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One pastor stated the parade is “an attack on our kids” and “Krampus is now welcomed to San Antonio.” SAN ANTONIO — The Archdiocese of San Antonio is expressing concern about the city’s first-ever Krampus Parade set to be held in the King William Historic District on Dec. 5.  Krampus is a creature from European … Read more

Terri Brooks’ family decided to donate her organs after she tragically lost her life. The decision could save up to eight lives. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Every year, thousands of people are placed on a national organ transplant list with the hope that one day they’ll receive a call that will change their life. Terri … Read more

LUTZ, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference detailing a “horrific, tragic scene” that unfolded in Lutz on the day after Thanksgiving. Warning: This story contains mentions of suicide. If you or a loved one is having a mental health crisis, there is help. You can call The 988 Suicide and … Read more

Two young brothers turned lemons into lemonade and hope to raised a record-breaking amount to support local families during the holiday season. SAN MARCOS, Calif. — In a heartwarming display of community spirit, two brothers from San Marcos have taken the age-old adage “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” to a whole new level. … Read more

The proposed bill would connect the major business hubs while hopefully reducing crashes and traffic on I-35. AUSTIN, Texas — With the Texas legislative session starting in less than 50 days, one Texas lawmaker hopes a new bill will finally connect the state through a high-speed rail line. Texas Rep. John Bucy, a Democrat who … Read more

‘The Varmits’ shares valuable life lessons with young readers using colorful characters. OCEANSIDE, Calif. — An identical twin is completing his brother’s childhood dream more than 50 years after a tragic death. In this Zevely Zone, I headed to Oceanside to share a new children’s book called ‘The Varmits’.  When the Lamb family suffered a … Read more