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
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
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
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
The announcement is set to take place at 1 p.m. at the Pavilion at Louise Hays Park in Kerrville. KERRVILLE, Texas — On Thursday, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is announcing an update on its plans to help families impacted by July’s deadly floods. And the foundation will have a special guest … Read more
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
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