Houston-area rescue groups need help after tragic van fire kills 7 dogs (WARNING: Graphic photos)

Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue was taking 11 dogs to their forever homes in other states when the van caught fire on an Illinois freeway. HOUSTON — A Houston-area dog rescue group shared a heartbreaking tragedy over the weekend.  A transport van carrying 11 rescued dogs to forever homes in other states caught fire on an … Read more

Tensions rise as Patrick slams Abbott’s veto of THC ban: ‘Legalizes marijuana in Texas’

Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a Texas bill banning THC in hemp, calling for a special session to create regulations and avoid legal challenges. AUSTIN, Texas — Tensions are rising at the Texas Capitol after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, a measure that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC. Instead of signing … Read more

‘Unclothed male’ reportedly stole ambulance, led police on chase in North Texas, officials say

MESQUITE, Texas — An “unclothed male” reportedly led police on a chase in a stolen ambulance before being arrested Monday, officials say.  Police responded after a caller reported an “unclothed male” who was taken to Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite left in an ambulance. Officers found the ambulance and chased it to I-20 and … Read more

Texas governor signs statewide cellphone ban for public schools into law

Texas schools must now enforce rules requiring students to lock away cellphones during school hours. HOUSTON — Texas public school students will soon be required to keep their cellphones and other personal communication devices locked away during school hours under a new law signed today, marking a significant shift toward mandatory restrictions on student device … Read more

Gator hiding under car outside Texas church wrangled by police, video shows

The Texarkana Police Department shared video to its Facebook page that showed the officer snagging the little fella by the tail as a car drove away. TEXARKANA, Texas — Crickey, y’all!  Police in Texarkana had “just your average Wednesday” when officers were called to wrangle an alligator from under a car outside of a church. … Read more

Did the San Antonio Spurs miss out on Kevin Durant or not? | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — Host Jeff Garcia and AP Sports writer Raul Dominguez break down the blockbuster Suns-Rockets’ Kevin Durant deal and its impact on the San Antonio Spurs.  They analyze the pros and cons of Durant not in San Antonio, discuss potential roster moves, and debate the team’s strategy moving forward. The duo also examines … Read more