A lawsuit filed Friday accuses the institution of firing its female police chief as part of a “coordinated purge of female employees from the department.” AUSTIN, Texas — Former University of Texas at Austin (UTPD) Police Chief Eve Stephens is suing the university, alleging civil rights violations. A lawsuit filed Friday accuses the institution of … Read more
The lawsuit was brought by Leonel Bermudez, who claims he suffered serious physical and psychological injuries as a result of extreme hazing. HOUSTON — Days after a University of Houston fraternity was shut down due to hazing allegations, a lawsuit was filed against UH, the fraternity and several fraternity members. RELATED: UH fraternity chapter shut … Read more
An 18-year-old turned himself in after a truck part left at the scene helped police trace the vehicle to its owner, investigators say. GALVESTON, Texas — An 18-year-old Cypress man was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 77-year-old Galveston grandfather who was riding his bicycle to work early Sunday morning. Aiden Prause … Read more
Tamez said a 22-year-old man was arrested today for the murder of 14-year-old Shawn Sanchez on Tuesday afternoon. This is the 3rd arrest in the case this week. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Robstown police have made a third arrest in the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy outside the Figueroa Square Apartments, Chief Mike Tamez … Read more
CCRTA secured a $46M federal grant to replace its decades-old maintenance facility, adding safer workspaces, modern equipment and improved hurricane-response uses. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) has received a $46 million federal grant to build a new maintenance facility, a major investment that transit leaders say will improve safety, … Read more
More than 150 people were detained at the Nov. 16 operation, officials have said. But specifics, including charges, have been shared about just some of them. SAN ANTONIO — The area of San Pedro and Basse was jolted when a massive law enforcement presence encompassing over a dozen agencies arrived early in the morning of Sunday, … Read more
Texas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026… NEW YORK(AP) — Texas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026 contracts. New … Read more