From London to Austin | Teen guitar prodigy plays to support Texas first responders

Rhys Stygal will perform in Austin to raise funds for Texas flood first responders. AUSTIN, Texas — When devastating floods hit Central Texas earlier this month, first responders were the first on the scene — risking their lives to save others. Now, a young musician from across the pond is using his talent to say … Read more

ICE arrests man in Waco accused of failing to carry immigration documents

Noe Guerrero-Mendieta was out on bond when ICE agents arrested him because they said he was not carrying the proper immigration documents. WACO, Texas — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a man in Waco who authorities said was in immigration proceedings and out of custody on bond. According to a criminal complaint filed in … Read more

Beaumont bond proposal includes $1M for additional Flock cameras to enhance city safety

Beaumont plans to expand its Flock camera network with a $1 million bond to boost public safety. BEAUMONT, Texas — A proposed bond package in Beaumont includes a $1 million allocation to expand the city’s network of license plate readers, known as Flock cameras, in an effort to enhance public safety. Bond committee members say … Read more

North Texas man sentenced to over 24 years for pandemic relief fraud

Rather than helping legitimate businesses, Bello manipulated these programs by submitting false applications, authorities said. COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — A McKinney man will spend more than two decades behind bars after being convicted in a major COVID-19 relief fraud case. Olamide Olatayo Bello was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit … Read more

A model of faith: Marfa couple preserves forgotten Holocaust history through art

The Marfa Holocaust & Model Ship Museum in Texas tells the story of Aliyah Bet through model ships and exhibits. MARFA, Texas — In the quiet West Texas town of Marfa, where contemporary art often steals the spotlight, one small museum is telling a different kind of story—one built from wood, faith, and a calling … Read more