‘How did it happen?’ | Family demands answers about death of 83-year-old Pasadena school shooting suspect

The son of Dennis Brandl said his father showed signs of mental illness a few months before he opened fire at a Pasadena Memorial High School band competition. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The family of an 83-year-old school shooting suspect who died over the weekend wants answers and they plan to ask the Texas Rangers … Read more

POLICE: East Texas accountant gambled away nearly $100,000 from nonprofit she worked for

Apple reported the card was used multiple times to purchase virtual chips for an online casino game, the affidavit read. TYLER, Texas — Documents allege an East Texas woman who worked at an East Texas nonprofit gambled away over $96,000 of the organization’s money.  Dawn Michelle Pitcock, 53, was arrested Monday on a charge of … Read more

Fire weather in Bexar County: Power outages, evacuations, other updates for San Antonio area

The latest updates as crews contend with multiple fires in Bexar County on Tuesday. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County authorities are responding to multiple fires in the region Tuesday, conditions exacerbated by dangerous winds and severely dry conditions.  The windy weather is also causing problems for CPS Energy customers, thousands of which didn’t have electricity … Read more

Man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 murder of 44-year-old woman in Arlington

According to officials, the man was also fined $10,000. TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells announced that Jose Luis Moreno Castaneda, 46, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Evila Yanes.  According to a news release from the Tarrant County DA, on Oct. 30, 2022, Yanes’ body was … Read more

Family blames Kaufman County Jail after missing father found dead nearby

Rigoberto Badillo’s family says his early release from Kaufman County Jail during freezing temperatures without their knowledge likely contributed to his death. KAUFMAN, Texas — The body of a man reported missing from Farmers Branch was found in a creek in Kaufman County this week, officials confirmed, as his family now raises concerns about the … Read more