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Yahoo
5 days ago
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LIST: Top priority cold homicide cases Texas Rangers are still trying to solve
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating more than 145 unsolved homicides, but only 13 of these make the . Among them are several murders involving young children. KETK news has compiled a list of top priority unsolved homicide cases that Texas Rangers have been working on to bring justice to the victims and closure for their families. LIST: East Texas cold homicide cases Texas Rangers are still trying to solve City: Dallas County: Dallas Suspect(s): Black man According to Texas DPS, in October of 1979, 7-year-old Barclay was walking down the street near 2900 West Northwest Highway when witnesses saw that she was abducted and struck multiple times by a Black man driving a dark colored vehicle, possibly a two-door Buick. Officials said in December of that same year, Barclay was found dead on the side of a county road near Hiram Road in Wills Point. 'An autopsy was conducted and determined the cause of the death to be a homicide,' the Texas Rangers said. 'The Dallas Police Department maintains an open homicide investigation and is being assisted by the Texas Rangers.' City: Houston County: Harris Texas DPS said on Christmas Day in 1980, Estrella Salinas and her 14-year-old son, Andrew Salinas, were found dead on the east side of White Oak Bayou and the Pinemont Bridge, near the 4500 block of Creekmont Drive in Houston. Estella and Andrew were seen in a blue-colored 1972 Mercury Cougar, which Estella had been driving. The vehicle was later found near the intersection of Cavalcade and Eastex Freeway, with the keys and the victim's items still inside. City: Universal City County: Bexar According to officials, recently divorced 23-year-old Herrera was last seen in the early morning hours of April 11, 1981, leaving a bar called Johnny's Inn in Universal City. Two days later Herrera was found dead and nude in a field near the 500 block of East Aviation Drive. 'An autopsy determined her manner of death to be homicide due to multiple injuries,' Texas DPS said. 'Evidence suggests she was sexually assaulted prior to her death.' County: Bexar According to Texas DPS, 21-year-old Richard Anthony 'Tony' Garza disappeared from southern Bexar County on Sept. 14, 1984, and was reported missing by his father six days later. Garza had been working as a stable hand at a local ranch with race horses. On Jan. 4, 1986, Garza's remains were found near U.S. Highway 181 and FM 344 (now called FM 775) in Wilson County. His cause of death was ruled a homicide, officials said. City: Lubbock County: Lubbock On the morning of March 26, 1987, 13-year-old Veronica Taylor was found dead from blunt force trauma in a snow-covered field adjacent to FM 1729 in eastern Lubbock County, the Texas Rangers said. She was last seen leaving a relative's apartment the previous evening. Have you seen them? Texas children that have been missing, unidentified for over 45 years Taylor was only a 6th grader at the time of her death, she was attending school at Murfee elementary in Lubbock. City: Vernon County: Wilbarger Suspect(s): Black man During the early morning hours of Sept. 23, 1990, an intruder entered the apartment of a mom and two sons. The intruders shot the mother and her two sons, 12-year-old Derrick 'Lump' Jackson and 14-year-old James 'Lil James' Edwards, Texas Rangers said. According to officials, Jackson and Edwards died from gunshot wounds, while their mother fought the intruder and was shot several times but survived. County: Crane According to Texas DPS, on Jan. 31, 1990, human remains were found in Crane County and the body was identified as Maria Mendez of Odessa in 2023 by Texas Rangers and the Odessa Police Department. The investigation into her death continues. Beyond the Headlines: Who was the East Texas brother that was murdered nearly 40 years ago? City: Shepherd County: San Jacinto Around 10 a.m. on May 3, 1992, after 19-year-old Natasha Atchley attended a late night to early morning birthday in Shepherd, her car was found burned on a rural dirt road about a mile from the party. 'Atchley's body was located in the trunk of her hatchback car,' Texas DPS said. 'Natasha previously attended school in Livingston, but moved and graduated from Odessa Permian High School in 1990. Atchley was visiting friends from the Livingston area at the time of her murder.' City: Crystal City County: Zavala On Dec. 18, 1992, the body of Luiz Segovia was found near Crystal City. He had just come back from Austin after a state cosmetology exam, officials said. On the night of his murder, Segovia was described as happy about his exam and his future. City: Junction County: Kimble According to Texas DPS, on Nov. 30, 1997 Kenneth Minton was found dead from gunshot wounds behind Junction Restaurant in the northeast corner of IH-10 and US 83. It is believed by investigators that the suspects attempted to conceal the crime but weren't successful. Minton was a truck driver and at the time of his death it was believed he was heading to Florida with a load. County: San Augustine According to the Texas DPS, Harold William 'Bill' Roland was last seen on July 21, 1997 in San Augustine County where he was staying at his lake house on Lake Sam Rayburn. VANISHED: Harold William Roland Officials said Roland told a witness he planned to go fishing and his wife reported him missing the following morning. Also missing was Roland's pickup truck, pontoon boat and trailer. During the next three month, Roland's items were found at different locations including: The pickup truck was found in a rural area of Angelina County burned (arson) The boat trailer was found abandoned in a National Forest in San Augustine Count The pontoon boat was located hidden under willow trees on Lake Sam Rayburn 'Pontoons on the boat had been shot, possibly in an attempt to sink the craft,' officials said. 