The USOPC told federations overseeing several sports it has an “obligation to comply” with an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports, telling the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports it has an “obligation … Read more
After deadly Texas floods, florists across the state are donating funeral flowers to grieving families. More flowers and materials are needed. CLEBURNE, Texas — At Cleburne Floral, beauty meets grief. Corey Hartley is one of roughly 25 florists across Texas who’ve joined a grassroots effort called Flowers for Texas — a coalition formed just days … Read more
Senate Bill 5 would ban products containing any detectable amount of any cannabinoid, creating criminal offenses for possession of hemp-derived THC. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate is doubling down with its attempt to ban hemp-derived THC, setting up another showdown with the House, where lawmakers are more amenable to regulating the substance than eliminating … Read more
Described as not your typical faith-based film, the independent movie not only offers hope but incorporates a sense of comic relief. MARSHALL, Texas — Filming for East Texas filmmaker David Ford’s latest movie, “Preacher Man,” has started with extras needed this week in Hallsville. “It’s such a beautiful story of redemption,” said actress Angela … Read more
For fans of country music, history has a home in Brady. BRADY, Texas — The Heart of Texas Country Music Museum, found in Brady, Texas, has been a hub of honky-tonk history for over 30 years, but according to museum staff, the place has a history of it’s own. It all began with a 19-year-old … Read more
Catherine Innes is accused of putting her dead newborn son in the trash, where his body sat until it was picked up during a routine collection three days later. HOUSTON — About a year ago, a dead newborn boy was pulled from a garbage truck in northwest Harris County. Now, that child’s mother is facing … Read more
Police posted the sketch to social media on Monday. PASADENA, Texas — Pasadena police released a sketch on Monday of a man they want to talk to about the investigation into a sexual assault of a child case. At this point, they’re calling him a person of interest. According to police, the incident happened on … Read more