Pelican Island Causeway closed in both directions due to barge hitting the bridge, city of Galveston confirms

The bridge connects the north side of Galveston Island just west of the Port of Galveston with the south side of Pelican Island. GALVESTON, Texas — A barge hit the Pelican Island Causeway Bridge leading to a closure this morning, according to the city of Galveston. This happened just before 10 a.m. Crews from the … Read more

Texas border patrol agent, his family killed in crash with suspected drunk driver on Mother’s Day in Arizona

The FBI arrested the at-fault driver following Sunday’s fatal crash. COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — A Texas border patrol agent, his sister and his mother were killed on Mother’s Day after being hit by a suspected drunk driver near Tuba City, Arizona, according to a verified GoFundMe for the victims.  Arizona Department of Public Safety officials … Read more

Two people and their cat made it out of their home safely after fire spread, fire officials say

Firefighters say the fire began in their garage, then spread into their home. SAN ANTONIO — A couple and their cat managed to escape their burning home early Wednesday morning, firefighters say. Kriby Fire Department firefighters responded to the 5400 block of Eclipse Street in Kirby around 1:45 a.m. for reports of a fire. Firefighters … Read more