‘For our community’ | Pride Parade shines in Corpus Christi with vibrant celebration of representation, visibility

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Downtown Corpus Christi came alive this weekend for the Pride Parade and Block Party, a celebration of community, visibility, and inclusion. Crowds gathered along Shoreline Boulevard and at Water’s Edge Park to enjoy live entertainment, music, food trucks, and local vendors. The event highlighted the importance of representation and gave everyone … Read more

15-year-old killed, another injured in Fort Worth stabbing, police say

According to police, the victim who died was a 15-year-old boy. FORT WORTH, Texas — A 15-year-old boy was killed and another person critically injured Friday afternoon following a stabbing in Fort Worth, police said. According to a news release from Fort Worth PD, officers were dispatched about 3:44 p.m. to the 2700 block of … Read more

Lagway improves, Wilson shines in his debut and Florida upsets No. 9 Texas 29-21 in the Swamp

Arch Manning and the Longhorns had a chance in the final minute thanks partly to a defensive penalty, but he threw incomplete deep and was sacked twice. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — DJ Lagway threw for a season-high 289 yards and two touchdowns, both to a true freshman making his college debut, and Florida upset No. 9 … Read more

‘They gave me hope.’ | Routine fire call in Smith County turns into an emotional reunion and prayer

Months earlier, while off duty, Holly had stopped to help her change a flat tire. This time, the ESD 2 team was once again there in a moment of need. TYLER, Texas — A routine emergency call in Smith County turned into something much more meaningful when a homeowner recognized one of the firefighters who … Read more

SA nightclub owner accused of sexually assaulting teen runaway he let work at his club, affidavit says

Merlo has been charged with sexual assault of a child and exploitation of a child, and was given bonds totaling $200,000. SAN ANTONIO — The owner of an east-side nightclub has been arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child and child exploitation. 41-year-old Oscar Melo Jr. was arrested after police say a 14-year-old … Read more