When Plano police arrived at the victim’s home, they found the 61-year-old mother wrapped in a blanket and badly beaten. PLANO, Texas — A Plano man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the brutal killing of his mother, Collin County District Attorney announced. Robert Lee Timmons Jr., 34, admitted to beating and … Read more
The Wednesday hearings will represent the first time loved ones of Camp Mystic victims will publicly testify. SAN ANTONIO — Parents of the 27 girls and staffers who died when floodwaters overwhelmed Camp Mystic the morning of July 4 are set to testify publicly before Texas lawmakers for the first time, according to a coalition … Read more
The district said the driver passed two field sobriety tests and an alcohol test. The district said it’s awaiting the results of a drug test. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Cell phone videos and other images are sparking concern in the Anthony Middle School community after a Cy-Fair ISD bus driver was pulled over on the … Read more
One resolution calls for City Council to pause on approving the nonbinding term sheet for a new Spurs arena. The other item would lead to finalizing the agreement. SAN ANTONIO — With the San Antonio City Council on the verge of deciding the immediate direction of Project Marvel, the Spurs organization is keeping hopeful in … Read more
The Capitol grounds were closed as protesters gathered in support of Rep. Nicole Collier, who is staying on the House floor in protest. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Capitol was evacuated on Tuesday evening following a reported threat made as protesters gathered in support of Rep. Nicole Collier, who is staying on the House floor … Read more
On Tuesday afternoon, several Democrats ripped up the permission slips they need to leave the chamber. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas House Democrats are staging a new kind of protest ahead of an expected vote on a proposed new congressional map on Wednesday. State Rep. Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth) spent the night on the House floor … Read more
One of the drivers was taken to the hospital to receive medical care, but no students were hurt, according to the district. SAN ANTONIO — A Tuesday afternoon highway crash involving two North East ISD buses caused a prolonged traffic slowdown in far north San Antonio, authorities say. According to district officials, one of … Read more