Lawyer argues Call of Duty maker can’t be held responsible for actions of Uvalde, Texas, shooter

Activision argues First Amendment protection to dismiss Uvalde lawsuit over Call of Duty’s impact. LOS ANGELES — A lawyer for the maker of the video game Call of Duty argued Friday that a judge should dismiss a lawsuit brought by families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School attack in Uvalde, Texas, saying the contents … Read more

Texas Rangers honor season ticket holder’s granddaughters killed in Hill Country flood

The Rangers also launched a “Together for Texas” campaign, selling T-shirts and raising funds to send to the affected region. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers paid tribute to a season ticket holder’s granddaughters, who tragically lost their lives at Camp Mystic during the devastating Hill Country flood. During the top of the third inning of … Read more

Federal government to investigate NWS staffing shortages ahead of Hill Country floods

The U.S. Commerce Department will review if National Weather Service vacancies affected its response to floods in Texas. SAN ANTONIO — Responding to Rep. Joaquin Castro and several other congressional Democrats from Texas, the U.S. Department of Commerce said in a letter that it will review whether positional vacancies at the National Weather Service have … Read more

Federal government to review NWS hiring challenges, at request of Reps. Castro, Casar and others

The U.S. Commerce Department will review if National Weather Service vacancies affected its response to floods in Texas. SAN ANTONIO — Responding to Rep. Joaquin Castro and several other congressional Democrats from Texas, the U.S. Department of Commerce said in a letter that it will review whether positional vacancies at the National Weather Service have … Read more

11 suspects arrested in multi-agency human trafficking and prostitution sting

BCSO, Texas DPS and SAPD conducted the operation resulting in the arrest of almost a dozen men who are now facing 15 charges collectively. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A human trafficking and prostitution operation Thursday led to the arrest of 11 people, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. BCSO, Texas Department of Public Safety … Read more

Lawmaker sounds the alarm on NOAA and NWS cuts as hurricane season approaches

Panelists expressed serious concerns over the nation’s storm readiness in the wake of the widespread federal job cuts. HOUSTON — With just 10 days left until the official start of hurricane season, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher is sounding the alarm about growing staffing and resource shortfalls at the very agencies responsible for issuing life-saving storm warnings. … Read more