City of Austin officials apologize to sexual assault victims whose cases were mishandled

Some survivors say recent hiring decisions by city officials felt like a slap in the face. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin leaders spent Tuesday apologizing to more than a dozen survivors of sexual assault. City officials issued an apology to 15 survivors who had their cases mishandled by the Austin Police Department. But leading up to … Read more

400+ volunteers work together to count San Antonio’s homeless population

SAN ANTONIO – A team of volunteers spent hours walking the streets and heading into encampments Tuesday, looking to make contact with San Antonio’s unhoused community. Dominic Yanes gave his team a quick walkthrough on approaching the homeless encampments gracefully and respectfully. Yanes is one of 74 team leaders who will be leading 400-plus volunteers … Read more

Christopher Nolan on ‘Oppenheimer’ Oscar success: ‘Sometimes you catch a wave’

NEW YORK – Christopher Nolan was still sleeping when his film, “Oppenheimer,” landed a leading 13 Academy Awards nominations Tuesday. Emma Thomas, Nolan’s wife and producing partner, roused him after a flurry of congratulatory messages came through on her phone. “Don’t take it as being blase,” Nolan told The Associated Press, laughing. “We just didn’t … Read more

Driver believed to be experiencing medical episode crashed into Garland apartment complex, killing resident, police say

The Garland police and fire departments responded to the crash in the 1700 block of N. Jupiter Road shortly before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. GARLAND, Texas — A driver believed to be experiencing a medical episode while driving lost control of his Buick LeSabre at the intersection of Fieldcrest Drive and Jupiter Road in Garland Tuesday, … Read more

Trio of Texans take home season awards

Houston’s top two picks were honored as well as their first-year head coach. HOUSTON — Two rookie players and a rookie head coach led the Houston Texans’ worst-to-first turnaround this season. And now they have some awards to show for it. On Tuesday, Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud was named the Pro Football Writers of … Read more