‘Kept him from harming and possibly killing any more people’ | Suspect shot, killed by police after driving through Killeen mall

Sgt. Bryan Washko said the suspect crashed through the front doors of the JC Penney and drove through the mall running over multiple people. KILLEEN, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Bryan Washko said a person who drove through the Killeen mall Saturday night was shot and killed by authorities. It started around … Read more

‘An accomplished businessman’ | Tilman Fertitta nominated to serve as Trump’s ambassador to Italy

In a post to Truth Social, Trump praised Fertitta for his “long history of giving back to the community through numerous philanthropic initiatives.” HOUSTON — Houston Rockets owner and Landry’s CEO. Tilman Fertitta has been tapped to be the next ambassador to Italy. President-elect Donald Trump announced the nomination on Truth Social Saturday. Fertitta owns … Read more

Smithson Valley wins the school’s first state championship after a 32-20 win against Highland Park

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Smithson Valley Rangers are the 2024 Class 5A-DI Champions! The Rangers defeated the Highland Park Scots from Dallas 33-20 to win the school’s elusive first state title. After going up 23-20 at halftime, Smithson Valley continued that momentum and ended up shutting out the Scots 32-20. Smithson Valley has made it … Read more

SAPD officer indicted on two dozen counts of possession of child porn, disturbing details emerge

39-year-old Albert Sanchez had been with the department since 2008. SAN ANTONIO — (Editor’s note: The above video is from an earlier coverage of this story.) A San Antonio police officer has been indicted on two dozen counts of child pornography after his cell phone allegedly contained multiple explicit photos of underage children.  39-year-old Albert … Read more

Supporters welcome Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale home after open heart surgery

“I’m glad to be back at work,” he said. “I asked my doctor, I said, ‘What should I do, doc?’ He said, ‘Go back to work.’ I said,’ you’re my kind of guy.’” HOUSTON — Supporters gathered at Gallery Furniture in Richmond Friday afternoon to welcome home Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale home after he underwent … Read more