Where News Happens for Huntsville, TX
In a press release this week the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the city of Bartlett in Williamson County announced the reopening of the Bartlett Unit, formally known as Bartlett State Jail. TDCJ states the decision to reactivate the facility stems from a rise in the states’s prison population and the need for […]
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The Trinity River Authority (TRA) has confirmed that the spillway of the Lake Livingston Dam requires continued monitoring and evaluation of the spillway’s integrity, as well as the implementation of necessary repairs and remedial actions. The dam’s integrity issues occurred after major flooding resulted in the release of large volumes of water from the lake. […]
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On April 19, 2024 the Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 10000 block of Twin Circles in Montgomery, Texas regarding to a deceased person. A forensic investigation uncovered the victim died from a lethal dose of Fentanyl. Members of the Montgomery County Narcotics Enforcement Team (MOCONET) were involved in the investigation. MOCONET is a […]
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Currently 3,644 Entergy customers are without power in Huntsville. Entergy estimates for the power to be restored around 2 PM. Entergy crews are upgrading equipment near the impacted area. Update: power restored
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Ramiro Gonzales will likely face execution by lethal injection at 6 PM today June 26, 2024. The convicted sexual predator was found guilty of kidnapping and sexually assaulting an 18-year-old female before fatally shooting her on January 15, 2001. The convicted predator received two life sentences for another aggravated sexual assault with a deadly weapon […]
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Houston – During a bond hearing Monday before the 232nd State District Judge Josh Hill, Harris County District Attorney prosecutors told the court both Franklin Jose Peña Ramos and Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel tried to flee the Houston area after the murder of Jocelyn Nungaray. Both suspects are Venezuelan nationals and prosecutors believed they posed a high […]
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AUSTIN — Texans who sustained losses from the storms and flooding April 26- June 5 have one month remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is July 16, 2024. One month after the disaster declaration, FEMA is helping 52,759 Texas households with $110.4 million in financial assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has […]
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Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) inmate Kidanny Robles is now in custody after being captured three miles away from the unit. TDCJ states he was shot by a TDCJ Captain in the arm “after refusing orders to stop.” The Texas Department of Criminal Justice along with Brazoria County law enforcement conducted a massive search […]
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*** UPDATE: Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) inmate Kidanny Robles was taken into custody by TDCJ staff approximately three miles away from the unit. After refusing orders to stop, Robles was shot in the arm by a TDCJ Captain. Robles will face felony escape charges. Thanks to local and state law enforcement and the […]
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Progress is under way on the new Texas Roadhouse restaurant. The popular restaurant chain was issued city permits 1/26/2024 for construction on the new restaurant building that will be located at 918 Veterans Memorial Pkwy and IH 45 next to the Home Depot. Construction on the $750,000 building will be completed soon and is targeted […]
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On Tuesday, June 11th, 2024, Montgomery Constable Ryan Gable’s Criminal Investigations Division, with assistance from members of the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, the Huntsville Police Department, The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, and the Walker County District Attorney’s Office, executed a residential search warrant located in Huntsville, Texas. The search warrant stemmed […]
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A multi agency investigation led to the arrest of Keaun Eddings, Esther Eddings, and James Tucker. All suspects are facing charges for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activities for allegedly attempting to smuggle contraband into the TDCJ Goree Unit. Keaun Eddings will face an additional charge for allegedly bringing prohibited substances and items into a correctional […]
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SAN ANTONIO – Thursday U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas announced at a press conference that 24 alleged members and associates of the Texas prison gang Hermanos de Pistoleros Latinos (HPL) were indicted in San Antonio for criminal charges related to their alleged drug and firearm trafficking. Daniel Comeaux Special Agent […]
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