Artists gather to honor creator of Austin’s iconic ‘Hi, How Are You’ mural, discuss mental health

AUSTIN, Texas — January 22 is a day to celebrate the life of a musician and artist known for creating the famous, “Hi, How Are You” mural near UT’s campus. Daniel Johnston created the mural in 1993 to help raise awareness about mental health. Monday would’ve been Johnston’s 63rd birthday. And while the building that … Read more

The Godsister of an innocent man killed during a police chase wants answers as Fort Worth chief fights to keep pursuit policy private

Attorney General Ken Paxton faces a lawsuit from The City of Fort Worth about publicizing its pursuit policy. FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth City Council members are set to vote Tuesday on whether to move forward with a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. It centers around the police chief’s plan to keep … Read more

Uvalde families demand resignation of county commissioner who was acting police chief during Robb Elementary shooting

Mariano Pargas Jr. served as acting Uvalde police chief during the 2022 mass shooting and was determined to be most appropriate to take command of the scene. SAN ANTONIO — Renewed calls for accountability have emerged almost a week after the U.S. Department of Justice released a nearly 600-page report criticizing law enforcement’s delayed response … Read more

San Antonio girl’s battle with sickle cell disease highlights need for blood donations

SAN ANTONIO – Lyric Lampkin, 9, seems like any energetic fourth grader with dreams of being a YouTube star and fashion model. But she also faces struggles from living with sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder. Lyric’s struggles include blood transfusions and even having to spend 14 days hospitalized, including four to five days … Read more

CPS Energy adds 150 mw of solar energy to portfolio

SAN ANTONIO – CPS Energy is adding more solar energy to its portfolio. According to a news release, the utility has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with Genesis Consolidated Industries Holdings for a 150-megawatt solar project called “Exodus 1.” The solar farm will be located in Caldwell County. The solar project is expected … Read more