BEAUMONT, Texas — A new 17% tariff on all fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico took effect after the U.S. formally withdrew from the Mexico trade agreement , raising concerns about potential price increases for American consumers and small businesses. Nearly 70% of tomatoes consumed in the U.S. come from Mexico, according to the Florida Tomato … Read more
The Alexander family claims Precise Custom Homes illegally seized their property and built a new duplex over it. AUSTIN, Texas — A Central Texas family is escalating its legal battle to reclaim property in East Austin that they claim was unlawfully seized and demolished by a local developer. The Alexander family filed a 142-page lawsuit in … Read more
Dr. Dorina Murgulet with Texas A&M Corpus Christi said long term the recent rain and flash flooding is not going to get us out of water restrictions anytime soon. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — After extreme flooding in Central Texas earlier this month reservoirs like Lake Travis have seen dramatic gains, jumping more than 30 feet … Read more
Longtime Central Texas coach Mike Shields has died after battling cancer. He was known for his faith, leadership and decades of impact on student-athletes. WACO, Texas — Mike Shields, a longtime high school football coach and athletic director known for his unwavering faith, servant leadership and commitment to student-athletes across Texas, died Tuesday morning after … Read more
President Donald Trump reportedly told Texas Republicans on a call on Tuesday he wants them to find five new GOP seats in Texas. AUSTIN, Texas — In less than a week, state lawmakers will return to the state Capitol for the start of a special session, with redistricting as one of the big-ticket items on … Read more
A woman living with her parents and daughter left their home after a barrage of bullets. Then, her brother’s house was also targeted. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two teens have been arrested for allegedly shooting up 10 homes in west Harris County and another home in Fort Bend County. All of the shootings have happened … Read more
According to Texas DPS records, 32-year-old Benjamin Song, accused in a coordinated attack on an ICE facility, has been captured. ALVARADO, Texas — The man accused of participating in a coordinated attack at an ICE facility in Texas has been caught, officials confirmed Tuesday. According to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), Benjamin Hanil Song, 32, … Read more