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Texarkana police remove homeless encampment after receiving complaints, residents conflicted
TEXARKANA (KTAL/KMSS) – Torn reactions from community members after departments in Texarkana, Arkansas, announced a project to clean up a street that some residents had labeled a nuisance. Following numerous complaints about littering, vandalism, and loose animals, the city of Texarkana's public works, street, animal control, and police departments addressed the issues on the 1000 block of Prince Street. The area is a known homeless encampment. Bringing in excavators and clean-up teams, the city took on the job and shared an update on Facebook, where the community's reactions were divided. Some residents expressed gratitude for the cleanup, while others were disappointed, questioning if tearing down the space was morally correct. One comment noted, 'These were people's homes, the only place most of them had. This is so cruel. Why not help them or take them to a place you people are willing to let them live?' On the other end, some believe that taking action is the best way to assist. 'If we keep people who are homeless from setting up encampments on other people's property, you eventually force them to seek help.' The post for the city gathering over 300 comments from locals taking a side on the matter. People living at the encampment were notified of resources within Texarkana and the surrounding area for assistance. One arrest was made for a person who had an outstanding warrant. The city says the operation was part of the College Hill Rejuvenation project started in January 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Suspect wanted in deadly Pico Rivera shooting
Authorities are searching for a suspect in connection with a deadly shooting in Pico Rivera. On May 13, Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies responded to a homicide on the 9100 block of Rosehedge Drive around 5 p.m. Arriving deputies found the victim, Cato Mendoza, 40, fatally shot. The suspect fled the scene in a 2023 silver Nissan Altima sedan. It's unclear how many people may have been inside the vehicle. Authorities have released surveillance video of the shooter's getaway car. The circumstances surrounding the deadly incident remain under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Giles or Detective Brown at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Why strawberry season is coming to an early end in Northern Virginia
BEALETON, Va. (DC News Now) — It's a springtime favorite: picking sweet strawberries at area farms. But this season is over almost before it even started. In Fauquier County at Messick's Farm Market, owner Jimmy Messick said this strawberry season was not one to remember. 'Out of the 12 or 13 years that we've been growing, this is the worst year of growing that I have experienced,' he told DC News Now. Messick said in a normal season, each plant produces about one pound of strawberries. This year, it's about 20% of that. LOOK: Caps off to the 2025 grads! Check out our viewers' proud accomplishments He attributes it primarily to a fungal disease called Neopestalotiopsis, or Neo-P. That, combined with a warmer and wetter month of May, has cut strawberry picking season short. In certain years, it can last until late June or the first week of July. This year, it ended in mid-May. 'The brown splotches are starting to invade into the leaf,' Messick said, identifying the fungus. 'Pretty soon it kills the leaf and eventually the plant.' Messick said his plan for the future is to try new varieties of strawberries in September for the fall season, hoping some of them are less susceptible to Neo-P. 'Anything that's good and sweet and fruity, you're going to have pests that want to eat it as well,' he said. 'But this new [disease] is something that we haven't learned to cope with yet.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Shreveport event explores surviving social media with your mental health
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Social media has changed how we connect in daily life and even the workplace. Today, many define success through social media, but it also comes with a mental health cost. Recognizing the symptoms of hyperfunctioning depression in women Social Con is a local event that is sparking real conversations about the reality of social media. From highlight reels to instant viral fame, social media is a blueprint for life for some, but Kalli Combs, owner of Social Con, says people often only see part of reality. She says social media's impact on mental health is important, and sometimes, that requires taking a break. 'Things that have been working for me, that I've found that works with my mental health, because we all need to step away sometimes, you cannot as a human being involve yourself in negativity or anything that may be conducive to your spirit all the time,' said Combs Combs says comparing culture online can lead to false realities and unrealistic expectations. Proposed bill in Texas would prohibit minors from using social media. Learn tips for managing child's online activity 'You see people that you know, they may have nice cars or they may have money… But you don't know that they're renting that… So all you see is what's in front of you,' said Combs. That's why she urges parents to stay aware of what their kids consume and shares what works for her family. 'When we're in the car driving, I'm listening… or leaving the door open and listening to what he's watching on TV, so we can further advocate,' said Combs. Former U.S. Surgeon General Doctor Vivek Murthy says to be aware of mimicking what you see on social media. Mental health facility opens in Northeast Texast to help patients in crisis 'What I worry about, for young people in particular, is the impact that technology is having on their social connection. We tend to think, 'Oh. Kids are on social media. That's great because they're connected to one another.' But, no, we have to recognize there's a difference between the connections you have online and the connections you have in person. And as more relationships are shifted online, we're realizing that, number one, more kids are struggling with this intense culture of self-comparison online, which is shredding their self-esteem.' Murthy. At the end of the day, Combs says the realest thing we can do is to be transparent. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Illinois bill pushes for safe gun storage
Illinois lawmakers have passed a bill that could create more requirements for safe gun storage. The Safe Gun Storage Act (SB0008) would require guns to be kept in a secure locked container so a minor, an at-risk person or someone who is not allowed to have a gun can't get to them. Illinois state police would also be able to revoke firearm owners' identification cards if a person doesn't report a lost or stolen gun within 48 hours two or more times. House Republicans argue the bill is unconstitutional and will challenge it in court. The bill passed the House 69-40 and passed the Senate in April. The bill now only needs the governor's signature to become law. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
