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Severe Weather Catastrophe: Floods and Tornadoes Claim Lives Across Texas and Ohio

Austin, Texas — Severe weather swept through parts of Texas and Ohio, causing widespread damage, including flooding and tornadoes, which led to multiple fatalities and significant destruction over the weekend. Emergency services have been stretched thin as they respond to calls for help and work on assessing the full extent of the damage. In Texas, authorities reported several tornado sightings that resulted in overturned vehicles, uprooted trees, and destroyed homes. Flooding streets became impassable, and …

Frisco high schooler fatally stabbed during track meet

FRISCO, TX – The Frisco community is mourning the loss of a promising young athlete, Austin Metcalf, who tragically lost his life during a track meet altercation. The 17-year-old, celebrated for his leadership on the football field and academic excellence, was fatally stabbed, leaving his family and peers devastated. Austin, a standout linebacker and member of the National Honor Society, was known for his dedication both in sports and academics. His father, Jeff Metcalf, described …

Suspect in Woman’s Death Arrested in Arlington with Ankle Monitor

ARLINGTON, TX – A 23-year-old man, Jacob Arriaga Guerrero, is back in custody after a violent series of events that ended with the death of a 63-year-old woman at her apartment complex. Guerrero, who was out on bond for previous charges, is now facing multiple charges, including the potential for a murder charge. The tragic incident unfolded late Monday night at an apartment complex on Whisper Meadow Lane. Officers arrived to find the elderly woman …

Tragic Night at Texas Cinema: Two Women Killed in Webster Parking Lot Shooting

Webster, Texas — A tragic incident unfolded late Monday at the Cinemark NASA and XD movie theater in Webster, Texas, where two women were fatally shot in what police are investigating as an attempted murder-suicide. The incident, which occurred in the theater’s parking lot, also left the suspected shooter critically injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Upon arrival at the scene, Webster Police discovered both victims and the suspect with gunshot injuries. Emergency services quickly …

Heroic Rescues Unfold as Flash Floods Slam Southern Texas

San Antonio, TX — Flash floods have wreaked havoc across southern Texas, prompting numerous emergency water rescues as rising waters engulf vehicles and threaten homes. Local emergency services, including firefighters and police, are responding to a surge in calls reporting stranded individuals and vehicles caught in the swift floodwaters. The sudden onslaught of heavy rainfall has led to rapid water accumulation, causing rivers and streams to overflow their banks. This has resulted in some of …

Heroic Efforts Unfold as Flash Floods Trigger Series of Daring Water Rescues in Southern Texas

Houston, Texas — Several water rescue operations unfolded across southern Texas on Sunday as sudden, heavy rainfall triggered flash floods, leading authorities to respond to emergency calls in areas like Houston and Corpus Christi. The deluge has prompted concerns over rising water levels and posed immediate threats to residents caught unprepared for such swift weather changes. Local emergency services reported that rescue teams successfully conducted multiple operations, pulling residents from vehicles stranded in high waters …

Unprecedented Deluge in South Texas Triggers Deadly Floods and Massive Rescue Operations

Rio Grande Valley, TX — Torrential rains inundated South Texas’ Rio Grande Valley late this week, leaving a path of disruption that included submerged roads, abandoned vehicles, and a toll of at least four fatalities near the US-Mexico border. Residents faced the aftermath of rainfall which in some locations neared annual precipitation levels within just 48 hours. From Thursday, intense thunderstorms compounded by heavy rain caused widespread and rare flash flood emergencies. The catastrophic weather …

Katy man in murder plot urged friends to stay silent, FBI agent reveals

HOUSTON, TX – A man from Katy, Texas, identified as Michael Seri, has been ordered to remain in custody until his trial after an FBI raid uncovered a significant cache of firearms. Federal authorities suspect Seri’s involvement in a murder-for-hire scheme, which allegedly took place amid the bustling morning traffic earlier this year. During a court hearing, federal prosecutors presented evidence suggesting Seri’s participation in orchestrating a hit on a man along Grand Parkway and …

Texas Police Department Reels from Tragic Wave of Suicides Among Deputies: Urgent Call for Enhanced Mental Health Support

Houston, Texas – Within just six weeks, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office is grappling with the tragic loss of four deputies who have died by suicide, raising serious concerns about the mental well-being of law enforcement personnel. The series of deaths began on February 6 and poses a somber reflection on the pressures faced by those in the force. The latest casualty was Deputy Christina Kohler, 37, whose body was found on March 13 after …

Suspect Shoots at Wife in Front of Kids, Then Flees

STAFFORD, TX – A shocking midday shooting incident has left a community on edge as police continue their search for Jeremy Banchero, who is accused of shooting his estranged wife in Stafford. The incident, which occurred on Monday at the Park at Tivoli Apartments, has left residents in shock and fear. The altercation, captured on a doorbell camera, shows Banchero approaching the vehicle of his estranged wife and opening fire while her two teenage children …