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Missing Texas woman found dead in car after Missouri state troopers chase, exchange gunfire with suspect

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The woman was entered into state and national databases as a missing person Friday morning after Princeton police and fire were dispatched to her home for a fire. PRINCETON, Texas — Editor’s note: The video published above is a report from WFAA’s sister station in St. Louis, KSDK. A North Texas woman whose Princeton home … Read more

University of Houston student robbed at gunpoint inside his dorm speaks out after suspect identified, charged

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After knowing what happened to 90-year-old Nelson Beckett, UH sophomore Ricardo Dyer said he’s lucky he survived his encounter with suspect Kyliel Arceneaux, 21. HOUSTON — A University of Houston student who was robbed at gunpoint inside his dorm room last week is speaking out following the arrest of a suspect. Kyliel Denzel Arceneaux, 21, … Read more

‘Things I just cannot delete’: The pain of Botham Jean’s death, 6 years later

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Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger has served almost five years in prison. She is up for parole later this month. DALLAS — In Allisa Charles-Findley’s phone, she still lists her brother as her emergency contact. He’s on her Netflix and Hulu accounts. She’s kept the voice mail from the hospital informing her of his … Read more

BYU beats SMU 18-15 to end high-scoring ACC newcomer Mustangs’ 9-game win streak at home

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The 2-1 Mustangs hadn’t lost at home since October 2022, and had averaged 53.9 points in their longest home winning streak since 1948. DALLAS — Will Ferrin kicked a 26-yard field goal with 1:58 left after BYU had two big fourth-down runs as the Cougars beat SMU 18-15 on Friday night, ending the Mustangs’ nine-game … Read more

Loving grandmother who died following bleacher collapse ‘dedicated her life to serving others’

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79-year-old Vera Smith succumbed to her injures in a hospital Friday. According to a civil engineer, the fair’s location could have played a factor in the tragedy. SAN ANTONIO — A night of enjoyment at the Kendall County Fair turned into a nightmare for spectators at Saturday night’s rodeo event.  At approximately 9:16, the structure … Read more

‘It’s still going on.’ | Jacqueline Craig’s family reacts to off-duty officer’s involvement in a road rage case turned shooting

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“People are still following up with the story. Just because she gone doesn’t mean it’s all forgotten,” Leah Craig said. FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth police officer William Martin is under investigation again, after an alleged hit-and-run that escalated into a shooting that injured one man. The shooting happened during rush hour traffic Tuesday … Read more