‘Nobody has contacted us:’ Despite lack of communication from the county, Ingram city leaders look to create their own plans for weather sirens

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During the first city council meeting since the July 4th flood, city leaders discussed the need for weather sirens and the lack of communication from Kerr County. INGRAM, Texas — City leaders in Ingram met for the first time since the devastating July Fourth flood during a city council meeting Monday night. Ingram was one … Read more

‘A step in the right direction’: Uvalde school board votes to release Robb Elementary shooting records

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A Texas appeals court recently ordered that the school district release records it was withholding related to the 2022 tragedy. SAN ANTONIO — The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees has approved releasing the district’s records related to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting following a lawsuit by KENS 5 and other news outlets seeking emails, texts … Read more

The Texas Legislature will hold hearings on the July Fourth flooding disaster Wednesday. Will lawmakers get answers?

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A Texas senator talks about what the Legislature can and can’t do as lawmakers look for answers following the Hill Country floods. SAN ANTONIO — Texas lawmakers will begin hearings on the disastrous July Fourth flooding this Wednesday at 9 a.m., as the special session gets underway.  But exactly who will show up for questioning has … Read more

North Texas house fire possibly sparked by Tesla charger, officials say

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Aerial footage showed extensive damage, including a Lexus completely charred and structural damage to the roof and garage area of the home. LEWISVILLE, Texas — Firefighters pulled a charred vehicle from a Lewisville home after it caught fire Monday afternoon, according to fire officials. The fire began at about 12:30 p.m. at a residence in … Read more

Texas lawmakers begin special session with redistricting debate

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Texas lawmakers begin a special session focused on controversial redistricting, flood relief and THC. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers wrapped up the first day of a 30-day special session Monday, with congressional redistricting dominating discussions as Democrats vowed to disrupt Republican efforts to redraw maps that could benefit the Trump administration. Governor Greg Abbott called … Read more

The Texas Legislature will hold hearings on the July 4th flooding disaster Wednesday. Will lawmakers get answers?

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A Texas senator talks about what the legislature can and can’t do as lawmakers look for answers following the July 4th flooding disaster. SAN ANTONIO — Texas lawmakers will start hearings on the disastrous July 4th flooding Wednesday at 9 a.m. Exactly who will show up for questioning has yet to be released. Both the … Read more