S. Air Force electronic warfare technology. After being flagged as a ...

Amped Fitness opens fifth Texas location in Houston’s Westbury area

15Sep

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Texas

Amped Fitness opens fifth Texas location in Houston’s Westbury area

HOUSTON, TX – Amped Fitness® has officially opened its newest location in the Westbury area of southwest Houston, marking the brand's fifth location in Texas as part of its rapid statewide expansion. Amped Fitness® Westbury opens Monday, Sept 15th.(Photo Courtesy of Amped Fitness) The new gym, located at 11320 Chimney Rock Rd, launched its grand opening on September 15, 2025. The Westbury facility features a range of specialized zones, including: The Functional Freedom Zone – an LED-lit turf area for dynamic movement training. The Babe Cave® – a private, women-only workout space. The Gauntlet Tactical Zone – designed for strength-based training. The Recovery Zone – equipped with cold plunges, infrared saunas, Hyperice tools, and massage chairs. Evolt 360 Body Scans – ...

Georgia CEO convicted in $10M Honduran bribery and laundering scheme tied to law enforcement contracts

15Sep

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Florida

Georgia CEO convicted in $10M Honduran bribery and laundering scheme tied to law enforcement contracts

MIAMI, FL – A federal jury has convicted Carl Alan Zaglin, 70, of Marietta, Georgia, for orchestrating a nearly five-year-long scheme to bribe Honduran government officials and launder money to secure contracts worth over $10 million for his Georgia-based company, Atlanco LLC. According to court documents and trial evidence, Zaglin, owner and CEO of Atlanco, paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to officials with the Comité Técnico del Fideicomiso para la Administración del Fondo de Protección y Seguridad Poblacional (TASA), a Honduran government entity responsible for procuring goods for the Honduran National Police. Zaglin authorized payments through a third-party intermediary, Aldo Nestor Marchena of Boca Raton, Florida, who received $2.5 million in funds under sham ...

Man arrested after injuring 1-year-old child during disturbance in north Harris County

15Sep

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Texas

Man arrested after injuring 1-year-old child during disturbance in north Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – An adult male has been taken into custody following a disturbance in the 14300 block of Philippine Street in north Harris County. According to Constable Mark Herman, Precinct 4, Deputy Jennings responded to the scene and conducted an investigation, which revealed that the male suspect had physically injured a one-year-old child. He was immediately arrested. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Constable’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Judge Lina Hidalgo will not seek reelection as Harris County faces budget cuts and deficit pressures

15Sep

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Texas

Judge Lina Hidalgo will not seek reelection as Harris County faces budget cuts and deficit pressures

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Judge Lina Hidalgo announced she will not seek reelection, as Harris County prepares for sweeping fiscal adjustments to close a $200 million-plus deficit in the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget. File Photo (August 2025) Since her election in 2019, Judge Hidalgo has overseen initiatives focused on reducing homelessness, expanding early childhood education, improving public safety, and enhancing government transparency. She confirmed she intends to continue that work through the remainder of her term. The announcement comes amid a period of financial strain for the county. At the September 9, 2025, meeting of Commissioners Court, the court voted to move forward with a budget proposal that would implement broad departmental reductions to eliminate the deficit. ...

Possible body found in Greens Bayou behind Academy on Market Street

15Sep

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Houston

Possible body found in Greens Bayou behind Academy on Market Street

HOUSTON, TX – A possible body was found Monday afternoon in Greens Bayou, located behind the Academy Sports + Outdoors store at 13400 Market Street near the East Freeway. https://youtu.be/AofuZfPcPa8 Houston Police Department officers responded to the scene and are currently investigating. More information will follow if it becomes available.

Judge Lina Hidalgo warns of major service cuts as nearly 50 Harris County departments face FY2026 budget reductions

15Sep

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Texas

Judge Lina Hidalgo warns of major service cuts as nearly 50 Harris County departments face FY2026 budget reductions

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Nearly 50 Harris County departments are facing potential budget cuts in Fiscal Year 2026 as commissioners prepare to vote on a proposal aimed at eliminating a $200 million-plus deficit. File Photo (August 2025) According to Judge Lina Hidalgo, the financial shortfall is largely due to a $100 million unfunded law enforcement raise approved by a majority of Commissioners in May 2025. At the September 9 Commissioners Court meeting, the court voted to advance a budget that addresses the deficit through widespread departmental reductions. “There’s a saying that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” Judge Hidalgo stated. “Some Commissioners want to say they have balanced the budget, eliminated our $200M+ deficit and passed raises for law enforceme...

Suspicious bag prompts lockdown at Rick Husband International Airport

15Sep

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Texas

Suspicious bag prompts lockdown at Rick Husband International Airport

AMARILLO, TX – A suspicious bag that initially tested positive for explosive powder prompted a lockdown at Rick Husband International Airport on Saturday morning. According to the Amarillo Police Department, officers were called to the airport at 9:54 a.m. after TSA personnel located the bag. As a precaution, the airport was placed on lockdown while the APD bomb team responded to assess the situation. After a thorough investigation, the bomb team determined the bag was safe and there was no threat to the public. The airport resumed normal operations around 12:13 p.m. Officials thanked passengers and the public for their cooperation during the incident.

Motorcyclist killed in crash with car on Dupont Boulevard in Millsboro

15Sep

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Delaware

Motorcyclist killed in crash with car on Dupont Boulevard in Millsboro

MILLSBORO, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday evening involving a motorcycle and a car at the intersection of Dupont Boulevard (US 113) and Centerview Drive. On September 13, 2025, around 7:00 p.m., a Honda motorcycle was traveling northbound on Dupont Boulevard in the right lane when it failed to stop for a red light and entered the intersection at a high rate of speed. At the same time, a Chevrolet Malibu was traveling westbound on Centerview Drive with a green light and proceeded straight through the intersection. The motorcycle struck the left front side of the Malibu, ejecting the rider. The motorcyclist, a 52-year-old man from York, Pennsylvania, who was wearing a DOT-certified helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene. His n...

Teenager killed in crash involving school bus and electric bicycle in Dover

15Sep

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Delaware

Teenager killed in crash involving school bus and electric bicycle in Dover

DOVER, DE – Delaware State Police have identified 14-year-old Reis Yoc-Santos, of Dover, as the teenager who died following a fatal crash involving a school bus and an electric bicycle on Friday afternoon. File Photo (November 2022) The incident occurred on September 12, 2025, around 4:00 p.m., as a school bus was traveling eastbound on West Lebanon Road near the intersection with Royal Grant Way. The bus moved into the right-turn lane to turn onto Royal Grant Way while an electric bicycle, traveling on the adjacent paved sidewalk, continued eastbound without stopping at a posted bicycle stop sign at the intersection. As the bus turned, the e-bike entered the intersection and struck the passenger side of the bus. Yoc-Santos, believed to be the passenger on the e-bike, was trans...