Funeral services set for father, daughter, GoFundMe set up for family of other dad killed in motorcycle wreck with suspected DWI driver

The two men were riding motorcycles with their children as passengers Friday evening near Silsbee when they were struck by a car driven by a suspected DWI driver. BEAUMONT, Texas — Two Tyler County fathers lost their lives along with one’s 12-year-old daughter last week in a suspected DWI wreck that also injured the 7-year-old … Read more

Protecting peacocks | ‘Birdnappers’ allegedly targeting neighborhood, residents want it to stop

On Sunday, two people visited a northwest side neighborhood to catch peafowl, homeowners say. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio neighborhood known for its wild peacocks is being targeted by ‘birdnappers,’ residents say. On Sunday, Leslie Word snapped a picture of two people pinning down a peacock on his neighbor’s property. “My wife was getting … Read more

Woman arrested after being accused of setting a church porta potty on fire

Around 3 a.m. Saturday, the church’s surveillance video shows smoke coming out of a porta potty, along with a woman. SAN ANTONIO — A woman is accused of setting a porta potty on fire outside a west side church. The Family Christian Center Church’s surveillance camera caught the act, which helped investigators find the suspect. … Read more

Kids Online Safety Act gains bipartisan support in Washington DC

SAN ANTONIO – Dozens of parents who blame online abuse for their child’s death were in Washington last week for a Senate judiciary hearing. “It’s been an emotional and physically draining long week for us. The hearing was, It was dramatic,” said Maurine Molak, co-founder of David’s Legacy Foundation Maurine Molak lost her son David … Read more

‘Calm and welcoming’ | New ‘Zen Den’ at Harlandale High School to help students share their struggles

The high school counselor said she wanted to create a space for the students to feel safe and talk about their struggles. SAN ANTONIO — A ‘Zen Den’ is now nestled inside Harlandale High School. The new room is located inside the counseling center and is to help students share their struggles. The counselor behind … Read more

Residents near Trinity Aquifer warn of pollution, ecological impact amid proposed wastewater plant

GREY FOREST, Texas – Residents and organizations against constructing a wastewater plant north of Grey Forest are on a crunch to contest their case with the state. A developer wants to build 3,000 homes on the Guajalote Ranch property, but it would require the construction of a wastewater plant. The treated wastewater would be dumped … Read more

Deadly accident shuts down southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 181, BCSO says

SAN ANTONIO – A deadly car accident has shut down the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 181, deputies say. According to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, the southbound lanes are being redirected to Richter Road, and the northbound lanes remain open. Deputies said the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 181 will be closed for several … Read more