An appeals court has upheld Mytrez Woolen’s life sentence for the 2021 murder of Pastor Mark McWilliams, denying all of Woolen’s appeal claims. STARRVILLE, Texas — An appeals court on Wednesday affirmed the conviction of a man serving life in prison for murdering an East Texas pastor in 2021. Mytrez Woolen was found guilty of … Read more
Joshua McKeith Bell, 28, and Mathew Robert Villanueva, 29, face aggravated assault charges stemming from the incident. AUSTIN, Texas — Two men are facing charges in connection to an alleged hate crime that took place at Barton Springs Pool in July. The Austin Police Department has issued arrest warrants for 28-year-old Joshua McKeith Bell and … Read more
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi has added a new concentration in artificial intelligence to its computer science program, a move aimed at preparing students for a changing job market. Senior Malak Mahdy said the addition will help future Islanders better compete for careers that increasingly require knowledge of AI. “Every career in … Read more
Wilmington Trust filed a foreclosure notice for One Shoreline Plaza, with an Oct. 7 auction set after the owner defaulted on a $24M loan. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A foreclosure notice has been filed for One Shoreline Plaza, the twin-tower complex that stands as the tallest building in South Texas. RELATED: Attorneys for Elevate QOF … Read more
“He was not only a protector of our community but a teacher, a role model, and a true brother in blue,” the department wrote in a statement. WEATHERFORD, Texas — The Weatherford Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Eric Warren, who died Thursday, following a battle with cancer. Warren, described by colleagues as … Read more
Science, style & space all collided at the museum’s first “Geek Gala” — a fun night celebrating curiosity, community & creativity. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Tonight, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History proved that “Geek is Chic” with an epic evening of curiosity, community, and cosmic fun. The Geek Gala, held inside the museum’s … Read more
Cameron Wheaton has helped rebuild, not just the church but his character. Scrubbing graffiti, hauling trash — working with the very people he once wronged. PALESTINE, Texas — An East Texas teen accused of breaking into and vandalizing a historic church in Palestine has found a path to redemption, thanks to a mother’s love and … Read more