‘She died a hero’ | Family grieves woman who lost her life trying to save her boyfriend

Investigators say Krystal Calvillo was hit and killed by a car while she went to help her boyfriend, who was also hit. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two people were hit by cars and killed while riding their bikes along Veterans Memorial near Fallbrook in northwest Harris County late Tuesday night. One of the victims was … Read more

A robot in a cowboy hat is walking around Austin. Where did it come from?

“Jake” is roughly child-sized and human-shaped, but it’s not your average Austinite. AUSTIN, Texas — A mysterious buckaroo has been making his way down the streets of Austin. The figure wears sneakers and a cowboy hat and seems generally friendly. At least, for a robot. Videos started popping up online of “Jake,” a roughly child-sized, … Read more

North Texas newlywed released from ICE detention after months in custody, attorney says

The woman was detained by immigration officials in February as she returned from honeymooning with her new husband in the U.S. Virgin Islands. RICHARDSON, Texas — A North Texas woman who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials as she returned from her honeymoon has been released after nearly five months in detention, an … Read more

Temple homeowner documents alleged neighbor harassment, including dirty diapers, human waste

A Temple homeowner has documented alleged neighbor harassment and claims dirty diapers being thrown at his home and human feces smeared on his house. TEMPLE, Texas — What started as a simple dispute over trash has escalated into what one Temple homeowner calls a “nightmare” involving alleged harassment that includes dirty diapers being thrown at … Read more

Commissioner Calvert vows action amid northeast Bexar County flood crisis

Infrastructure improvements are needed to repair flood damage. SAN ANTONIO — Surveying flood damage across the northern reaches of his east Bexar County district, Precinct Four County Commissioner Tommy Calvert invested Wednesday morning in learning what he might do to prevent another tragedy.   Dodging holes in pavement that resembled craters, Calvert arrived at Old … Read more

‘A disaster waiting to happen again’: Commissioner Calvert vows action amid flood crisis in northeast Bexar County

Infrastructure improvements are needed to repair flood damage. SAN ANTONIO — Surveying flood damage across the northern reaches of his east Bexar County district, Precinct 4 County Commissioner Tommy Calvert on Wednesday morning invested in learning what he might do to prevent another tragedy.   Dodging holes in pavement that resembled craters, Calvert arrived at … Read more

‘Never one to seek the spotlight’: Las Palapas CEO, SA customers pay tribute to founder Ron Acosta

Acosta was fatally stabbed at his Stone Oak home Tuesday morning, according to law enforcement officials. SAN ANTONIO — As San Antonio law enforcement continue to investigate the Tuesday killing of Edward Ronald Acosta, community members – as well as the restaurant chain he founded – are remembering him as “a man of deep faith, … Read more