Two years after Robb shooting, Uvalde works to ‘reroute the destiny of our city’

On the two-year mark of the deadliest school shooting in Texas’ history, some mourned quietly, some loudly and some in unison. UVALDE, Texas — A week that started with the announcement of new lawsuits filed on behalf of victims’ families ended with somber mourning at a Uvalde candlelight vigil, where the small South Texas community … Read more

In Uvalde, signs of mourning, healing, frustration and solidarity two years after the Robb shooting

On the two-year mark of the deadliest school shooting in Texas’ history, some mourned quietly, some loudly and some in unison. UVALDE, Texas — A week that started with the announcement of new lawsuits filed on behalf of victims’ families ended with somber mourning at a Uvalde candlelight vigil, where the small South Texas community … Read more

‘Texas Sheepdog’ arrested on child pornography charges

The self-proclaimed activist claims to “expose cops who operate outside of the law” on YouTube. On May 24, Jack Miller was charged with possessing child pornography. KIRBY, Texas — A self-proclaimed activist who watches police officers to make sure they’re following the law has found himself on the other side of it. Jack Miller, who … Read more

Beaumont’s historic McFaddin-Ward House welcomes community to free outdoor movie night

Movies at the McFaddins’ outdoor movie nights is set to return on Thursday, June 6, screening ‘The Parent Trap.’ BEAUMONT, Texas — The McFaddin-Ward House’s Movies at the McFaddins’ outdoor movie nights is set to return on Thursday, June 6 with a free screening of Disney’s 1998 classic movie “The Parent Trap.”  Gates will open at … Read more

‘I was hysterical’ | Local woman asks community’s help to rebuild her ‘safe haven’ after Wednesday’s strong storms destroy home

Leigh Fuller said she lost everything, including her pet cat. TEMPLE, Texas — A Bell County woman is asking for the community’s help after she lost her entire mobile home in Wednesday’s severe storms and tornadoes that struck the Temple area. Leigh Fuller set up a GoFundMe, hoping the community can help her raise up … Read more

San Antonio ultramarathoner completes 70-mile run to Uvalde in honor of Robb shooting victims

Paloma Gonzalez also created a GoFundMe to collect money for a scholarship. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio woman and ultra-marathoner made it her mission to honor Robb shooting victims by running 70 miles to Uvalde—a mission that has now been completed, to a chorus of honks and cheers at Uvalde Town Square.  On Wednesday … Read more