A legally blind Beaumont man volunteers at a food bank, inspiring others with his determination and positivity. BEAUMONT, Texas — A Beaumont man who lost his vision a decade ago is using his time and determination to make a difference in Southeast Texas. Jarvis Grant, 32, has been legally blind for 10 years due to … Read more
Rather than helping legitimate businesses, Bello manipulated these programs by submitting false applications, authorities said. COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — A McKinney man will spend more than two decades behind bars after being convicted in a major COVID-19 relief fraud case. Olamide Olatayo Bello was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit … Read more
Miguel Ponce says agents handcuffed him, claimed he had a deportation order — and didn’t believe he was a U.S. citizen. HOUSTON — A Houston man says he was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents for nearly two hours — even after he told them he was a U.S. citizen and showed valid … Read more
The Marfa Holocaust & Model Ship Museum in Texas tells the story of Aliyah Bet through model ships and exhibits. MARFA, Texas — In the quiet West Texas town of Marfa, where contemporary art often steals the spotlight, one small museum is telling a different kind of story—one built from wood, faith, and a calling … Read more
“The rains will come again,” said Sylvia Halbardier. SAN ANTONIO — When friends of flood victim Christine Gonzalez came to visit her modest memorial on Beitel Creek Friday morning, neighborhood resident Sylvia Halbardier approached them with caution. Halbardier said in the 44 days since June 12, the stream of visitors has been steady, as family … Read more
“It’s important, because this is downstream from Hunt. This is a very hot zone, that needs to be checked, and checked critically,” said Rescue Diver Steve Bishop. KERRVILLE, Texas — A search and rescue dive team focused their efforts on Nimitz Lake in Kerrville. The dive team says the dam at the lake is a … Read more
Mike Trolinger and Brenda Espinoza are closer to having their home rebuilt, thanks to local volunteers and a dedicated builder. INGRAM, Texas — After losing nearly everything in the devastating Hill Country floods, Mike Trolinger and Brenda Espinoza weren’t sure they had it in them to rebuild. But with the help of local volunteers and … Read more