Grief, guilt and love: What Texas A&M researchers learned from thousands of grieving dog owners

New research reveals that pet owners experience grief similarly, no matter how their dog dies, and veterinarians may need to do more to help. HOUSTON — Two new studies from the Dog Aging Project reveal that the emotional toll of losing a dog is remarkably consistent, regardless of whether the pet was euthanized or died on … Read more

‘She was very much loved’: Texas mother seeks justice after daughter’s fentanyl death

Authorities hope the yearlong investigation into Jensen Anders’ death brings justice and highlights the growing fentanyl crisis. GEORGETOWN, Texas — A grieving mother is seeking justice for her daughter after deputies arrested a man accused of distributing fentanyl that led to her death. Williamson County investigators announced on Wednesday that they arrested 33-year-old Garrett Wise … Read more

Texas State facing another lawsuit over alleged wrongful termination of professor

The Texas State Employees Union is suing the university, claiming wrongful termination of Dr. Idris Robinson over his views in support of Palestine. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas State Employees Union has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the university, the second of its kind in the last year. The union announced on Wednesday that … Read more

Houston’s Bush Intercontinental warns of 4-hour waits Thursday as TSA staffing crisis deepens

TSA lines at Bush Intercontinental Airport-IAH could stretch outside the terminal Thursday. HOUSTON — Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport is warning travelers to brace for security wait times of up to four hours or more on Thursday, March 26, as a federal government shutdown stretches TSA staffing thin and passenger volumes surge. The extended waits are … Read more

Officials: 2 arrested after 1,000 circuit breaker boxes were seized from ‘illegal construction equipment enterprise’ in Bexar County

Along with the stolen circuit panels, BCSO also seized more than 800 bundles of Romex copper wiring and three vehicles as a part of an ongoing investigation. SAN ANTONIO — Two men were arrested after the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said they seized a large cache of construction-related materials as part of an investigation into … Read more

BCSO: Aircraft mechanic arrested after messaging undercover investigator posing as teen girl

47-year-old Aurelio Benjamin Cerella has been charged with online solicitation of a minor after a weekslong investigation between BCSO and the U.S. Secret Service. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Bexar County deputies have arrested an aircraft mechanic accused of soliciting a minor online who was actually an undercover investigator. In a news conference Wednesday evening, Sheriff … Read more