Lionfish create problems in the gulf due to a lack of natural predators and the ability to quickly reproduce, TPW says. CLUTE, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife is looking for divers to take part in three diving trips to hunt invasive lionfish this upcoming summer. The trips with the Lionfish Invitational Research Expedition will … Read more

Coastal Bend tamales shops say the beloved Christmas comfort food sees a spike in sales when the weather turns colder each year. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As we head into the holiday weekend, Christmas presents won’t be the only thing folks will be unwrapping. We are talking about tamales! They are a delicious addition to … Read more

Ishmael Wilson is the owner of HTX Food Plug. He makes boudin balls fried in a Hot Cheetos crust. HOUSTON — A small business owner in Houston prepped for potentially his busiest weekend yet Friday after viral food critic Keith Lee reviewed his boudin balls. Ishmael Wilson is a full-time college student who started his … Read more

SAN ANTONIO — According to San Antonio Police, one person was shot overnight at a northside apartment complex Saturday morning.  Officers were called out to the 1100 block of Patricia Drive around 2 a.m. Saturday.  Police say when they got to the scene they could not find the shooting victim but several cars suddenly tried … Read more

40th annual Holiday Saxophones show was the last performance before renovations began. SAN ANTONIO — The curtains have closed at the Historic Guadalupe Theater on San Antonio’s west side, at least, for now. After Friday night’s Holiday Saxophones show, the venue will close while it is renovated. Musical Director George Prado has been a part … Read more

CUNEY, Texas — A young East Texas mother passed away Friday following a wreck in Cherokee County earlier this month, leaving behind her 1-year-old daughter.   Jazmin Macias, 24, of Little Elm, died in connection with injuries from a two-vehicle wreck on Dec. 8 near Cuney, according to information from family members. The father of her … Read more

After her sophomore year, Keeli Frerich discovered she had a low heart rate. A year and a half later, she would undergo a life-changing procedure. DAVENPORT, Iowa — For many years, soccer has been a huge passion for Keeli Frerich. Her passion would lead her to play at St. Ambrose University. Exercising has been a … Read more