President Trump weighs in on withdrawn Austin City Council item to waive fees for ‘No Kings’ protest

The council regularly waives fees for rallies and special events, covering the cost of city services such as police officers. AUSTIN, Texas — A question during a Wednesday media roundtable with President Donald Trump brought a local Austin City Council item into the national spotlight. The question centered on an item that had already been … Read more

APD blames human error for alert mix-up in Zilker Park shooting, plans new safety measures

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said the premature lifting of the shelter in place warning on Sep. 10 was the result of miscommunication during a shift change. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Police say human error and poor communication led to conflicting emergency alerts during a shooting incident near Zilker Park last month.  Leaders now say … Read more

Shared Dreams, Shared Dishes: A Story of Culinary Kindness

Puerto Rican and Mexican flavors come together in a shared kitchen, blending culture, tradition, and community in the Coastal Bend. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate culture and the communities that make the Coastal Bend strong. For Anthony and Liza Perez, that celebration comes through food, as they share … Read more

From Student to Teacher: CCISD alum finds her calling through associate program

The associate teacher program gives CCISD paraprofessionals opportunity to become a certified to tackle teacher shortage. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Across Texas, school districts are facing a tough challenge finding enough certified teachers to fill their classrooms. But Corpus Christi ISD, there’s a unique solution that’s making a real difference. Instead of looking outside, they’re … Read more

‘Anger, frustration, and betrayal’ | North Texas family says school improperly restrained autistic son

Cell phone video of the incident shows a Weatherford ISD educator using their legs to restrain a child on the playground. WEATHERFORD, Texas — A North Texas family says their 8-year-old autistic son was improperly restrained at his elementary school last year, an incident they didn’t learn about until four months later. Roman Ashcraft, who … Read more