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At least 3 dead after Dallas apartment explosion and fire
An explosion and massive fire at a Dallas apartment building Thursday killed a child and at least two other people following a blast that shook nearby homes and happened while firefighters were rushing to a reported gas leak, officials said. MORE WEATHER Currently in Denison 85° 12 PM 86° 1 PM 87° 2 PM 89° 3 PM 90° 4 PM 89° Secure transaction. Cancel anytime.
Suspect Dead After 8 Children Killed, 2 Women Wounded in Louisiana Shooting
A man in Louisiana killed eight children Sunday in a shooting that authorities described as a domestic violence incident and was later killed by police after he fled in a carjacked vehicle, officials said. The suspect’s wife and a woman believed to be his girlfriend were also shot and seriously injured in the violence, which occurred at two homes in the early morning, Shreveport police said. The children killed were three boys and five girls, ages 3 to 11, the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office said.
Suspect dead after 8 children killed, 2 women wounded in Louisiana shooting
Suspect dead after 8 children killed, 2 women wounded in Louisiana shooting SHREVEPORT, La. — A man in Louisiana killed eight children Sunday in a shooting that authorities described as a domestic violence incident, and was later killed by police after fleeing in a carjacked vehicle, officials said.
Suspect dead after 8 children killed, 2 women wounded in Louisiana shooting
10 hours ago SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A Louisiana father fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, during an early morning attack on his family Sunday that stretched across two houses in a Shreveport neighborhood left shaken by one of the nation’s deadliest mass shootings in recent years, police …
Texas prison ‘staffing crisis’ harms public safety, lawmakers say
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s staffing shortages harm the safety of staff, inmates, and the public, state lawmakers found in a new report, as the nation’s largest state prison system aims to better handle an inmate population of more than 130,000. The Sunset Advisory Commission, a committee of lawmakers tasked with reviewing the efficacy and efficiency of government agencies, compiled the report ahead of the next legislative session beginning in January.
State of Texas: Woman’s death highlights divide over abortion ban in Senate race
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — This week, a report from the nonprofit investigative newsroom ProPublica made public the 2021 death of Josseli Barnica, a 28-year-old mother who died of sepsis due to an untreated miscarriage. According to their reporting, her doctors told her it would be a “crime” to treat her until the fetus’ heart stopped beating, ultimately delaying her care and causing her death.
‘Fresh ideas and new leadership’: Colin Allred makes the case to replace Ted Cruz in Senate
by: Ryan Chandler Posted: Oct 11, 2024 / 11:10 AM CDT Updated: Oct 11, 2024 / 11:10 AM CDT AUSTIN (Nexstar) — U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, sat down with Ryan Chandler for an interview regarding his record on issues ranging from border security to the economy, addressing how he differentiates himself from Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and remarking on a string of surprising new endorsements. Watch the full interview in the video player above.
Retail theft a ‘growing crisis’ in Texas law enforcement tells lawmakers
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas lawmakers on Thursday considered new ways to combat retail theft, a growing and often organized, destructive threat facing stores across Texas. Law enforcement experts described the trend as a “crisis,” claiming current laws are inadequate to prosecute and deter the crime.
‘Fresh ideas and new leadership’: Colin Allred makes the case to replace Ted Cruz in Senate
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‘Fresh ideas and new leadership’: Colin Allred makes the case to replace Ted Cruz in Senate
Posted: Sep 9, 2024 / 08:15 AM CDT Updated: Sep 9, 2024 / 08:15 AM CDT AUSTIN (Nexstar) — U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, sat down with Ryan Chandler for an interview regarding his record on issues ranging from border security to the economy, addressing how he differentiates himself from Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and remarking on a string of surprising new endorsements. Watch the full interview in the video player above.
‘Fresh ideas and new leadership’: Colin Allred makes the case to replace Ted Cruz in Senate
by: Ryan Chandler Posted: Sep 9, 2024 / 06:49 AM CDT Updated: Sep 9, 2024 / 06:49 AM CDT AUSTIN (Nexstar) — U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, sat down with Ryan Chandler for an interview regarding his record on issues ranging from border security to the economy, addressing how he differentiates himself from Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and remarking on a string of surprising new endorsements. Watch the full interview in the video player above.
‘Fresh ideas and new leadership’: Colin Allred makes the case to replace Ted Cruz in Senate
by: Ryan Chandler Posted: Sep 8, 2024 / 09:44 PM CDT Updated: Sep 8, 2024 / 09:44 PM CDT AUSTIN (Nexstar) — U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, sat down with Ryan Chandler for an interview regarding his record on issues ranging from border security to the economy, addressing how he differentiates himself from Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and remarking on a string of surprising new endorsements. Watch the full interview in the video player above.
