The FBI’s top cop in Oregon is moving on. Here’s what he had to say about challenges in the region

Kieran Ramsey became Special Agent in Charge for the FBI’s Portland office in January of 2021. Now, he’s heading back east, leaving the spot open. PORTLAND, Ore. — When people in high-profile positions move on, willingly or unwillingly, it gives the public a chance to evaluate their tenure in the position — looking not just … Read more

Fantasia, Theatre Under the Stars and a Deer Park 12th-grader will kick things off before the CFP championship at NRG Stadium

The NCAA college football championship will be played Jan. 8 at NRG Stadium. On Thursday, we learned about more festivities surrounding the game. HOUSTON — We’re learning more about some of the hoopla surrounding the NCAA college football championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston next month. The game will be played on Jan. 8 … Read more

Sheep on the Shelf brings business to downtown San Angelo

This first-ever holiday scavenger hunt is part of the recurring Downtown Stroll series. SAN ANGELO, Texas — The City of San Angelo is well-known for its sheep statues representing various businesses and organizations across town.  Playing off this idea, community businesses participated in the first ever Sheep on the Shelf event Dec. 21, part of … Read more

Incident involving overturned 18-wheeler carrying estimated 60,000 lbs of watermelons snarls traffic in Burleson

Burleson fire crews and EMS responded to the scene in the 2700 block of S. I-35W on the northbound side Thursday. One lane of traffic is open. BURLESON, Texas — An incident involving an overturned 18-wheeler and a vehicle in the 2700 block of South I-35W on the northbound side in Burleson is causing big … Read more

Windcrest is famous for its Christmas displays. It started with one woman’s idea and a few strands of lights.

WINDCREST, Texas – Zooming through the interchange at Loop 410 and I-35 on the Northeast Side, you could miss it if you’re not paying attention: the City of Windcrest. But not during the holiday season. And definitely not after dark. “Mother came up with the idea,” said Tom Winn, who lives in the city that … Read more

Historic five-and-dime with ties to civil rights to become cultural center

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM) is getting ready to start on the first phase of its $100 million project after purchasing the Kress-Grant Building in the heart of downtown on East Houston Street. “To fully open to the public, we are raising $35 million,” said Deborah Omowale … Read more