Search and rescue teams continue their efforts in Kerr County following catastrophic floods. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Search and rescue organizations, alongside thousands of volunteers, are still combing through debris in Kerr County more than a week after deadly flooding devastated the Texas Hill Country. The widespread destruction has prompted Governor Greg Abbott to call a … Read more
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coastal Bend’s premier pop culture event returned to downtown Corpus Christi on Friday, as Comic Con kicked off a weekend of costumes, collectibles and community at the American Bank Center. The convention, which draws fans of comics, movies, anime and gaming, features a wide range of attractions, including celebrity photo … Read more
Arlington police said, based on their investigation, they believe this shooting was an isolated incident, and the man and woman knew each other. ARLINGTON, Texas — A man and woman are dead after an apparent murder-suicide at a hair salon in Arlington, according to police. Arlington police said officers responded at approximately 10:15 a.m. Friday … Read more
At Memorial Gardens Park in Odessa, the whole community was invited to honor the victims of the devastating flood in Central Texas. ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa invited the whole community to Memorial Gardens Park on Friday to honor the flood victims, and one Camp Mystic camper joined to pay tribute. As part … Read more
Harris County investigators are targeting scammers who created a fake GoFundMe for Texas flood victims, exploiting grieving families. HOUSTON — Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen has launched a criminal investigation into scammers exploiting recent flooding in the Texas Hill Country, warning donors to be cautious of fraudulent fundraising campaigns targeting grieving families. Rosen … Read more
Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Michael Phillips was swept away while responding to flash flooding along Cow Creek last Saturday. MARBLE FALLS, Texas — On Friday night, family, community members and firefighters paid tribute to a missing Marble Falls Fire Chief. Fire Chief Michael Phillips of the Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire … Read more
Coast Guard officers heroically rescued nearly 200 people during the Texas Hill Country floods. Four Coast Guard officers performed what officials are calling miraculous rescues in the July 4th floods, saving nearly 200 people in dangerous conditions that required rappelling through rushing water and rain. Aviation Survival Technician Scott Ruskan, Aviation Maintenance Technician Seth Reeves, … Read more