Mexican National Sentenced to 16 Months for Firearm Possession in Houston
A 25-year-old Mexican national who overstayed his visa was sentenced to federal prison for unlawful firearm possession, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced on Sept. 8, 2026.
Texas FirstAlerts
Reports from across Texas that matter beyond one town. Pick a city for everything that happened there and nearby.
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Crime & Courts
22 reportsBonham man sentenced to 60 months for unlicensed firearms dealing
Raymundo Duran Baza, 21, was sentenced in federal court for conspiracy to deal firearms without a license.
Texas National Guardsman Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Pornography Possession
Estin Cole West, 25, was sentenced in federal court in Del Rio, Texas, for possessing child sexual abuse material.
Armenian Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Smuggling Controlled Goods to Russia
Kamo Kirakosyan was sentenced to 26 months in prison for conspiring to export U.S. goods to Russia without a license.
Insider Sales
14 reportsApplied Optoelectronics Insider Reports Second Form 4 Sale, Not Under a Trading Plan
A Form 4 filed with the SEC records the sale of 32,172 shares of Applied Optoelectronics common stock by Hung-Lun (Fred) Chang at $110.21 per share.
ATI Insider Timothy J. Harris Reports Another Stock Sale Under Trading Plan
A Form 4 filing with the SEC records a sale of common stock by ATI Inc.'s senior vice president and chief information officer, executed under a trading plan.
Ambiq Micro CEO Fumihide Esaka Sells Additional $2.76 Million in Stock
A new SEC filing shows the CEO sold 48,973 shares, bringing his total sales to $2,761,534.
ATI Senior VP Timothy J. Harris Sells $3.47M in Company Stock
A Form 4 filing with the SEC shows the sale of 16,500 shares at $210.01 per share.
Severe Weather
29 reportsFlood Warning Extended for Hardin TX and Jefferson TX Until Friday Evening
The National Weather Service has extended a flood warning for Hardin TX and Jefferson TX through 7:30 p.m. CDT Friday.
Flood Warning Issued for Hardin, Jefferson, Tyler Counties in Texas Until 5:15 PM CDT
The National Weather Service warns of imminent flooding in Hardin, Jefferson, and Tyler counties in Texas.
Flood Warning: Flooding Imminent in Hardin TX Until 7 AM CDT
The National Weather Service warns that flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas is imminent or occurring in Hardin TX.
- Severe WeatherSep 2, 2026, 2:51 p.m. ET
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Northern Liberty County, Polk County, Beaumont as Edouard Weakens
Tropical Storm Edouard weakened to a tropical depression Tuesday night, but heavy rain and flooding continue across southeast Texas, including northern Liberty County, Polk County, and Beaumont.
Recalls & Safety Alerts
16 reportsJaime's Foods ATX Expands Jalapeno Ranch Recall to Additional Lot Codes
The FDA's enforcement report lists six identifying codes for the Austin firm's 16 oz. Jalapeno Ranch jars, recalled over an undeclared egg allergen.
Whole Foods Spicy Guacamole Dip Recall Expanded to Include Additional PLU Codes
The FDA has expanded its Class I recall of Whole Foods Spicy Guacamole Dip No Tomatoes over possible Salmonella contamination, adding new PLU codes to the list of affected products.
Whole Foods Spicy Guacamole Dip Recalled Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
FDA classifies recall as Class I, citing jalapenos that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Dairyland Produce Recalls Jalapeño Peppers Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
The FDA has classified the recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences.
Wildfires
5 reportsSandy Wildfire in Texas Grows to 1,000 Acres, Zero Containment
The Sandy wildfire in Texas has expanded to 1,000 acres with no containment, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
Crews Report Containment on Ruftler Wildfire in Texas
Firefighters have reported containment on the Ruftler wildfire in Texas, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
Grass Burr Wildfire Reaches 95% Containment in Texas
Crews report 95% containment on the Grass Burr wildfire in Texas as perimeter control lines hold.
Bufford Creek Wildfire in Texas 95% Contained in Developing Response
The developing Bufford Creek wildfire in Texas has burned 3240 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
Plane Crashes
7 reportsArmy Halts Apache Training Flights After Fatal Texas Crash That Killed Two Soldiers
The two soldiers killed in the August 11 crash near Fort Hood have been identified; the cause has not been determined.
Army grounds Apache training flights after fatal Texas crash
Two crew members were killed when an Army attack helicopter went down on a maintenance test flight in central Texas on August 12, and the cause has not been determined.
Two Killed in Beech C90 Crash Near Fort Worth, Texas
The accident record lists two aboard and two fatalities in the October 12 crash; the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating and no cause has been determined.
Six killed in Beechcraft B300 crash near Galveston, Texas
The accident record lists eight people on board, six fatalities and two serious injuries; the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating and the cause has not been determined.
Drinking Water
5 reportsSouth Rains SUD Exceeded Contaminant Limit in June 2026, EPA Record Shows
The Texas water system serving Emory was required to notify customers within 24 hours, according to the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System.
High Mesa Water in Breckenridge Exceeds Contaminant Limit, EPA Record Shows
The Texas water system serving 53 people was required to notify customers within 24 hours after exceeding a maximum contaminant level in May 2026.
Laredo Water System Exceeded Contaminant Limit, EPA Record Shows
The City of Laredo's water system, serving 260,046 people, exceeded a maximum contaminant level in May 2026, according to the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Jericho Ranch RV Park in Alvarado Exceeds Maximum Contaminant Level, EPA Record Shows
The Texas water system serving 156 people was required to notify customers within 24 hours after exceeding a contaminant limit in May 2026.
Nursing Home Enforcement
1 reportApex Secure Care Brownfield in Texas Issued CMS Payment Denial Penalty
Apex Secure Care Brownfield in Texas received a 5-day payment denial sanction starting in May 2026.
Mass Casualty Incidents
3 reportsOne Dead, Four Injured in Targeted Shooting at San Antonio Townhome
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said the shooting was not a drive-by and that investigators are 'hot on their tracks' of the suspects.
Two killed in shooting at San Antonio bar; one man arrested
Police said the January 19, 2020 shooting at the Ventura bar followed an argument inside the club; accounts of the toll and the location differ between outlets and the case remains open.
Eight Wounded in Shooting Outside San Antonio Bar; Man Arrested in Miami
Police said U.S. Marshals arrested a 37-year-old man on eight counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after the June 12 shooting in the parking lot of the Rebar venue.
Disaster Declarations
90 reportsCass County, Texas: Public Assistance Declared Under DR-4266-TX, No Individual Assistance for Households
A major disaster declaration for severe storms, tornadoes and flooding covers Cass County, but federal grants to households were not declared here.
Gregg County, Texas, covered by major disaster declaration DR-4266-TX for severe storms, tornadoes and flooding
Individual Assistance is declared for Gregg County households, and the filing deadline in the federal record is May 18, 2016.
Madison County, Texas: Major Disaster Declaration DR-4266-TX Covers Flooding, But No Household Grants
Public Assistance is declared for Madison County under the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding declaration; Individual Assistance is not.
Jasper County, Texas, covered by major disaster declaration DR-4266-TX for severe storms, tornadoes and flooding
Individual Assistance is declared for Jasper County households, and the filing deadline in the federal record is May 18, 2016.