Zachary Yanes

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The twin sister of former Duncanville High School quarterback Keelon Russell, Kierston Russell, died Wednesday, according to a report from ESPN’s Chris Low. Tuscaloosa police, in a statement obtained by ESPN, said her death appeared to be “non-criminal in nature.” No further details were released. Keelon Russell has shared several condolences on his Instagram story from friends and family mourning the loss.

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The city of Rowlett urges residents to stop flushing toilets due to a sewer main collapse. ROWLETT, Texas — The city of Rowlett is urging residents near Liberty Grove Road and Chiesa Road to avoid flushing toilets after a sewer main collapsed Wednesday night. According to a Facebook post from the city, a 24-inch sewer main collapsed, causing sewage backups in the area. The city said Public Works crews are working to make the necessary repairs.

2 days ago | wfaa.com | Zachary Yanes

GARLAND, Texas — Two people are dead following a SWAT standoff and officer-involved shooting at a Garland motel Tuesday afternoon, according to police. Garland police said officers responded to a disturbance around 1:50 p.m. at a Motel 6 in the 12700 block of LBJ Freeway. The call involved a dispute between a motel tenant and hotel management. When officers tried to speak with the tenant, police said the person pointed a firearm at them.

2 days ago | wfaa.com | Zachary Yanes

ROWLETT, Texas — The city of Rowlett is urging residents near Liberty Grove Road and Chiesa Road to avoid flushing toilets after a sewer main collapsed Wednesday night. According to a Facebook post from the city, a 24-inch sewer main collapsed, causing sewage backups in the area. The city said Public Works crews are working to make the necessary repairs.

2 days ago | wfaa.com | Zachary Yanes

DENTON COUNTY, Texas — Deputies with the Denton County Sheriff's Office shot and killed a man Tuesday after he allegedly pointed a gun at them, officials said. According to a news release from DCSO, deputies were serving an arrest warrant in the 10000 block of Field Lark Lane around 2:45 p.m. when they made contact with Kenneth Wayne Jones, 58. DCSO said Jones failed to comply with verbal commands and pointed a gun at the deputies, which led them to open fire on him.