Friday, May 24 2013 12:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:17:42 GMT
(CNN/Central Florida News 13) - Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin is SeaWorld Orlando's newest attraction. The ride transports families into a rarely seen, icy world to explore a massive penguin colonyMore >>
Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin is SeaWorld Orlando's newest attraction. The ride transports families into a rarely seen, icy world to explore a massive penguin colony up close and personal.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:32:03 GMT
(CNN) - The man who helped rescue three kidnapped women in Ohio will enjoy free burgers for the rest of his life! More than a dozen restaurants in the Cleveland area have pledged to give Charles RamseyMore >>
The man who helped rescue three kidnapped women in Ohio will enjoy free burgers for the rest of his life! More than a dozen restaurants in the Cleveland area have pledged to give Charles Ramsey a free burger whenever he stops in.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:53 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:53:38 GMT
(WTHR/CNN) - When it warms up outside, it's not unusual to see children set up lemonade stands around town. But in Indianapolis, confusion over health permits shut down a little girl's lemonade stand. ThousandsMore >>
When it warms up outside, it's not unusual to see children set up lemonade stands around town. But in Indianapolis, confusion over health permits shut down a little girl's lemonade stand.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:43 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:43:11 GMT
(CBS/CNN) - If you're a gamer, today is a big day. Microsoft will unveil its next-generation XBOX console today. The big announcement takes place at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington. There's plentyMore >>
A new report shows more people-- who are struggling to pay their bills-- have moved to the suburbs. According to the Brookings Institution, poverty soared 67% in the nation's suburbs from 2000 to 2011.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:07 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:07:15 GMT
(CNN/WTHR) - They say it pays to be nice, but for one friendly waitress in Indiana, the pay-off was one whopper of a tip. When it comes to restaurant tipping, etiquette authority Emily Post says theMore >>
They say it pays to be nice, but for one friendly waitress in Indiana, the pay-off was one whopper of a tip. Cece Bruce couldn't believe she got a $446 tip.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:44 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:44:44 GMT
(CNN/KVAL) - Eight-tracks and tapes have come and gone, but many music lovers hold a special place for vinyl. It seems records are continuing to thrive despite the digital era. When was the last timeMore >>
Eight-tracks and tapes have come and gone, but many music lovers hold a special place for vinyl. It seems records are continuing to thrive despite the digital era.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:26:40 GMT
(CNN/CBS) - Comedian Robin Williams has a new weekly gig. He is returning to television. CBS has announced he'll star in the new comedy "The Crazy Ones," from Executive Producer David E. Kelley. WilliamsMore >>
Comedian Robin Williams has a new weekly gig. He is returning to television. CBS has announced he'll star in the new comedy "The Crazy Ones," from Executive Producer David E. Kelley. More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:20 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:20:48 GMT
(KHOU/CBS) - A 29-year-old Houston mother, who allegedly suffers from depression and anxiety, is accused of placing an ad on Craigslist to give up her 3-year-old son for adoption. Stephanie Christine RedusMore >>
A 29-year-old Houston mother, who allegedly suffers from depression and anxiety, is accused of placing an ad on Craigslist to give up her 3-year-old son for adoption. Stephanie Christine Redus is now charged with advertising for placement of a child.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-05-14 14:46:44 GMT
(CBS/CNN) - Where you live could determine how much you pay for health care under the new federal health care law. To keep premiums low, some states are allowing insurance companies to charge patientsMore >>
A plane that once carried U.S. presidents could be yours, if the price is right. Also in Consumer Corner, where you live could determine how much you're paying for health care.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 10:12 AM EDT2013-05-13 14:12:35 GMT
People going to the winter Olympic games in Sochi, will need to be prepared for some serious pat-downs. Security at big sporting events has increased.More >>
People going to the winter Olympic games in Sochi, will need to be prepared for some serious pat-downs. Security at big sporting events has increased.More >>
(TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - It's property once owned by drug dealers, but now a 30-foot horse trailer and the pickup to pull it is being used by the Company B Texas Rangers to help the elite law enforcement group work crime scenes.
