I-10 traffic was slow but moving as eclipse-watching crowds dispersed

BOERNE, Texas – TxDOT was expecting traffic congestion following the eclipse. Laura Lopez says a lot of effort went into warning the public to expect delays. And with minimal problems reported on the highways, they’re grateful that drivers heeded the warning. “We really appreciate folks paying attention to the messaging,” Lopez said. A trip from … Read more

‘It could have gone a lot worse’: How a quick-thinking kidnapping victim helped police track her down

A suspect is in custody and the victim was found unharmed, officials say. SAN ANTONIO — The City of Kirby confirmed that a kidnapping in progress has ended safely. According to officials, The Kirby Police Department was contacted by SAPD on Monday regarding a kidnapping in progress. The victim was able to provide vital information … Read more

Native American Tribes do their best to avoid seeing an eclipse | Here’s why

For Alaynna Littlefeather, the sun is a father figure who provides harvest. She believes the sun dies and becomes reborn during the eclipse. BENTONVILLE, Ark. — While millions prepared to look at the sky for the Great American Eclipse, many others did all they could to avoid it. Some Native American Tribes don’t celebrate the … Read more

13-year-old dies in Phoenix after teen pulls out real gun during Nerf gun fight

The 18-year-old suspect told Phoenix police he mistakenly fired the real gun at the 13-year-old. PHOENIX — A 13-year-old boy was fatally shot Sunday in Phoenix after a young man pulled out a firearm while playing with toy guns, police said.  Earlric Reynolds sustained a fatal gunshot wound while he and Adolfo Villalva, 18, were … Read more