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KPRC 2 viewers send in pictures, videos of intense rain, hail as dangerous storms move through
Read full article: KPRC 2 viewers send in pictures, videos of intense rain, hail as dangerous storms move throughThe Houston area was getting pounded Monday afternoon with the rainfall rate around 4 inches an hour at 2 p.m., according to KPRC 2 Meteorologists Justin Stapleton and Caroline Brown.
‘Get out of the race now’: Package containing noose, threatening message sent to Mayor of Arcola
Read full article: ‘Get out of the race now’: Package containing noose, threatening message sent to Mayor of ArcolaThe Mayor of Arcola, Fred A. Burton, received a package containing a noose and a message demanding him to withdraw from the mayoral race. Local authorities and the FBI are working together to investigate this incident.
Arcola city government unraveling with allegations, infighting
Read full article: Arcola city government unraveling with allegations, infightingAt the center of the controversy, the Mayor, Fred Burton, has leveled an allegation that one city council member, Ebony Sanco, does not live within the city limits.
Woman who accused officer of sexual assault files civil rights lawsuit against Arcola Police Department
Read full article: Woman who accused officer of sexual assault files civil rights lawsuit against Arcola Police DepartmentA former Arcola police officer charged with sexual assault now accused of civil rights violations.
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5 things for Houstonians to know for Tuesday, Nov. 17
Read full article: 5 things for Houstonians to know for Tuesday, Nov. 17Here are things to know for Tuesday, Nov. 17:1. Ruiz was indicted on Nov. 10 and charged with two counts of depriving two victims of their right to bodily integrity. Greg Abbott said a COVID-19 antibody therapy will be distributed to hospitals Monday. Abbott said Friday that the Texas Department of State Health Services will distribute the therapy -- called Bamlanivimab -- to hospitals across Texas. It will be distributed to acute care hospitals across the state, according to Abbott’s office.
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Former Arcola officer accused of kidnapping, sexual abuse faces federal charges
Read full article: Former Arcola officer accused of kidnapping, sexual abuse faces federal chargesHOUSTON – A former Arcola police officer accused of kidnapping and sexual abuse is facing several federal charges, according to U.S. Attorney Ryan Patrick. Hector Aaron Ruiz, 25, was arrested after being accused of aggravated sexual abuse and kidnapping while serving as an officer for the Arcola Police Department, according to prosecutors. READ: Arcola officer faces new charges after second woman accuses him of sexual assaultRuiz was indicted on Nov. 10 and charged with two counts of depriving two victims of their right to bodily integrity. Ruiz was charged with the state charges of felony sexual assault and official oppression charges in connection with that incident. About the suspectRuiz was employed as a full-time police officer with the Arcola police department for 14 months.