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Motorcyclist dies following September crash near Juneau, Wisconsin

7Oct

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Texas, Wisconsin

Motorcyclist dies following September crash near Juneau, Wisconsin

OAK GROVE, WI – A Fox Lake man has died from injuries sustained in a three-vehicle crash that occurred on September 13, 2025, near the intersection of County Highway A/I and County Highway W, approximately 1.5 miles west of Juneau. According to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, the initial investigation found that Karri Alwin, 52, of Oconomowoc, was driving a pickup truck southbound on County Highway A and attempted to turn left onto County Highway W. At the time, oncoming northbound traffic was slowing or stopped to make a left turn westbound when a motorcycle, legally overtaking traffic on the right, collided with the turning pickup. The motorcycle was operated by 40-year-old Jason Fox of Fox Lake. A third vehicle, a passenger car driven by Kazuco Ura, 31, of Juneau, was stopp...

Texas woman charged with murder after shooting her husband

7Oct

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Harris County

Texas woman charged with murder after shooting her husband

SPRING, TX – According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, an adult male was fatally shot by his wife during a domestic disturbance in the 22900 block of Birman Wood Boulevard. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit conducted the investigation following the September 30 call for service. Although the case was initially expected to be referred to a grand jury, further investigation led to a murder charge being accepted against Brittany Pullman, for the death of her husband, Chad Pullman, 50. https://youtu.be/mvt1njEzm8s Members of the HCSO Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) arrested Pullman and booked her into the Harris County Jail. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Tip leads officers to seize 162 kilograms of methamphetamine in southwest Dallas

7Oct

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Texas

Tip leads officers to seize 162 kilograms of methamphetamine in southwest Dallas

DALLAS, TX – According to police, a tip submitted to Southwest Patrol Crime Response Team officers led to the seizure of more than 150 kilograms of methamphetamine, cash, and a firearm earlier this month. On October 1, officers located a suspect believed to be trafficking narcotics in the 4300 block of Communications Drive. During a subsequent traffic stop, they discovered 162 kilograms of methamphetamine, approximately $100,000 in currency, and a handgun inside the vehicle. One person was detained as part of the ongoing investigation. Deputy Chief Kylee Hawks, South Patrol Group commander, said, “Getting any amount of drugs off the street is a win, and getting more than 160 kilos of meth off the street is a major success. Knowing this came from a tip means people want to help us...

Suspect killed after ramming deputy’s patrol vehicle in Gladewater

7Oct

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Texas

Suspect killed after ramming deputy’s patrol vehicle in Gladewater

GLADEWATER, TX – A woman was shot and killed after ramming a Gregg County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle while attempting to evade law enforcement late Monday night. According to the Gregg County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on October 6, 2025, near the 1100 block of East Broadway in Gladewater. Deputies with the Gregg County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Gladewater Police Department were attempting to detain 43-year-old Amanda Allen at a restaurant based on intelligence linking her to narcotics trafficking. While fleeing, Allen reportedly used her vehicle to ram a sheriff’s patrol unit, prompting a deputy to discharge his duty weapon in defense of other deputies and officers. Life-saving measures were immediately initiated, and Allen was tr...

Man arrested after burn pile sparks 2-alarm fire in south Houston

6Oct

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Texas

Man arrested after burn pile sparks 2-alarm fire in south Houston

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Fire Department's Arson Division has arrested Jose Santos Ascencio in connection with a two-alarm fire that broke out Saturday on Schurmier Road in south Houston. Ascencio is accused of starting a burn pile on his property, which spread out of control and ignited a neighboring business. The arrest coincides with Fire Prevention Week and serves as a reminder that open burning within Houston city limits is illegal without a permit. Officials emphasize that such regulations are in place to prevent fires from escalating and endangering lives and property.

Woman found fatally shot in field off Research Boulevard

6Oct

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Texas

Woman found fatally shot in field off Research Boulevard

AUSTIN, TX – A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found fatally shot in a field in north Austin early Monday morning. Austin Police Department officers responded to a call around 7:42 a.m. regarding a deceased person in the 8100 block of Research Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers met with the caller and discovered an unresponsive female with apparent trauma. She was pronounced deceased at the scene at 7:53 a.m. Homicide detectives and crime scene specialists processed the area and interviewed witnesses. Preliminary findings indicate the victim was shot by an unknown suspect or suspects who fled the scene before police arrived. The victim has not yet been identified. Investigators are asking anyone who saw or heard anything in the area to come forward. Tips...

Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for ethics reform after audit finds Flood Control District failed to implement procurement safeguards

6Oct

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Texas

Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for ethics reform after audit finds Flood Control District failed to implement procurement safeguards

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for renewed ethics reforms following an audit showing that the Harris County Flood Control District failed to implement procurement safeguards unanimously adopted by Commissioners Court over a year ago. File Photo (August 2025) According to a new report from the independent Harris County Auditor’s Office, the Flood Control District has not followed through on key reforms passed in April 2024, which required written procedures for vendor selection, documentation of the procurement process, and conflict of interest forms for employees involved in awarding contracts. These measures were originally adopted after a previous audit in November 2023 flagged deficiencies in procurement practices. The latest audit found the district still la...

6Oct

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Texas

Bobby Cole criticizes Abbott over Texas National Guard authorization

TEXAS – Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bobby Cole issued a statement criticizing Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to authorize the President to deploy 400 members of the Texas National Guard outside the state. File Photo (September 2025) “Trump and Abbott only care about power, not folks like you and me,” Cole said. “With so many problems working Texas families face, why is Abbott busy humoring Donald Trump by deploying 400 Texas National Guard, costing Texas taxpayers millions? Our schools and teachers are underfunded. Our rural communities are suffering. Our healthcare system is gutted and on life support. Let’s start investing in Texans, instead of paying for Trump’s political theatrics.”

74-year-old man killed in hit-and-run while crossing street in Amarillo

6Oct

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Texas

74-year-old man killed in hit-and-run while crossing street in Amarillo

AMARILLO, TX – A 74-year-old man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash while crossing the 700 block of North Mirror Street on foot late Sunday night. According to the Amarillo Police Department, officers responded to the scene around 11:18 p.m. and found the man lying in the northbound lanes. Investigators say the man was pushing a wheelchair and attempting to cross Mirror Street from east to west when he was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene. The man was pronounced deceased at the location. An autopsy was ordered by Potter County Justice of the Peace Robert Taylor. The case remains under investigation by the Amarillo Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Squad. Anyone with information is urged to contact law enforcement.

Armed robbery at Beaumont Express Mart leads to multiple arrests and federal charges

6Oct

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Texas

Armed robbery at Beaumont Express Mart leads to multiple arrests and federal charges

BEAUMONT, TX – Beaumont Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Express Mart located at 1755 East Cardinal Drive. On October 2, 2025, at approximately 1:28 a.m., two armed suspects entered the store through the rear door and stole about $200 in cash and several packs of tobacco products. The suspects fled on foot toward an apartment complex on South Martin Luther King Parkway. A follow-up investigation led detectives to identify a suspect vehicle. Special Assignment Unit officers and detectives located the vehicle at a residence in the 3100 block of Grand Street and detained 19-year-old Marvin Watts of Beaumont after surveillance. Multiple pieces of evidence found in the vehicle and on Watts’ person linked him to the robbery. The robbery investigation is on...