Southwest
Elderly Texas restaurant owner attacked by suspects who refused to pay bill and are still on the loose
A troubling video has been released showing the moment a Texas restaurant owner was attacked by a group of suspects he says refused to pay for their meals at his eatery.
The video captures Sergio Alberto Vazquez, who is in his 70s, confronting the alleged deadbeats on Sunday outside his Mexican restaurant, Chekos,” in Austin, where he says one of them dragged him to the ground while another beat him.
Vazquez told Fox 7 Austin that the group — comprised of two females and one male — told him they were not going to pay their check, which prompted him to demand they leave the premises.
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On their way out, the unruly group began smashing dishes, prompting Vazquez to take out his phone and follow them outside to snap a photo of their vehicle’s registration plate.
“And the guy he just came down from the car and started beating me,” Vazquez said.
The video shows Vazquez’s son and another customer trying to help as the violence unfolded outside the restaurant.
Vazquez can be seen on the ground trying to get to his feet while it appears one of the females out of shot tries to punch him. Police say Vazquez told them he was assaulted. Vazquez had obvious injuries to his face, according to local reports.
The trio then drove off in their crossover SUV.
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Police say the suspects are still at large.
“I want to say thank you very much for those people for helping me,” Vazquez said. “I hope this video can be seen… [so] when these guys come in, call the police.”
“These little kids, these children, they need to learn a lesson, so they’re not doing this everywhere they go,” Vazquez said in Spanish, according to Fox 7.
His daughter Maria says she is astonished that people could attack a senior.
“It’s ridiculous that you want to come to a business and especially do that to an elder, like we were brought up to respect our elders, not to ever treat them that way,” she said.
They are calling on the public to help police catch the perpetrators.
Anyone with any information can submit a tip anonymously at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.
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Southwest
Laughlin Air Force Base breached by Mexican national who ran from Border Patrol agents: CBP
A Mexican national jumped a fence, breaching Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas on Thursday, officials confirmed.
Del Rio Border Patrol agents attempted to conduct a traffic stop early Thursday morning on Highway 90 East, when a 17-year-old male ran from the vehicle and breached the base, a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital.
The man was later detained by Border Patrol agents.
The breach comes soon after two Jordanian nationals tried to breach Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia earlier this month.
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Four other men in the vehicle who are suspected of being in the country illegally were detained, according to CBP.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Los Angeles, Ca
Singer Dinah Jane highlights SoCal Polynesian community in new music video
Singer Dinah Jane of Fifth Harmony fame is paying homage to her Southern California and Polynesian roots in her new music video for her song “Ocean Song.”
Jane released the video on Friday morning, just hours after teasing fans that it was on the way.
“The last official music video I released was ‘Heard it All Before’ 5 years ago. I’m so proud of this project ‘Ocean Song.’ Grateful for the many hands that carried me through to execute this material!!! It’s been a long time coming. Can’t wait for y’all to tune in tomorrow. So proud,” she posted to X, formerly Twitter.
For the video, the Santa Ana-born star gathered a group of local women from various Polynesian backgrounds to convene on Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach.
Jane herself is of Polynesian descent. Her background consists of Tongan, Samoan and Fijian ancestry, as well as Danish.
The group of women featured KTLA 5 Senior Entertainment Producer Sarah Maugaotega.
“It was such an honor to watch Dinah come into her own and embrace her culture,” she said of the experience. “She is an inspiration to all of us Polynesian women.”
“The Ocean is Calling… thank you for supporting my personal prayer to my ancestors,” Jane wrote in the YouTube video’s description. “When I was writing this song (in Bali!) it started out as a love song. But as it continued to flow, like water, it evolved into something more personal. This one is for the culture.”
Jane also included her family members and photos of her grandparents who have passed away.
Jane served as the video’s creative director, and it was directed by Brandon Chen and produced by J-Quan Prod Co.
She grew up in Orange County and attended the Orange County School of the Arts. She gained superstardom after being a part of the girl group Fifth Harmony via “The X Factor.” They released singles like “Boss,” “Sledgehammer” and “Worth It.”
Southwest
Arizona man convicted in 6-year-old son's starvation death
A northern Arizona man was convicted in a jury trial Thursday of first-degree murder and other crimes in the 2020 starvation death of his 6-year-old son.
FORMER ARIZONA GRAD STUDENT CONVICTED OF KILLING PROFESSOR
Authorities say the boy was locked in a tiny bedroom closet for 16 hours a day over a month with his older brother as punishment for stealing his family’s food at night when their parents were asleep.
A Coconino County Superior Court jury delivered its verdict against 28-year-old Anthony Martinez in the death of his son, Deshaun Martinez. In addition to the murder charge, it also found him guilty of two counts each of child abuse, kidnapping, and aggravated assault on law enforcement officers.
Prosecutors said an autopsy showed the boy weighed just 18 pounds and had died of severe starvation.
The boys’ mother, Elizabeth Archibeque, was sentenced in July 2023 to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to first-degree murder and child abuse.
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