‘Fresh ideas and new leadership’: Colin Allred makes the case to replace Ted Cruz in Senate
by: Ryan Chandler Posted: Sep 8, 2024 / 09:14 PM CDT Updated: Sep 8, 2024 / 09:14 PM CDT AUSTIN (Nexstar) — U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, sat down with Ryan Chandler for an interview regarding his record on issues ranging from border security to the economy, addressing how he differentiates himself from Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and remarking on a string of surprising new endorsements. Watch the full interview in the video player above.
‘Fresh ideas and new leadership’: Colin Allred makes the case to replace Ted Cruz in Senate
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‘Fresh ideas and new leadership’: Colin Allred makes the case to replace Ted Cruz in Senate
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‘Fresh ideas and new leadership’: Colin Allred makes the case to replace Ted Cruz in Senate
Ryan Chandler September 8, 2024 at 4:11 PM AUSTIN (Nexstar) — U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, sat down with Ryan Chandler for an interview regarding his record on issues ranging from border security to the economy, addressing how he differentiates himself from Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and remarking on a string of surprising new endorsements. Watch the full interview in the video player above. Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Texas Attorney General launches illegal voting tipline’
Ryan Chandler August 29, 2024 at 6:55 PM·1 min read AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday announced his office is launching an email tipline enabling the public to report “suspected violations of Texas election law.” Paxton encourages Texans to report suspected violations to the email address “illegalvoting@oag.texas.gov.” Austin voter among 2.2 million on ‘suspense list’ shares how he fixed it Nexstar asked the Attorney General’s office how exactly they plan to...
Paxton threatens to sue Dallas over State Fair’s gun ban
Ryan Chandler August 14, 2024 at 8:07 PM·2 min read AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The State Fair of Texas is facing criticism from some top Republicans following their decision to prohibit firearms on the property during this October’s annual weekslong “Celebration of Texas.” “The safety of our fairgoers, employees, and vendors remains the Fair’s number one priority.
Texas Supreme Court aims to close ‘justice gap’ for low-income Texans
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas has too few lawyers to serve the diverse legal needs of a rapidly-growing population, the state’s highest civil court worries. It is a “justice gap” they say often cuts the most vulnerable Texans out of a process to which they are entitled by law. Today, justice is too often a privilege for the affluent rather than a right for all, the state’s highest civil court asserts, as they aim to expand access by empowering more legal workers to assist low-income Texans.
Judge rejects Paxton’s efforts to shut down El Paso migrant shelter
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Judge rejects Paxton’s efforts to shut down El Paso migrant shelter
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Judge rejects Paxton’s efforts to shut down El Paso migrant shelter
Ryan Chandler July 2, 2024 at 3:43 PM·2 min read EL PASO (Nexstar) — A state district judge on Tuesday declined Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request to shutter Annunciation House, a Catholic charity providing food and shelter to migrants and refugees near the U.S-Mexico border. Judge Francisco Dominguez sided with the shelter, sharply criticizing Paxton’s legal action as “outrageous and intolerable,” accusing him of acting outside of his authority for political motivations.
‘The world is on fire’: McCaul on countering threats from China, Russia, Iran
Ryan Chandler June 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM·1 min read AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As chairman of the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee, Austin’s Michael McCaul has been one of the most outspoken voices encouraging US leaders to proactively counteract threats abroad. The threat of another war, McCaul said, “keeps him up at night.” After spearheading a trio of foreign aid packages for Taiwan, Ukraine and Israel, he ignored China’s warnings and visited Taiwan’s new president in a show of solidarity.
Texas Senate panel to hear testimony on border security
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Texas Senate panel to hear testimony on border security
Members of the Texas National Guard repair a hole in the concertina wire in El Paso, Texas, US, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Photographer: Justin Hamel/Bloomberg via Getty Images by: Ryan Chandler Posted: Jun 11, 2024 / 09:56 AM CDT Updated: Jun 11, 2024 / 09:56 AM CDT AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Senate’s Committee on Border Security will hear invited testimony from state and local officials regarding their “participation in border security” Tuesday morning.
LIVE UPDATES: 34 arrested during pro-Palestine protest at UT Austin
This story is being continually updated in a live blog toward the bottom of the article. Check back for updates. AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Several people were detained at the University of Texas at Austin’s campus as people gathered at a protest Wednesday in support of Gaza. KXAN reached out to law enforcement and is working to get more information on the detainments, which included at least 34 people, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
LIVE UPDATES: 34 arrested during pro-Palestine protest at UT Austin
This story is being continually updated in a live blog toward the bottom of the article. Check back for updates. AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Several people have been detained at the University of Texas at Austin’s campus as people gathered at a protest Wednesday in support of Gaza. KXAN reached out to law enforcement and is working to get more information on the detainments, which as of 5 p.m. included the arrest of more than 20 people, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
‘Cooked to death’: Civil rights advocates sue TDCJ over heat
Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Monday, April 22, 2024.
