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Human remains discovered in September 2026 in Caldwell County, Texas, have been confirmed via DNA as those of Jason Landry, a 21-year-old student who vanished in December 2020. The discovery concludes a six-year search, though investigators report no evidence of foul play and the cause of death remains undetermined.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton confirmed that human remains discovered in Caldwell County in September 2026 belong to Jason Landry, a 21-year-old Texas State University student who vanished in December 2020. DNA testing by the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification verified the identity. While the discovery closes a six-year search, investigators report no evidence of foul play and the cause of death remains undetermined.
A plane crash at Lake Hickory in North Carolina has left over 18,000 customers without power in Caldwell and Catawba counties. The plane hit powerlines, and details about the number of people on board and injuries are currently unknown. Duke Energy is working to restore power, with estimated restoration times of 3:45 p.m. for Catawba County and 5 p.m. for Caldwell County. Crews from both counties are on the scene.
Crews from Travis County are assisting in fighting a grass fire called the Boggy Creek Fire, which has grown to 60 acres near State Highway 130 south of Lockhart in Caldwell County. The Austin Fire Department reported that forward progress has been stopped, and some resources are being released. StarFlight is also providing assistance with water drops.
Two women were killed in a head-on collision on US 64 in Caldwell County, North Carolina. The driver of a westbound Chevrolet Astro crossed the center line and collided with an eastbound Oldsmobile Silhouette. The driver of the Astro, Deanna Ross, and the Silhouette driver, Reyna Mendoza, both died of their injuries. Four minors in Mendoza's car were injured and taken to various hospitals. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
Two people were killed and four juveniles were injured in a head-on collision in Caldwell County, North Carolina. The driver of the Chevrolet Astro van crossed the center line and hit an Oldsmobile Silhouette minivan. The driver of the Astro and the driver of the Silhouette both died due to their injuries. The highway was closed for over an hour while authorities conducted an investigation.