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Claire Jeffress of Pearland, Texas is a one-of-a-kind sort of girl. The high school senior was crowned Homecoming Queen two weeks ago. Then, last Friday, she kicked the game-winning field goal.  The game winner! pic.twitter.com/8Grl3qI0Vm — Dawson Eagles (@DawsonHighSchl) October 21, 2017    Jeffress is the kicker for Dawson High School in Pearland. In their game against rival Pearland High School, the stakes were high. Jeffress didn’t let the pressure get to her, though. “I’ve kind of learned how to block everything out and just focus on what I do. If it’s 32 or 33 yards or less, I feel confident,” Jeffress told the Houston Chronicle. The game was close, but Pearland...

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NUECES COUNTY - Late Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla’s brother is one of Nueces County’s top 10 most wanted. Abraham Quintanilla is wanted for not paying child support, according to a flyer posted on the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. See the full list below: If you have any information on any of the suspects contact 1-800-827-8477 and you could be entitled to a cash reward. Via KHOU

In a world where hectic schedules and dwindling free time are the norm, grab-and-go dining continues to reign supreme. It’s a genre Dallas-based company Eatzi’s has mastered at its five outposts across the DFW area with a sixth location on the waythis fall. If you’re not familiar with the brand, the market and bakery is a favorite amongst Dallasites offering a bevy of prepared meals alongside grilled meats, pizza, sandwiches, bread, beer, and wine. “The shift towards the fast-casual dining trend is here to stay,” said Eatzi’s CEO Adam Romo. “Time is a luxury most of us don’t have, and consumers are increasingly searching for...

Central Texas police discovered a stash of meth last week worth $2 million after pulling a 23-year-old over for speeding, according to a news release from the Austin Police Department. Seline Lizbeth Ayala was arrested July 12 in Austin and is facing federal drug trafficking charges, according to APD. Around 11:20 p.m., Ayala, 23, who police said is from Laredo, was pulled over in the 5400 block of I-35 North for speeding in her 2013 Dodge Avenger.    "Upon making contact with the driver, officers became suspicious," reads the news release. Using a narcotics K-9, police allegedly found 75 pounds of liquid...