San Marcos families call for action after continued vandalism at historic black cemetery

Over the years, the Bratton family says headstones have gone missing, and the front gate of the cemetery has been damaged on several occasions. SAN MARCOS, Texas — Families with loved ones buried at the historic San Marcos-Blanco Cemetery say they are frustrated by years of vandalism and neglect.  The cemetery, founded in 1893, serves … Read more

Two former Buna High School students killed after car struck by tow truck in Hardin County late Thursday night

The fatal wreck happened at about 11:30 p.m. on Farm-to-Market Road 92, near the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1122. SILSBEE, Texas — Two former Buna High School teens died in a wreck involving a tow truck and passenger car near Silsbee late Thursday night. The wreck happened when a Honda Accord driven by Riley Ard, … Read more

Dallas native, Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson arrested in Seattle for alleged domestic violence, police say

The alleged assault happened inside the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. SEATTLE — Dallas native and Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested Sunday afternoon at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend, fellow Olympian Christian Coleman, during a “heated” argument, records show. According to a police report from the Port of Seattle Police Department, … Read more

Nearly a year after road rage killing, Cody Johnson’s family dedicates memorial bench on his birthday

​Despite a $30,000 Crime Stoppers reward, a billboard campaign and repeated pleas from Johnson’s heartbroken parents, his killer still hasn’t been identified. MISSOURI CITY, Texas — Nearly a year after 19-year-old Cody Johnson was killed in an apparent road rage shooting, his family will mark his 20th birthday with a public tribute and a renewed … Read more

‘There’s pros and there’s cons’ | Districts finalizing new policies after lawmakers ban cell phones in classrooms starting this school year

HB 1481 mandates that all public and open enrollment charter schools prohibit students from using personal electronic devices, including cell phones. SAN ANTONIO — Beginning Sept. 1st, a new law in Texas has banned the use of cell phones in schools. Gov. Greg Abbott signed the law in Amarillo on Friday. As the new school … Read more