‘Unconscionable’ | Harris County constable warns of Texas Hill Country flood scams, criminal investigation launches

Harris County investigators are targeting scammers who created a fake GoFundMe for Texas flood victims, exploiting grieving families. HOUSTON — Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen has launched a criminal investigation into scammers exploiting recent flooding in the Texas Hill Country, warning donors to be cautious of fraudulent fundraising campaigns targeting grieving families. Rosen … Read more

‘This legend left a hole in this world’ | Marble Falls firefighters, community honor missing fire chief

Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Michael Phillips was swept away while responding to flash flooding along Cow Creek last Saturday. MARBLE FALLS, Texas — On Friday night, family, community members and firefighters paid tribute to a missing Marble Falls Fire Chief. Fire Chief Michael Phillips of the Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire … Read more

Coast Guard crew talks about making dozens of rescues at Camp Mystic

Coast Guard officers heroically rescued nearly 200 people during the Texas Hill Country floods. Four Coast Guard officers performed what officials are calling miraculous rescues in the July 4th floods, saving nearly 200 people in dangerous conditions that required rappelling through rushing water and rain. Aviation Survival Technician Scott Ruskan, Aviation Maintenance Technician Seth Reeves, … Read more

‘She gives me a thumbs up’ | Coast Guard crew recalls some of the lives they saved in Texas flooding

Coast Guard officers heroically rescued nearly 200 people during the Texas Hill Country floods. Four Coast Guard officers performed what officials are calling miraculous rescues in the July 4th floods, saving nearly 200 people in dangerous conditions that required rappelling through rushing water and rain. Aviation Survival Technician Scott Ruskan, Aviation Maintenance Technician Seth Reeves, … Read more

Why South Texas civil rights groups Are watching the state’s redistricting push closely

“If we’re not happy with what’s going on at the border, your vote will make a difference,” said Corpus Christi LULAC President Nick Adame. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Texas lawmakers are heading back to the Capitol for a special session, and redistricting is among the hot-button issues on Gov. Greg Abbott’s agenda. While redistricting typically … Read more