As more countries ban teens from social media, lawmaker behind the effort in Texas proposes one big change

State Representative Jared Patterson: “I think it’s the most dangerous product that kids have legal access to in Texas.” DALLAS — There is growing momentum around the world to ban teenagers from social media. Australia has already banned under-16s, while several other countries such as France, Norway, Denmark and Germany have restrictions or proposed bans. … Read more

Expert shares safety tips after man mauled to death by dogs on Katy-area trail

A deadly dog attack in a Katy-area neighborhood has left a 62-year-old man dead, raising safety concerns for residents using a popular walking trail. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County deputies are investigating a deadly dog attack in a Katy-area neighborhood that left a 62-year-old man dead and raised concerns among residents who use a popular … Read more

Seguin pool league’s $50K prize stolen at gunpoint during end-of-season banquet

A local pool league’s joy turned to dismay as armed robbers stole $50,000 meant for bills and gifts, leaving over 100 players without their hard-earned prize. SEGUIN, Texas — What should have been a celebration for a local pool league ended in an armed robbery. Seguin police say suspects targeted an end-of-season 8-ball banquet Saturday, … Read more

2 years after murders of Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra and unborn child, family still waiting for justice

According to online court records, the accused killer is in jail, awaiting a trial tentatively set for Feb. 2. SAN ANTONIO — Two years after the murders of Savanah Soto, her boyfriend Matthew Guerra, and their unborn son, the wait for justice continues for Soto’s family. Arrests have been made in the case, but Soto’s … Read more

‘Entirely preventable’ | Veteran commercial pilot weighs in on deadly Galveston plane crash

A commercial pilot and flight instructor reviewing public flight records says the aircraft was off its glide path as visibility dropped below legal minimums. GALVESTON, Texas — As investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board work to determine what caused a deadly plane crash in Galveston Bay, a veteran commercial pilot and flight instructor says … Read more

Gov. Abbott pushes for ‘Chief State Prosecutor’ position to override local DAs in Texas

Abbott said he believes the new statewide prosecutor is needed because some Texas District Attorneys are not prosecuting criminals. AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott is calling for a new top prosecutor position in Texas. The new prosecutorial office would have statewide jurisdiction and would be focused, he said, on taking cases that local district … Read more