‘It’s very chaotic right now’: Mexican muralist shares how relative sheltered in Home Depot following killing of prominent cartel leader

For nearly three hours, Roberto Marquez’s brother-in-law was confined to the improvement store following advisories by Mexican authorities to shelter in place. JALISCO, Mexico — A Mexican-born artist who now resides in Texas, recalled how his brother-in-law spent hours at Home Depot in Jalisco amid the chaotic aftermath of a military operation that killed notorious … Read more

US women’s gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of the Union address

Scheduling will be a challenge as the NHL regular season resumes with five games on Wednesday and the PWHL resumes on Thursday. WASHINGTON — The U.S. women’s hockey gold medal-winning team has politely declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address on Tuesday. “We are sincerely grateful for … Read more

‘Send me a sexy pic,’ Rep. Tony Gonzales messaged staffer amid allegations of affair, texts show

Regina Santos-Aviles died after setting herself on fire behind her Uvalde home in September, local authorities said. Gonzales is facing online pressure to resign. SAN ANTONIO — More than a year before a congressional aide to U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales died by self-immolation, he sent her an early morning text asking her to “send me … Read more

Camp Mystic victims’ families sue state health agency staff members over deadly July 4 flood

Families sue Texas health officials, alleging negligence after a tragic flood killed nine at Camp Mystic. They claim ignored evacuation plans worsened the disaster. KERR COUNTY, Texas — The parents of nine Camp Mystic campers and counselors who died in the July 4 Hill Country flood are suing six members of the Texas Department of … Read more