Corpus Christi Comic Con kicks off Friday at American Bank Center

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coastal Bend’s premier pop culture event returned to downtown Corpus Christi on Friday, as Comic Con kicked off a weekend of costumes, collectibles and community at the American Bank Center. The convention, which draws fans of comics, movies, anime and gaming, features a wide range of attractions, including celebrity photo … Read more

2 dead in apparent murder-suicide at Arlington hair salon, police say

Arlington police said, based on their investigation, they believe this shooting was an isolated incident, and the man and woman knew each other. ARLINGTON, Texas — A man and woman are dead after an apparent murder-suicide at a hair salon in Arlington, according to police.  Arlington police said officers responded at approximately 10:15 a.m. Friday … Read more

‘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