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Study finds levels of a dangerous gas “off the scales” in Central Texas oilfield
Read full article: Study finds levels of a dangerous gas “off the scales” in Central Texas oilfieldThe smell of oil wells has long permeated Caldwell County, near Austin and San Antonio. Now researchers have documented wells releasing dangerous amounts of hydrogen sulfide gas.
Search continues for missing Texas State University student who disappeared in Luling 3 years ago
Read full article: Search continues for missing Texas State University student who disappeared in Luling 3 years agoAuthorities are still searching for a Texas State University student who disappeared in Central Texas three years ago.
‘Does not appear to be suspicious’: Luling police recover rest of skeletal remains, ID still pending
Read full article: ‘Does not appear to be suspicious’: Luling police recover rest of skeletal remains, ID still pendingThe skeletal remains that were found by a family’s dog in Luling late last week have all been recovered and don’t appear to be suspicious, though the identification is still pending, according to police.
Skeletal remains found by family’s dog not related to missing person’s case, Luling police say
Read full article: Skeletal remains found by family’s dog not related to missing person’s case, Luling police sayA family’s dog found skeletal remains in Luling on Thursday, but after further investigation, police said they are not believed to be connected to a missing person’s case.
Police find AK-47, loaded magazines, rope, zip-ties in man’s car after he stared down a law office in Seguin
Read full article: Police find AK-47, loaded magazines, rope, zip-ties in man’s car after he stared down a law office in SeguinA Luling man was booked into Guadalupe County Jail on Thursday on multiple charges after police say he took specific actions amounting to more than mere preparation for aggravated assault.
Video shows aftermath of storm that ripped roof off North Texas high school gym
Read full article: Video shows aftermath of storm that ripped roof off North Texas high school gymThunderstorms and possible tornadoes that ripped through North Texas on Monday yanked the roof away from a school gym in the Jacksboro School District.
Video shows train slamming into semi-truck hauling wind turbine blade in Luling
Read full article: Video shows train slamming into semi-truck hauling wind turbine blade in LulingVideos and images are circulating on social media, showing a destructive crash in Luling involving a train and a semi-truck that was hauling a wind turbine blade.
Photos, video show train slamming into semi-truck hauling wind turbine blade in Luling
Read full article: Photos, video show train slamming into semi-truck hauling wind turbine blade in LulingVideos and images are circulating on social media, showing a destructive crash in Luling involving a train and a semi-truck that was hauling a wind turbine blade.
Rescue organization to resume search for Texas State student last seen near Luling
Read full article: Rescue organization to resume search for Texas State student last seen near LulingLULING, Texas – A nonprofit organization dedicated to finding missing people will restart its search for a Texas State student who has not been seen since December. Starting Friday, Texas Search and Rescue — known as TEXSAR — will commence on a large search for Jason David Landry, 21. Landry was involved in a car crash near Luling that happened around midnight on Dec. 14, according to the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office. TEXSAR officials said more than 100 members will be involved in this search, including a search and rescue K9 team and a mounted search patrol. Related:Law enforcement searching for Texas State student who disappeared after crash near LulingSearch continues for missing Texas State student who crashed car while returning home from school
Law enforcement searching for Texas State student who disappeared after crash near Luling
Read full article: Law enforcement searching for Texas State student who disappeared after crash near LulingLULING, Texas – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is continuing their search for a Texas State student who disappeared following a car crash near Luling, Texas. According to a department spokesperson, the crash happened at around midnight Monday morning. Law enforcement officers found a crashed vehicle near Salt Flat Road north of Interstate 10, but do not know how the incident occurred. Officials are still trying to locate the victim who they believe may be Jason David Landry, 21, a Texas State University student. A university spokesperson confirmed that DPS would be handling the case.
Austin man shot 2 Luling teens because he thought they were ‘aliens,' affidavit says
Read full article: Austin man shot 2 Luling teens because he thought they were ‘aliens,' affidavit saysCALDWELL COUNTY, Texas – An Austin man who fired more than 50 rounds at two teens on a Caldwell County road Tuesday told police he was being chased by “aliens,” according to an arrest warrant affidavit. Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) received a 911 call around 6:08 p.m. on Tuesday about two victims “down." Bryan Haynes, 34, was arrested Thursday on capital murder charges after he told family members in Austin that “he was being chased by ‘aliens’ in an ATV with firefighter decals,” the affidavit states. Hanes allegedly told family members Tuesday evening that “the ‘aliens’ would not die and he had to shoot them in the middle and head area to make sure they would die,” the affidavit says in part. Haynes is being held in the Caldwell County Jail.
Arrest made after two teens gunned down while riding utility vehicle near Luling, deputies say
Read full article: Arrest made after two teens gunned down while riding utility vehicle near Luling, deputies sayCALDWELL COUNTY, Texas – Update: On Thursday afternoon, the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bryan Haynes, 34, on suspicion of murder in connection with this case. Original story:A teen from Luling and his cousin were shot to death while driving a utility vehicle on a Caldwell County road, according to deputies from the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office. The cousins were driving a Polaris side-by-side utility vehicle in the 4400 block of Tenney Creek Road near Tilmon when they encountered the shooter or shooters, deputies said. Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call around 6:08 p.m. on Tuesday about two victims “down." The case is under investigation by the Texas Rangers and the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office.