August 18, 2023 Pilot's drug use contributed to deadly New Mexico hot-air balloon crash: NTSB The pilot killed in a 2021 New Mexico hot-air balloon crash along with four others failed to maintain clearance from power lines, while his use of drugs also contributed to the mishap, federal transportation officials said.
August 18, 2023 Texas teen dead after boat crashes on crowded Lake Austin A 14-year-old Texas incoming Freshman died on Sunday when he fell of a boat that lost control, according to the Austin-Travis County EMS.
August 18, 2023 Texas police seek neighbor in assault, murder of 11-year-old girl who was home alone Police in Pasadena, Texas, have named Juan Carlos Garcia Rodriguez as a person of interest in the Aug. 12 assault and murder of 11-year-old Maria Gonzalez.
August 18, 2023 Stretches of Rio Grande in Arizona may dry up without more rain, water managers warn Without any more rain, the Rio Grande may dry up in the Albuquerque area. Farmers in New Mexico, who rely on the river, were given notice to anticipate changes to water availability.
August 18, 2023 Texas cutting ties with American Library Association over accusations of group's 'Marxist ideology': Report The Texas library system reportedly decided to leave the American Library Association after a state Representative called out the ALA for pushing “Marxist ideology."
August 18, 2023 Texas felon accused of shooting 3 law enforcement officers arrested after manhunt, standoff A convicted felon in Texas was arrested after allegedly shooting a deputy during a traffic stop, prompting a massive manhunt and standoff resulting in two more deputies being shot.
August 17, 2023 IRS special agent, shot, killed at Phoenix-area gun range during training exercise An Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agent was shot and killed Thursday during training exercise at a Phoenix-area gun range
August 17, 2023 Texas deputy shooting suspect barricaded amid manhunt, 2 law enforcement officers shot A Texas man suspected in the shooting of a sheriff's deputy has barricaded himself and shot two other officers, authorities said
August 17, 2023 Houston police search for suspect who murdered 11-year-old girl, left body in her suburban home Authorities are intensifying their search for the individual responsible for the sexual assault and murder of an 11-year-old girl, whose body was discovered in her home under her bed.
August 17, 2023 Texas father arrested after 3-year-old child brings handgun to preschool: police The San Antonio Police Department in Texas arrested the father of a 3-year-old child, who allegedly brought a handgun to preschool Tuesday morning.
