Valero says process fluid release sparked Port Arthur refinery fire as state report details emissions event

A state report reveals Valero’s refinery explosion in Port Arthur led to significant emissions, prompting a 12-hour shelter-in-place order for nearby neighborhoods. PORT ARTHUR, Texas — A state report filed Tuesday evening gives the clearest explanation yet for the explosion and fire people across Port Arthur experienced Monday night. In an initial emissions event report … Read more

Texans face new licensing rules requiring US work authorization, sparking fear among professionals

The rule, approved Tuesday, is set to take effect May 1. Many licensed professionals and school owners said it could leave countless workers in limbo. AUSTIN, Texas — Texans who work in state‑licensed professions such as cosmetology, electrical work, and massage therapy, will soon face new requirements to obtain or renew their licenses.  The Texas … Read more

Holocaust Museum’s new exhibition highlights Disney’s pivotal role in WWII

Walt Disney Animation Studios helped train troops and bring joy. DALLAS — Before stepping inside the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, most people know what to expect. However, the newest exhibit might catch them off guard. “I think this will definitely surprise people,” said museum president and CEO Mary Pat Higgins. Now through September, … Read more

Frantic doorbell video shows injured man seeking help before being shot inside nearby SW Houston home

A man was shot by a homeowner after forcing his way into a Houston home, just moments after desperately begging for help at another home, according to HPD. HOUSTON — Ring doorbell video obtained by KHOU 11 shows a bloodied man desperately begging for help moments before he was shot after forcing his way into … Read more

Austin leaders weigh future of I-35 cap-and-stitch project as funding questions grow

On Tuesday, Austin City Council was updated on the project, which calls for building cap decks and new connections over a wider, sunken highway in Central Austin. AUSTIN, Texas — Some Austin city leaders are raising concerns about how to pay for the next phase of the proposed I-35 “cap-and-stitch” project, as key funding sources remain … Read more

Harris County deputy and former NFL player Melvin Foster dies unexpectedly, sheriff says

Deputy Melvin Foster was with the sheriff’s office for 15 years, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. HOUSTON — An incredible man and public servant. That’s how Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez described Deputy Melvin Foster, who he said died unexpectedly Saturday. He was 59. Foster was a Yates High School graduate, where he … Read more