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Jesse Smith

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
7
Latest publication
Sep 21, 2026
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Top 500K sites
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · Jesse Smith

    Woman found dead between Eastland and Ranger; Texas Rangers assisting (opens the original)

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    Eastland, Texas — Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead Thursday evening between Eastland and Ranger. The Eastland County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 7:10 p.m. Sept. 17 to a report of a deceased woman. Texas Rangers were contacted and are assisting with the investigation. RELATED | Former AD, 3 former coaches indicted on felony child injury, endangerment charges Eastland County Sheriff’s Office say the case remains open and active. No additional information, i

  2. Article · Aug 31, 2026 · Jesse Smith

    2-Year-Old Dies in Accidental Drowning at Lake Leon (opens the original)

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    Eastland, Texas — A 2-year-old child died over the weekend after what the Eastland County Sheriff’s Office determined to be an accidental drowning at Lake Leon. Deputies responded to a report of a missing 2-year-old around 7 p.m. Saturday. Before first responders arrived, family members located the child. RELATED | Missing Michigan teen found dead after disappearing underwater at lake Life-saving measures were started immediately, and the child was transported to the hospital. The child was late

  3. Article · Aug 10, 2026 · Jesse Smith

    Anson shooting investigation leads to attempted murder charges (opens the original)

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    ANSON, Texas — Kenneth Davis was booked into the Jones County Jail after Anson police responded to a possible shooting late Saturday night in the 1300 block of Avenue P. According to police, officers were called to the scene around 11 p.m. on Aug. 8, 2026. When officers arrived, Davis was taken into custody and a .22-caliber firearm was recovered. RELATED | DPS increases reward in Brown County unsolved murder from 1996 Davis is currently being held pending investigation on two counts of attempte

  4. Article · Aug 7, 2026 · Jesse Smith

    Community gathers to honor unaccompanied Army veteran in Abilene (opens the original)

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    Abilene, Texas — Members of the community gathered Thursday to pay their final respects to U.S. Army veteran Steven Louis McCarley during an unaccompanied veteran burial in Abilene. The service was held at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, where McCarley was laid to rest with military honors. The Texas Veterans Land Board had invited members of the public to attend the service and help ensure McCarley was not laid to rest alone. RELATED | In Memorium: Officer Elise Ybarra Unaccompani

  5. Article · Jul 14, 2026 · Jesse Smith

    Weather (opens the original)

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    Heavy rain and hazardous road conditions created dangerous situations across parts of West Texas on Tuesday, prompting safety warnings and a lengthy rescue operation. A video recorded at approximately 10:30 a.m. on July 14 shows fast-moving floodwater covering FM 2129 near Sonora, illustrating the impact of recent rainfall in the area. Officials warn that flooded roadways are often more dangerous than they appear. Even shallow, fast-moving water can sweep vehicles off the road or hide damage ben

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