The monthly presentations cover topics requested by community members, ranging from mental health concerns to crime statistics. BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont Police Officer Cesar Beattie is working to connect with the city’s Hispanic community through monthly Spanish-language presentations that address concerns and build trust between law enforcement and residents. Officer Beattie, a member of the … Read more

As the Rodriguez family looks to the community for financial assistance, you can be a hero for Hero. PORTLAND, Texas — Eight-year-old Hero Rodriguez has lived up to his name since the day he was born. RELATED: Ingleside sixth grader inspires after surviving multiple heart surgeries Hero was diagnosed with Ebstein’s Anomaly, a rare congenital … Read more

A Houston police officer died in a crash while conducting a traffic escort in East Texas. ANDERSON COUNTY, Texas — A Houston police officer was hit and killed Wednesday afternoon while performing a traffic escort in East Texas, according to the Houston Police Department. The crash occurred around 4:20 p.m. in Anderson County when Senior Police … Read more

Houston firefighter Stephen Scott died from complications after a medical emergency while transporting a patient. HOUSTON — A Houston firefighter who suffered a medical emergency while transporting a patient has died, according to the Houston Fire Department. On Sunday, Stephen Scott of Station 102 was in the process of transporting a patient to HCA Kingwood … Read more

Senior Police Officer Alex Roberts was conducting a traffic escort on a motorcycle when he was struck by another vehicle, according to Houston PD. ANDERSON COUNTY, Texas — Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a Houston Police officer was involved in a fatal head-on collision Wednesday evening. The crash occurred on Hwy. 287 in … Read more

A soon-to-launch tool gives hospitals and clinics real-time data on community health, helping providers prioritize care and apply for funding. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A new database system is helping keep healthcare workers in the loop about who needs attention and who gets top priority. Packed with months of data from healthcare partners, the soon-to-be-launched … Read more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Thousands of students from across South Texas gathered at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds on Wednesday for the You! Choose Career Expo, an event aimed at connecting young people with opportunities in the region. More than 47 schools bused in students to learn about careers in fields ranging from technology … Read more