Austin relocates 51 homeless people from flood-prone encampments to shelters, removes almost 200 tons of trash

The city said the closures were a priority because the encampments had grown within floodplains, posing risks to wildlife. AUSTIN, Texas — The city of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office has removed two encampments in the Colorado River Wildlife Sanctuary and nearby Govalle Neighborhood Park. The city said it moved 51 unhoused people who voluntarily relocated … Read more

Driscoll Middle School Coach named Jr. NBA Scholastic Coach of the Year

Students praised coach Zain Glover for teaching leadership and discipline both on and off the court. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Starting off the week strong, Driscoll Middle School had the chance to recognize one outstanding teacher and coach. Boys’ athletics coordinator and AVID Coordinator Zain Glover was recently named the 2025 San Antonio and Austin … Read more

Texas Rangers hire former All-Star Bret Boone, brother of Yankees manager, as a hitting coach

Chris Young, the Rangers’ president of baseball operations, said Boone will work with hitting coach Justin Viele and assistant hitting coach Seth Conner. ARLINGTON, Texas — Former big league All-Star infielder Bret Boone was hired Monday as a hitting coach for the Texas Rangers, who are last in the American League in runs scored. It … Read more

10-year-old girl swept away in rising water in Brenham, says fire department

Several crews are searching for the child who was reportedly caught in rising water. BRENHAM, Texas — Emergency crews are searching for a girl who was swept away by rising waters near Fireman’s Park in Brenham, Texas, according to the Brenham Fire Department. Swift water rescue teams were sent to find the missing 10-year-old as … Read more