One-on-one with Houston native and new NASA astronaut candidate who could possibly end up on the Moon or even Mars

The latest class of astronaut candidates was introduced Monday at Johnson Space Center amid week of Artemis mission presentations. HOUSTON, Texas — Among fewer than 400 individuals ever chosen to potentially explore space on America’s behalf, 10 more NASA astronaut candidates were introduced Monday. “One of these 10 could be one of the first Americans … Read more

‘Uvalde Strong’ Act revamps Texas first responder training

The “Uvalde Strong” School Safety Act was passed three years after a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde. LITTLE CYPRESS, Texas — A new Texas law is changing the way first responders prepare for active shooter situations, requiring agencies to train and work together. The “Uvalde Strong” School Safety … Read more

What are the best universities in Texas? Here’s the latest ranking

TEXAS, USA — Some universities in North Texas ranked among the best in the state in the newly released U.S. News college rankings.  The 2026 U.S. News college rankings evaluated more than 1,700 colleges based on a slew of factors including graduation rates, first-year retention rates, graduation rate performance, the proportion of college graduates earning … Read more

Former NBA guard blames Spurs for Kawhi Leonard’s injury-plagued career

“We can say as of today they (Spurs) were wrong,” said former NBA player Gilbert Arenas. SAN ANTONIO — Ex-San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard’s pro-career has been plagued by injuries. Whether in San Antonio, Toronto, or in Los Angeles with the Clippers, Leonard has yet to be reliable to suit up and consistently help … Read more

Former Bexar Co. deputy constable sentenced to deferred adjudication after allegedly groping woman

The former Precinct 2 deputy constable will never be able to hold a Texas Peace Officer position again. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A former Bexar County Precinct 2 deputy constable has been sentenced to 24 months of deferred adjudication and will never be able to hold a Texas peace officer position again after he allegedly … Read more

Three men facing murder charges in Carrizo Springs

The Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting multiple gunshots and found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. CARRIZO SPRINGS, Texas — Three men are facing charges of murder after a man died from multiple gunshot wounds in Carrizo Springs on Friday, officials in Dimmit County say. The Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office … Read more