'Extensive searches and interviews have not revealed the location of Roland, investigators suspect Roland was killed.' City: Laredo County: Webb According to officials, on Sept. 26, 2004 the remains of an unidentified woman were found on the bank of the Rio Grande River in Laredo. LIST: 20 Tyler cold homicide cases police are still trying to solve After the autopsy, it was determined that the woman was murdered and that she has distinct characteristics consisting of gold peace signs on her front teeth. City: North Richland Hills County: Tarrant On Dec. 9, 2007, officials said, Marianne Wilkinson was enjoying her evening with her husband of 46 years when the doorbell rang. After Wilkinson opened the door, she was shot multiple times by an unidentified person and died from the attack. Wilkinson was a mother of two children and a grandmother of four. She graduated from college in 1961 from Southern Methodist University and was very active in her church, First Baptist Church of Keller, where she attended a bi-weekly prayer group and served on the social committee for her Sunday school class. Texas DPS said Wilkinson and her husband had been enjoying their retirement by traveling before she was killed. Texans can submit tips about these cases on the Texas Rangers unsolved homicide website or to stay anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). For more information on cold cases Texas Rangers are investigating, people can visit the Texas Department of Public Safety website. 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The Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Paw Patrol Live! will have your kids falling in love with theatre as it's a kid's version of a Beyonce gig
WITH three children, over the past decade I have watched more than my fair share of episodes of smash hit Nickelodeon kids show Paw Patrol. All of my children have loved the telly smash, and my youngest, Estella who is four, is currently in the grip of her Paw Patrol phase. 4 4 So when I heard a huge theatrical version of the animated hit 'Paw Patrol Live! : The Great Pirate Adventure' was rolling into London 's Wembley Arena, it was a no-brainer for us. The chance to see Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Zuma, Rocky and my own personal favourite Rubble brought to life up-close was pretty much Estella's answer to a Beyonce concert. And as we filed into the arena alongside thousands of other excited youngsters, it was clear these pups were the pre-school version of rock stars. There was a small part of me that worried that sitting through a raucous 75-minute live version of Paw Patrol (the cartoon is typically only 22 minutes long) would leave me as the one needing 'yelp for help.' But from the minute the opening few bars of the TV show's maddeningly catchy theme song-which lives rent free in my head-rang out across the arena even my toes were tapping. As the cartoon world of Adventure Bay was brought to life in front of us, at points I was almost as sucked in as my four-year-old. The live show was a genuine spectacle with incredible puppetry which puts the much-loved pups front and centre. They are HUGE with adult puppeteers operating them, so their eyes and mouths move with such expression that after a while you forget the humans are even there. The sheer size of the pup puppets and the bright primary colours of their outfits, mean in such a big arena, even really little ones can really see the action on stage and follow it. And at points in the show the Paw Patrol pups ride in brilliantly realistic recreations of their signature vehicles. The show is really interactive too in an almost panto style. I loved watching my daughter point and scream as the rarely-sighted 'Pirate Parrot' kept popping up behind Cap'n Turbot. This live version of the show has a kid-friendly pirate theme. As hapless Turbot falls down a sinkhole into a cave and when Ruder and his team of pups go to the rescue, they find themselves on the quest for pirate gold. Kids have to solve treasure map clues along with the characters which are beamed onto a giant screen. And of course they also have great fun yelling out the show's famous catchphrases. 4 4 The distinctive costumes and high-energy performances of the actors who play Ryder, Mayor Goodway and of course dastardly Mayor Humdinger really help carry the action along. Kids also loved their foot-tapping song and dance numbers. Even fan favourite chickaletta gets in on the act at one point. Since its first theatrical version in the Autumn of 2016, the PAW Patrol Live! experience has been seen by over 7 million people worldwide, and it's easy to see why. 'Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure' is the perfect way to give young children their first taste of theatre and a big dose of fun. And with 39 performances nationwide across the summer-Paw Patrol really are on a roll.
