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April 24, 2023

Mexican smuggler leads Texas DPS on high-speed chase before flipping car over, illegals flee on foot

Texas Department of Public Safety says there were five illegal immigrants in the vehicle.

April 24, 2023

Biden approves disaster relief for Oklahoma following deadly tornadoes

President Biden approved federal disaster funds for Oklahoma on Monday after several tornadoes ripped through the state last week, killing three people.

April 24, 2023

1 dead in shooting at Oklahoma's Rose State College

A man was arrested at Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma, after shooting and killing another man on campus. No other injuries or deaths were reported.

April 24, 2023

Austin police sergeants moonlighting as 911 call takers in wake of hiring crisis: reports

The Austin Police Department in Texas continues to experience problems with filling job vacancies such as 911 call takers, after the City Council attempted to defund the department.

April 24, 2023

Texas AG joins fight against transgender females playing women's sports

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is joining the fight against transgender females competing in women's sports after joining a brief that highlights the protections under Title IX.

April 24, 2023

Austin police chief knocks down 'rampant rumor' of serial killer in Texas capital

Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon is pushing back against swirling rumors of a potential serial killer in Texas' capital city following several deaths.

April 24, 2023

Arizona revokes water well drilling permits for Saudi Arabia-owned farm

Drilling permits for a Saudi Arabia-owned alfalfa farm in Arizona has been revoked. Authorities found inconsistencies in the company’s water well applications.

April 24, 2023

City of Kyle in Texas to attempt world record for largest same-name gathering: 'Calling all Kyles'

This will be the fourth year the city of Kyle attempts to break the Guinness World Record for largest same-name gathering. More than 2,325 Kyles will need to be in attendance.

April 24, 2023

Police probe 2nd shooting nearby Texas after-prom party gunfire that left 9 teens wounded amid crowd of 250

Texas authorities said a second shooting unfolded after nine people were wounded amid a crowd of about 250 after-prom partygoers in Jasper County.

April 24, 2023

Arizona family files $50M claim over fatal eviction shooting

The family of an Arizona property manager who was shot while serving an eviction notice filed a claim alleging that a constable who was accompanying the manager was unfit for the job.