North Texas firefighter on leave after alleged abuse video surfaces online

The video shows a man dragging a dog to a couch before striking it in the head and kicking it multiple times. AZLE, Texas — An Azle firefighter and paramedic has been placed on administrative leave after a video surfaced on social media appearing to show him beating a dog, officials confirmed Wednesday. The employee, … Read more

San Antonio family displaced after flames quickly spread from garage to home on southeast side

Fire officials are investigating the cause of the blaze that left a family displaced early Thursday morning. SAN ANTONIO — A family on the southeast side was displaced after their home caught fire early Thursday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. Fire officials said flames sparked just before 2 a.m. in a detached … Read more

World-famous streamer makes Dallas stop on his 35-day America stream tour

IShowSpeed visits Dallas as part of his 35-day IRL streaming tour. DALLAS — World-famous streamer IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., made a stop in Dallas on Monday as part of his 35-day in-real-life (irl) stream in America tour.  He started the tour in Miami and has made stops in New York, Boston, … Read more

Family, friends remember Beaumont woman killed in drunk driving crash

Loved ones honored Jasmine Batiste with a balloon release after her tragic death caused by a suspected drunk driver. BEAUMONT, Texas — Loved ones gathered Wednesday along Washington Boulevard to honor 19-year-old Jasmine Batiste, who was killed Sept. 17 when her car was hit head-on by a suspected drunk driver. Batiste’s family and friends released … Read more

Astros complete sweep of Rangers, regain first place in AL West

Houston’s win and Seattle’s loss mean a new division leader. ATLANTA — Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run and Jeremy Peña homered and doubled to help the Houston Astros complete a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win Wednesday night. The victory coupled with Seattle’s loss to Kansas City moves the Astros … Read more

Hispanic Heritage Month | Beaumont officer hosts monthly Spanish presentations to build community trust

The monthly presentations cover topics requested by community members, ranging from mental health concerns to crime statistics. BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont Police Officer Cesar Beattie is working to connect with the city’s Hispanic community through monthly Spanish-language presentations that address concerns and build trust between law enforcement and residents. Officer Beattie, a member of the … Read more

Portland family rallies support for 8-year-old boy’s life-saving heart surgery

As the Rodriguez family looks to the community for financial assistance, you can be a hero for Hero. PORTLAND, Texas — Eight-year-old Hero Rodriguez has lived up to his name since the day he was born. RELATED: Ingleside sixth grader inspires after surviving multiple heart surgeries Hero was diagnosed with Ebstein’s Anomaly, a rare congenital … Read more