21-year-old driver allegedly flees from deadly crash that killed couple: Documents

KVIA on July 13, 2026

Lauren Bly

UPDATE (July 16, 2026) — Several witnesses told police David McCall allegedly ran away after crashing into a couple on a motorcycle — including the couple’s son, according to arrest documents. One witness said he chased McCall from the Loop 375 highway to a nearby neighborhood.

Documents said the De La Torre couple’s son, Damian, rode his motorcycle behind his parents on Loop 375 West. He said he saw McCall drive at a high rate of speed and change lanes. Damian alleged McCall lost control of his car and crashed into his parent’s motorcycle.

The impact threw the couple from the motorcycle onto the pavement of the Yarbrough entrance ramp onto the highway, documents said. Police said the couple died at the scene.

Two witnesses driving on the highway’s eastbound said they pulled over and jumped the barrier to call 911 and report McCall reportedly leaving the crash site, documents said.

One witness alleged McCall tried to leave by driving away, but instead got out the car and left by foot, documents said.

Another witness said he chased McCall through an open field and down a canal. Documents said the witness lost sight of McCall when he jumped over a wall into a house’s backyard.

Patrol officers searched the area where McCall was last scene, found him and arrested him in the front yard of a home in a neighborhood off Yarbrough Drive.

During questioning, McCall said he didn’t remember how the crash happened and that he drove his girlfriend’s car, documents said.

He said he panicked after the crash, ran toward the neighborhood and called his brother, documents said.

According to documents, McCall admitted to drinking two Michelob Ultra beers at his cousin’s house before the crash.

Police asked him if he called 911 to report the crash and whether he checked on the others involved in the crash. Documents said McCall answered no to both.

Jail records said McCall remains behind bars without bond.

He’s being held under Texas Senate Bill 9, which is a bail reform law requiring a judge to review certain serious felony cases before bail can be set.

Court records also said McCall was convicted last year of evading arrest with a vehicle and sentenced to four years in prison.

The same records said the case stemmed from a 2023 high-speed pursuit that investigators said was connected to a human smuggling investigation.

UPDATE (July 13, 2026) — El Paso Police said it arrested a 21-year-old man in connection to a deadly crash that killed a couple.

David McCall faces two charges of collision involving death, according to a news release.

EPPD said McCall allegedly lost control while driving and hit Alfredo and Miriam De La Torre while they rode a motorcycle. The couple were thrown from the motorcycle and died at the scene, police said.

McCall allegedly left the crash site by foot. Police later arrested and booked him into the El Paso County Detention Facility.

(Courtesy: EPPD)

El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson sent ABC-7 the following statement sending his condolences to De La Torre couple and their families:

“Our hearts are with the families and loved ones of the victims. These tragic crashes are a painful reminder that every life lost on our roadways is one too many.

The City of El Paso is committed to making our streets safer. Earlier this year, City Council strengthened our State Legislative Agenda to support stronger impaired driving prevention, enforcement, accountability, and public awareness. We will continue working with Sober Streets, law enforcement, our legislative delegation, and community partners to advocate for measures that help prevent crashes and save lives.

We will continue working with our partners to improve safety and advocate for stronger laws, but we also ask every driver to do their part. Make safe choices, look out for one another, and help us keep El Paso’s roads safe.”

UPDATE (7:58 p.m.) — El Paso Police said that two people have died, and that their Special Traffic Investigator’s Unit is responding.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to TxDOT, all lanes are closed on Loop 375 at Yarbrough going west.

El Paso fire says that a call came in at around 6 p.m. of a motorcycle and vehicle accident. They have not said if anyone is injured.

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Plan ahead for GECU system upgrades at the end of July

KVIA on July 13, 2026

Nina Gallegos

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – GECU Federal Credit Union plans to do a complete system upgrade from July 31-Aug. 4. Some services with online and mobile banking will be completely unavailable until the upgrade is complete, according to GECU.

Unavailable services includes GECU’s Bill Pay, scheduled transfers, account and card alert registration, external loan payments, eStatements, mobile check deposit, and Card Management.

GECU members can still apply for a loan and new accounts through the credit union’s website.

GECU said it will advance direct deposits on Friday, July 31 for direct deposits dated Aug. 1-3, as long as they are received by July 31. Other direct deposits will be deposited as soon as the upgrade is complete.

Members must make any necessary loan payments or transfers before July 31 at 5 p.m.

Transactions processed with money-transfer apps that are directly linked to your GECU accounts will be unavailable starting at 5 p.m. MST on Friday, July 31.

