Senior Police Officer Alex Roberts was conducting a traffic escort on a motorcycle when he was struck by another vehicle, according to Houston PD. ANDERSON COUNTY, Texas — Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a Houston Police officer was involved in a fatal head-on collision Wednesday evening. The crash occurred on Hwy. 287 in … Read more
A soon-to-launch tool gives hospitals and clinics real-time data on community health, helping providers prioritize care and apply for funding. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A new database system is helping keep healthcare workers in the loop about who needs attention and who gets top priority. Packed with months of data from healthcare partners, the soon-to-be-launched … Read more
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Thousands of students from across South Texas gathered at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds on Wednesday for the You! Choose Career Expo, an event aimed at connecting young people with opportunities in the region. More than 47 schools bused in students to learn about careers in fields ranging from technology … Read more
Teen football player Jarvis Spires astounds doctors with recovery from severe heat stroke, set to leave ICU. HOUSTON — A 17-year-old Cy-Fair ISD football standout who has been fighting for his life since suffering a severe heat stroke in July is now defying all odds, according to his doctors. Jarvis Spires, a rising senior with … Read more
The new Evil MoPac app aims to help Austin drivers decide on using MoPac toll lanes by analyzing real-time data. AUSTIN, Texas — Sitting on traffic in MoPac is something that all Austinites unfortunately know all too well. “I don’t know that anybody has said anything nice about MoPac,” Alan Farmer, the creator of the … Read more
ACC has teamed up with Housing Connector, a nonprofit that connects people to vacant units in the city, while also helping landlords fill empty apartments. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Community College is rolling out new support for students struggling to find a place to live, partnering with a housing nonprofit to connect them with more … Read more
The SBA will stop accepting applications on Sept 28. KENS 5 has got the details so you can decide if its worth your time. KERR COUNTY, Texas — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering special disaster-related loans in the wake of the horrible July 4th flooding that tore through Kerr County and other … Read more