Walmart employee charged after shooting inside Houston-area store

HCSO says the shooting happened during a fight among four women at a Walmart in northeast Harris County. HOUSTON — Charges have now been filed against the Walmart employee accused of shooting another woman during a fight inside a northeast Harris County store. Court documents identify the employee as 22-year-old Breshaun Manuel, who is charged … Read more

Houston family locked in an insurance back-and-forth over a single word

After 13 months, this Houston homeowner is still living in a gutted house while battling his insurance company. HOUSTON — A Houston man has been locked in a back-and-forth battle with his insurance company for a year after an explosion sent thousands of gallons of water rushing into his home. We have covered Kevin Jennings’s … Read more

Austin City Council approves stricter regulations on short-term rentals

The Austin City Council approved a new set of regulations aimed at tightening oversight of short-term rental properties across the city. AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin City Council passed a new set of regulations aimed at tightening oversight of short-term rental (STR) properties across the city during its council meeting Thursday. Under the new rules: … Read more

San Antonio boosts fines for animal abandonment; mayor opposes ordinance

City council approves new animal abandonment fines of up to $2,000, despite opposition from Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones. SAN ANTONIO — People who abandon animals could now face up to a two-thousand-dollar fine. Today, the city council passed a new ordinance increasing fines. But Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones was the only one to vote against … Read more

‘It was heartbreaking’ | Daughter opens up about losing mother in Labor Day weekend flood

Investigators believe Nicole Keller and a man were swept away by floodwaters before they were discovered in Salado Creek Sept. 1. SAN ANTONIO — We’re learning more about the woman swept away by floodwaters in a north-side creek over Labor Day Weekend. Nicole Keller’s body was discovered in Salado Creek on Sept. 1. Investigators also … Read more

Mission Thanksgiving invites families to host soldiers this holiday season; registration now open

Families can now sign up to host soldiers for Mission Thanksgiving, giving servicemembers a family setting during the holiday. SAN ANTONIO — Registration is now open for Mission Thanksgiving, a program where you and your family can host soldiers for Thanksgiving. This is all about giving soldiers away from home a chance to be in … Read more