Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are auctioned for $28 million at Dallas auction

The iconic shoes were auctioned off to the highest bidder Saturday. DALLAS — A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of $28 million at auction Saturday. Heritage Auctions had estimated that … Read more

Inclement weather forces several Southeast Texas cities to reschedule Christmas events

Silsbee Fire Chief Robin Jones told 12News the decision to reschedule was due to the rainy, cold weather. SILSBEE, Texas — Cold and rainy weather is dampening holiday festivities across Southeast Texas. The Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department’s lighted Christmas parade has been rescheduled to next weekend due to rainy weather. Silsbee Fire & Rescue, along … Read more

Gov. Abbott releases data on border security, Operation Lone Star

Gov. Greg Abbott along with the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas National Guard, seek to lower illegal border crossings on a massive scale. TEMPLE, Texas — Editor’s Note: Attached video is taken from Dec. 2 6 News broadcast. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott‘s Office released data addressing Texas’ efforts to reduce immigrants illegally … Read more

SAPD: Early morning crash involving 18-wheeler shuts down I-35 North for period of time

According to police, a Dodge Journey hit an 18-wheeler, causing the 18-wheeler to hit the center concrete median. SAN ANTONIO — I-35 North was shut down for a period of time early Saturday morning after a major accident involving an 18-wheeler, according to authorities. At about 3:15 a.m., officers were called to the 2600 block … Read more