Sgt. Brent Davis walked up the ramp to the 2007 Sundowner trailer and began talking about all of the gadgets within the trailer and the agencies and businesses that have donated money, time and equipment to outfit the trailer.
"These are pieces of equipment seized in cases that DPS (Texas Department of Public Safety) assisted in. We have all sorts of crime scene equipment in here that will allow us to respond to a multitude of crime scenes across the Company B area, which covers 42 Texas counties," he said.
Davis said the pickup is a 2005 GMC 3500 4x4 dually and Smith County District Attorney Matt Bingham donated the funds for a brand new Polaris ATV for the Rangers to use in rough terrain.
Davis said once the crime scene trailer was obtained Sundowner of Texas in Canton did some modifications to better serve the group.
In the trailer is a 360 Station camera for crime scenes, which has been used on multiple murder scenes all over East Texas and even in Beaumont earlier this month when a gunman opened fire on the courthouse.
There are rakes and shovels to dig in case of a buried body or an arson scene to allow them to sift through the remains.
Canopies with tables and chairs will allow Rangers to work outside under a canopy attached to the trailer.
Custom cabinets with the Texas Ranger logo were built by a DPS employee and mounted in the trailer along with radio systems which will allow the Rangers to be able to communicate with other law enforcement agencies.
Davis said Cummins Southern Plains donated a massive generator that provides the trailer with power and runs the two air conditioners on top of the trailer and Lowe's of Gun Barrel City gave the Rangers various tools that might be of assistance in the field.
Agencies helping Company B with the trailer include district attorneys in Smith County, Bowie County, Ellis County, Henderson County, Van Zandt County, Hunt County, Kaufman County, Morris County, Rockwall County, Titus County and the Gregg County Sheriff's Office.
Davis said the trailer will allow the Rangers to stay on scene to continue their investigations.
"It's good when we get equipment that was once used for illegal activity and we can use it to help us in the field. This is going to be used all over our area and will be a huge benefit to us," he said.
Friday, May 24 2013 12:37 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:37:21 GMT
RUSK COUNTY (KYTX) -- The Rusk County Sheriff's office is on the scene of plane crash near East Texas Regional Airport. This happened near CR 2156D in Rusk County very close to the Gregg County line. We'reMore >>
We're told a single engine plane was circling to land when it crashed around 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:26:40 GMT
JACKSONVILLE (TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH) - The Marine Corps League Detachment No. 1381 of Jacksonville will not place rebel flags at the city cemetery this Memorial Day weekend per the city's request.JacksonvilleMore >>
The Marine Corps League Detachment No. 1381 of Jacksonville will not place rebel flags at the city cemetery this Memorial Day weekend per the city's request.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:06 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:06:11 GMT
MARSHALL (KTBS) - Two East Texas Baptist University students were arrested Monday for allegedly committing a drive-by shooting at the home of a Waskom police officer. The players are Brooks Michael HolderMore >>
Two East Texas Baptist University students were arrested Monday for allegedly committing a drive-by shooting at the home of a Waskom police officer.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:36:11 GMT
NACOGDOCHES (KYTX) - Nacogdoches Police have arrested two men and charged them with possession of a felony amount of marijuana. Nacogdoches PD Street Crimes Unit officers stopped a 2001 Volkswagen drivenMore >>
Nacogdoches Police have arrested two men and charged them with possession of a felony amount of marijuana.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:29 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:29:31 GMT
LONGVIEW (KYTX) --- "At the annual meeting of the Boy Scouts of America 1,400 members voted and 61% voted to pass the proposal to let gay members into the organization." ------------------------- JosslynMore >>
The Boy Scouts decides to let gay children become members.More >>
A 30-foot horse trailer and the pickup to pull it, seized from a drug operation, now is being used by the Company B Texas Rangers.
