‘We want to make sure everybody’s safe’ | Nueces County burn ban blocks Labor Day weekend beach bonfires

City and county officials say this is due to a county-wide burn ban that will stay in place for 90 days or until conditions improve. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — What you can expect to see on the beach this Labor Day weekend? Lots of people. But what you won’t see are bonfires. After several recent … Read more

Police investigating after apparent human remains found in Kyle

The medical examiner’s office will further investigate the remains. KYLE, Texas — Kyle police are investigating after apparent human remains were found on Friday. The Kyle Police Department said a landscaping crew found a “potential human bone structure” in the 5000 block of Kyle Parkway. Later on Friday, police said the bone structure found around 10:30 … Read more

‘It makes it real for us’ | Elisa Roberson declared legally dead 36 years after disappearance, her family speaks out

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — More than three decades after 12-year-old Elisa Roberson disappeared while walking to meet a friend near her Aransas Pass home, a judge in Idaho has officially declared her legally dead. Roberson vanished in 1989, sparking decades of searching by her family and law enforcement. Despite ongoing efforts and numerous tips over … Read more

Former State Capitol reporter and columnist Dave McNeely dies at 85

McNeely reported on the Texas Legislature for the Austin American-Statesman from 1978 to 2004. AUSTIN, Texas — Dave McNeely, a longtime political reporter and columnist for the Austin American-Statesman newspaper, has died. He was 85. McNeely joined the Statesman in 1978 and covered the state Capitol until his retirement in 2004. After he left the … Read more

Former Texas State Capitol reporter and columnist Dave McNeely dies at 85

McNeely reported on the Texas Legislature for the Austin American-Statesman from 1978 to 2004. AUSTIN, Texas — Dave McNeely, a longtime political reporter and columnist for the Austin American-Statesman newspaper, has died. He was 85. McNeely joined the Statesman in 1978 and covered the Texas State Capitol until his retirement in 2004. After he left … Read more

Mestemaker throws 3 TDs, leads North Texas to 51-0 win over Lamar

Drew Mestemaker shines as North Texas dominates Lamar 51-0 with his 329-yard, three-touchdown performance. DENTON, Texas — Drew Mestemaker threw for 329 yards and three touchdowns in his second career start as North Texas cruised past Lamar 51-0 on Saturday night. Mestemaker completed 24 of 32 passes and added 30 yards and one score on … Read more