Uvalde CISD schools placed under ‘secure status’ after concerning phone call, district says

Uvalde CISD briefly placed two elementary schools on secure status after receiving a robotic, incoherent call about an individual in a parking lot. SAN ANTONIO — Uvalde CISD placed two elementary schools under “secure status” Wednesday after a phone call about “the presence of an individual in the parking lot,” district officials said.  Legacy Elementary … Read more

Army nearly doubles charges against Fort Hood OBGYN as victim count grows to 73

Maj. Blaine McGraw, suspended Fort Hood gynecologist, faces expanded charges involving 73 alleged victims, including sexual abuse, assault, and indecent recording. FORT HOOD, Texas — The U.S. Army has dramatically expanded its criminal case against suspended Fort Hood gynecologist Maj. Blaine McGraw, preferring additional charges April 7 that nearly tripled the original count and raised … Read more

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle casino shooting suspect to be mentally evaluated, court officials say

Keryan Jones, accused of a fatal shooting at Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino, faces charges including capital murder. Court proceedings are focusing on his mental state. Author: Kristin Dean, Simoné Simpson, KENS 5 Staff (KENS 5) Published: 8:53 AM CDT April 8, 2026 Updated: 8:53 AM CDT April 8, 2026 MAVERICK COUNTY, Texas — A Maverick … Read more

The Death of Athena Strand: Jurors to hear, see disturbing video of former FedEx driver killing 7-year-old girl | Live updates

A jury is hearing weeks of testimony to determine if Tanner Horner should spend life in prison, or be put on Texas’ death row for the violent slaying FORT WORTH, Texas — Tanner Horner, a former FedEx driver, has admitted to the capital murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. Now, a jury is hearing evidence to … Read more