Texas company says its drones can stop an active shooter to keep students, staff safe

Campus Guardian Angel says it uses non-lethal drones, which can respond to a school threat in seconds and incapacitate a gunman. HOUSTON — A Texas company wants to deploy new technology to stop school shootings. Campus Guardian Angel says it uses non-lethal drones, and they can respond to a threat in seconds. They say it’s … Read more

2 arrested, suspected of hindering arrest of wanted suspect charged in ICE detention center ‘ambush’

The arrest of two more people brings the total who face charges in connection with the attack at the Alvarado detention center to 14. ALVARADO, Texas — Two people have been arrested and face charges in connection with allegedly hindering the arrest of a suspect after the shooting of an Alvarado police officer during an … Read more

U.S. slaps 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes, potential price hike for restaurants ahead

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

Central Texas family sues developer over what they call a wrongful demolition of their East Austin home

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

Nueces River rises upstream, experts weigh in on possible impact to water supply

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

Beloved Central Texas football coach Mike Shields dies after long battle with cancer

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