Man’s body found on sidewalk by mailman, death ruled a homicide, officials say

by

On Tuesday, the victim was identified as 30-year-old Johnny Joe Montoya. The medical examiner also says his cause of death was a gunshot wound. SAN ANTONIO — A mailman discovered a man’s body on a sidewalk west of downtown Saturday morning, according to San Antonio police.  SAPD was called to the 200 block of Dorris … Read more

‘I’m too high to cry.’ | Plano man sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing his mom

by

When Plano police arrived at the victim’s home, they found the 61-year-old mother wrapped in a blanket and badly beaten. PLANO, Texas — A Plano man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the brutal killing of his mother, Collin County District Attorney announced. Robert Lee Timmons Jr., 34, admitted to beating and … Read more

‘Our children’s lives were cut short’: Camp Mystic parents to testify as Texas lawmakers weigh safety reforms after deadly flood

by

The Wednesday hearings will represent the first time loved ones of Camp Mystic victims will publicly testify. SAN ANTONIO — Parents of the 27 girls and staffers who died when floodwaters overwhelmed Camp Mystic the morning of July 4 are set to testify publicly before Texas lawmakers for the first time, according to a coalition … Read more

From the court to the canvas, Texas WBB’s Sarah Graves is the picture of dedication

by

When Sarah Graves isn’t getting buckets on the court, she’s pouring over buckets of paint, painting and drawing her life’s most colorful memories. AUSTIN, Texas — Sarah Graves goes hard in the paint – literally.  When the Texas Women’s Basketball senior guard isn’t on the court, you can find her with a blank canvas, painting and … Read more

Coin flips, death threats, and oil money: Here’s what happened in episode 1 of ‘America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys’

by

Here are the key takeaways from the first episode of Netflix’s new docuseries chronicling Jerry Jones’ acquisition of the Dallas Cowboys. DALLAS — Glitz and glamour aren’t usually associated with football, but that’s what Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones envisioned when he bought the franchise in 1989. The first episode of Netflix’s new docuseries, America’s … Read more

Troy Aikman, Barry Switzer open up about tumultuous relationship in Netflix docuseries

by

Barry Switzer’s relaxed coaching style clashed with Troy Aikman’s expectations, leading to tensions that lingered despite the Cowboys’ 1995 Super Bowl win. DALLAS — Coming off back-to-back Super Bowl championships in 1994, expectations for the Dallas Cowboys couldn’t have been higher — both from fans and inside the locker room. Following a petty fallout between … Read more

Longhorns legends celebrate 20 years since 2005 National Championship in Waco

by

Mack Brown and Vince Young reunited in Waco to celebrate Texas’ 2005 national title, reflecting on the season that ended with a legendary Rose Bowl win. WACO, Texas — Former Texas coach Mack Brown and quarterback Vince Young reunited in Waco on Monday, Aug. 18 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Longhorns’ 2005 national … Read more