Virginia girl who lost both feet in tragic incident defies odds, is now dancing happily
It's nothing short of miracle. Aubrey Scaletta from the New River Valley lost both her feet in an accident while riding in her father's pickup truck. After six surgeries, Aubrey is defying odds, not only walking, but dancing.
AP: Trooper charged in child rape hid checkered FBI past
An Alabama state trooper arrested last week on charges he raped an 11-year-old girl had been kicked out of the FBI amid a string of sexual misconduct allegations but was hired anyway with the apparent help of a forged bureau letter that scrubbed his record clean.
Texas has a record number of new voters. Where they are shows how the state has become more competitive.
But itโs also thanks to a surge of 1.8 million new registered voters since the 2016 election. But looking at where the new registered voters are can help us understand how the balance of voting power is subtly shifting in the state. Since 2016, they saw an increase of 630,796 registered voters, according to data collected by the Texas Secretary of State. These counties have had huge turnout and huge increases in registered voters this year, adding 533,098 new voters since 2016. They have gained 522,972 registered voters in total, and show no sign of turning blue.
Two killed in small-engine plane crash near Houston, DPS officials say
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas โ Two people are dead following a plane crash outside of Houston, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash happened Sunday morning after a fixed-wing, single-engine plane crashed into the neighborhood of Linnwood Drive and Elm Street, according to officials. MONTGOMERY COUNTY - @TxDPSSoutheast Troopers responded to a Fixed Wing Single-Engine (N26136) plane crash in the neighborhood of Linnwood/Elm St. Two confirmed fatalities identities unknown. pic.twitter.com/NAV8andmWc โ TxDPS - Southeast Texas Region (@TxDPSSoutheast) October 25, 2020Officials said itโs unclear what led to the crash at this time. RELATED: US Navy: 2 onboard training plane killed in Alabama crash
Montgomery County Sheriffโs Office seeks man, 81, reported missing
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas โ The Montgomery County Sheriffโs Office is asking for the publicโs help in finding a man reported missing. Authorities said Kenneth Reeves, 81, was last seen Thursday night. Reeves is described by authorities as about 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing about 156 pounds, with gray hair and green eyes. Authorities said he wears eyeglasses, has a scar on his left arm and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans. Anyone with information about Reevesโ whereabouts is asked to call the Montgomery County Sheriffโs Office at 936-760-5800.
Nearly 80 Texas counties are opting out of Texas' mask order. Others are refusing to enforce it.
And a handful of other local governments have insisted that they won't enforce the order even though they don't qualify for the opt-out provision. But a few local officials without that freedom are also choosing not to enforce the order. He also said his deputies would not be required to wear face masks on duty because it could put them at a disadvantage during a physical confrontation. "I believe the vast majority of [people] were already wearing masks, and certainly were doing so in areas that they could not social distance," Ducay said. "And I believe that effort is continuing throughout, and our business owners and our citizens recognize that wearing masks provides a benefit in our ongoing fight with COVID."
Texasโ first Margaritaville resort opens
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas โ Texasโ first Margaritaville resort officially opened Friday. The Margaritaville Lake Resort in Lake Conroe is the first Texas-based resort in the Margaritaville portfolio, according to a news release about the resortโs opening. The resort and conference center is set on 186 waterfront acres on the shores of Lake Conroe. โItโs exciting to be the first resort to introduce the Margaritaville lifestyle to the Lone Star State, offering a quick, drivable escape from major cities like Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio,โ Lisa Fasbender, general manager of Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston, said in a released statement. RELATED: Texas tubing outfitters forced to close ahead of Fourth of July, Gov.