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Great-grandmother, 73, kills 580-pound alligator with one shot
A great-grandmother in Texas hit an alligator in the bull’s-eye earlier this week, killing the massive reptile with one shot to its head, she told a local news station.
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Wounded US soldier, injured military dog together in Texas
On Friday, Army Spc. Alec Alcoser and his working dog, Alex, were together once more, this time at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System’s Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center. It was an emotional reunion, with the Harlandale High School graduate wiping tears from his eyes at one point and Alex licking his face.
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Maryland stuns No. 23 Texas 34-29 for interim coach Canada
Maryland emerged from a trying offseason with an emotionally charged 34-29 upset of No. 23 Texas on Saturday, shaking off a lengthy weather delay to provide Matt Canada a satisfying victory in his debut at the Terrapins’ interim coach.
2 months ago -
2 dead after Texas passenger train collides with dump truck
Authorities in Northeast Texas say a passenger train collided with a dump truck that was on the tracks, killing two people inside the truck.
2 months ago -
Employee opens fire at Texas food warehouse, killing manager, police say
The shooting took place at a Ben E. Keith Foods distribution center in Missouri City, Texas, where a woman allegedly opened fire just after 3 a.m. Monday, according to police
2 months ago -
Police: Texas mall robbery suspects nabbed; no shots fired
A popular Texas mall was locked down briefly Saturday due to a report of shots being fired, but authorities say the sound was actually glass cases being shattered during an attempted robbery at a jewelry store.
3 months ago -
Police rescue baby from bank robbery suspect who allegedly used child as a shield
Evelyn Misumi, 36, walked in a Bank of America branch in Murphy, Texas, Wednesday afternoon with gasoline and lighter fluid, dumped it on the floor and demanded cash, according to a police statement.
3 months ago -
5 dead as SUV chased by Border Patrol crashes in South Texas
At least five people are dead and several others hurt as an SUV carrying more than a dozen people crashed while fleeing from Border Patrol agents in South Texas.
4 months ago -
Renowned Texas heart transplant program suspends operations
A Houston hospital has suspended all medical procedures in its renowned heart transplant program following the deaths this year of at least three patients and the departure of several senior physicians.
5 months ago -
‘Buy you a ticket back to Mexico’: Customer chides Jack in the Box worker
Footage of the incident, which happened at a Houston area location of the fast-food chain, shows an unidentified man verbally blasting an employee named Maria. Watch the video.
5 months ago -
Texas governor convenes new discussions on school safety
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to do “more than just pray” for the victims comes in a state that has fully embraced its gun culture and resisted previous attempts to scale it back.
5 months ago -
Spokesman: George HW Bush hospitalized with blood infection
A family spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized in Houston with an infection, just after attending the funeral of his wife Barbara.
6 months ago -
On the lower Rio Grande, a glimpse at the border Trump wants
There’s one place where Trump’s vision is becoming reality: the sinuous lower Rio Grande Valley, scene of more unauthorized crossings than any other stretch between the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
6 months ago -
GOP Rep. Farenthold resigns after sexual harassment claims
Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold of Texas has resigned abruptly from Congress, saying it is time for him to “move along and look for new ways to serve.”
7 months ago -
Austin bombing suspect’s uncle says he was smart, kind
Mark Anthony Conditt’s family said in a statement that they were “devastated and broken” at the news of his involvement. In the statement, the family expressed shock and grief, and offered “prayers for those families who have lost loved ones … and for the soul of our Mark.”
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