Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee lies in state at Houston City Hall

From Monday through Thursday, people can pay their respects to the late Congresswoman, who died Friday, July 19, after battling pancreatic cancer. HOUSTON — This week, U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee will be honored and remembered in Houston. Flags at Houston City Hall and municipal buildings will be flown at half-staff from Monday, July 29, … Read more

Several men hospitalized after multiple knife attacks on west side, police say

Police do not have any suspects in either attack. SAN ANTONIO — Police say several men are in the hospital following multiple knife attacks on the west side late Sunday night.    Officers say several men are in the hospital after a fight on Persyn Steet. Then a separate stabbing involving two homeless men broke out … Read more

Mildred Ella “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias, a once-in-a-lifetime athlete

“Babe was the GOAT before anyone ever had that nickname,” said Howard. BEAUMONT, Texas — At a time when when women were still fighting to be allowed to work, vote and more, Mildred Ella “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias was blazing a trail for female athletes. She excelled at baseball, basketball, golf, and track setting multiple Olympic … Read more

‘I’m devastated’ | North Austin woman claims Amazon Flex driver took her dog

Security footage gathered from neighbors shows a black SUV driven by an Amazon Flex driver, who the dog’s owner believes took her Yorkshire Terrier. AUSTIN, Texas — A North Austin woman has been looking for her 6-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Jolene since Thursday, when she claims an Amazon Flex driver took her. “I’m devastated,” said … Read more

‘I eat everything and I’ll drink anything’ | San Antonio woman celebrates 100th birthday

Genevieve Najera dressed like a queen for her big day, excited for her next adventure this week: Going on another cruise to Cozumel. SAN ANTONIO — It was quite the grand entrance at a birthday celebration Saturday evening. The birthday girl rode in on a tricycle dressed like a queen as she turned 100-years-old. Genevieve … Read more

‘But wait there’s more!’ | Suspects face multiple charges after day of crime in stolen truck, deputies say

29-year-old Mason Nabers and 33-year-old Mary Helen Lilly face a list of charges including possession of a controlled substance and evading arrest. SAN ANTONIO — In a Facebook post Saturday, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said two suspects who have been given the name “sticky bandits” were arrested and are now facing a long list … Read more

North Texas church announces departure of lead pastor for “inappropriate” actions in vague sermon

Elder John Chalk said the former pastor “has been in a prolonged and sustained season of struggle with his emotional and mental health,” in a vague sermon. ARGYLE, Texas — Sunday, Cross Timbers Church announced the resignation of its Lead Pastor Josiah Anthony via sermon. In a sermon to congregants, which has since been deleted … Read more