Texas House tackles Biden Administration’s pause on LNG export permits
“President Biden’s abrupt decision earlier this year to pause pending approvals of LNG export projects will likely have significant economic implications for Texas, and it is important we fully understand what a prolonged pause would mean for our state’s thriving energy sector,” Speaker Phelan wrote on X.
‘Ryan Rodeo’ in Texas aiming to break record with for most people named ‘Ryan’ in single place: ‘No Bryans’
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Brooklyn-based group known as Ryan, which was created “by Ryans, for Ryans,” will attempt to break a world record at its first-ever “Ryan Rodeo” in Austin this Saturday. The group, which is comprised of members named “Ryan” (or a phonetic equivalent), has invited Ryans of all ages to unite in pursuit of an ambitious goal — dethroning the “Ivans” who currently hold the Guinness World Record for the largest same-name gathering.
‘No Bryans allowed’: Ryan Rodeo to wrangle all Ryans in Austin, aiming for world record
Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN News’ top morning headlines from Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Ryan Meetup, the Brooklyn-based organization “by Ryans, for Ryans,” is hosting the first “Ryan Rodeo” in Austin this Saturday, Feb. 24. They invite Ryans of all ages to unite in pursuit of an ambitious ultimate goal — dethroning “Ivans” for the Guinness World Record of the largest same-name gathering.
Suspect in Texas megachurch shooting identified; child shot not expected to survive
HOUSTON (Nexstar) — The woman suspected of opening fire at Houston’s popular Lakewood Church on Sunday is 36-year-old Genesse Ivonne Moreno, according to a search warrant Nexstar obtained Monday. On Sunday afternoon, a woman entered Pastor Joel Osteen’s megachurch armed with a long gun, the Houston Police Department said Sunday. The suspect shot and injured one man before being killed by two off-duty security officers.
‘Struggling with hope’: Israeli hostage families urge Texas support
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Dalia Cusnir and Moshe Lavi haven’t seen their loved ones in 127 days. Cusnir’s brothers-in-law were stripped from their beds in the early morning of Oct. 7, she said, dragged barefoot by Hamas terrorists into Gaza. Lavi’s brother-in-law was taken as his two-year-old daughter ran after him. “A big and long nightmare,” Cusnir described it. Hamas’ October attack, which killed 1,200 Israelis and took 240 people hostage, has shattered her sense of safety and left their family broken.
‘Struggling with hope’: Israeli hostage families urge Texas support
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Dalia Cusnir and Moshe Lavi haven’t seen their loved ones in 127 days. Cusnir’s brothers-in-law were stripped from their beds in the early morning of Oct. 7, she said, dragged barefoot by Hamas terrorists into Gaza. Lavi’s brother-in-law was taken as his two-year-old daughter ran after him. “A big and long nightmare,” Cusnir described it. Hamas’ October attack, which killed 1,200 Israelis and took 240 people hostage, has shattered her sense of safety and left their family broken.
Family, doctor fight for Texas boy’s urgent treatment after Medicaid denial
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — At four months old, Sufyan Pashai is in the fight of his life. Monochromatic leukodystrophy is an ultra-rare genetic disorder that attacks the central nervous system early in life. It can take months to years for the disease to manifest, often evading detection until it is deadly. Once symptoms reveal themselves, they are debilitating and irreversible. It’s a fight his older brother, Mohammed, has already lost. At two years old, his disease is too far along to alleviate.
Roland Gutierrez on his campaign for US Senate
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, joined Ryan Chandler to talk through the issues forming his race against Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. Gutierrez talked about his experience fighting for Uvalde families, his push to codify abortion nationwide, and his split with his primary challenger on the Israel-Hamas War. Watch the full interview on the video player above. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KXAN Austin.
Texas Supreme Court issues ruling in Dallas woman’s abortion case
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The 31-year-old Dallas woman at the center of a challenge to Texas abortion ban was forced to leave the state for an abortion as she awaited action on her case in the state Supreme Court, the Center for Reproductive Rights said. On Monday evening, the Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion blocking the lower court’s ruling the woman could get an abortion in Texas. Last week, a Travis County court ruled Kate Cox could receive an abortion under the medical exceptions in Texas’ ban.
Dalhart sophomore honored after fatal football injury
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Dalhart community remembered sophomore Yahir Cancino in an “Honor Walk” at University Medical Center Monday night. More than a hundred of Cancino’s friends, family and teammates of all ages lined a hallway for a procession at UMC as doctors transported his body to the operating room for organ donation. They then raised an honorary flag outside the hospital in commemoration of his sacrifice. “I want them to remember that he was a kind person.
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