“Couldn’t save my babies” | Mother of young sisters killed in North Texas 4th of July shooting speaks

Police charged a 26-year-old with capital murder of the one-year-old, four-year-old and an unrelated 42-year-old. Two others were also injured in the shooting. FORT WORTH, Texas — Relatives of the young sisters killed in a July 4 shooting in Fort Worth tell WFAA they have not slept since the tragedy.  The family is making funeral arrangements … Read more

‘It makes me really sad’: Professor says buoys in Rio Grande have created significant ecological impact

EAGLE PASS – The buoys floating along the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass have been the center of backlash and lawsuits tied to immigration. A professor said the buoys created ecological impacts on the river itself. “It’s going to change the way that the water’s moving in that area,” said Dr. Adriana Martinez, a fluvial … Read more

‘It’s about respect, family, loyalty’ | Cruise down Congress Avenue honors first-ever lowrider museum exhibit

Sunday’s cruise coincided with free admission at the inaugural Lowrider Legacy Exhibit at the Bullock Texas State History Museum. AUSTIN, Texas — On Sunday afternoon, dozens of lowriders cruised down Congress Avenue in Downtown Austin. The Carros Y Cultura Cruise brought together local car clubs and solo riders. High Class Car Club’s Austin Chapter hosted … Read more

‘AC systems get beat to death in Texas’ | Here are some warning signs and tips to keep your AC system working as temperatures rise

A Central Texas HVAC company said a few minutes of upkeep once a month can save you from the heat – and from potentially thousands of dollars in repairs. AUSTIN, Texas — We’re entering the time of the year when air conditioning units will be working overtime every day for the next few months.  And … Read more

Crews install shutters at Port Lavaca H-E-B location in advance of Beryl’s potential arrival

PORT LAVACA, Texas – An area of Texas coastline tortured twice by Hurricane Harvey in 2017 is not taking any chances as Tropical Storm Beryl nears landfall. Crews at the lone H-E-B in Port Lavaca, located in Calhoun County and approximately 130 miles southwest of Houston, were installing shutters Sunday as a measure to stave … Read more