Thousands attend Christmas Eve masses at downtown Houston church, seeking peace, hope

Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart will host three more masses for the Christmas holiday. HOUSTON — Thousands spent much of Sunday evening coming and going for Christmas Eve mass at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in downtown Houston. “It’s particularly joyful to see so many gather here,” said Father Jeffrey Bame, Rector and Pastor at Co-Cathedral … Read more

Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio fulfills first-time homeowner’s lifelong dream

SAN ANTONIO – A new home filled with laughter, family and food for the holidays had been a lifelong dream for Maria Crispin, a single mother of two. “It’s the best thing that ever happened to me,” Crispin said. Although she and her children had been living with her parents, Crispin said, “They didn’t have … Read more

‘This is a time for giving:’ Community members serve hot meals to migrants in San Antonio on Christmas Eve

SAN ANTONIO – Sonya de la Garza Walker said as she was looking around San Pedro on Christmas Eve, she felt sad. “I cry when I see them,” Walker said. “However, I feel tears of joy. I get tears of joy when I see their smiles of gratitude and happiness.” The city’s Migrant Resource Center … Read more

‘Please come home’ | Leon Valley Police searching for pregnant 18-year-old

Gloria Cordova said her daughter, Savanah Nicole Soto was a week past her due date and was set to be induced Saturday night but never showed up to the hospital. LEON VALLEY, Texas — Leon Valley Police are searching for a pregnant teenager last seen at her apartment complex. The mother of 18-year-old Savanah Nicole … Read more

Man walking with presents hit, killed by vehicle in Baytown on Christmas Eve, sheriff says

The woman accused of hitting the man said she didn’t see him walking along the road. She called 911 to report the incident and is cooperating with investigators. BAYTOWN, Texas — A man walking along a street with presents was hit and killed by a vehicle on Christmas Eve near Baytown, according to Harris County … Read more

Parishioners of church damaged by fire celebrate Christmas in courtyard

After fire ripped through Greater Grant Memorial AME Church on Saturday, the community rebounded with Christmas services in their courtyard. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A community is picking up the pieces after fire ripped through a church on Jacksonville’s northwest side.  On Saturday, Greater Grant Memorial AME Church suffered significant damage from a fire and will … Read more