GECU said the upgraded technology will streamline back-end operations and processes to serve members better.

The upcoming system upgrade means GECU members will lose access to several key financial services during the transition. A 24/7 card services line will remain open, but staff will not be able to assist with account or loan specific questions.

GECU member Yolanda Miranda says she was not aware of the planned system upgrade. As someone who pays rent at the beginning of each month, Miranda expressed concern over the timing of the upgrade.

“I do pay on the beginning of the of each month. And it’s good to know that because I didn’t know that,” Miranda said regarding the unexpected timing of the upgrade.

Online and mobile banking will be unavailable during the upgrade. Direct deposits, loan payments and transfers and money transfers through third-party apps all need to be completed before July 31. All ATM and cash deposits should also be made before the July 31 deadline.

Jacque Valdez, GECU Senior Vice President of Operations, confirmed the limited availability of assistance during the upgrade.

Valdez stated that while card services would be operational, “Specific to issues around their accounts or mortgages, we would not be available.”

When asked what would happen if a member does not set up their payments in advance, Valdez did not provide a direct response. Valdez suggested members utilize available resources.

“Well, they would be able to reference us. But you know, if they use that checklist and plan a little bit ahead, we can ensure that they can help themselves through that particular situation,” Valdez said.

Miranda noted the potential inconvenience for those unaware of the changes.

“So if you’re not prepared, it’s going to be inconvenient. So we’re going to have headaches, right?” Miranda said.

GECU advises members to prepare for the system upgrade before July 31 to avoid disruptions.

GECU recommends steps members can take to prepare for the upgrade:

Before July 30:

Verify your contact information

Mark your calendar

Keep an eye on your mail and email

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If needed, turn on your cards

Add cards to your mobile wallet

Make mobile-check deposits

Update bill pay

If needed, open a new debit card

Before July 31:

Check your balance

Make necessary transactions

Make wire transfers

Make ATM check and cash deposits

Add nicknames to your account

After Aug. 4:

Double-check payments

Re-enroll in Zelle

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Prosecutor looks to revoke bond for Osage Beach alderman after alleged failed drug test

KMIZ on July 13, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Camden County prosecutor on Monday filed a motion to revoke the bond of an Osage Beach alderman after he allegedly failed a drug test.

John Robert “Bob” O’Steen, 60, who represents the city’s first ward, was charged in May with delivery of a controlled substance, two counts of drug possession and one count of unlawful use of a weapon. He posted a $250,000 bond on May 13.

Court documents in previous reporting say O’Steen tried to buy two “8-balls” of cocaine for $500 from an undercover law enforcement officer on Tuesday. Law enforcement served a warrant at O’Steen’s residence and found drugs and nine guns, the statement says.

Prosecutor Richelle Grosvenor’s motion on Monday claimed that O’Steen violated the conditions of his bond after a urinalysis on June 29 determined O’Steen tested positive benzoylecgonine, which is a metabolite of cocaine.

O’Steen’s attorney Travis Noble denied the claims in a message to ABC 17 News on Monday.

“We deny any drug use and are complying with all conditions of bond,” the message reads.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday.

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22-year-old dead, another person injured after rollover crash in Indio

KESQ on July 13, 2026

Tommy Gallegos

INDIO, Calif. — One person was killed and another injured Monday morning after a pickup truck overturned on Fred Waring Drive in Indio, ejecting both occupants, according to the Indio Police Department.

The crash happened at around 8:13 a.m. as a blue Toyota Tundra was traveling westbound on Fred Waring Drive. Based on the preliminary investigation by Indio Police, the vehicle appeared to lose control and overturn, ejecting two adult occupants.

An adult man was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified by authorities as Jason Chavez, 22, of Indio.

A second adult occupant was injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

While initial reports indicated the crash involved two vehicles, investigators now say a second vehicle struck debris from the collision but does not appear to have been involved in the initial crash.

The Indio Police Department’s Traffic Unit has taken over the investigation. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Westbound Fred Waring Drive was closed between Madison Street and Burr Street as investigators processed the scene. The roadway has since reopened.

The Riverside County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased once next of kin have been notified.

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Traffic Officer Yuhas with the Indio Police Department at (760) 391-4057.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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How new resident physicians are addressing the need for doctors in the valley

KESQ on July 13, 2026

Gavin Nguyen

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Doctors are always in need in the desert. It’s no different at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs.

At the end of June, 42 new resident physicians were welcomed to Desert Regional’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) program.

Those new doctors are coming at a critical time.

