Birdwell has represented Senate District 22 since 2010. WACO, Texas — Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell has announced he will not seek reelection. Birdwell has represented Senate District 22, which includes Waco and Marlin, as well as the Eastland area and a portion of Arlington, for 15 years after winning a special election in 2010, … Read more
Roughly nine out of 10 wildfires in Texas are started by people, according to the forest service. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M Forest Service is reminding locals to be cautious with their outdoor activities — like setting off fireworks — as July 4 draws closer. “Wildfire potential is not expected to be high … Read more
The new air support unit in San Angelo is cutting response times with locally stationed pilots. SAN ANGELO, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) new San Angelo-based air support unit is inspiring excitement and curiosity in residents, troopers and other law enforcement officials. DPS Sgt. Justin Baker said in his 20 years … Read more
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office says that a woman was killed Tuesday afternoon after an unmanned lawnmower drove over her at a residence on County Road 3139 NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — A woman is dead following a tragic accident involving a lawnmower. The Newton County Sheriff’s Office says that a 51-year-old woman was killed Tuesday … Read more
Authorities said a woman left her 9-year-old daughter in a car around 6 a.m. When she checked on her after he shift, the child was unresponsive and later died. GALENA PARK, Texas — A girl died Tuesday after being left unattended in a car at a Galena Park plant parking lot, according to Harris County … Read more
Authorities said a woman left her 9-year-old daughter in a car around 6 a.m. When she checked on her after he shift, the child was unresponsive and later died. GALENA PARK, Texas — A girl died Tuesday after being left unattended in a car at a Galena Park plant parking lot, according to Harris County … Read more
She went to her new home with a KENS 5 viewer who saw her story and hurried to the shelter to make her a part of their family.💙 NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — UPDATE 7/1 Sophia has found a human to harness all of puppy energy. She went to her new home with a KENS 5 … Read more