The Jeepin’ Fest 2024 kicked off in Aransas Pass for a second year in a row at the Civic Center. The festival is a way for jeep owners and the general public to come together and have a fun time participating in and watching jeep competitions. It also provided an opportunity for jeep lovers to … Read more
The two best men’s skeet shooters in the world both live and train (together, in fact) in North Texas. CHÂTEAUROUX, France — Editor’s note: The video published above is a WFAA story with Vincent Hancock before heading over to compete in the Paris Olympics. North Texas resident Vincent Hancock entered Saturday with the chance to … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – With the Olympics playing on TV around the world right now, a wide variety of sports have their chance to capture viewers’ attention. For the athletes at Bexar Barbell on San Antonio’s North Side, Olympic weightlifting is the competition that lifts their spirits. But it’s not necessarily a sport many people are … Read more
Cindy Splater said she is worried and growing suspicious. She hasn’t heard from her son Robert Bond for nearly two months. HOUSTON — A New Caney mother wants answers after her son went missing in Houston in mid-June. Cindy Splater said she is worried and growing suspicious. She hasn’t heard from her son Robert Bond, … Read more
The school would “foster curiosity, creativity and critical thinking in the next generation of problem solvers and builders,” according to its website. AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas-based tech entrepreneur Elon Musk is opening a school in Bastrop this fall. The school is called Ad Astra, a Latin phrase that translates as “to the stars.” According … Read more
The official rules require some pure gold, but that’s just part of what goes into a 1st place medal at the Olympics. PARIS, France — For athletes across the world, there is perhaps nothing more rewarding than flashing an Olympic gold medal for people back home to “ooh” and “ahh” at. But despite the prize’s … Read more
Team USA had its biggest medal haul in years on Saturday. PARIS, France — Saturday was a big day for the United States at the 2024 Olympics with some of the team’s biggest stars adding to their gold-medal collection. Simone Biles made it three-for-three on gold medals at the Paris Summer Games by winning the … Read more