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Leon County deputies arrest three people linked to drug investigation
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Leon County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday released the following statement:. On April 24, 2024, The Leon County Sheriff’s Office-Criminal Investigations Division, with the assistance of Leon County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and members of the Leon County Special Response Team, executed a search warrant for narcotics in the 2000 Block of County Road 200 in Centerville, Texas.
Missing Madison County woman safely located, police say
MIDWAY, Texas (KBTX) -The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the 83-year-old individual at the center of a statewide Silver Alert was safely located on Saturday afternoon. Initially, officials suspected she may have left the Madison County area and could potentially be in or around Bastrop or Travis...
Groesbeck woman rescued from roof of her car after vehicle immobilized in flood waters
GROESBECK, Texas (KWTX) - A Groesbeck woman was rescued from the roof of her car after her vehicle became immobilized in waters at the Yeagua Street underpass on Sunday. Groesbeck police say woman told them she attempted to drive through the underpass with minimal water in the roadway. As they...
School closures, delays due to heavy rains & flooding
BRAZOS VALLEY, Texas (KBTX) -Due to heavy rains and flooding, the following school districts have decided to close or delay classes on Monday, April 29:. Madisonville CISD: Closed for the day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 30. North Zulch ISD: Two-hour delay. Editors Note: This story is developing and...
‘So sorry for the screwup’ Normangee theft slips through the cracks as statute of limitations expire
NORMANGEE, Texas (KBTX) - A case of theft in Normangee is falling through the cracks, but it wasn’t until it was too late that those seeking justice found out. “Sorry for the screwup,” was part of the text Heather Wall received from Normangee Police Chief Larry Bush on Monday, three years after she originally requested to press charges. That was in April 2021.
Man arrested for Jan. 1 robbery sentenced to 20 years in prison
MADISON COUNTY, Texas — A man will serve two decades in prison for an aggravated robbery that took place at the beginning of the year. According to the Madison County District Attorney's Office, Jeramie Garrett was arrested on Jan. 1, 2024 by Madisonville Police Department officers after ambushing a cashier that worked at a store, forcing her to go in at gunpoint and unlock the cash register so he could steal what was inside.
Missing 16-year-old from Robertson County found safe
FRANKLIN, Texas (KBTX) - The Amber Alert Network of the Brazos Valley has shared that a missing 16-year-old from Robertson County has been safely located. The teen was reported missing on Tuesday in Franklin. No other details about his situation were immediately available from authorities.
Madisonville rallies around one-year-old facing Apert Syndrome
MADISONVILLE, Texas (KBTX) - The Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District hosted a volleyball tournament to support Waylon, a one-year-old facing the challenges of Apert Syndrome. Waylon Lorance’s family learned his life was going to be different after he was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder while still in his mother’s...
Missing Uber driver from Kosse found dead in Waco
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Veronica Rowe, a missing Uber driver from Kosse, was found dead in her car at the Flying J Truck Stop in Waco on April 22, according to her family. They said no foul play is suspected at this time. Rowe’s family told KWTX that the 54-year-old...
Robertson County authorities looking for man wanted for multiple offenses
ROBERTSON COUNTY, Texas — Robertson County authorities are looking for a man wanted for a variety of offenses. Demestrie Samuel Ross, 34, is wanted for the following crimes:. Theft of Property in an amount between $30,000 and $150,000. Theft of Livestock in an amount over $150,000. Larceny. Assault Family...
Franklin's Ryan Mrotek shows growth on mound, pitches Warriors to win over Pingry
FRANKLIN (SOMERSET) – Franklin High School lefty Ryan Mrotek was on the mound three years ago as a freshman, pitching against Ridge in the North 2, Group 4 final. He started in that game, went five innings and took the loss as the Warriors fell 5-2 to end their stunning run to a section final.
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