Body of missing UH student found in Brays Bayou, Houston police confirm

Jade “Sage” McKissic, 20, had been missing since September 10, according to the Houston Police Department. HOUSTON — A University of Houston student who had been missing since last week was found dead, according to the Houston Police Department.  The body of Jade “Sage” McKissic was pulled from Brays Bayou near Spur 5 South on … Read more

Gov. Abbott signs bill to provide nearly $300 million in flood disaster relief. Some of that money will pay for flood sirens.

SB 5 includes $50 million to help cities and counties pay for siren systems and flood gauges. AUSTIN, Texas — The State of Texas is now officially providing nearly $300,000 to help pay for disaster relief and flood warning siren systems.  Governor Abbott signed SB 5 Thursday morning, which he announced with a quick social … Read more

‘Get well soon, Indy’ | Beloved retired K9 undergoes surgery, community invited to send support

Trophy Club PD said Indy gave years of dedicated service to the community, and now they hope residents will rally behind him during his recovery. TROPHY CLUB, Texas — The Trophy Club Police Department is asking the community to rally around one of its own, retired K9 Indy, who is recovering from emergency surgery earlier … Read more

San Antonio City Council approves 2026 fiscal year budget, adding money for airport, police

The San Antonio City Council approved the more than $4 billion FY 2026 budget, boosting airport funding and increasing police presence. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio City Council came together to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 budget of more than $4 billion, adding more funds for the airport expansion and adding police officers to … Read more

Texas man charged with threatening NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani

A Texas man faces charges for threatening NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani with death threats. PLANO, Texas — A Texas man has been charged with making death threats against New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, prosecutors announced Thursday. Jeremy Fistel, 44, was arrested in Texas and brought to New York for an arraignment on charges … Read more

DeKalb firefighter who died rescuing colleague from warehouse fire being memorialized today

Visitation begins at 1 p.m. at Truist Park before the 2 p.m. funeral service. Fant will be buried at Kennesaw Memorial Park. DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Master Firefighter Preston Lee Fant, a 21-year veteran of DeKalb County Fire Rescue, will be laid to rest Thursday, Sept. 18, following a public funeral service at Truist Park. … Read more