The school said Lennie Kiguru’s acceptance to Princeton University is a culmination of years of hard work and perseverance. BULLARD, Texas — Another East Texas student has booked their ticket to an Ivy League university. The Brook Hill School senior Lennie Kiguru has been accepted into the freshmen class of Princeton University. The school said … Read more
The war in Europe ended in 1945 but Thomas Copeland’s service to his country did not. SURPRISE, Ariz. — Thousands of miles away from his family, Tom Copeland had no reason to celebrate his 21st birthday. German troops were trying to kill him. It was April 17, 1945. The 636th Tank Destroyer Battalion he was … Read more
Details are few as of now about the incident, which unfolded near where Fiesta Flambeau was ending. SAN ANTONIO — Fiesta celebration at Historic Market Square was interrupted by deadly gunfire late Saturday night when two young men started shooting at each other and were eventually killed, San Antonio police officials say. It’s unclear how … Read more
Details are few as of now about the incident, which unfolded near where Fiesta Flambeau was ending. SAN ANTONIO — Fiesta celebration at Historic Market Square was interrupted by deadly gunfire late Saturday night when two young men started shooting at each other and were eventually killed, San Antonio police officials say. It’s unclear how … Read more
The Forever 22 scholarship helps keep their legacy alive and allows other students to benefit from their names. Fiesta is known as the party with a purpose, but for two mothers this Fiesta, they are turning their pain into a purpose. Their two daughters Khadija Derry and Aujayna Williams were best friends. They both … Read more
The Jefferson Neighborhood Association is trying to raise as much money as possible to fund scholarships for high school graduates in their community. SAN ANTONIO — For the first time, a local non-profit is calling on community alumni for a helping hand. The Jefferson Neighborhood Association, which includes the area of Woodlawn Lake Park, Jefferson … Read more
The Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice hosted a healing vigil as part of the 5th Annual Survivors Speak Healing Vigil Day of Action. AUSTIN, Texas — Clarence Watson does his part to bring survivors together, because he is a survivor himself. “I was 9-years-old when I survived a sexual assault,” said Watson. Watson is … Read more