Midland pastor stuck in Israel amid rising tensions, finding faith in uncertainty

A Midland family extends their stay in Jerusalem due to escalating Israel-Iran conflict. MIDLAND, Texas — What began as a spiritual pilgrimage for a Midland family has turned into an extended stay under lockdown in Jerusalem, as conflict between Israel and Iran escalates. Pastor Steve Brooks, his wife, and their 9-year-old twins, Simon and Sadie, … Read more

Bandera County sends warning about fake texts, calls trying to get money from residents

Officials say several citizens have reported receiving either a call or text claiming they have missed jury duty or other minor offenses to get people’s money. BANDERA COUNTY, Texas — The Bandera County Sheriff’s Office sent out a “scam alert” after reports of citizens receiving calls and texts saying they missed jury duty or didn’t … Read more

Leaders investigate what caused deadly San Antonio flooding: Nature or infrastructure failure?

San Antonio leaders demand answers following deadly flooding as infrastructure concerns grow. SAN ANTONIO — As San Antonio mourns the lives lost in this week’s deadly flooding, city and county leaders are demanding answers. Was it simply too much rain in too short a time—or are deeper issues with infrastructure and flood control to blame? … Read more

Central Texas vape shops raided in hemp crackdown

Law enforcement agencies executed search warrants at seven vape and smoke shops across Temple and Belton, seizing products they say were mislabeled as legal hemp. TEMPLE, Texas — What started as an ordinary Friday morning turned into chaos for seven vape shop owners across Central Texas as a massive law enforcement operation swept through their businesses, … Read more

Vape shop owners say they’re selling ‘perfectly legal products’ amid raids in Temple, Belton

Law enforcement agencies executed search warrants at seven vape and smoke shops across Temple and Belton, seizing products they say were mislabeled as legal hemp. TEMPLE, Texas — What started as an ordinary Friday morning turned into chaos for seven vape shop owners across Central Texas as a massive law enforcement operation swept through their … Read more

Nearly 200K people in Texas rely on electricity for medical equipment

Millions of Americans depend on electricity to run medical equipment, including nearly 200,000 in Texas. HOUSTON — When the power goes out, most people sweat over the loss of air conditioning or spoiled food. But for millions of older and disabled Americans, it is far more serious. They depend on electricity to run medical equipment. … Read more

Will Abbott sign the THC ban this week? Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says lawmakers have done their job

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick discussed a potential special session for congressional redistricting, legislative wins and his own political future on Inside Texas Politics. DALLAS — After what he described as the “most conservative session” ever, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick acknowledged that the fate of one of his top priorities, Senate Bill 3, which bans all … Read more