‘He will not be forgotten’ | Family mourns loved one’s death after he dies in Duval County Jail custody

Eric Perez’s family met with Duval County Sheriff Ramiro Ramirez but the family said they still don’t have the answers they’re looking for. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Benavides family is searching for answers after a family member died at the Duval County Jail Thursday. Belinda Everett-Lerma said her son Eric was a good son, … Read more

High-speed chase ends with suspect in surgery after being shot by deputy several times, BCSO says

A Bexar County deputy shot a suspect several times after a high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect was shot by a deputy several times after leading him on a high speed chase in south Bexar County. On Saturday night, a BCSO deputy attempted … Read more

‘We hope to have him in custody soon’ | Manhunt continues for Dilley murder suspect, victim identified

Frio County Sheriff Peter Salinas has identified the victim as 23 year-old Jeremy Benavidez from Dilley. Family says the suspect and victim are cousins. SAN ANTONIO — A manhunt is underway for a man accused of murdering his cousin. The murder happened overnight in Dilley, an hour southwest of San Antonio. Frio County Sheriff Peter … Read more

15 rural Texas hospitals could close if Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passes, Democrats warn

A third of Texas’ 157 rural hospitals have less than 10 days’ cash on hand, said John Henderson, Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals. DALLAS — Democrats warn that at least 15 rural hospitals in Texas are at risk of closing if President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” passes in the U.S. Senate. “Our rural … Read more

HCSO: Parents charged with murder in death of baby found in dresser drawer at motel

The baby girl’s parents were just arrested. Investigators say the girl suffocated. HOUSTON — The parents of a 4-month-old infant who died at a west Harris County motel in May 2024 have been arrested and charged with murder, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced Saturday. Jeremy Fancher and Destiny Campos were taken into custody following an investigation … Read more

Gov. Abbott signs law requiring Ten Commandments displayed in all public school classrooms

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs a law requiring the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 10 into law Saturday, making Texas the latest state to require public elementary and secondary schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom starting with the 2025-2026 school … Read more