Officer dies after medical emergency while off duty, LMPD says

“We are asking the community to pray for the family of Officer [Mark] Kordis as well as the officers and members of the LMPD during this difficult time.” LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville Metro Police officer has died after a medical emergency on Wednesday. Police spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said Officer Mark Kordis suffered the medical … Read more

San Antonio veteran helps write song as part of mental health therapy, hoping to inspire others

SAN ANTONIO – Rich Stinson says he’s finally starting to feel the benefits of his healing journey. The U.S. Army veteran, who served for more than two decades, struggled with mental health issues as a result of his service, deployments, and civilian transition. “I can actually feel the true benefits of the entirety of the … Read more

‘We appreciate it’: Family of car crash victim finds strength in community support through holiday season

SAN ANTONIO – Sorting through photos of Latrevious Reed, his mom, Monique Thompson Reed, said she will always remember his big smile. “There are tons and tons of pictures,” Thompson Reed said. “He was so silly.” Reed, 21, died in a car crash on Dec. 13 just before 10 p.m. on the eastbound access road of Northeast … Read more

‘He gave me a lot of holiday cheer’ | Harris County inmates open Christmas gifts with their children

Navidad en el Barrio, a non-profit organization, and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office have made this event happen for more than a dozen years. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Forty children were reunited with their mothers for a holiday surprise this Christmas season.  Their mothers are serving time at the Harris County Women’s Empowerment Center. For … Read more