Fort Worth grandmother says her son drove during train crash that killed his 5-year-old nephew

Five-year-old Emilio Martinez was killed in the crash, and his father has chosen to forgive the uncle who was driving, family said. FORT WORTH, Texas — A Fort Worth grandmother is speaking publicly for the first time about the crash involving a train that killed her five-year-old grandson, Emilio Martinez, and the family pain that … Read more

Former UT Austin chief sues university over alleged gender-based firing

A lawsuit filed Friday accuses the institution of firing its female police chief as part of a “coordinated purge of female employees from the department.” AUSTIN, Texas — Former University of Texas at Austin (UTPD) Police Chief Eve Stephens is suing the university, alleging civil rights violations. A lawsuit filed Friday accuses the institution of … Read more

$10 million lawsuit filed against UH, fraternity over hazing allegations

The lawsuit was brought by Leonel Bermudez, who claims he suffered serious physical and psychological injuries as a result of extreme hazing. HOUSTON — Days after a University of Houston fraternity was shut down due to hazing allegations, a lawsuit was filed against UH, the fraternity and several fraternity members. RELATED: UH fraternity chapter shut … Read more

Man arrested in Galveston hit-and-run that killed grandfather riding bike to work

An 18-year-old turned himself in after a truck part left at the scene helped police trace the vehicle to its owner, investigators say. GALVESTON, Texas — An 18-year-old Cypress man was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 77-year-old Galveston grandfather who was riding his bicycle to work early Sunday morning. Aiden Prause … Read more

CC-RTA receives $46 Million Federal grant to replace aging maintenance facility

CCRTA secured a $46M federal grant to replace its decades-old maintenance facility, adding safer workspaces, modern equipment and improved hurricane-response uses. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) has received a $46 million federal grant to build a new maintenance facility, a major investment that transit leaders say will improve safety, … Read more

Massive San Pedro raid began as DPS investigation and surveillance of a suspected drug dealer, affidavit reveals

More than 150 people were detained at the Nov. 16 operation, officials have said. But specifics, including charges, have been shared about just some of them. SAN ANTONIO — The area of San Pedro and Basse was jolted when a massive law enforcement presence encompassing over a dozen agencies arrived early in the morning of Sunday, … Read more