Attendees can look forward to celebrity meet-and-greets, Q&A panels, artists and vendors, costume contests and immersive experiences. SAN ANTONIO — Downtown San Antonio is poised to transform into fandom heaven this fall as Big Texas Comicon returns for its biggest edition yet, promising a star-studded lineup. Gearing up for its seventh year, the premier pop-culture … Read more
The crime that claimed the lives of four teenage girls at the “I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt” shop 34 years ago stunned a city where violent crime rarely happened. AUSTIN, Texas — In 1991, Austin still had a bit of a small-town feel. The idea that something so terrible could happen in a city where … Read more
Authorities have identified Robert Eugene Brashers as the suspect in the 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders, bringing closure to the decades-old mystery. AUSTIN, Texas — After more than three decades of mystery and heartbreak, authorities have identified the man responsible for the 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders, a case that has haunted the Austin community and gripped … Read more
Advocacy groups say the new state law does not prohibit classroom discussions of particular LGBTQ+ identities. (The Texas Tribune) Texas Tech University System Chancellor Tedd Mitchell restricted the discussion of transgender and nonbinary identities during classroom instruction across the system’s five universities, according to a letter he issued late Thursday. The letter makes Tech the … Read more
Immigration roundups show no sign of slowing down. HOUSTON — There is growing concern among immigrant advocates in Houston about immigrants reportedly disappearing after being rounded up. KHOU 11 learned the Mexican government is offering funding to consulates around the country to keep legal teams on standby to help families track missing loved ones. Immigration … Read more
Kristi Burrell said her neighbor received death threats after his dogs attacked her and nearly killed her. “They tried to eat me alive,” she told her dad. KATY, Texas — A Waller County woman faces a long, painful recovery after being brutally attacked by her neighbor’s four pit bulls. Earlier this week, Kristi Burrell told … Read more
Roberson’s legal team is fighting for a new trial before his execution date on Oct. 16, citing outdated evidence and his autism diagnosis. AUSTIN, Texas — The two-decade fight to save Robert Roberson from the execution chamber in Huntsville could be in its final 20 days if his legal team doesn’t get an answer on … Read more