YES Prep helps families in need as full SNAP benefits set to resume

YES Prep officials said about 350 families had registered for the event, with many more walking in for help with food and essential supplies. HOUSTON — Hundreds of families lined up early Saturday morning in Houston’s Alief community as YES Prep Public Schools hosted its first-ever “YES Prep Cares” Recovery Fair, an event aimed at … Read more

Mary Bond’s probation in connection to 2022 fraud case revoked by Jefferson County judge

Judge John Stevens confirmed Friday that Bond was taken into custody after prosecutors filed a motion to revoke her probation. BEAUMONT, Texas — Mary Genevive Bond is back in the Jefferson County Jail after a judge revoked her probation in connection with a 2022 theft and fraud case. Judge John Stevens confirmed Friday that Bond … Read more

CenterPoint Energy gets approval for grid resiliency plan paid in part by customer bill increase

CenterPoint says the Systemwide Resiliency Plan will improve distribution poles, vegetation management and stronger transmission towers. HOUSTON — On Friday, the Texas Public Utility Commission approved CenterPoint’s $2.9 billion Systemwide Resiliency Plan, which will be paid for by customers starting next year. The utility says the investment will significantly improve grid reliability after recent storms … Read more

DPS: Two drivers killed, several children hospitalized after head-on crash in Grimes County

A head-on crash on SH 249 killed two drivers, Wesner Carrillo, 31, and Hugo Valderrama-Contero, 45, and injured several others, including children. GRIMES COUNTY, Texas — Two drivers were killed early Saturday morning in a head-on crash along State Highway 249 in Grimes County, according to investigators. The crash happened around 12:45 a.m. DPS Sgt. … Read more

‘There’s much more to come’ | Mathis development kicks off with grand opening of Tractor Supply store

Community leaders said it marks the beginning of more projects they hope will boost the local economy and bring new life to the small town. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — This City of Mathis kicked off a new chapter with the ribbon cutting of its new Tractor Supply Company store, the latest addition to their growing … Read more

Texas State Trooper sent home during Texas A&M, South Carolina game

A Texas trooper is pulled from duty after a tense sideline encounter with South Carolina players sparks an official review. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A Texas state trooper has been removed from his game-day assignment after making contact with two South Carolina players during Saturday’s matchup at Texas A&M, the university confirmed. The incident unfolded … Read more

Dozens join search for Dallas attorney missing near Appalachian Trail

Search crews in Georgia continue looking for Dallas attorney Charles Hosch, missing since Nov. 11. More than 50 responders and volunteers have joined the search. DALLAS, Texas — The search for a Dallas attorney missing near the Appalachian Trail is stretching into another day in the rugged mountains of North Georgia. Charles Hosch, 67, was … Read more