“Is there a shortage of doctors that we’re seeing?” we asked Dr. Rebecca Ward, the Chief of Pediatrics at Desert Regional Medical Center.

She replied, “Absolutely. There are definitely a big shortage of doctors, especially for the younger ages. We don’t have enough pediatricians or family physicians in the area that can see children. We also don’t have enough OB/GYN support also in the area.”

Dr. Ward also outlined the unique scenario the valley is facing. Historically, there hasn’t been a high volume of young families seeking care.

“Traditionally this has been a older community, so there hasn’t been as much of a need until recently. And then we’ve also had a lot of pediatricians in the area recently retire in the last 2 to 3 years,” she said.

Dr. Fouzhan Pejmanian is the Chief Resident Physician, overseeing many of her younger peers. She said the retiring pediatricians made the shortage more evident, and that the resident physician program is the most effective way to kill two birds with one stone.

“Residency programs are the best long term solutions to that shortage because they train next generation of physicians, and at the same time, they provide high quality care,” Dr. Pejmanian explained.

According to SHAPE Riverside County, a collaborative public health initiative, 15% of people within Riverside County have experienced delays or difficulty finding medical care. That statistic places Riverside County in the top half of counties within California, but highlighted that it was also worsening over time.

We asked the doctors at Desert Regional if they were seeing any delay in care for its patients. Dr. Ward said no.

“Luckily, we’re pretty good about getting people in,” she said, but pointed out some patients could be hesitant to find a new doctor after their trusted physician retires or moves on. “I know sometimes it can be difficult when somebody loses the pediatrician they’ve been with for many years, and then being a little hesitant and trying to figure out where to go next.”

“But I want to let people know out there that we definitely have availability here, and we’re happy to see people of all ages,” she continued.

As for the new residents who recently donned their white coats, like Dr. Chris Min, from Orange County, the goal is the same: “I am new, but I do feel like I’m already making progress and making changes. … I want to learn why, I want to learn how, and I want to be able to contribute. And, just make life easier and better for patients.”

The key, of course, is to retain the new residents who go through Desert Regional’s three-year-long program. Program leaders said about a third of them stay in the Coachella Valley, while about half of them stay within the Southern California area.

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3 firefighters injured while rescuing hiker in Organ Mountains

KVIA on July 13, 2026

Gabrielle Lopez

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 12-hour rescue in the Organ Mountains left three firefighters injured, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. The call for help came in around 10 a.m. Sunday.

LCFD said its technical rescue team helped an injured hiker at Aguirre Springs trail. The hiker reportedly climbed 1,000 feet off the trail into a gully, and their injury stopped them from descending.

Search and rescue parties helped the hiker and gave medical care, LCFD said. Because of the terrain, the rescue took 12 hours and 20 minutes.

LCFD said three firefighters were injured from the rescue.

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Firefighter sent to hospital after fire on Montana Avenue in Las Cruces

KVIA on July 13, 2026

Gabrielle Lopez

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — One firefighter went to a hospital after the Las Cruces Fire Department extinguished a fire in Las Cruces Saturday afternoon. It happened on the 1200 block of Montana Avenue near Las Cruces High School.

When crews arrived, they found the fire burning in a storage yard that was near a building, LCFD said on Facebook.

(Courtesy: LCFD)

Crews controlled the fire within 15 minutes. The building didn’t have anyone inside.

The injured firefighter went to a hospital.

LCFD said the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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HPL Welcomes Author Curtis Chin to Summer Reading Program

CNN Newsource on July 13, 2026

By Francis Page Jr.

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    July 13, 2026 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston’s summer heat may be relentless, but Houston Public Library is offering a refreshing change of menu: one celebrated author, one unforgettable memoir and an hour of conversation designed to feed both the mind and the spirit.

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 2 to 3 p.m., author, filmmaker and cultural advocate Curtis Chin will appear at the Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library, 11903 Bellaire Boulevard, as part of HPL’s Summer Reading Program. The in-person program is intended for adults, and advance registration is required through HPL’s official event page. Seating is limited, making this one Saturday reservation Houstonians should secure before the literary table fills up.

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Chin arrives with a title as inviting as the aroma drifting from a neighborhood kitchen: Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Published in 2023, the award-winning memoir follows his coming of age as a gay Chinese American in working-class Detroit, where his family’s Chung’s Cantonese Cuisine became far more than a place to eat. It was a classroom, community center, observation deck and unofficial city hall—with egg rolls.