The Guardian
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Herbert Pocket is far from a minor character in Great Expectations
Well, Zoe Williams, I have heard of Herbert and so has anyone else who's read Great Expectations (Think you know a lot about Dickens? Then who's this Herbert character?, 28 May). Herbert Pocket is a relative of Miss Havisham who fights Pip and is beaten by him. When Pip comes into money, he lives with the Pocket family, aiming to acquire the manners and knowledge of a gentleman. Pip and Herbert share chambers as young men, and so Herbert becomes aware of the Magwitch secret. He helps Pip with the failed escape. Dickens' books teem with characters, but among the crowd Herbert stands out. As does a close friendship between young men to which teenagers can relate. Jane LindenDarsham, Suffolk Herbert Pocket is not a minor character in Great Expectations. We first meet him as a boy on one of Pip's visits to Miss Havisham, where Pip fights with, and defeats, Herbert, which delights Estella, who says to Pip: 'You may kiss me if you like.' Later, when Pip acquires wealth and goes to London, Herbert lodges with him and becomes his guide to behaviour suited to his new station in life: 'It isn't usual to eat peas with a knife.' Anyone who thinks he is a minor character has not read the book properly or only in summary – a practice that I believe is becoming more RobertsManosque, France As a lifelong admirer of Great Expectations, I was puzzled that Zoe Williams could see so little in the character of Herbert Pocket. He is the 'pale young gentleman' who fights with Pip near the beginning of the story. He later becomes Pip's closest friend and shares all his experiences throughout the rest of the book. Pip confides in him about his unrequited love for Estella, and Herbert is able to explain the reason for Miss Havisham's obsessive resentments. Together they respond to the shock of the convict Magwitch's return from transportation and join in the desperate attempt to spirit him to safety. Of all the things that Pip does with his inherited fortune, the only one that he does not regret is setting Herbert up in business. I don't know the wording of the GCSE question about Herbert, but I should think he understands Pip better than any other character. His take on Pip's life story would be kind and sympathetic, but searching and perceptive as well. He seems a very good choice for students to write RigbyOldham, Greater Manchester Have an opinion on anything you've read in the Guardian today? Please email us your letter and it will be considered for publication in our letters section.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I visited the UK's first Legoland music festival with live gigs and a Lego sushi bar
IF the idea of taking kids along to a summer festival sounds too much like hard-work, then Legoland Windsor may have the answer. I tried out the first ever ' Lego Festival ', at the Windsor resort with my three children Henry, 11, Nicholas, 7, and Estella 3 and they loved it. 6 6 The festival runs until June 8, and is free with normal entry to the park. This means that the next couple of weeks is a great time to visit Legoland Windsor to get more value from your ticket. The festival is scattered throughout the whole park across five distinct zones, offering shows, music, activities and of course plenty of hands-on brick modelling. Young visitors are even issued festival-style lanyards when they enter the park to really make them feel part of the action. As they make their way through the various zones completing activities they receive a stamp at every spot. A prize awaits for those who complete their stamp card. The 'Music Zone' located in the centre of the park's Heartlake City area plays home to a vibrant 'Battle of the Bands' show where kids can rock out to a group made-up of mini-figures characters brought to life. After all that high-energy performance, the nearby 'Chill Out Zone' was a perfect place for the kids to take five. Decorated with walls of flowers, in the 'Chill Out Zone' kids can build pretty brick blooms from Lego botanical kits. Elsewhere in the park, near ' Miniland ', where famous global landmarks are recreated from almost out of 40 million Lego Bricks lay the 'Dance Zone.' My little one especially loved having a boogie when a giant costumed Lego minifigure 'DJ Goodvibes' spun some tunes. Legoland