Couple whose home took direct hit from Deer Park pipeline fire hoping pictures of the child they lost weren’t destroyed

Steve Hutto and his wife are worried about getting back to their home on East Meadow Drive to check on their pets and the memories of their 2-year-old son who died. LA PORTE, Texas — When a pipeline burst into flames Monday morning in Deer Park, nearby homeowners had to leave everything behind as they rushed … Read more

Grandmother has warning for others after insurance mishap when Beryl caused tree to fall on dream home

Due to an insurance mishap, Phyllis Yankey’s coverage lapsed right when Beryl hit and knocked a tree onto her dream house. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — Even two months after Hurricane Beryl passed through Southeast Texas and left a trail of destruction behind, many people are still recovering. That list of people includes a grandmother whose … Read more

‘I will forever be haunted by my participation’ | Lead detective in Texas death row inmate’s murder case is fighting for his innocence

This week dozens of Texas lawmakers, advocacy groups and scientists are urging the Board of Pardons and Paroles to grant a Texas man clemency. AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas man who has spent more than 20 years on death row is set to be executed next month, but new evidence has many advocates reexamining his … Read more

‘It’s extremely racist’ | Parents angry after ribbon depicting scalped Native American sold to Spiro students

“How can we tell children to be proud of Native American heritage when the schools are preaching that it’s okay to be violent to them?” SPIRO, Okla. — The anticipation before the rivalry football game between the Pocola Indians and Spiro Bulldogs is big every year. In Spiro, that includes a fundraiser where students can … Read more

North Texas teacher accused of abusing 3-year-old at preschool pleads guilty to reckless injury to a child

The parents of the 3-year-old child sued the school, which they say refuses to take responsibility. CARROLLTON, Texas — The teacher accused of abusing a 3-year-old child at Parker-Chase Preschool in Carrollton, Nyomi Reyes, pleaded guilty to charges of reckless injury to a child, McCathern Law announced Tuesday.  According to the law firm, which is representing … Read more

Lawmakers urge USPS to replace cluster mailboxes as more than a dozen San Antonio communities struggle for solutions

A USPS spokesperson said when applicable, customers, apartment property management and homeowner associations are responsible for maintaining cluster box units. SAN ANTONIO — There’s a renewed push led by Congressman Joaquin Castro to replace broken mailboxes nationwide in an effort to restore faith with the United States Postal Service.  A letter addressed by Democratic and … Read more