High school senior isn’t letting a heart attack slow her down on the track

Tayveona Thomas-Everett has become a smiling source of motivation for her track teammates. DAVENPORT, Iowa — Davenport Central Senior Tayveona Thomas-Everett has always loved running. Her mother, Markeeta Thomas, still remembers the first time she got into a race. “She started running the junior Bix when she was one years old,” Markeeta said. Like most … Read more

ERCOT: Texas could face possible power grid concerns this week

Tight grid conditions could start Tuesday afternoon and last through Wednesday. AUSTIN, Texas — Texans could be days away from energy conservation, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). There is currently a possibility that ERCOT won’t have enough power reserves on Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures heat up this week. Rising temperatures … Read more

Virtual gamified event creates interactive learning experience for individuals with ADHD

SAN ANTONIO – As Stephanie Scheller pushes her bow across violin strings, the sound that comes out is emotional and mesmerizing. But to her, the main thing is that it’s calming. “Music actually does change your brainwaves. It just — it gives me a dopamine release too, which, as someone with ADHD, helps me get … Read more

Grieving Temple mother says they’ll seek justice in son’s death

The body of Amarioon Moore was discovered along Lower Troy Road in Temple. TEMPLE, Texas — For two grueling weeks, the family of 20-year-old Amarioon Moore has gone door-to-door hanging fliers and asking the community to spread the message about his disappearance.  The missing father was last seen at his grandmother’s house during a family … Read more

Customers head to Fiesta-themed stores for last-minute items before ‘party with a purpose’ begins

SAN ANTONIO – Fiesta will be here before we know it, and that means people are scurrying to local stores for last-minute items. From flower crowns, confetti and papel picado to clothing and more, Amol’s on Fredericksburg Road is always a popular spot, and of course, there’s also the Fiesta Store near North Star Mall. … Read more

‘Miranda Casarez is not a monster’: Defense tells jury death of 4-year-old boy was not starvation-related

SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Medical Examiner had ruled the cause of death starvation for a four-year-old boy, but another medical examiner had a different opinion. Benjamin Cervera died in August 2021, and his death was ruled starvation by Bexar County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kimberley Molina. Benjamin’s stepmother, Miranda Casarez, along with his … Read more