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Man identified in East Lubbock officer-involved shooting

Man identified in East Lubbock officer-involved shooting

Police have identified the 20-year-old man who was shot and killed by an officer responding to a shots-fired called and chase in east Lubbock.

Texas Judge Denies New Trial for Karmelo Anthony in Fatal Track Meet Stabbing

Texas Judge Denies New Trial for Karmelo Anthony in Fatal Track Meet Stabbing

A Texas judge has denied a new trial request for Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of murder in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet. Anthony, 19, was sentenced to 35 years in prison in June for the April 2025 killing. The request for a new trial centered on an alleged off-the-record agreement between prosecutors and Anthony's defense team to withhold damaging character evidence about both teenagers. Anthony's attorneys claimed that worries about prosecutors reneging on this agreement influenced their defense strategy, leading Anthony not to testify. The case garnered national attention and was amplified by social media posts that introduced racial tensions, though lawyers on both sides maintained race was not a factor in court. Judge Michael Chitty denied the motion after reviewing evidence and arguments, without further elaboration.

Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver CeeDee Lamb's Home Burglarized Amid Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver CeeDee Lamb's Home Burglarized Amid Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver CeeDee Lamb's Home Burglarized Amid Training Camp

Karmelo Anthony's bid for new trial over track meet stabbing denied

Karmelo Anthony's bid for new trial over track meet stabbing denied

A judge rejected a request for a new trial for Karmelo Anthony, the Texas teenager convicted of murder after stabbing a fellow student athlete.

Man Dies in Police Custody Following Alleged Stabbing in Corpus Christi, Texas

Man Dies in Police Custody Following Alleged Stabbing in Corpus Christi, Texas

In Corpus Christi, Texas, a man died in police custody on Friday after allegedly stabbing his mother. Officers responded to reports on the 4600 block of Yorktown Boulevard, where neighbors had already detained the male suspect. Upon taking custody of the man and placing him in a patrol vehicle, he began to experience physical distress. Medical assistance was requested from the fire department, and both the suspect and the victim were transported to local hospitals. The suspect was later pronounced dead, though the cause of death has not yet been determined. The victim remains in stable condition. Authorities are investigating whether narcotics or mental health issues played a role in the incident.

Minot Police Arrest Two in Connection with Infant Death Investigation Spanning Three Years and Multiple States

Minot Police Arrest Two in Connection with Infant Death Investigation Spanning Three Years and Multiple States

Minot Police have arrested a 49-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman in connection with a multi-state investigation into the death of an infant approximately three years ago. The child's death, which is believed to have occurred in Texas, was never reported. The arrests followed an initial response to a domestic violence report in southeast Minot. During the investigation, authorities learned about the deceased infant, believed to be the child of the arrested individuals. Police located a tote matching the description of one reportedly containing the child's remains, which was then sent to the state medical examiner’s office for further examination. Both individuals face felony charges of death of a child and disturbing a human burial site. The man is currently held at the Ward County Jail, while the woman is receiving medical care and will be transported to the jail once medically cleared. Minot police are collaborating with law enforcement in Texas as the investigation continues.

Judge Denies Karmelo Anthony's Request for New Trial in Murder Conviction

Judge Denies Karmelo Anthony's Request for New Trial in Murder Conviction

A Texas judge has denied Karmelo Anthony's motion for a new trial, leaving his murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence intact. Anthony's legal team argued that courtroom restrictions, hearings conducted without his presence, and the handling of an unwritten agreement between his former lawyers and prosecutors violated his rights. Retired District Judge Michael Chitty reviewed the motion, court records, evidence, arguments, briefs, and relevant case law before issuing his decision. The Collin County District Attorney, Greg Willis, expressed confidence in the court's decision and the original case. Anthony's challenge to his conviction will now proceed through direct appeal. The case centers on the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during an altercation at a Frisco track meet, for which Anthony, 19, was convicted in June.

Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony's request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet

Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony's request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet

A Texas judge has denied a new trial for Karmelo Anthony in the stabbing death of an athlete at a high school track meet

14-Year-Old Girl Hospitalized After Electric Scooter Collision in North Harris County

14-Year-Old Girl Hospitalized After Electric Scooter Collision in North Harris County

A 14-year-old girl was transported to a hospital after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in the 26200 block of Kuykendahl Road in northern Harris County, Texas. The incident occurred on a Friday, and details regarding the crash are currently limited. Authorities from the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office confirmed the teenager's hospitalization for treatment. The driver of the vehicle involved in the collision remained at the scene, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing. This marks the second such incident in the area within the same week, as Precinct 4 deputies previously responded to a crash on Tuesday where a 10-year-old girl sustained serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle while on an electric scooter at the intersection of Lincolns Meadow Drive and Dukes Run Drive in Spring.

Galveston County Postal Worker Arrested in Mail Theft Investigation

Galveston County Postal Worker Arrested in Mail Theft Investigation

A U.S. Postal Service worker, 46-year-old Richard Ybanez of Bacliff, was arrested in League City, Texas, following a joint mail theft investigation. The investigation was conducted by detectives from the League City Police Department's Special Investigations Unit and agents from the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG). Ybanez was taken into custody on Thursday afternoon in the parking lot of a convenience store. He has been charged with mail theft involving 10 to 30 items, which is classified as a state jail felony. The investigation began approximately a week prior to the arrest after authorities received information regarding suspected mail theft involving Ybanez.

Texas Game Wardens Issue 160 Violations in Illegal Fishing Bust at Texas City Dike

Texas Game Wardens Issue 160 Violations in Illegal Fishing Bust at Texas City Dike

Texas Game Wardens issued approximately 160 citations and warnings to three individuals involved in illegal fishing activities at the Texas City Dike. The bust occurred after a concerned citizen reported suspicious fishing activity during the early morning hours. Game wardens conducted surveillance from a concealed position, observing the three individuals actively deploying and tending multiple nets and repeatedly filling a cooler with aquatic resources. Upon making contact, wardens discovered the group possessed four illegal gill nets totaling over 700 feet in length and an oversized cast net. Gill nets are prohibited in Texas public waters due to their indiscriminate killing of marine life. Cast nets are only legal for taking nongame fish for bait purposes and must not exceed 14 feet in diameter. The individuals had illegally taken 137 saltwater fish of various species, three stone crabs, and one sponge crab. Additionally, two of the three individuals did not possess valid fishing licenses. The illegal ...

Mediation Fails in Lawsuit Against College Station Over Deadly Police Raid

Mediation Fails in Lawsuit Against College Station Over Deadly Police Raid

Mediation efforts have failed to resolve a federal lawsuit filed by the family of Mark Hopkins against the City of College Station, Texas, following his death during a police raid in February 2023. Hopkins, a 22-year-old Blinn College student, was shot and killed by College Station police officers who were executing a search warrant at a home on Spring Loop. Hopkins and his girlfriend were reportedly awakened by what they believed were intruders, prompting Hopkins to fire a shotgun, to which police responded with fatal force. Court records later confirmed that Hopkins was not the target of the narcotics investigation that led to the raid; the intended target was Abraham Escobar, described by police as a 'high-level drug dealer.' A Brazos County grand jury cleared the officer who fired the fatal shot. The Hopkins family's lawsuit accuses officers of using a false statement to obtain the search warrant, withholding body camera footage, and using an M84 flash-bang grenade during the raid.