‘It really makes you think about who you are’ | North Texas photographer’s portraits tell a story of life, lost, and family

Larry Lourcey’s subjects are photographed with the ONE item they would grab if their house caught on fire. PLANO, Texas — Marsha Waley does not like getting her picture taken.  But the Cleburne resident knew having this moment captured by Plano photographer Larry Lourcey was too important not to have.  In the portrait photo, Marsha … Read more

Caddo Mounds State Historic Site to celebrate new visitor center, traditional grass house after 2019 tornado

In April 2019, an EF-3 tornado ripped through the city of Alto and hit the area of Caddo Mounds during Caddo Culture Day. ALTO, Texas — The Texas Historical Commission on Saturday will honor the reopening of the visitor center at Caddo Mounds State Historic Site five years after a tornado destroyed the museum and … Read more

Major disaster declaration: Federal money coming to Texas to help with recovery efforts

President Joe Biden announced that federal funding would be available for several counties in Southeast Texas to help with recovery efforts. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — On Friday, President Joe Biden declared the recent severe weather events in Southeast Texas qualified as a major disaster and made federal funding available for the region’s recovery efforts. He … Read more

Man accused of killing baby in 2023 attack on family appears in court

Attorneys traded evidence Friday morning in the capital murder case of Stephen Clare. SAN ANTONIO — Capital murder defendant Stephen Clare appeared in the 437th District Court on Friday morning in jailhouse orange, shackled around his waist, during a discovery hearing. The 51-year-old remained silent for the short proceeding, mostly looking at the floor, while … Read more