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July 4, 2020

103-year-old man qualifies for world record: oldest tandem skydiver

He took the jump with his grandsons to celebrate their graduation.

July 3, 2020

Head of Hispanic group urges Latinas not to join military after Vanessa Guillen's death

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has called for a third party investigation into the disappearance of Army soldier Vanessa Guillen, and is urging women not to join the military.

July 3, 2020

Houston doctor reports 'ICU beds are just about at capacity' due to surge of coronavirus cases

Houston emergency room physician Dr. Bill Fisher told "The Daily Briefing" Friday that "ICU beds are just about at capacity" in the city as Texas faces a spike in coronavirus cases.

July 3, 2020

Driver crashes speeding car through roof of Houston beauty salon, reports say

An alleged speeding driver crashed through the roof of a Texas beauty salon early Friday morning sending the driver to the hospital and significantly damaging the business, according to several local reports.

July 3, 2020

Sister and family attorney of slain Texas soldier Vanessa Guillen call for congressional investigation

The family of slain Texas soldier Vanessa Guillen, 20, is calling for a congressional investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. 

July 3, 2020

How Fourth of July in 2020 will be unlike any other: no beach, no booze, no BBQ

Safety measures intended to combat the spread of the coronavirus are changing the way Americans will celebrate.

July 3, 2020

Newt Gingrich: Reports of 'deep state Republicans' backing Biden raise questions

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich voiced his concern Friday after seeing reports that "deep state Republicans" would Joe Biden in November. 

July 2, 2020

Spc. Vanessa Guillen, missing Fort Hood soldier, was murdered and body hacked to pieces, attorney says

A Texas soldier missing since April was killed by another soldier on the same military installation where they served, the lawyer for her family said Thursday. 

July 2, 2020

Abbott issues statewide order requiring Texans to wear face coverings in public spaces

The governor also banned gatherings of over 10 people ahead of the 4th of July weekend, with certain exceptions.

July 2, 2020

Vanilla Ice cancels Texas concert after heavy criticism due to the coronavirus pandemic

He was set to perform at a 2,500-capacity concert in Austin on Friday despite a recent surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the state.