Tree, blood, no driver
A heavily damaged vehicle sits abandoned along Highway 46 in Bremond after reportedly crashing into a tree early Monday morning.
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Roy McCoy roy@robconews.com Robertson County News BREMOND — A quiet stretch of Highway 46 turned into a mystery early Monday morning after a badly wrecked vehicle was found abandoned with no one around. Emergency crews were called out after someone reported a heavily damaged car on the side of the road. When responders arrived, they found the vehicle had apparently slammed into a tree and come to a hard stop. What they didn’t find was anyone inside. There was blood in the vehicle — on the seats, the airbag and the door — but no driver or passengers at the scene. By the time crews got there, the engine had already gone cold, suggesting the crash happened earlier in the early morning hours. Responders searched up and down Highway 46, looking for anyone who might have been involved, but came up empty. At this point, authorities believe whoever was behind the wheel left the scene on their own. The situation is made more unusual by the fact that the vehicle had no license plates or registration, leaving investigators with few immediate leads. Officials have not released additional details, but say they hope whoever was involved is safe as the investigation continues.
Garza Vet Tech of the Year.
Jessica Salazar Garza
Jessica Salazar Garza, a Mumford High School Alumni- Class of 2011, has been named the Licensed Veterinary Technician of the Year by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA). She is recognized for her outstanding contributions as an educator, clinician, and leader in the profession. “It is an honor to be recognized by my peers for the time, passion, and advocacy I dedicate to my patients, students, colleagues, and the veterinary profession as a whole,” Garza said. “This award reinforces my commitment to supporting and elevating the field while inspiring others to do the same.” The TVMA award honors exceptional professional performance among Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) across Texas. One of Garza’s nominations came from former student and colleague Morgan Odom. “I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this award,” Odom said. “She has high standards, and aims to shape capable, confident, and compassionate future technicians. There are few that have influenced the profession at a multitude of levels – from the clinic, to teaching, to the state level.” Garza has been a LVT since 2014, beginning her career with a small animal practice in College Station. In this role, she worked closely with a variety of Blinn Veterinary Technology Program students during their clinical rotations. She joined Blinn as a full-time instructor in 2020 and was named program director in 2023. Garza earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology from the Vet Tech Institute of Houston in 2013 and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from Penn Foster College in 2025. Garza is active in her profession as a member of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, the TVMA LVT & Paraprofessional Committee, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, a NAVTA Student Chapter Advisor, and the Brazos Valley Veterinary Medical Association, she also serves as the President of the Veterinary Team Association of Texas.
