U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, Paxton aide turned foe, to run for Texas attorney general

It will be the first test of whether Roy’s at times frosty relationship with Trump — and turn against Paxton — can withstand scrutiny in a statewide primary. AUSTIN, Texas — U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, announced a run for Texas attorney general Thursday, joining a crowded Republican primary field vying to replace Ken Paxton. A conservative … Read more

Caught on camera: Man beaten and robbed inside Galleria-area hotel

Surveillance footage shows two men calmly walking into the DoubleTree Hotel lobby before ambushing the victim. HOUSTON — A violent robbery inside a Galleria-area hotel was caught on camera, showing suspects beating a man and stealing thousands of dollars, jewelry and designer bags. The robbery happened inside the DoubleTree Hotel on Westheimer near Sage.  Surveillance … Read more

Gymnast who sparked abuse inquiry into coach at elite US academy says she ‘needed to speak out’

Free from the grip that Sean Gardner had during her years of gymnastics training, Finley Weldon is among the few who survived his abuse and are still in the sport. IOWA CITY, Iowa — Recalling the damage her now-arrested coach inflicted on her and many of her gymnast friends, Finley Weldon said she feels a … Read more

Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats’ walkout

Republican lawmakers are pursuing the unusual mid-decade redistricting plan amid pressure from President Donald Trump to protect the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. (The Texas Tribune) The Republican-led Texas House on Wednesday approved a new congressional map crafted to hand five additional U.S. House seats to the GOP over fierce opposition from Democrats, who … Read more

SAFD: Shed fire severely damages 2 homes overnight in northeast San Antonio

Fire officials say both homes appear to be total losses. No injuries were reported. SAN ANTONIO — Two homes suffered severe damage after an overnight fire on the city’s northeast side, according to San Antonio fire officials. Police said firefighters responded to a shed fire at a home located on Asteroid Street near Merritime Court … Read more

Unoccupied home heavily damaged by overnight fire on the far west side, officials say

Officials say there may have been squatters in the home, which they say hasn’t been occupied for three years. SAN ANTONIO — An overnight fire left a far west-side home with severe damage Wednesday, officials say. San Antonio firefighters were called to the 7100 block of Rolling Hills Lane around 10:55 p.m. They arrived to … Read more