HOUSTON — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to launch an investigation into Texas Southern University after Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says a state audit revealed thousands of unauthorized invoices totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. The Texas State Auditor’s Office has been conducting an audit of TSU since … Read more
Hays County 911 dispatcher Eden Dunn is being honored for a call that helped save a Kyle man who was unconscious. KYLE, Texas — A Hays County 911 dispatcher is being hailed a hero for staying calm during a harrowing early‑morning emergency that helped save a man’s life. At about 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 19, … Read more
The verdict capped a monthlong trial in which defense witnesses testified that the investigation into the shooting was rushed and biased. SAN ANTONIO — Three former San Antonio police officers were found not guilty on all counts following a monthlong trial over Melissa Perez’s 2023 death. The jury took less than two hours to deliberate … Read more
The verdict capped a monthlong trial in which defense witnesses testified that the investigation into the shooting was rushed and biased. SAN ANTONIO — Three former San Antonio police officers were found not guilty on all counts following a monthlong trial over Melissa Perez’s 2023 death. The jury took less than two hours to deliberate … Read more
Mental health experts stress awareness and resources after Cowboys player’s death. DALLAS — Teams across the National Football League held a moment of reflection Sunday to honor 24-year-old Marshawn Kneeland. Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead on Nov. 6 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Frisco, Texas, just days after scoring his … Read more
The federal government paused SNAP payments at the beginning of the month because of the shutdown. TEXAS, USA — Some Texans started receiving SNAP benefits on Monday after food assistance payments for November were delayed for more than a week as a result of the federal government shutdown. “SNAP clients who usually get their benefits … Read more
“It’s foolish, short sighted and moronic not to start making comprehensive plans,” said Rep. Terry Canales, an Edinburg Democrat. DALLAS — The state agency in charge of building Texas’ massive highways says Texans need more ways to get around if the state’s going to continue to grow — a stunning acknowledgment in car-dominant Texas. A … Read more