The proposed bill would connect the major business hubs while hopefully reducing crashes and traffic on I-35. AUSTIN, Texas — With the Texas legislative session starting in less than 50 days, one Texas lawmaker hopes a new bill will finally connect the state through a high-speed rail line. Texas Rep. John Bucy, a Democrat who … Read more
‘The Varmits’ shares valuable life lessons with young readers using colorful characters. OCEANSIDE, Calif. — An identical twin is completing his brother’s childhood dream more than 50 years after a tragic death. In this Zevely Zone, I headed to Oceanside to share a new children’s book called ‘The Varmits’. When the Lamb family suffered a … Read more
Marietta Police announced the death investigation earlier this week. MARIETTA, Ga. — A 17-year-old mother is now charged with murder in the death of a newborn baby in Marietta earlier this week. In a release Friday, the Marietta Police Department said 17-year-old Leticia Rodriguez had been charged with felony murder and felony aggravated assault (with … Read more
Author Colleen Hoover was born in Sulphur Springs and grew up in the community of Saltillo in Hopkins County. SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas — Another book written by an East Texas native is headed to the big screen as a major motion picture. “Verity,” which is authored by Colleen Hoover, is set to become a film … Read more
The student reported being thrown to the ground and threatened during the robbery on Thanksgiving. AUSTIN, Texas — A search is underway for a suspect after a University of Texas at Austin student was robbed Thursday night. UT police say a woman was walking near new student housing on Comal Street in East Campus when … Read more
The lucky dog was spotted under a pedestrian bridge and rescued on Friday. HOUSTON — A little dog lived another day after it was rescued from a bayou bridge on Friday. Visitors to the Houston Botanic Garden alerted staff to a small dog stuck on the support of a pedestrian bridge. Staff members called the … Read more
A firefighter jumped into Sims Bayou and swam to the Chihuahua. When he got close, the feisty little dog barked at him and nipped at his fingers. HOUSTON — A Houston firefighter jumped into a chilly bayou Friday to rescue a tiny dog but the stubborn pup wasn’t having it. Visitors to the Houston Botanic … Read more