Two people found dead recently in Southeast New Mexico have been identified

The circumstances surrounding their deaths are under investigation. EDDY COUNTY, N.M. — The Eddy County Sheriff’s Office has provided an update on the two people found dead in the county during the week of July 28. Both individuals were identified as 55-year-old Nathan Scott McGee and 63-year-old Patricia Balderrama. They were suffering from apparent gunshot … Read more

Texas soldier charged with trying to send U.S. defense secrets to Russia

The Department of Justice said an active-duty soldier at Fort Bliss is accused of providing information on U.S. military vehicles to Russia’s Ministry of Defense. FORT BLISS, Texas — A soldier from Texas has been arrested and charged with trying to send U.S. military data to Russia, according to the United States Department of Justice, … Read more

San Antonio school districts adjust cell phone policy ahead of state-mandated ban

Starting Sept. 1, public and charter schools across Texas will enforce a cellphone ban during school hours. Here’s how local districts are responding. SAN ANTONIO — Texas schools will soon enforce a cellphone ban during school hours, impacting all public and charter schools starting September 1. Many districts are still working to adjust their current … Read more

University of Texas star athlete publishes science-fiction novel ‘Psychic Suit’

The self-proclaimed Texas native began drafting the story in 2018. SAN ANTONIO — When Osawese Agbonkonkon isn’t making 7-feet jumps on the track team or meticulously studying for his economics degree, he’s writing stories. As a full-time student-athlete at the University of Texas, Agbonkonkon published his first book “Psychic Suit,” a novel about 320 pages … Read more

Texas families get a break at the register but what’s really included?

Texas families are gearing up for back-to-school shopping during tax-free weekend — and one mom’s real-life savings show how quickly it adds up. HOUSTON — Back-to-school shopping can add up fast, especially when you’re buying for more than one child. But this weekend, Texas families are getting a break at the register thanks to the … Read more

‘The consequences are high’ | Legal questions mount amid Texas redistricting fight

While the political battle lines are clear, legal questions are being raised as Texas GOP leaders push to get lawmakers back to the state capitol. AUSTIN, Texas — Redistricting fights are always politically charged, but in Texas, the stakes are also legal. Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are pushing to bring back … Read more