Governor Abbott adds redistricting to the Texas special session agenda amid DOJ’s racial gerrymandering concerns. AUSTIN, Texas — With less than a week before Texas lawmakers return to Austin, Governor Greg Abbott has added redistricting to the agenda for the upcoming special legislative session. The decision follows a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice … Read more
Nueces Canyon Volunteer Fire Department rescued a driver near Camp Wood as floodwaters quickly rose into the truck. CAMP WOOD, Texas — In a remote stretch of Real County, the Nueces Canyon Volunteer Fire Department was the only team on the ground as floodwaters surged overnight. Overnight storms transformed the normally serene Nueces River into … Read more
Debris removal contractors are prioritizing bridge protection on Kerr County roadways. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Debris removal contractors have joined the forces at work in Kerr County trying to restore order to state roadways. A fleet of large trucks with grapplers are now working their way around the area, with a priority of protecting bridges … Read more
The Hill Country floods have claimed more than 100 lives, including some in Green’s family. ARLINGTON, Texas — Country singer and Waco native Pat Green announced a livestream benefit concert this afternoon on Facebook, with all proceeds helping the victims of the recent floods across the Texas Hill Country. Green wrote in the announcement post … Read more
The Hill Country floods have claimed more than 100 lives, including some in Green’s family. ARLINGTON, Texas — Country singer and Waco native Pat Green announced a livestream benefit concert this afternoon on Facebook, with all proceeds helping the victims of the recent floods across the Texas Hill Country. Green wrote in the announcement post … Read more
Chef John Meyer and volunteers serve over a thousand hot meals to flood victims in Comfort. DALLAS — When floodwaters devastated parts of Comfort, longtime chef John Meyer traded his planned beach vacation for something much bigger: serving hundreds of hot meals to those in need. Meyer, owner of The Best Little Food House in Texas, … Read more
Charles Alexander Lopez, 30, was indicted by a grand jury on three counts of sexual exploitation of a child and one count of possession of child pornography in 2023. SAN ANTONIO — A man has been sentenced to 65 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting three children, according to the Department of Justice. Charles … Read more