Multiple people dead after business jet linked to Texas law firm crashes in Maine

The plane, which is registered to an LLC in Houston, reportedly crashed shortly after takeoff. BANGOR, Maine — Multiple people were killed when a business jet linked to a Houston law firm crashed at the Bangor International Airport in Maine Sunday night.  The crash happened just before 7 p.m. Houston time on Sunday and involved … Read more

Former firefighter loses everything after fire destroys home, kills 2 dogs near Poteet

Firefighters from several Atascosa companies battled bitter cold and a fireplace blaze that got an aggressive head start on them. POTEET, Texas — When the heater in his home stopped working, Charlie Hale did something he hadn’t done in years. To stave off the bitter cold, he lit a fire in his long-idle fireplace and … Read more

Gov. Greg Abbott wants Texas universities, schools to disclose information on H-1B visa hirings

The Texas governor expects an action plan later this week, saying he doesn’t see “any reason” visa holders should be employed in schools. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas Tribune — Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that his administration is examining whether Texas taxpayer dollars are being used in connection with employees working under H-1B … Read more

Warming centers close in San Antonio, but these shelters continue offering warmth to the vulnerable amid bitter cold

A winter storm in San Antonio has driven hundreds to seek refuge in warming centers for shelter and essentials. Here’s what the Salvation Army is asking for. SAN ANTONIO — Hundreds of people turned to warming and resilience centers across San Antonio during a winter storm this weekend as freezing temperatures pushed many to seek … Read more

Warming centers close in San Antonio, but these shelters continue offering warmth amid bitter cold

A winter storm in San Antonio has driven hundreds to seek refuge in warming centers for shelter and essentials. Here’s what the Salvation Army is asking for. SAN ANTONIO — Hundreds of people turned to warming and resilience centers across San Antonio during a winter storm this weekend as freezing temperatures pushed many to seek … Read more