Texas Panhandle man arrested on federal child pornography charges following FBI investigation
Tharon Thomas Drake, 53, of Borger, Texas, was arrested on federal charges of receiving child sexual abuse material, officials announced.
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Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years in prison, during a visit by US envoy
Russia on Wednesday freed an American who had been jailed for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, in a deal completed during a visit by a top U.S. envoy and at a time when President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions meant to benefit Mos...
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Westlake looks to avenge last year's loss to Lake Travis as the Chaparrals and Cavaliers renew their Battle of the Lakes rivalry in Week 9.
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2 found dead at home in Lampasas
The Lampasas Police Department said it was investigating two deaths Tuesday.
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West Texas man sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for fatal fentanyl overdose
A 34-year-old Texas man has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose, federal prosecutors announced....
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Deputy killed, police officer injured in East Texas shooting with suspect
UPDATE -- The Canton police officer injured in a fatal shooting on Tuesday night is in stable condition, the police department said. He is being flown to Plano for surgery on his right arm, where he sustained a gunshot wound. VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — An East Texas deputy ...
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Williamson County approves contract to conduct study to address water concerns
County leaders say the study will help identify future infrastructure needs, potential water sources and opportunities to pursue state and federal funding for future projects....
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Expedition fails to find Amelia Earhart's plane on remote island in Western Pacific
The whereabouts of Amelia Earhart’s plane remain a mystery after a team of archaeologists and filmmakers failed to locate the pilot’s Model 10E Electra aircraft on a remote, uninhabited atoll in the Western Pacific....
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Musk says he will give SpaceX share to every child in US
Musk did not specify how he plans to go about providing shares in the company, which went public earlier this summer.
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Firefighters find safe filled with priceless family heirlooms in wildfire rubble
A California family that lost its home in the Norte Fire was reunited with precious family heirlooms after firefighters recovered a safe from the charred rubble where the family’s home once stood....
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Texas searches for answers after back-to-back losses as Ole Miss looms
Two weeks ago, Texas was unbeaten and ranked No. 1 in the country. Now, the Longhorns are trying to stop a slide that has raised questions about their offense, quarterback Arch Manning and the direction of their season....
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Polymarket removes contract allowing wagers on fate of Cornell students accused of sexual assault
"We believe in the wisdom of crowds, have heard them loud and clear, and removed the market.”
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Trump calls on New Mexico to change its name to 'New America'
President Trump called on New Mexico to change its name to “New America” following his decision to alter the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario to include “America.”...