The restaurant opened in Detroit’s original Chinatown in 1940, relocated after urban redevelopment displaced the district and remained part of the city until 2000. Its customers crossed boundaries of race, class, profession and identity, giving young Chin a front-row education in how a city survives, argues, laughs and keeps showing up. The memoir arranges memories like a restaurant menu, serving family history and social commentary in portions that are humorous, candid and deeply human.

That history carries special weight. Chin grew up during the era surrounding the 1982 killing of Vincent Chin, a watershed moment in Asian American civil-rights activism. Curtis Chin has explained that the tragedy helped shape his commitment to opening doors for Asian Americans and other people of color to tell their stories. His work reminds readers that storytelling is not decoration around history; it is one way communities protect themselves from erasure.

Chin also helped establish the Asian American Writers’ Workshop after its founders began gathering in New York City in 1991, seeking a supportive literary community for writers of color. The organization became a nonprofit in 1992 and has spent more than three decades publishing, mentoring and amplifying Asian diasporic voices. Chin served as its first executive director, helping build a platform that would support generations of writers.

His creative journey did not stop on the printed page. Chin wrote comedy for network and cable television before transitioning into social-justice documentaries. His films have screened at more than 600 venues in 20 countries, while his writing has appeared in CNN, Bon Appétit, the Detroit Free Press and The Emancipator/Boston Globe. His short documentary Dear Corky premiered through PBS’s American Masters, and Warren King: King of Cardboard, produced by Chin and Adam Wolman, premiered on PBS in May 2026.

Houston is an especially fitting stop for this conversation. The Bayou City understands what happens when cultures meet around a table. Alief, one of Houston’s most internationally flavored communities, speaks in countless accents, shops in multiple languages and knows that food often becomes the first handshake between neighbors.

Chin’s story begins in Detroit, but its questions—Who belongs? Who gets remembered? What do families teach without ever writing it down? — will feel right at home on Bellaire Boulevard. The appearance also continues a proud public-library tradition. Houston’s library roots reach back to the Houston Lyceum established in 1854, when a collection of fewer than 100 books helped create a civic space for lectures, debates and learning. More than 170 years later, HPL continues expanding that idea: the library is not simply where stories are stored, but where people gather to hear one another more clearly.

For readers, aspiring writers, filmmakers, history lovers and anyone raised in a family business, Chin’s visit promises humor, reflection and honest conversation. His memoir proves that some of life’s biggest lessons arrive without a syllabus—sometimes they come with a takeout menu, a crowded dining room and parents wise enough to tell their children to listen.

“I love making connections with audiences and seeing how universal our stories can be,” Chin said of his Houston visit.

On July 18, HPL will provide the room. Curtis Chin will bring the stories. Houston only needs to bring its curiosity—and perhaps an appetite for a second helping.

More information: houstonlibrary.org/home

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Houston Is Ready to Rumble: WWE’s 40th Annual Survivor Series: WarGames Takes Over Daikin Park

CNN Newsource on July 13, 2026

By Francis Page Jr.

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    July 13, 2026 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, clear your Thanksgiving weekend calendar—and perhaps practice your loudest “Let’s go!” WWE is bringing the 40th annual Survivor Series: WarGames to Daikin Park on Saturday, November 28, 2026, giving the Bayou City another opportunity to prove that when major entertainment comes calling, Houston answers with championship-level energy.

The announcement, made July 13 by WWE in partnership with Houston First Corporation and the Houston Astros, marks Survivor Series’ first return to Houston since 2017 and the first WWE Premium Live Event at Daikin Park since the 2020 Royal Rumble. For a city that knows a little something about dramatic entrances, unforgettable finishes and packed stadiums, the pairing feels less like a surprise and more like destiny wearing wrestling boots.

Survivor Series began in 1987 as a showcase for elimination-style team competition, with legendary names including André the Giant, Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Ricky Steamboat and Jake Roberts helping establish the event as WWE’s annual fall classic. Four decades later, the tradition has evolved into the high-stakes WarGames era, where rival teams settle their differences inside one of sports entertainment’s most intense environments. The names change, the rivalries deepen and the production grows larger, but the central promise remains the same: survive the night and make history.

Houston has repeatedly provided the perfect stage for WWE history. The city hosted WrestleMania in 2001 and 2009, Royal Rumble events in 1989 and 2020, and Survivor Series in 2017. That 2017 event at Toyota Center featured Brock Lesnar battling AJ Styles, The Shield confronting The New Day and Raw and SmackDown competing for brand supremacy. Houston fans did not merely attend; they became part of the soundtrack.

