Immigrant children at Texas detention facility face unsafe conditions, attorneys say

Lawyers say detainees complain about cloudy water, delayed medical attention and some kids being held for weeks or months without justification. DILLEY, Texas — New revelations about conditions at a Texas detention facility for immigrant families have stoked ongoing concerns from attorneys representing children. The details are part of a lawsuit where the government is … Read more

Family of North Texas FedEx worker shot at work demands justice

A Dallas FedEx employee shot by a coworker remains hospitalized. His family demands tougher charges and answers from FedEx, law enforcement, and the DA’s office. DALLAS — A longtime FedEx employee remains hospitalized after being shot by a coworker in the parking lot of the company’s Dallas facility.  His family is calling for stronger charges and … Read more

Appeals court upholds life sentence for man convicted of East Texas pastor’s 2021 murder

An appeals court has upheld Mytrez Woolen’s life sentence for the 2021 murder of Pastor Mark McWilliams, denying all of Woolen’s appeal claims. STARRVILLE, Texas — An appeals court on Wednesday affirmed the conviction of a man serving life in prison for murdering an East Texas pastor in 2021.  Mytrez Woolen was found guilty of … Read more

2 facing charges in alleged hate crime at Barton Springs Pool

Joshua McKeith Bell, 28, and Mathew Robert Villanueva, 29, face aggravated assault charges stemming from the incident. AUSTIN, Texas — Two men are facing charges in connection to an alleged hate crime that took place at Barton Springs Pool in July.  The Austin Police Department has issued arrest warrants for 28-year-old Joshua McKeith Bell and … Read more

TAMUCC launches new program focused on artificial intelligence

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi has added a new concentration in artificial intelligence to its computer science program, a move aimed at preparing students for a changing job market. Senior Malak Mahdy said the addition will help future Islanders better compete for careers that increasingly require knowledge of AI. “Every career in … Read more