A Dallas man, Duniesky Gonzalez, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for stealing large amounts of diesel fuel from multiple gas stations across Texas. Gonzalez, 39, pleaded guilty to engaging in organized criminal activity in a Smith County courtroom in April. The sentence was handed down by 475th District Court Judge Taylor Heaton … Read more
Two men have been charged with capital murder in connection with the death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, whose body was discovered in a creek in Houston after she disappeared during a walk to a convenience store. Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, 21, and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, 26, were arrested Thursday after surveillance footage showed them … Read more
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Police Department has released images of two men identified as persons of interest in the investigation of a 12-year-old girl’s death. The young girl, whose body was found in a creek off West Rankin Road near the North Freeway, had been missing since Sunday night. Authorities believe the girl … Read more
GALVESTON, Texas — Susan Farb Morris, affectionately known as the “PR Fairy,” died following a tragic balcony collapse at a Galveston beach house. The incident occurred over the weekend, and an investigation is now underway. Morris, a prominent public relations professional, fell from a balcony that gave way at a beach house in Galveston. She … Read more
HOUSTON, Texas — Authorities are investigating the tragic death of a 12-year-old girl found in a creek on the city’s north side Monday morning. The Houston Police Department (HPD) and Mayor John Whitmire held a press conference, revealing that the girl likely sneaked out of her home around 10 p.m. Sunday night. She was not … Read more
GALVESTON, Texas — Beachgoers at San Luis Pass were left in awe this weekend when a young man was captured on video dragging a 5-foot shark back into the water. The dramatic footage, provided by The Yardley Family and reported by KPRC 2’s Gage Goulding, shows the fisherman struggling briefly with the shark before successfully … Read more
In a heartwarming turn of events, three puppies from a Texas shelter found new homes with members of Tyler Childers’ road crew. The rescue mission was orchestrated by One Tail at a Time, a Chicago-based animal rescue organization, which brought the pups to Childers’ concert at the United Center in Chicago last Thursday. The puppies … Read more
Texas rail advocates are intensifying their campaign for state funding of high-speed and conventional rail projects as the January legislative session approaches. This week, the Rail Passenger Association and Texas Rail Advocates convened an online briefing to underscore the urgent need for investment in rail infrastructure. Peter LeCody, President of Texas Rail Advocates, highlighted several … Read more
A video of a Texas man’s comically unsuccessful attempt to break a car window has taken the internet by storm. The clip, which lacks context but provides plenty of entertainment, shows a silver Hyundai moving slowly down a Dallas street as a large man relentlessly punches the passenger side window. The scene unfolds with the … Read more
The Alzheimer’s Association is celebrating the FDA Advisory Council’s unanimous endorsement of donanemab, a promising new drug for early Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment. Julie Gray, director of development for the Alzheimer’s Association of West Texas, expressed excitement about the progress: “These are just tremendous steps forward, and we can’t wait for the FDA approval … Read more