LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) _ Parts of Texas are beginning to look like they did in the 1950s.
Nationally, Central and South Texas were alone Tuesday in experiencing the two most severe stages of drought:
Texas Drought Invokes Images of 1950s
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Amber Alert Issued for 14-Year-Old Isabel Gonzales of Weatherford, TX
An Amber Alert was issued for 14-year-old Isabel Gonzalez. She was last seen in the 100 block of Woodrun Court in Weatherford, TX at 9:00pm on 09/13/2026 wearing a black sweatshirt and black shorts. If you have information, please contact the Weatherford Police Department: (817) 598-4412.
Northgate Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Two Guns; Four Arrested
What was going to be a routine traffic stop for a seat belt violation, led to the arrest of four men in Northgate Saturday night. College Station Police patrolling around 10:00pm saw a vehicle with four occupants, none wearing a seatbelt. When the vehicle pulled over, the officer could smell marijuana coming from the car. Police also say a Glock handgun was easily viewable in the pocket on the back of the driver’s seat and another Glock was laying on the back seat with an extended magazine. Police also found numerous rounds of ammunition wrapped in a ski mask in the glove box. The driver, 21-year-old Jaelon Lashawn Jackson, was found with a large amount of cash. He was arrested for Not Wearing a Seatbelt. He was released on a Personal Recognizance Bond. It was Jackson’s 10th time in the Brazos County Jail. Passenger #1, 21-year-old Montavian Raquon Reed, was also found with a large amount of cash. He admitted that the Glock in the back seat was his. He was charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon and Not Wearing a Seatbelt. Reed was released on $5,000 bond. It was his 6th time in the Brazos County Jail. Passenger #2, 22-year-old Kentun Jaaron King was arrested for Not Wearing a Seatbelt and an outstanding warrant. He paid $485 in association with the warrant and was released on a Personal Recognizance Bond. It was his 7th time in the Brazos County Jail. Passenger #3, 22-year-old Christian Xavier Black was arrested for Not Wearing a Seatbelt and an outstanding warrant. He was granted a PR Bond for his seatbelt violation, but he remains jailed on $896.50 bond on the warrant for possession of Marijuana. It is his 3rd time in the Brazos County Jail.
Amber Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Tiffany Griffith of Gilmer, TX
The Gilmer Police Department is searching for missing child Tiffany Griffith, 16 years old, White, Female, last seen wearing a black shirt, white pants, and black and white shoes. The missing child was last seen at 6:05PM, on 08/26/2026 at the 200 Block of Dean Street, Gilmer, TX 75644. Law enforcement officials believe Griffith to be in grave or immediate danger. Anyone with information regarding this child abduction, should contact the Gilmer Police Department at 903-843-5545.