Historic Big Boy locomotive draws hundreds of fans to Houston stop of 10-state tour

The 600-ton locomotive is one of eight remaining from 1941. HOUSTON — A 600-ton piece of history is in Houston, allowing hundreds a chance to see the Big Boy locomotive up close. The 80-plus-year-old engineering marvel is wrapping up its trip through the heartland, stopping at Houston’s Amtrak station on Washington Avenue. When Big Boy … Read more

Former Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Bush arrested for driving under the influence

Bush, who has been convicted of a DUI in the past, was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated by the Arlington Police Department. ARLINGTON, Texas — A former Texas Rangers pitcher is facing charges after allegedly driving under the influence, according to Arlington Police. Former Ranger Matt Bush was arrested Friday and charged with driving … Read more

‘The years just flew by’ | Brooklyn Park woman celebrates 100th birthday

Charlotte Tommerdahl was born on the White Earth Reservation in Callaway, Minnesota on Sept. 29, 1924 and moved to Minneapolis during WWII. BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — With friends and generations of family standing around her, Charlotte Tommerdahl blew out the candle on her 100th birthday cake.  “The years just flew by,” she mused from an … Read more

Woman who discovered rug buried in yard says she was getting ready to dig it up when police called

Katie Santry has lived at the east Columbus house for about a year. She said she stumbled upon the strange discovery while digging holes for fence posts. COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus woman has gone viral on TikTok after sharing a story about finding a rug buried in her yard. The discovery prompted the Columbus … Read more

‘Pretty (expletive) cool’ | Texans kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn talks about the record he set on Sunday against the Bills

Fairbairn became the all-time leading scorer for the Texans with the second of his three field goals, as Houston won 23-20. HOUSTON — Sunday was a very good day for Houston Texans’ kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn. Fairbairn hit the 59-yard game-winning walk-off field goal to lift Houston Texans to a 23-20 win over the Buffalo Bills … Read more

BCSO looking for 15-year-old girl last seen leaving Brennan High School

Padyn Rutledge was last seen wearing a black/gray hoodie, black leggings and tan color shirt. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a teenage girl who was last seen leaving Brennan High School Friday morning.  Padyn Rutledge, 15, was last seen wearing a black/gray hoodie, black leggings and tan color shirt. … Read more