Officials: High school staff member charged with improper student relationship in Bandera County

The Bandera County Sheriff’s Office said this is an ongoing investigation. SAN ANTONIO — A man was arrested in connection to an outcry of sexual indecency between a Bandera High School student and a staff member, officials said.  Christopher Sandoval Mata was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault, improper relationship between student and educator … Read more

North Texas father arrested, accused of giving teen daughter alcohol before her death of alcohol poisoning, officials say

The 17-year-old girl was found not breathing and was taken to a hospital, where she died, police say. SHERMAN, Texas — A North Texas father accused of providing his teen daughter with alcoholic drinks hours before her death of alcohol poisoning has been arrested, police say. The Sherman Police and Fire Departments were called to … Read more

Texas man arrested after accusation, investigation into child sexual assault at Belton hospital

David Paul Jones, 58, of Temple, previously worked as a PE coach at the hospital from November 2023 to September 2024. BELTON, Texas — A man that previously worked at a hospital as a PE coach in Belton has been arrested following an investigation into a report of child sexual assault, according to Belton authorities. … Read more

‘Live today like it’s your last’ | Teen opens up about injuries suffered after life-altering boat explosion at Lake Travis

A young man is sharing how a night on Lake Travis quickly turned into a dangerous situation. BUDA, Texas — On Saturday, April 26, 16-year-old Mathew Hellums remembers doing maintenance on the family boat at the South Shore Marina on Lake Travis with his parents when the unthinkable happened: a boat fire.  “My vision was … Read more

Video shows moment that chase suspect slammed into and killed innocent driver in Houston

The wreck happened near the intersection of Fondren and West Bellfort after a police chase that lasted less than two minutes. HOUSTON — Two people are dead after a suspect fleeing from police crashed into another vehicle in southwest Houston. Investigators said this incident all started before 8 p.m. when officers noticed a stolen car … Read more

Texas man arrested after crime spree, including setting cars on fire and damaging school

He is looking at multiple arson charges, deadly conduct charge and a possible burglary charge. CHIRENO, Texas — An East Texas man accused of going on an early Friday morning crime spree, including setting multiple cars on fire and damaging a high school, was arrested.  Colton Lee Dickerson, 30, of Chireno, is facing multiple charges … Read more