ICE: Men charged with capital murder in Houston girl’s death entered US illegally

ICE reports that the men were released on orders of recognizance after being detained by the U.S. Border Patrol near El Paso earlier this year. HOUSTON — Two men who are charged with capital murder in the death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, are being held on immigration detainers at the Harris County Jail,  U.S. Immigration … Read more

Homeowners in high-risk brush fire areas say they’re getting dropped by insurance companies

Some residents in the Deer Creek Ranch neighborhood in Cedar Park live behind a land protected by the Travis Audubon Society. CEDAR PARK, Texas — Kim Stefanowicz has lived in the Deer Creek Ranch area for nearly two years, and has had home insurance on her house through Travelers Insurance for that time frame. Recently, … Read more

Family involved in Las Vegas Trail shooting give thanks to first responders who rushed to the scene

“I could have been without a child,” Druscilla Rodriguez said. FORT WORTH, Texas — The mother of a 3-year-old shot May 1 on Las Vegas Trail wants to make sure emergency responders know the difference they made coming to the rescue.  After almost losing her daughter to gunfire, Druscilla Rodriguez got some help setting up … Read more

Community comes together at candlelight vigil for 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray

Jocelyn Nungaray was found dead in a north Houston creek earlier this week. HOUSTON — A public candlelight vigil was held for 12-year-old  Jocelyn Nungaray on Friday night. The vigil was held from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 12410 Kuykendahl Road. During the vigil, family members announced that her funeral service would be held … Read more

Barry Sanders says he experienced ‘health scare’ related to his heart

Sanders, who turns 56 next month, was a six-time All-Pro while starring for the Lions from 1989-98 before his sudden retirement. DETROIT — Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders says he “experienced a health scare related to my heart” last weekend. “It was unexpected and served as a reminder of the importance … Read more

‘It’s alarming’: 17-year-old girl has been missing for nearly a week, loved ones fear she’s in danger

Semiya Isaac disappeared on Monday. Extended family members are preparing to travel from Michigan to San Antonio to expand the search. SAN ANTONIO — A worried mother needs your help. Semiya Isaac, 17, has been missing for nearly a week and loved ones believe she is in danger. “My son is crying, he is trying … Read more

Reality TV’s Julie Chrisley must be resentenced in bank fraud, tax evasion case, appeals judges rule

ATLANTA – Reality TV star Julie Chrisley’s sentence for bank fraud and tax evasion was thrown out Friday by federal appeals judges, who ordered a lower court to redo her punishment over what the appellate panel called a “narrow issue.” Julie Chrisley and her husband, Todd Chrisley, who earned fame for the show “Chrisley Knows … Read more