Driverless big rigs between Houston and Dallas will now have someone in the driver’s seat

That company — Aurora Innovation — is reversing course a bit. The company said it’ll be putting a human back in the driver’s seat. You might wonder why. According to company co-founder and CEO Chris Urmson, the change came at the request of one of Aurora’s partners.   A message posted to the company’s website … Read more

‘They need to crack down’ | Family of murdered Bexar County inmate speak out after arrest of accused jailer

The family of Francisco Bazan question whether more deputies may be abusing their power at the Bexar County Jail. SAN ANTONIO — The family of a Bexar County inmate killed last month spoke out on the day of his funeral to demand change. Former jailer Clemente Lopez is accused of murder after investigators said he … Read more

He helped U.S. forces fight the Taliban — then was shot dead in Houston over parking

Before immigrating to Houston three years ago, Abdul Waziri fought alongside U.S. forces in Afghanistan against the Taliban. HOUSTON — Family members and military personnel are demanding justice for Abdul Waziri, an Afghan man who was shot and killed in the parking lot of his west Houston apartment complex late last month. Although police said … Read more