‘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

Heartbroken mother shares daughter’s story as law enforcement steps up drunk driving patrol

Charisse Thomas’s daughter, Destani, was killed in a drunk driving wreck. She hopes her daughter’s story will keep this from happening to other families. HOUSTON — Heads up on the roads. Police are increasing their presence this Labor Day weekend and looking for drunk drivers. Many local agencies are participating in an anti-drunk driving campaign. … Read more