Suspect turns himself in after allegedly firing shot in Shavano Park restaurant, officials say

Witnesses tell police a fight took place inside the Paesanos Restaurant. One of the men involved in the fight allegedly took out a weapon and fired shots. SHAVANO PARK, Texas — The suspect who police say fired a shot in a Shavano Park Italian restaurant Thursday night has turned himself in to investigators. Officials say … Read more

Women’s tackle football gives female athletes opportunities in a game dominated by men

The Women’s National Football Conference will have its title game on the network for the first time. The game will be broadcast live on Saturday from Frisco. FRISCO, Texas —  Football players were running, throwing, catching, blocking and tackling — with a steady stream of trash talk between whistles — as the sun set on … Read more

South African rugby player has been held in ICE detention in Texas for nearly 2 years

According to Vincent Jobo’s attorney, he was in the U.S. from South Africa on a visa to play rugby. AUSTIN, Texas — Legal battles over immigration statutes are on the rise as the Trump administration ramps up its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. This week, the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCPR) filed a writ … Read more

Bipartisan mission to bring Space Shuttle Discovery home to Houston picks up steam

U.S. Senator John Cornyn is leading the effort to bring Discovery back to Texas from Virginia. HOUSTON — A familiar voice echoed through history with the words, “3, 2, 1, and liftoff of the shuttle Discovery and the Hubble Telescope.” That proud moment marked one of NASA’s most iconic launches—Discovery soaring into the Florida sky. … Read more

Angels manager Ron Washington, former Texas Rangers manager, out indefinitely due to health concerns

LA Angels manager Ron Washington will miss games due to health; Ray Montgomery to manage against Astros. LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will be out indefinitely because of health issues, and bench coach Ray Montgomery will manage Friday night’s series opener against the Houston Astros. Washington, 73, experienced shortness of breath … Read more

The night ‘Jaws’ premiered in Dallas – with Spielberg nervously watching in the audience

The Medallion Theatre at 125 Medallion Center, Dallas, was chosen to be the site of the first public screening of “Jaws.” DALLAS — Friday, June 20, marks 50 years to the day that “Jaws” was released in theaters nationwide. Audiences across America all of a sudden had simultaneous shark fever and shark phobia. What Alfred … Read more