Thousands of people gathered in London to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, despite a cloudy sky and drizzling rain. Among them were Bryant and Alicia from Mobile, Alabama, and the aunt of Debbie Hoover from Texas, who was unable to attend due to a broken leg. However, her disappointment was eased when Princess of Wales Kate Middleton called her on the phone to check in. Alicia was thrilled to be able to attend the coronation and witness history in the making.
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Divimara Lamar Nava was arrested in Montgomery County, Texas, on Wednesday morning for allegedly helping her husband, Francisco Oropesa, evade capture. Oropesa is the suspect in a shooting that left five people dead, including a nine-year-old boy. Nava was charged with "hindering the apprehension of a known felon" and is being held in the Montgomery County jail, while Oropesa is in police custody awaiting trial.
Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL linebacker and civil rights lawyer, has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Senate election against Republican incumbent Ted Cruz. In his announcement video, Allred highlighted his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol and his bipartisan record on issues such as veterans' rights, trade with Mexico, and the CHIPS Act. His candidacy has already generated excitement among Democrats in Texas, with endorsements from prominent figures such as Beto O'Rourke.
Police have arrested Francisco Oropesa, the suspect in the killing of five of his neighbors in Texas last week. His bond is expected to be set at $5 million, and more arrests are likely. Oropesa was arrested without incident in the town of Cut and Shoot, and the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact the FBI hotline.
Law enforcement agents have apprehended Francisco Oropesa, 38, in connection with a deadly shooting in Cleveland, Texas on Friday night. Oropesa was taken into custody without incident and is being held in the Montgomery County Jail on charges of first-degree murder. The FBI, Border Patrol, and U.S. Marshals were all involved in the manhunt for the suspect, who had been on the run since the shooting.
Five environmental and cultural heritage groups have filed a lawsuit against the FAA for allowing the launch of SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy rocket from its Boca Chica, Texas facility without a comprehensive environmental review. The launch resulted in destruction of the launch pad, spread of particulate matter, and a 3.5-acre fire on state park lands. The lawsuit is being brought by The Center for Biological Diversity, Friends of the Wild Whoopers, Sierra Club, Defenders of Wildlife, and the National Audubon Society. The FAA has yet to comment on the lawsuit.
A massive manhunt is underway in Cleveland, Texas, for Francisco Oropesa, the suspect accused of killing five people in a mass shooting on Friday. Wilson Garcia, a survivor of the shooting, spoke of his wife's courage at a vigil on Sunday. More than 250 officers are continuing the search, while the community of Cleveland hopes for a swift resolution and justice for the victims.
At a press conference on Sunday, San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers and FBI Houston Special Agent in Charge James Smith announced a $80,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Francisco Oropesa, a 38-year-old man wanted for the shooting of five people in Cleveland, Texas on Friday night. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has offered additional resources to aid in the search, and over 200 officers are going door to door asking for information. The FBI is asking anyone with information to contact them, and reminding the public that Oropesa is considered armed and dangerous.