Houston-area mother accused of shooting her 4 children appeared on courtroom TV show when oldest victim was a toddler

Oninda Romelus, of Porter, remains jailed in Brazoria County on two charges of murder and two charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. ANGLETON, Texas — Two children who survived a tragic shooting that left two siblings dead have been released from the hospital. Nine-year-old Kylee Romelius and 8-year-old Traviel Downer were flown by Life … Read more

North Texas teen honors late father, while being left with questions for the 12-year-old behind the gun

“Why did you do it? You could have just said no and just put the gun down,” said Trystyn Williams. KEENE, Texas — During his first visit to the Fort Worth Water Gardens, 13-year-old Trystyn Williams faced his fear of heights, climbing the wall while holding a photo of his late father, Matthew Davis. “He … Read more

Austin airport back to normal operations after suspicious item found Thursday

According to airport officials, the suspicious item was found in the Barbara Jordan Terminal. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) has returned to normal operations after a suspicious item was discovered in a terminal Thursday afternoon. According to officials with ABIA, the suspicious item was found in the Barbara Jordan Terminal, and passengers were … Read more

Texas panel to study firefighter mental health, suicide prevention under new law

HB 1593 requires the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to assemble an advisory committee to study the need for suicide prevention and peer support programs. AUSTIN, Texas — A new Texas law aims to address the growing crisis of first responder suicides by examining mental health support systems for firefighters across the state. House Bill … Read more

‘Err on the side of caution’: New Braunfels Pride festival shifts venue amid rising safety worries

Riverside Pride is moving its annual festival to Faith United Church due to safety concerns over escalating rhetoric. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — An annual LGBTQIA+ festival in New Braunfels is moving to a new venue just days before showtime. After three years at the Comal County Fairgrounds, Riverside Pride says safety concerns and growing public … Read more

San Antonio leaders preparing to write the River Walk’s next chapter amid declining business

Restaurants in an iconic San Antonio destination have been struggling in recent summers. The city is making moves to address that. SAN ANTONIO — With so many corners of downtown San Antonio experiencing change, from the Alamo grounds to the site of a potential new Spurs arena, officials are now taking steps to ensure one of … Read more