Windsor opens brand new Woodland Village 6 In the nearby 'Creative Zone', Lego mosaic building was on offer in this zone, as well as cookie decoration at an additional charge. In this area kids can also watch virtual workshops from Lego masterbuilder Alec, who has a huge following on YouTube. The 'Gaming Zone' offered kids to add their own contributions to a huge Lego recreation of the Lost Isle from the popular Lego Fortnite game. There is also a quirky Lego sushi bar where children can build Lego versions of the fishy snack. Every zone features a huge new, mini-figure creation-the 'Cuddle Team Leader' from Lego Fortnite is recreated using an astonishing 21,000 bricks. And if you are lucky, costumed versions of the mini-figure characters pop up throughout the day at the zones to say hello. 6 Lego Festival is running in the lead up to World Play Day on June 11, which celebrates the importance of play to kids' development. As well as all of the festival fun, all of the Windsor resorts usual rides and attractions are open as normal. My three did all their favourites including putting out a fire in Lego City, riding in a hot air balloon and riding The Dragon rollercoaster. Legoland is always great for all ages because there is such a great mix of attractions. Whilst there are more thrilling rides for my older sons there are lots of gentle rides-such as the Fairy Tale Brook boat ride my youngest loves as you meander through gentle water ways following a re-telling classic stories like Cinderella and Hansel and Gretal with a Lego twist. By the end of their festival adventure, my three were so tired they might as well have been to Glastonbury, although they were decidedly less muddy. One Sun Travel Reporter visited the world-first Disney music festival in Europe - it has its own anthem and lots of musical attractions. And this festival has been dubbed the 'pint-sized Glastonbury' that's great for first-timers. 6
7NEWS
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Sheike just dropped a huge 50 per cent off sale in time for Euro summer
Here on Aussie shores there's plenty of gorgeous fashion brands to shop. From designer labels to high street stores, we're spoilt for choice when it comes to updating our wardrobes. That's why shoppers are rushing to Sheike to shop the best-selling dresses, tops, pants, skirts and accessories in the newly-announced half price sale. Offering up to 50 per cent off everyday wear, statement shirts and event dresses, it's a rare chance to score a steal from the crowd-favourite fashion brand. Perfect timing for those heading to Europe for a summer of sun, there's plenty of gorgeous prints, colours and lightweight materials for the warmer weather. But get in quick — sizes are already running out of stock. Here's everything you can get your hands on for under $50, $100 and $130. Under $50 Kiss And Tell Short, was $89.99 now $49.99 Estella Bag, was $89.99 now $49.99 Santorini Earrings, was $34.99 now $19.99 Devon Bodysuit, was $89.99 now $39.99 Under $100 Wave Nouveau Top, was $119.99 now $69.99 Lotty Pant, was $159.99 now $79.99 Lyla Maxi Dress, was $159.99 now $79.99 Scarlett Midi Dress, was $199.95 now $99.99 Havana Maxi Dress, was $149.99 now $99.99 Under $130 Como Mini Dress, was $229.99 now $129.99 Zari Dress, was $229.99 now $129.99 Portland Jacket, was $229.99 now $129.99 Genevieve Maxi Dress, was $239.99 now $129.99 Valentina Maxi Dress, was $249.99 now $129.99 Best fashion deals of the week Shop now There's still plenty of sales to shop across our favourite fashion brands, and we've been keeping an eye out for the best deals to shop. Those on the hunt for a designer pair of sunnies without the hefty price tag, Sunglass Hut are offering up to 50 per cent off selected sunglasses, across popular brands like RayBan. Simply head into store between May 22 - June 17 to score a steal. If you're on the hunt for something extra special, Shona Joy are hosting a highly-anticipated warehouse sale in Sydney. With nothing over $60, there's one-of-a-kind samples and bridal wear up for grabs. AJE - 25 per cent off all sale items. Gorman - 20 to 50 per cent off storewide. The Iconic - Up to 60 per cent off designer clearance at The Iconic. The Outnet - Up to 65 per cent off Ganni. Uniqlo - Sportscraft - 25 per cent off jackets, denim and pants. Sportsgirl - Nothing over $50 sale. Saba - 25 per cent off coats, jackets and knits.
