Deep East Texas deputy killed in crash

The crash happened in Huntington Friday morning. JASPER COUNTY, Texas — A Jasper County deputy died from her injuries after a car wreck involving an 18-wheeler took place Friday morning in Huntington.  Deputy Lesley Wade, 24, struck the trailer of the 18-wheeler that was attempting to turn on Hwy. 69 while driving her personal Jeep, … Read more

Victim identified after deadly high-speed crash on SE HK Dodgen Loop in Temple

Temple PD said the person died at the scene after reportedly striking a tree. TEMPLE, Texas — The Temple Police Department is investigating a crash that killed one person near SE HK Dodgen Loop on Sunday.  Police have since identified the person killed as 33-year-old Cynthia Edith Rodriguez of Rogers, TX. According to Temple PD, … Read more

Texas, Houston-area leaders honor Jimmy Carter’s impact and legacy following his passing

Carter passed away Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia, The Carter Center announced. HOUSTON — Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, died Sunday at age 100. Reactions are pouring in from leaders across the country, including those from Texas and the Houston area. Carter passed away Sunday afternoon … Read more

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum offering new display, memorial books for Carter

Memorial books will be available for the public to sign starting on Dec. 30 until the day of Carter’s burial. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum will be commemorating the life of Former President Jimmy Carter with a new display and memorial pieces for the public to sign.  “Remembering … Read more

President Jimmy Carter’s legacy celebrated by Washington state leaders after his passing at 100

Carter was born in 1924, living longer than any other former U.S. president. He passed away Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia. SEATTLE — Washington state leaders are reacting to the news that President Jimmy Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. Carter was born in 1924, living longer than any other former U.S. … Read more