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

Corpus Christi’s tallest building faces foreclosure after loan default

Wilmington Trust filed a foreclosure notice for One Shoreline Plaza, with an Oct. 7 auction set after the owner defaulted on a $24M loan. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A foreclosure notice has been filed for One Shoreline Plaza, the twin-tower complex that stands as the tallest building in South Texas. RELATED: Attorneys for Elevate QOF … Read more