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One man is dead and another in custody following a fatal shooting in Grimes County Tuesday. The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office received reports a disturbance and possible shooting in the Keith area around 5:00pm Tuesday afternoon. Deputies arrived at the site on CR 173 to find 51-year-old Vicente Yanez, dead from a gunshot wound. An investigation determined that 40-year-old Richard Butterworth, III got into a physical altercation with Yanez. During that altercation, Butterworth fired his weapon, striking and killing the man. Butterworth has been charged with Murder and two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. He is being held in the Grimes County Jail. The investigation was conducted by the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Grimes County District Attorney’s Office and Texas Rangers. GCSO would also like to thank the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Navasota Police Department, and Grimes County Constable Precinct 1 for responding to the scene. The investigation remains ongoing as investigators continue to gather and document evidence related to the case. Got a news tip? e-mail us at news@wtaw.com, text us at (979) 695-1620, or reach out on Facebook or Twitter/X.

It’s been nearly six years since the disappearance of Texas State University student Jason Landry. The 21-year-old left San Marcos on December 13, 2020 headed towards his home in Missouri City for Christmas break. His car was found in the early morning hours of December 14th, crashed and abandoned off Salt Flat Road in Luling. Exhaustive searches by the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, and Texas Equiisearch, using helicopters with infrared cameras, UAVs (drones), side-scan sonar, scent dogs, as well as searchers on foot, ATVs and horseback. A dog briefly tracked his scent to a nearby cattle guard before losing it. Landry’s clothes were found scattered, leading investigators to believe he was experiencing hypothermia. On September 8, 2026, a Luling resident spotted human remains in a heavily wooded area east of Salt Flat Road, between Soda Springs and Biggs Road. It was roughly 3.5 miles south of the original crash site. The remains were sent to the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification (“UNTCHI”) where DNA analysis confirmed that the remains belonged to Landry. Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Cold Case Unit announced the results today. The remains do not provide additional insight into the cause or manner of death. Investigators have found no indication of foul play. “This development marks a critical moment in a case that has weighed heavily on our hearts for nearly six years. The Landry family has suffered an unimaginable tragedy, and they will remain in our prayers, especially during this incredibly difficult time,” said Attorney General Paxton. “My Cold Case Unit will continue fighting to solve cases and bring closure on behalf of Texas families and victims.” Got a news tip? e-mail us at news@wtaw.com, text us at (979) 695-1620, or reach out on Facebook or Twitter/X.

Friday Night Lights will burn brighter in College Station this week. More than bragging rights are on the line for the Crosstown Showdown as College Station High School hosts A&M Consolidated. The game is Friday, September 25, 2026, at 7:00 pm at CSHS’s Cougar Stadium at 4002 Victoria Avenue. In conjunction with the game, the College Station ISD Education Foundation will host the Kick 4 College Cash during halftime where two students will have the opportunity to kick a field goal to win a $1,000 scholarship from the Foundation for college or vocational school. Senior Elizabeth Garrett will represent AMCHS. Senior Andres Martinez-Salazar will represent CSHS. Each student will get one attempt to kick a 10-yard field goal to win a $1,000 scholarship. Even if they miss, they won’t go home empty-handed – each will receive a $100 VISA gift card courtesy of H-E-B Tower Point. “This event is a fun way to celebrate our students and shine a spotlight on their futures,” said Amy Heye, Executive Director of the CSISD Education Foundation. “We’re excited to give two students the chance to earn scholarship money while celebrating the school spirit that makes CSISD so special.” Established in 1999, the College Station ISD Education Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. The Foundation supports nearly 14,000 students and 2,000 teachers and staff at 19 campuses. Got a news tip? e-mail us at news@wtaw.com, text us at (979) 695-1620, or reach out on Facebook or Twitter/X.