CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — One Corpus Christi family will be spending their first Thanksgiving in their new home thanks to Habitat for Humanity. The home, owned by the original family since the early 60s, was given to the nonprofit to be rehabilitated and passed down so the new family could fill it with memories. That … Read more
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez identified the victim as Juan Carlos Montanez. Deputies say they are still searching for the second vehicle involved. CHANNELVIEW, Texas — Harris County Sheriff’s deputies are still investigating a possible deadly drag race in Channelview on Sunday. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez identified 18-year-old Juan Carlos Montanez as the person who died … Read more
The horse belonged to a mounted patrol deputy according to a sherriff’s office spokesperson. HOUSTON — A law enforcement officer’s horse died after running onto a busy southwest Houston roadway and getting hit by a passing truck. It happened Saturday night near Meyerland Plaza. According to the Harris County Sherriff’s Office, the horse belonged to … Read more
The challenge of securing schools comes amid a troubling trend of increased violence in U.S. educational institutions. AUSTIN, Texas — On a warm November day at Barton Creek Elementary School, former Austin police officer Vanessa Bremner patrols the hallways, classrooms, and grounds. Now a full-time security guard for the school district, Bremner’s presence is a … Read more
The lander reportedly passed tests for temperature, vibration, acoustics and electromagnetic compatibility. LEANDER, Texas — Cedar Park-based Firefly Aerospace has been cleared for launch. According to the Associated Press, Firefly just completed rigorous testing on its Blue Ghost lunar lander, which will now be sent to the moon to collect data. The lander is part … Read more
Thomas Ybarra, 37, was arrested and is facing three counts of aggravated robbery. SAN ANTONIO — Cops were not clowning around when they caught up to a thief they said targeted two northwest-side vape shops last week while wearing a clown mask. Thomas Ybarra, 37, was arrested and faces three counts of aggravated robbery. According … Read more
The Texas Department of Transportation’s construction project outside Harlan High is expected to include sidewalks and crosswalks. SAN ANTONIO — For years, families in the neighborhoods surrounding Harlan High School have been pushing for safety improvements. Last Friday, a student was hit by a car while crossing the road, which prompted a petition demanding change. … Read more