Houston families are mourning unthinkable loss in Syria. HOUSTON — A 35-year-old American citizen was killed last week in southern Syria amid escalating sectarian violence targeting the Druze religious minority, the U.S. State Department confirmed. Hosam Saraya’s death has left his Houston-based family devastated and pleading for help as other American families also face tragic … Read more
Texas residents lead the nation in silencing emergency alerts, prompting concerns about missed critical notifications. AUSTIN, Texas — Every day, people receive a considerable amount of texts, calls, social media messages and push notifications on their phones. For many, the amount of alerts can become overwhelming, leading some people to mute their devices and potentially … Read more
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — An East Texas man sentenced to death in 2003 for the death of his 2-year-old daughter is again seeking a stay of execution. Attorneys for Robert Roberson filed two motions Wednesday with the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. One seeks an emergency stay of execution ahead of his recently scheduled Oct. 16 … Read more
“James Carter-Smith was draining the life out of people $20 at a time,” Chief Prosecutor Donna Hansen told the jury at the trial. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A man will spend 50 years behind bars after he sold the fentanyl to a disabled U.S. Army veteran, which led to his overdose death, according to the … Read more
Congress criticizes FEMA after flooding in Kerr County, claiming unanswered calls. WASHINGTON D.C., DC — After the devastating Fourth of July flooding in Kerr County that claimed the lives of 137 people, FEMA is under intense scrutiny from members of Congress over its response to the disaster, including claims that thousands of calls from survivors … Read more
People are asked to file insurance claims first. Then, if insurance doesn’t cover their losses, FEMA may be able to help. AUSTIN, Texas — FEMA is still on the ground in Central Texas following the deadly floods that occurred over the Fourth of July weekend, and officials are ready to help at disaster recovery centers all … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — Host Jeff Garcia and guest Roland Ramirez, owner of Rudy’s Seafood, discuss the origins of the iconic San Antonio Spurs murals, from Manu Ginobili to Victor Wembanyama. The conversation explores how these Spurs murals have put Rudy’s on the map, attracting international attention and becoming a must-visit spot for basketball enthusiasts. Garcia … Read more