‘I’m really excited’ | Fifth-grade phenom hits high note with national choir selection

Ryan Sparks, an 11-year-old student at Killeen ISD, has earned one of only 100 permanent spots in the Organization of American Kodaly Educators National Choir. KILLEEN, Texas — A local fifth-grader is about to embark on a musical journey that most young singers only dream about. Ryan Sparks, an 11-year-old student at Pershing Park Elementary … Read more

New Luka Doncic mural unveiled in Downtown Dallas

The mural is located in the Trinity Groves neighborhood along Singleton Boulevard. DALLAS — As North Texas bids farewell to one of its greatest basketball stars, a vibrant mural dedicated to former Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić was unveiled Friday, just in time for his 26th birthday. The mural, spearheaded by Fort Worth-based artist Juan … Read more

‘She was barely starting to live’ | 16 year-old Darryl Barrera indicted for murder of Kaitlin Hernandez

In Nov. 2024, Barrera was certified to stand trial as an adult. SAN ANTONIO — A teen accused in the 2024 murder of 17 year-old Kaitlin Hernandez has been formally indicted by a grand jury for her murder. Authorities say 16 year-old Darryl Barrera strangled Hernandez to death after the two went for a walk … Read more

CHRISTUS Health working to find new positions for Medical Center employees at risk of being laid off

New positions have been secured for more than 80 of those employees so far, CHRISTUS Health said. SAN ANTONIO — CHRISTUS Health says it’s working to prevent layoffs of employees at its Medical Center hospital by finding other positions for them ahead of the facility’s April 25 closure.  In a notice sent to the Texas … Read more

‘Humbling experience’ | Mitch Johnson honored to be a part of Chris Paul’s Hall of Fame career

The Spurs interim coach reflects on being a part of Paul’s storied career. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Chris Paul has reached many basketball milestones this season. His most recent was on Feb. 21, when the Spurs faced the Pistons in Austin, TX. In that game, the veteran point guard moved to the second … Read more