‘This really made my Saturday’ | Families of pediatric cancer patients shop for free Christmas gifts

More than 100 patients and siblings from 42 families received more than 400 gifts donated by the community at the 4th annual Holiday Shoppe event. AUSTIN, Texas — The holidays will be a little easier for some Central Texas kids battling cancer. On Saturday, 42 families of pediatric cancer patients shopped at Celebration Church in … Read more

Corpus Christi Trade Center shops look forward to last minute holiday rush

Every holiday season, the Trade Center adjusts their hours so local businesses have more time to sell. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It’s the weekend before Christmas and many people are rushing to the stores to buy last minute gifts. The Corpus Christi Trade Center is filled with small businesses hoping the last minute rush will … Read more

“We must act with urgency, we must act with compassion.” | Community honors record number of homeless who died this year on San Antonio streets

The event offers dignity and compassion to neighbors who lost their lives without a place to call home. Street outreach workers read the names of each person. SAN ANTONIO — The 18th annual homeless persons’ memorial service was held Saturday night downtown in Milam Park to remember 364 homeless individuals who died this year. Event organizers … Read more

Here’s when (and who) the Texas Longhorns will play in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal round

The Longhorns won their first ever College Football Playoff game with a home win over ACC champion Clemson. AUSTIN, Texas — The Eyes of Texas are on the quarterfinals.  With their first ever CFP win after defeating ACC champion Clemson in Austin, the Texas Longhorns will move on to the next round and face the … Read more

14-year-old pedestrian killed in McKinney hit-and-run, police say

According to police, the incident occurred near the intersection of Lake Forest Drive and Highlands Drive. MCKINNEY, Texas — The McKinney Police Department said it is searching for the suspect in a hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old pedestrian Saturday evening.  According to the department, officers responded to the intersection of Lake … Read more

Longhorn fans celebrate win over Clemson in first College Football Playoff game at home

Texas is moving on to the quarterfinals in the College Football Playoff after a 38-24 win over Clemson at DKR. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Longhorns defeated the Clemson Tigers at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday to win their first round matchup in the College Football Playoff. It was the first-ever College Football Playoff … Read more

North Crowley pummels Westlake 50-21 in 6A-Division I State Championship game

The Panthers finished the season a perfect 16-0. ARLINGTON, Texas — North Crowley pummeled the Westlake Chaparrals 50-21 in the UIL 6A Division I State Championship on Saturday evening at AT&T Stadium. North Crowley entered the state championship game on the heels of a dramatic 36-34 victory over defending champion Duncanville. From the start of … Read more