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July 4, 2023

Texas DPS recovered four bodies, including infant, from Rio Grande in Eagle Pass in 48 hours: spokesman

The Texas Department of Public Safety and the U.S. Border Patrol pulled four bodies, including one belonging to an infant, from the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass over the past three days.

July 3, 2023

Florida trucker suspected of smuggling illegal immigrants leads Texas DPS on chaotic chase: video

A Florida truck driver was arrested by Texas Department of Public Safety troopers after allegedly leading them on a chase, resulting in 12 illegal immigrants bailing from the truck.

July 3, 2023

Austin police took 5 phone calls before responding to home where elderly woman had been dead for 2 days

A retired Austin cop said he had difficulty getting police to respond after finding the body of an elderly woman in a backyard two days after she died.

July 3, 2023

Texas DPS recover two abandoned young Guatemalan children in Eagle Pass

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers found two migrant children, ages 8 and 11, abandoned in Eagle Pass along the Rio Grande River.

July 3, 2023

Texas officials use Apple AirTag feature to help track down missing purse: report

Officials in Houston hope to solve a mystery involving a purse left at the airport that found its way onto a METRO bus, by using Apple AirTag tracking features.

July 3, 2023

Dog owners seek solutions for Fourth of July fireworks anxiety in pets

Many dog owners in south Phoenix took advantage of a microchipping event to increase the chances of their pets being returned if they become scared and run away due to fireworks.

July 3, 2023

Former Arizona Cardinals coach Vince Tobin dies at 79

Vince Tobin, the former coach of the Arizona Cardinals, who led the team to their first playoff victory in 51 years back in 1998, has passed away at the age of 79.

July 3, 2023

Pesticide spraying near New Mexico river used to kill invasive grasshoppers called off by feds

Pesticides used to eradicate New Mexico’s invasive grasshoppers near Rio Chama have been called off by federal land managers. Additional analysis and outreach may be required.

July 3, 2023

Phoenix buys land to give city’s growing homeless population structured campground

Phoenix is planning to buy 4.2 acres of state-owned land for $5.4 million. The Arizona city plans to use the land to build a structured campground for its homeless population.

July 3, 2023

New Mexico shooting breaks out in tourist town Taos, police officer sustains injuries

A New Mexico police officer and a suspect were both injured in a shooting that broke out in the tourist town of Taos, New Mexico. The cause of the shooting is still unclear.