Amber Kite

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Texas measles outbreak: Outbreak spreads to 3 new counties in latest update

1 day ago | fox4news.com | Amber Kite

The measles virus, paramyxoviridae from the Morbillivirus family, transmission microscopy view. (Photo by: BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) TEXAS - State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 717 since January. Officials reported eight new cases in connection to the West Texas outbreak.
Forney Police arrest 2 adults, 2 juveniles accused of stealing 2 cars, leading police on a chase

1 day ago | fox4news.com | Amber Kite

4 arrested after burglary turns into police chase in Forney on May 13 (Source: Forney Police Department) FORNEY, Texas - Officials with the Forney Police Department say two adults and two juveniles were arrested early Wednesday morning after officers were called to a burglary in progress. Vehicle burglary leads to police chase What we know: Officers were called to the area near the Gateway Oaks Apartments around 3 a.m. for a burglary in progress.
Woman pleads guilty after attempting to smuggle spider monkeys into Texas

2 days ago | fox26houston.com | Amber Kite

Priscilla Sanchez (Source: Webb County Sheriff's Office) Case photo of monkeys seized by CBP agents. (Source: Southern District of Texas) A woman who tried to smuggle five spider monkeys hidden inside a duffle bag into Texas from Mexico has pleaded guilty to the charges, according to federal court documents from the Southern District of Texas. Smuggling Spider Monkeys The backstory: According to court documents, Sanchez arrived at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge in an SUV on Jan. 13.
Texas DPS to enforce Move Over, Slow Down during multi-state operation

2 days ago | fox26houston.com | Amber Kite

Auto traffic on Highlway Loop 12 in Irving, TX ca. 2008. (Photo by: HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Texas DPS is partnering with state police from Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma to conduct a joint, one-day, enhanced enforcement operation focused on drivers violating the Move Over, Slow Down laws.
Ferris park shooting: Female suspect arrested, search for minor suspect continues

2 days ago | fox4news.com | Amber Kite

Jerry Watson Memorial Park in Ferris FERRIS, Texas - Ferris DPS says one female suspect involved in a deadly weekend shooting has been arrested. Police are still searching for a female minor who is believed to also be involved. Sir Robert Wesley Dixon, 17, died after being shot in the neck, police say. Wanted Suspect Arrested The Latest: The Ferris Department of Public Safety arrested Juliana Pargas in Lancaster, TX on Monday, without incident. Police say she was found at a family member's home.
Wanted Harris County felon used his child as a human shield against taser, deputies say

2 days ago | fox26houston.com | Amber Kite

Anthony Kelly, 42 (Source: Harris County Constable Pct. 4) A Harris County man who had felony warrants for continued family violence in Harris County was arrested Friday after he was accused of using his 13-year-old child as a shield when deputies deployed a taser. Felon uses child as a human shield The Latest: According to the Harris County Constable Pct. 4 office, deputies were called to the 10900 block of Mist Lane for a disturbance.
Dallas ME identifies 2 men who drowned at Joe Pool Lake

2 days ago | fox4news.com | Amber Kite

JOE POOL LAKE, Texas - The Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the two men who drowned in Joe Pool Lake after falling off a boat on Saturday afternoon. Joe Pool Lake Drownings The Latest: The men have been identified as 23-year-old Koby Anthony Daniels and 33-year-old Guy Duvonte Hamilton. The backstory: The Grand Prairie Fire Department says their dive team responded to a report of two possible drownings just before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Dallas ME identifies motorcycle rider, 8-year-old victim killed in crash

3 days ago | fox4news.com | Amber Kite

3200 block of Lancaster Rd. in Dallas. DALLAS - The Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office has identified a man who died after his motorcycle crashed into two children on Saturday. The ME has also identified the child who died in the crash. Fatal motorcycle crash The Latest: According to the medical examiner's office, 33-year-old Kevin Eugene Waggoner was the driver of the motorcycle.
Dallas ME identifies motorcycle rider, 8-year-old victim killed in crash

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Amber Kite

The BriefA motorcycle rider and a child who were killed after the driver lost control and crashed Saturday evening have been identified by the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office. The crash happened in the 3200 block of Lancaster Road around 6 p.m.A second child was taken to an area hospital with unknown injuries. DALLAS - The Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office has identified a man who died after his motorcycle crashed into two children on Saturday.
2 men drown at Joe Pool Lake

3 days ago | fox4news.com | Amber Kite

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas - Two adult males were recovered from Joe Pool Lake on Sunday morning after falling off of a boat on Saturday afternoon, according to the Grand Prairie Fire Department. Joe Pool Lake Drownings The Latest: Officials say the dive team responded to a report of two possible drownings just before 4:30 p.m. A witness told officials that two men fell off a boat and were not wearing life vests. They did not resurface.