Texas lawmakers advance package of bills to strengthen state flood response following deadly July floods

The bills deal with installing early warning sirens, volunteer management and local emergency management credentials. AUSTIN, Texas — Even though the Texas House is at a standstill, Texas Republicans are advancing legislation related to last month’s deadly flooding. On Friday, both the House and Senate Committees on Disaster Preparedness advanced bills that were filed in … Read more

Man accused in hit-and-run that killed pregnant mother appears in court

Jose Sanchez faces two charges following a hit-and-run that killed pregnant Gloria Guevara. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man accused in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pregnant mother made his first court appearence Saturday night. Jose Sanchez is facing two charges. Gloria Guevara, 22, was killed in the crash. Guevara’s passenger, her 16-year-old sister, was … Read more

What happened to Connor Zilisch? What we know about his fall and injuries

The 19-year-old driver fell off his car while celebrating his seventh total career win. WATKINS GLEN, New York — Connor Zilisch, the 19-year-old JR Motorsports NASCAR Xfinity Series driver taking the motorsport by storm, confirmed he broke his collarbone after falling while celebrating his race win Saturday.  The incident happened shortly after the Mission 200 At … Read more

Baylor running back Dawson Pendergrass is out for the 2025 season due to injury

WACO, Texas — Baylor running back Dawson Pendergrass will miss the entire 2025 football season after suffering a foot injury that will require surgery, head coach Dave Aranda announced Saturday during media availability following the Bears’ first fall practice at McLane Stadium. Pendergrass, a key piece of Baylor’s offensive backfield in 2024, played in all … Read more

Lions’ Morice Norris shares good news after he was taken off field in ambulance

The 24-year-old was hurt with 14:50 left in the preseason game after hitting Falcons running back Nathan Carter. DETROIT — Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris shared a social post Saturday, saying he’s OK and thanking people for their support after he was taken off the field in an ambulance late in a preseason game against the … Read more