Now, Daikin Park is preparing to trade baseball diamonds for body slams. For the second consecutive year, Survivor Series will be staged in a major sports stadium, following the 2025 event at San Diego’s Petco Park, which WWE says established new gate and attendance records. With Daikin Park’s retractable roof, downtown location and reputation for hosting major national and international events, Houston has the infrastructure—and the swagger—to make the 40th edition feel suitably enormous.

WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque called Houston the perfect host for this milestone chapter. Houston First President and CEO Michael Heckman emphasized the event’s potential to attract thousands of visitors and generate meaningful economic impact. Rachel Quan, vice president of special events for the Houston Astros, noted that Daikin Park takes pride in showcasing Houston through concerts, baseball showcases and other world-class attractions.

That impact should extend well beyond the ring. A major holiday-weekend event can fill hotel rooms, restaurants, rideshares, shops and entertainment districts throughout downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. Wrestling fans are famously loyal travelers, and many will arrive ready to turn a one-night spectacle into a full Houston experience—complete with barbecue, Tex-Mex, museums, nightlife and perhaps a spirited debate over which Superstar deserves the loudest entrance.

Ticket access will begin in stages. Club WWE members receive an exclusive presale Wednesday, August 5, at 10 a.m. Central. The general presale begins Thursday, August 6, at 10 a.m. Central, followed by the public on-sale Friday, August 7, at 10 a.m. Central through Ticketmaster. Fans may register through WWE’s official Survivor Series 2026 page for presale information.

Premium Survivor Series Pass packages from On Location are also planned, with options expected to include premium seating, pre-show hospitality, WWE Superstar appearances, ringside photo opportunities and other enhanced experiences. Deposits are being accepted for early access to those packages.

WWE’s weekly programming reaches audiences around the world, making the Houston event a rolling postcard for the city. From skyline shots to crowd reactions, the broadcast can spotlight Houston’s diversity, hospitality and unmistakable personality before an enormous international audience.

For Houston, Survivor Series: WarGames is more than another date on the entertainment calendar. It is a high-profile reminder that the nation’s fourth-largest city remains a first-choice destination for global sports, live entertainment and cultural spectacle. For WWE, it is a chance to celebrate 40 years of Survivor Series in a city whose fans understand loyalty, drama, comeback stories and the occasional perfectly timed finishing move.

This Thanksgiving weekend, the leftovers may be cold—but Daikin Park will be red-hot. photo

Ticket Purchase Link: Ticketmaster — WWE Survivor Series: WarGames Tickets go on sale Friday, August 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. Central Time. Fans can register for presale access here. Premium Ticket and Hospitality Packages: On Location Survivor Series Packages

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Missouri Task Force 1 returns to Boone County after aiding in southern Missouri flood response

KMIZ on July 13, 2026

Melissa Houston

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Missouri Task Force 1 on Monday completed its four-day deployment in Reynolds and Iron counties to respond to and help with the historic flooding in southern Missouri.

The task force was originally placed as a type 3 resource, meaning only half the team was deployed, but after seeing the severity of the flood, it was upgraded to a Type 1, deploying more than 80 members, according to technical information specialist Ryan Benedict.

Benedict said that flooding is an extremely dangerous situation, and it only takes roughly 6-7 inches of water to move a large vehicle, so what made this event so historic and catastrophic was how rapidly the water was moving.

“They talk about how it’s historic because things like this don’t happen very often,” Benedict said. “And when water comes up like that in just a short amount of time, it carries away anything in its path.”

According to a press release from the Boone County Fire Protection District, search operations were conducted throughout each day to search through flooded homes, campers and vehicles.

Benedict said the task force searched more than 100 buildings, 90 campers and 120 vehicles.

The deployment included a Disaster Situational Assessment and Reconnaissance team, which provided aerial surveillance, disaster mapping, and critical intelligence to communicate with responders, according to the press release. Because of this, the Task Force covered more than 2,000 acres and collected over 6,000 visual aids to support the response operations.

Benedict said the DSAR team was a big part of their mission and was crucial to finding and rescuing residents. He said the DSAR team was sent to fly missions early to navigate where the task force should go.

“He was there flying missions at 10 a.m., which was absolutely critical in the decision-making process that led into the rescue of the campers and counselors,” Benedict said. “The folks that they were going to rescue were in very much trouble. And it was important to get to them quickly.”

Missouri Task Force 1 arrived at the Boone County Fire Protection District Headquarters around 3:15 p.m. Monday.

Once the force arrives, they will begin the disbandment and return the equipment so it’s ready for future deployments.

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