Missing woman’s last known whereabouts uncertain after family gets conflicting information from 2 men

Angela Marisol Diaz was last seen in southeast Houston on Monday and her family has not heard from her since. HOUSTON — A Houston family is worried for their missing loved one after she hasn’t been seen in days. Relatives are searching for 22-year-old Angela Marisol Diaz, who was last seen at 4:40 a.m. Monday … Read more

Texas Skateland engulfed in flames on July 4

Several users on social media expressed their sorrow that their childhood skating rink, Texas Skateland, was engulfed in flames on July 4. HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas — A beloved roller skating rink in Harker Heights was engulfed in flames Thursday, July 4, according to several local users on social media. Facebook users in the area shared … Read more

More children die in hot cars in Texas than any other state, group says; tips to protect your child

A 4-year-old girl died Wednesday after being left in a hot pickup truck in northwest Houston. Advocates say it doesn’t take long in the Texas heat. HOUSTON, Texas — The sun was still out around 6:30 Wednesday night when police were called to an apartment complex on Hollister Road in northwest Houston regarding an unresponsive … Read more

Inaugural Stars and Stripes Street Parade rolls through downtown San Antonio

Military City, USA was on full display for America’s Independence Day. SAN ANTONIO — People flocked to downtown San Antonio on Thursday morning to take in the colors, sights and sounds of the inaugural Stars and Stripes Street Parade. According to Centro San Antonio, Stars and Stripes on Houston Street is the first major Fourth … Read more

SA veterans share how they overcome the trauma-triggers of Fourth of July fireworks

From helping the homeless to calling up comrades, Fred Alvarado and Sebastian Gallegos have unique ways of grappling with loud noises on America’s birthday. SAN ANTONIO — The mental wounds of war never really go away. Every Fourth of July, Army veteran Fred Alvarado is reminded of those dark days as fireworks trigger trauma from … Read more