WWII hero and community pillar dies at 100

His family said he volunteered for Meals on Wheels, was a dedicated blood donor, avid gardener, loved to travel, and was very dedicated to his community. CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Chesapeake World War II hero whose service included the Battle of Iwo Jima has passed away, family members said. Edward Vincek was a farmer-turned-corporal in … Read more

Austin attorney sues Department of Education after seeing her student loan payments skyrocket

The attorney claims she was not informed in advance about the removal of income-driven repayment plans. AUSTIN, Texas — A Central Texas attorney is suing the U.S. Department of Education after the Trump administration recently suspended student loan repayment plans. Attorney Ashley Morgan filed the suit Wednesday to hold the department “accountable for pulling the … Read more

Buzzworthy | Family-owned food truck a Central Texas staple for more than 40 years

Hull Brothers Catering draws crowds with its comfort foods and family lemonade recipe. WACO, Texas — For more than 40 years, Hull Brothers Catering has been a staple in the Waco community, serving up comfort foods like corn dogs, funnel cakes and fresh lemonade. Food truck operator Taylor Hull said the food truck’s legacy began … Read more

Teen pleads guilty to 2024 murder at North Texas high school, sentenced to 40 years

Julian Howard pleaded guilty to the murder of 18-year-old Etavion Barnes. Howard shot and killed Barnes outside the portable buildings of Bowie High School in 2024. TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — A teenager pleaded guilty to the murder of an 18-year-old student at Arlington’s Bowie High School back in April 2024. Julian Howard entered his guilty … Read more