Citywest Church in Ingram producing mass meals for those affected by the flood, first responders

Ingram and Kerrville football coaches are also helping with delivery. INGRAM, Texas — Citywest Church in Ingram has been mass producing hot meals for both first responders and those displaced for the Kerr County floods. “We have meals not just for first responders, but for everyone in the country,” said Tim Thomason with Blind Faith … Read more

The unseen first responders: Tow crews fuel hope after Hill Country floods

Local tow truck drivers are playing a critical role in flood recovery efforts, aiding emergency crews and delivering vital supplies without charging for service. KERRVILLE, Texas — They’re not wearing badges or turnout gear, but they’re answering the same urgent calls. As the Hill Country continues recovering from devastating floods, local tow truck drivers have … Read more

‘Lucky to be alive’ | Chief says officer is healing after ‘ambush’ attack outside ICE detention center

The FBI said it still needs the public’s help to locate another suspect on the run following the attack on the Fourth of July in North Texas. ALVARADO, Texas — Alvarado Police Chief Teddy May said an officer shot in the neck last Friday is “healing nicely” after what federal prosecutors call a coordinated ambush of … Read more

‘It’s a miracle we’re alive’ | Flood waters sweep away Leander family’s home with them still inside

Family members say the Snyder Ranch—located on Nameless Road in Leander—wasn’t on a flood plain, so they never expected flood waters to reach them. LEANDER, Texas — Cleanup and recovery efforts continued Thursday across Central Texas as families begin to assess damage from recent flooding, including one Leander family who narrowly survived after floodwaters swept … Read more

NCAA committees consider changes to March Madness. Here’s what they’re discussing

The idea of expanding the tournament picked up steam in the spring when NCAA President Charlie Baker said it could add value. WASHINGTON — The committees for men’s and women’s Division I basketball met this week to discuss possible expansion of the March Madness tournaments, but made no immediate decisions or recommendations. “The still viable … Read more

Shelly Lares announces San Antonio concert to benefit Texas flood victims

The concert will serve as “a powerful night of music and unity” after the July Fourth flooding catastrophe in the Hill Country. SAN ANTONIO — Shelly Lares, the beloved San Antonio-born Tejano artist, will play a flood relief concert at the newly renovated Woodlawn Theatre late this month to benefit those impacted by the devastation … Read more