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Man arrested for homicide after woman found bleeding in Costa Mesa motel

14Oct

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California

Man arrested for homicide after woman found bleeding in Costa Mesa motel

COSTA MESA, CA – The Costa Mesa Police Department has arrested a man on suspicion of homicide after a woman was found unresponsive and bleeding in a motel room on South Coast Drive. According to police, officers and Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue responded around 6 a.m. on October 13 to the 1500 block of South Coast Drive. They located a 32-year-old woman, identified as Yu Wang of Laguna Niguel, who was transported to a hospital and later pronounced deceased. At the scene, officers arrested Max Blumencranz, 31, of Costa Mesa for homicide. The nature of the relationship between the victim and the suspect remains under investigation. Detectives are continuing their work on the case and are withholding further information to protect the investigation’s integrity. The Costa Mesa ...

United to launch first mainline flight with Starlink Wi-Fi service

14Oct

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U.S.

United to launch first mainline flight with Starlink Wi-Fi service

United Airlines will make history tomorrow at 8 a.m. Eastern Time when Flight 2940 departs from Newark/New York to Houston, marking the first time a major U.S. airline offers Starlink Wi-Fi on a mainline flight. File Photo (May 2025) According to United, more than 170 customers aboard the Boeing 737-800 will experience high-speed, low-latency internet through Starlink, with connectivity available on both personal devices and inflight entertainment screens. The same aircraft is scheduled to operate flights between Houston (IAH) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) later in the day, ending the evening in Houston. The airline expects to install Starlink on up to 15 mainline 737-800 planes each month, adding another aircraft type by the end of the year. Two Starlink antennas will be installe...

Three new mosquito pools test positive for West Nile virus in Dallas County

14Oct

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Texas

Three new mosquito pools test positive for West Nile virus in Dallas County

DALLAS, TX – Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) confirmed that three new mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile virus. Photo Courtesy of DCHHS According to DCHHS, the positive samples were collected in Dallas (ZIP code 75232), Richardson (ZIP code 75080), and Sunnyvale (ZIP code 75182). Health officials continue to remind residents to use insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants outdoors, and eliminate standing water around homes to help reduce mosquito breeding.

Texas awards $278 million loan for 460 MW natural gas power plant in Freestone County

14Oct

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Texas

Texas awards $278 million loan for 460 MW natural gas power plant in Freestone County

AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott announced a new Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement supporting construction of a 460 megawatt natural gas power plant in Fairfield, Texas. The facility, named the Pin Oak Creek Energy Center, will be built by Calpine Corporation and is scheduled to begin supplying power to the ERCOT grid before summer 2026. File Photo (September 2025) According to the Governor, the project represents the fourth TxEF loan agreement and continues the state’s efforts to expand grid reliability and affordability. “This 460 MW investment will further grow our power supply and keep prices affordable for homes and businesses in North Texas,” said Governor Abbott. PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson stated that the TxEF has now backed nearly 1,800 MW of new generation statewi...

Juvenile charged with double murder in Wilmington shooting of two teens

14Oct

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Delaware

Juvenile charged with double murder in Wilmington shooting of two teens

WILMINGTON, DE – Wilmington Police have arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with the October 8 shooting that killed two teenage boys in the area of 6th and North Pine Streets. According to Wilmington Police, officers responded around 5:07 p.m. and found two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Sixteen-year-old Nathan Lopez of Newark was pronounced deceased at the scene. Seventeen-year-old Kaleb Blumberg, also of Newark, was transported to the hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries. The case was investigated by Detective Justin Wilkers of the Wilmington Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division. On October 13, the case was presented to a New Castle County Grand Jury, which returned an indictment. The juvenile suspect was taken in...

Houston unveils 25 new solid waste vehicles as part of citywide fleet upgrade

14Oct

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Texas

Houston unveils 25 new solid waste vehicles as part of citywide fleet upgrade

HOUSTON, TX – Mayor John Whitmire and the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) announced the expansion of the city’s waste collection fleet with the deployment of 25 new vehicles. Photo Courtesy of COH SWMD The announcement was made during a morning news conference, where Mayor Whitmire was joined by District I Council Member Joaquin Martinez. The additions include 16 recycling side loaders, one grappler, three rear loaders, and five tractor trailers. According to Mayor Whitmire, the investment in modern equipment is part of a larger initiative to deploy 50 new solid waste vehicles by the end of October. “Reliable service starts with reliable equipment,” Whitmire stated. “We’re investing in tools that help our employees do their jobs safely and efficiently whil...

Wilmington Police identify victim in fatal Stroud Street shooting

13Oct

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Delaware

Wilmington Police identify victim in fatal Stroud Street shooting

WILMINGTON, DE – Police have identified the victim in the October 11, 2025, fatal shooting on Stroud Street as 33-year-old Desmond Scott. The shooting occurred around 2:36 p.m. in the unit block of Stroud Street. Officers responding to the scene located Scott suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details will be released when available. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Joseph Wicks at (302) 576-3654. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at delawarecrimestoppers.com.

Governor Abbott reappoints 14 members to Texas Health Services Authority Board

13Oct

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Texas

Governor Abbott reappoints 14 members to Texas Health Services Authority Board

AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed fourteen individuals to the Texas Health Services Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on June 15, 2027. The board is responsible for overseeing the coordination and implementation of health information exchange across Texas. File Photo (September 2025) The reappointed members are: Victoria Bryant, Pharm.D. (Houston): Founder of Ambassadors Caregivers and president of the Faith, Hope and Joy Foundation. She is a fellow with the American Leadership Forum and Leadership Houston Class 31. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Houston. Shannon Calhoun (Goliad): Chief revenue officer at IV Ensure and former CEO of Southeast Texas Health System. She has held leadership roles with Aledade and Caravan He...

Two injured in shooting and stabbing during early morning altercation on S. Pierce

13Oct

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Texas

Two injured in shooting and stabbing during early morning altercation on S. Pierce

AMARILLO, TX – Two people were injured during a violent altercation that escalated into a shooting and stabbing incident in the early morning hours of October 12, 2025, in the 2900 block of S. Pierce Street, according to the Amarillo Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the scene around 2:21 a.m. following reports of a physical fight. Upon arrival, they located a male lying near a vehicle with a gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital in life-threatening condition. Police said the incident began as an argument between two women that escalated throughout the evening. The dispute turned physical, and during a struggle over a knife, one woman bit off part of the other’s ear. The conflict then extended to the men who were with them, leading to a fight during w...

One man injured in shooting at the Music Box nightclub in Amarillo

13Oct

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Texas

One man injured in shooting at the Music Box nightclub in Amarillo

AMARILLO, TX – One man was injured during a shooting early October 11, 2025, at the Music Box nightclub located at 907 S. Madison Street, according to the Amarillo Police Department. At approximately 12:25 a.m., officers were dispatched to the scene following reports of a shooting and at least one victim being transported to a hospital. Police said a physical fight broke out, escalating when a suspect pulled out a firearm and began shooting. During the altercation, the suspect reportedly argued with an employee, leading to a struggle before gunfire erupted. One man was struck and taken to an area hospital. In response, two individuals at the scene returned fire at the suspect in what police described as self-defense. The suspect fled before officers arrived. One man was arrest...