The horse belonged to a mounted patrol deputy according to a sherriff’s office spokesperson. HOUSTON — A law enforcement officer’s horse died after running onto a busy southwest Houston roadway and getting hit by a passing truck. It happened Saturday night near Meyerland Plaza. According to the Harris County Sherriff’s Office, the horse belonged to … Read more
Pitre left Sunday’s loss to Tennessee in the second quarter. HOUSTON — As if losing to their division rival Tennessee Titans on Sunday wasn’t bad enough, the Texans got some bad news on the injury front. Safety Jalen Pitre will miss time with a partially torn pectoral muscle, according to NFL Network. Pitre left Sunday’s … Read more
The challenge of securing schools comes amid a troubling trend of increased violence in U.S. educational institutions. AUSTIN, Texas — On a warm November day at Barton Creek Elementary School, former Austin police officer Vanessa Bremner patrols the hallways, classrooms, and grounds. Now a full-time security guard for the school district, Bremner’s presence is a … Read more
The lander reportedly passed tests for temperature, vibration, acoustics and electromagnetic compatibility. LEANDER, Texas — Cedar Park-based Firefly Aerospace has been cleared for launch. According to the Associated Press, Firefly just completed rigorous testing on its Blue Ghost lunar lander, which will now be sent to the moon to collect data. The lander is part … Read more
The prices are a record for CFB and NFL regular-season games. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Ticket prices for the revived rivalry game Saturday set records. The Texas Longhorns are taking on Texas A&M Aggies in a renewed rivalry game that hasn’t been played for 12 years. According to ticket vendor TickPick, the matchup is now … Read more
The prices are a record for CFB and NFL regular-season games. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Ticket prices for the revived rivalry game Saturday set records. The Texas Longhorns are taking on Texas A&M Aggies in a renewed rivalry game that hasn’t been played for 12 years. According to ticket vendor TickPick, the matchup is now … Read more
Thomas Ybarra, 37, was arrested and is facing three counts of aggravated robbery. SAN ANTONIO — Cops were not clowning around when they caught up to a thief they said targeted two northwest-side vape shops last week while wearing a clown mask. Thomas Ybarra, 37, was arrested and faces three counts of aggravated robbery. According … Read more