Nearly 60 inmates at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s Coleman Unit graduated on Saturday. LOCKHART, Texas — Around 60 incarcerated women in Lockhart graduated with their high school diplomas on Saturday. Their graduation ceremony happened at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s Coleman Unit. “I’m lost for words,” said graduate Lameela Ressha Coleman. “There’s … Read more
McKinney police and fire responded to a home after a family member requested a welfare check. MCKINNEY, Texas — A 42-year-old North Texas man was arrested and charged with murder after his wife was found dead in the closet of their home, according to police. McKinney police and fire responded to a home in the … Read more
Wagner was drafted by the Houston Astros in 1993. He says he has been working on his Cooperstown speech for 54 years. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Longtime Astros relief pitcher Billy Wagner joins a prestigious Hall of Fame class in Cooperstown Sunday. Ichiro Suzuki was always known for his meticulous preparation during his 19-year Major League … Read more
WASKOM, Texas — Sixteen-year-old Ryan Davis has always been a dedicated athlete. As a child, he enjoyed playing T-ball and made the all-star team. At 6 years old, an automobile wreck changed the Waskom native’s life forever, resulting in a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down. But instead … Read more
Pam Smotherman was killed at the E-Z Mart in Garden Ridge on July 29, 2020. Her sister, Harriett Mendez, now feels there’s renewed hope for justice. SAN ANTONIO — July 29, 2020, is a date Harriett Mendez will never forget. It’s the night her sister, Pam Smotherman, was murdered while working the overnight shift at … Read more
Authorities said four kids were home alone when they started playing with a gun, leading to one of the children being shot in the neck. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department said an 8-year-old child has now died after suffering a gunshot wound to the neck. Around 4:30 p.m. Friday, SAPD responded to … Read more
On Saturday, volunteers in collaboration with Convoy of Hope helped create essential kits which will be delivered to areas in Texas recovering from floods. SAN ANTONIO — In the wake of destruction, hope is showing up in the form of volunteers. From clearing debris to handing out supplies, everyday people are making a big difference. … Read more