Dallas couple sues bar after fiery drink explodes, leaving them with scarring 3rd-degree burns

The lawsuit claims a ‘Twisted Trick’ bartender poured too much Everclear into the cocktail before lighting it with a torch, spreading the fire like a flamethrower. A Dallas couple is taking the owners of a former bar in town to court after receiving first, second, and third-degree burns following a visit to the establishment that … Read more

Tractor-trailer fire shuts down I-10 in both directions just outside downtown San Antonio

Fire officials said no one was injured. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio emergency crews responded to an 18-wheeler fire that has shut down both the upper and lower levels of Interstate 10 at Culebra Road, just outside downtown, according to authorities.  Fire officials said the semi-trailer was hauling solar panels when the fire broke out, … Read more

A continued tuition freeze for Texas colleges? Gov. Abbott is trying to make it happen.

Abbott said he spoke to all of the university system Boards of Regents, whose members agree with his position. TEXAS, USA — This story was originally published in The Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday he will not support any tuition increases at Texas colleges and universities in the … Read more

‘This case is not getting dismissed’ | Former DA gives insight into murder case against Brad Simpson as investigators search for Suzanne’s body

Former prosecutor and current defense attorney Nico LaHood said it is possible not all the evidence the DA has is laid out in the arrest warrant. OLMOS PARK, Texas — Prosecutors believe they have enough evidence to file a murder charge against Brad Simpson, but is it enough for a conviction? The Olmos Park husband … Read more

Where did Brad Simpson go after his wife, Suzanne, was last seen? Here’s the complete timeline.

Brad’s murder affidavit reveals the closest look yet at what investigators believe happened when his wife disappeared. OLMOS PARK, Texas — Surveillance videos, witness accounts and cell phone records are just some of things investigators used to track down Brad Simpson’s whereabouts after his wife, Suzanne Simpson, disappeared on Oct. 6. Those details are outlined … Read more

What did Brad Simpson do in the days leading to his arrest? A complete timeline

Brad’s murder affidavit reveals the closest look yet at what investigators believe happened when his wife disappeared. OLMOS PARK, Texas — Surveillance videos, witness accounts and cell phone records are just some of things investigators used to track down Brad Simpson’s whereabouts after his wife, Suzanne Simpson, disappeared on Oct. 6. Those details are outlined … Read more

Attorney and DACA recipient weigh in on Trump’s promise of rolling out mass deportations

Immigration attorney Carlos Castañeda said potential policies enacted under the Trump administration could impact lawful residents and undocumented immigrants. SAN ANTONIO — President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to implement a mass deportation program, sparking questions and fear among many across the U.S., including in Texas.  On Sunday, Trump announced on social media that Tom Homan will serve … Read more