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 >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 10:24 AM EDT2013-05-09 14:24:46 GMT
(CNN) - Fans are remembering a soap opera star, who spent 3 decades playing Katherine Chancellor. Jeanne Cooper died in Los Angeles. The 84-year-old actress was best known for her role as the matriarchMore >>
Fans are remembering a soap opera star, who spent 3 decades playing Katherine Chancellor. Jeanne Cooper died in Los Angeles. Also trending today, a woman gets shot in the jaw with a harpoon.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:06 AM EDT2013-05-08 15:06:01 GMT
(CBS/KEYE) - Are you prepared is disaster strikes? Emergency situations like the explosion in West, the Boston Marathon bombings and hurricanes that devastate entire regions can cause mass chaos. SoMore >>
Are you prepared is disaster strikes? Emergency situations like the explosion in West, the Boston Marathon bombings and hurricanes that devastate entire regions can cause mass chaos.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-05-07 15:31:23 GMT
(CBS) - A 14-year study found fast food restaurants have modestly improved the Nutritional quality of their food. Researchers in Minnesota analyzed data from menus of eight restaurants including McDonald's,More >>
A new study finds fast food restaurants have made some strides in their meals nutritional value, but only modestly. Also in Consumer Corner, who does best when it comes to talking to kids about money?More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 9:41 AM EDT2013-05-06 13:41:10 GMT
WYLIE (CNN/WFAA) - Texas lawmakers have passed several bills involving concealed handgun licenses, including one that reduce the number of hours required to get one. People in one North Texas town areMore >>
Texas lawmakers have passed several bills involving concealed handgun licenses, including one that reduce the number of hours required to get one. People in one North Texas town are packing handgun license classes to learn how to use their handguns, including an unexpected place, a church.More >>
Friday, May 3 2013 11:13 AM EDT2013-05-03 15:13:43 GMT
OREGON (CNN/KVAL) - Forget just looking cute. Some dogs dig in the dirt to make a living. The truffle hunter found a tasty treat that's going to fetch a pretty penny. "They all tend to start out aMore >>
Forget just looking cute. Some dogs dig in the dirt to make a living. The truffle hunter found a tasty treat that's going to fetch a pretty penny.More >>
CORPUS CHRISTI (Kiii News) -
17 former Texas Department of Criminal Justice correction officers were arrested, along with 12 others, in relation to a four-year racketeering investigation.
A sealed indictment was unsealed and announced Wednesday, following the arrests of 22 of those individuals, who were detained in a joint operation between federal, state and local law enforcement personnel based on criminal charges in that indictment. Seven individuals named in the indictment were already in custody, making it a total of 29 defendants.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the arrests were made to break the "culture of corruption" that permeated the McConnell Unit Prison between 2005-present, adding that authorities worked together to "disrupt and dismantle the violent criminal gangs who were profiting through the corruption of guards at the prison."
According to the indictment, 13 former TDCJ correction officers took part in a criminal enterprise, engaging in bribery and narcotics trafficking. It goes on to describe how those guards would help McConnell Unit prisoners to get their hands on cell phones and drugs, to be sold to other inmates once inside the prison system.
Also, the phones were allegedly used to conduct criminal activities outside of the prison.
The four-year investigation began in 2009 when Aryan Circle gang members were arrested trying to transport stolen vehicles from Corpus Christi to Brownsville, where they would then be smuggled across the Mexican border to be sold to Mexican Cartel members. That operation was allegedly coordinated by McConnell Unit inmates, using those illegal cell phones.
That investigation, dubbed Operation Prison Cell, was conducted by multiple agencies, many of which took part in Wednesday's announcement of the indictment. Among those who made the announcement were U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson, agents from Homeland Security Investigations, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and even Corpus Christi Police Department Chief Floyd Simpson.
The following defendants were listed in the indictment:
Friday, May 17 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:19:27 GMT
HOUSTON (KHOU) — A good Samaritan was shot Friday morning while rushing to help a woman being attacked by her estranged husband at a strip center in northwest Harris County. A woman who worked at a nailMore >>
A good Samaritan was shot Friday morning while rushing to help a woman being attacked by her estranged husband at a strip center in northwest Harris County.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:30:08 GMT
EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - Supper Shredder day is scheduled for Wednesday, May, 22 from 5:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. at CBS 19 studios located at 2211 ESE Loop 323. Items will be recycled by STS Electronic Recycling.STSMore >>
Supper Shredder day is scheduled for Wednesday, May, 22 from 5:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. at CBS 19 studios located at 2211 ESE Loop 323.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:13 AM EDT2013-05-20 06:13:52 GMT
LONGVIEW (KYTX) -It's a story about turning tragedy into hope. Four years ago, a young Longview mother lost her first child to sudden infant death syndrome, better known as "SIDS." Sky Charles Hipp wasMore >>
It's a story about turning tragedy into hope. Four years ago, a young Longview mother lost her first child to sudden infant death syndrome, better known as "SIDS." More >>
SMITH COUNTY (KYTX) - Smith County dispatchers confirm three fire departments are working to put out a house fire in Troup. Whitehouse, Troup and Arp firefighters are at a home in the 200 block of WestMore >>
Smith County dispatchers confirm three fire departments are working to put out a house fire in Troup.
Whitehouse, Troup and Arp firefighters are at a home in the 200 block of West Melton near Powell Street in Troup.More >>
ZEPHYRHILLS, FLA. (CBS NEWS) - Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million — the highest PowerballMore >>
Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million — the highest Powerball jackpot in history.
But it wasn't Matthew Bogel. On Sunday, he loaded groceries into his car after shopping at the Publix. He shook his head when asked about the jackpot.More >>
