Uvalde Judge Indicts Driver Who Hit Church Bus, Killing 13|Patch PM

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Texas Minibus Crash: Pickup Driver Indicted On Multiple Charges
The driver and 12 passengers on the bus from First Baptist Church of New Braunfels were killed. Jack Dillon Young was indicted Monday.

Judge Drops Perjury Charge Against Ex-DPS Trooper Who Arrested Sandra Bland
Ex-DPS Trooper Brian Encina surrenders peace officer’s license and agrees never to work in law enforcement anywhere again

Texas Mother Of Three Faces Deportation
Traffic stop leads to detention at ICE facility; officials say woman had ignored 2003 warrant to appear before immigration judge

Two Texas Wrecks Send Animals Scurrying Across Highways
A truck carrying pigs didn't quite make it to market and another vehicle carrying snakes, a baby alligator and tortoise spills its contents

Austin Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Roughing Up Elderly Victim During Robbery
Police didn't say where the incident occurred two weeks ago, but released still images from surveillance cameras in hopes someone has info

Second Indictment Handed Down For Notorious Texas 'Killer Nurse' Genene Jones
The likelihood of her release early next year from crimes committed decades ago prompted prosecutors to indict Jones on other cases

A Life For $260,000: Houston Settles In Shooting Death Of Unarmed Man
It's taken three years of litigation, but schizophrenic man's family finally gets recompense.

Austin Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Roughing Up Elderly Victim During Robbery
Police didn't say where the incident occurred two weeks ago, but released still images from surveillance cameras in hopes someone has info

Houston Congressman's Stock Purchase Under Scrutiny
U.S. Rep. John Culberson bought shares in an unknown Australian biotech firm in January, a day before the stock's price spiked

Sugar Land Man Wanted In Shooting Of League City Couple
Witnesses said the victims and Sayantan Ghose argued right before the shooting: Police

Williamson County Sheriff Warns Residents Of Telephone Scam
One victim loaded up money in a prepaid card to satisfy and outstanding county debt, but the person calling was no deputy but a scammer

Houston Gas War Drives Price To $1.87 A Gallon
Two stations have been warring for customer's dollars for months. and the battles rage

Constable Mark Herman Sends Independence Day Message: Be Careful Out There
Herman reinforces safety with fireworks, and warns those who plan to drink to have a designated driver

Your 4th of July Watermelon Recipe: Compress For More Flavor
You don't need a sous vide machine to turn the holiday staple into something even better.

4th Of July Celebrations In Houston: Fireworks, Music And More: There will be activities galore, from Bellaire to The Woodlands and everywhere in between.
Movies Out July 4th Weekend: 'Despicable Me 3,' 'Okja' And More: A massive hippo creature, the lovable Minions and a few misguided nuns. Get the verdict on your holiday weekend movie options.

• Fort Bend County Investigators Looking For 4 Men Accused Of Credit Card Fraud
• Lake Austin Motorized Watercraft Ban In Effect For Fourth Of July
• New Pizza, Italian Food Eatery PS 35 Caters To Round Rock Residents
• Austin Airport To Launch Nonstop Service To Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
• Independence Day 2017: Humble, Kingwood And Atascocita Have Events For The Whole Family

National Headlines

• Goodwin Fire Approaches 25,000 Acres; Some Evacuations To Be Lifted
• Man Who Helped Lost Girl Says Life ‘Tarnished’
• Police In Shootout With Murder Suspect Near LAX
• Staples Sells For $6.9 Billion
• MLB Umpire Keeps Woman From Jumping Off Bridge
• Trump Calls 'Morning Joe' Hosts 'Psycho,' 'Low IQ'
• Amazon Prime Day 2017 Date Announced (Finally!)
• Poor Sleep Habits Increase Suicide Risk In Teens

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