Jason Aldean, Houston Astros partner with Pearland boy battling brain cancer to raise $200,000

DJ Daniel has been honored by over 1,300 law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service. But two Houston events with Aldean topped them all. HOUSTON — A 13-year-old Pearland boy who is battling brain cancer helped a country superstar and the Houston Astros raise big bucks for children with cancer. Jason Aldean brought DJ … Read more

Kendra Scott returns as CEO of her company as 3 executives depart

The company said it’s entering an “exciting new chapter of expansion” after a record year of growth. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin jewelry mogul Kendra Scott is back in charge of her billion-dollar company after the departures of its CEO, CFO and CPO. According to KVUE’s media partners at the Austin American-Statesman, Scott will serve as … Read more

Charges filed against neighbor accused of shooting teen who was burying his pet

Emmanuel Menchaca was shot 3 times in the back on July 17. “This whole event really changed my life by changing everything I used to do,” the victim said on Monday. HOUSTON — Hours after an 18-year-old Houston boy talked about the shooting that changed his life, KHOU 11 confirmed that charges have been filed against his … Read more

Fort Worth Rep. Nicole Collier remains on House floor Tuesday after refusing escort: ‘I refuse to sign away my dignity.’

State Rep. Nicole Collier, D-Fort Worth, has been an outspoken critic of the redistricting maps, which she argues dilute minority voting power. AUSTIN, Texas — A Fort Worth lawmaker is staging her own stand inside the Texas Capitol. State Rep. Nicole Collier must remain on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives after declining … Read more

Fort Worth Rep. Nicole Collier remains on House floor after refusing escort: ‘I refuse to sign away my dignity.’

State Rep. Nicole Collier, D-Fort Worth, has been an outspoken critic of the redistricting maps, which she argues dilute minority voting power. AUSTIN, Texas — A Fort Worth lawmaker is staging her own stand inside the Texas Capitol. State Rep. Nicole Collier must remain on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives after declining … Read more