Allred, Talarico take Senate campaigns to Texas voters

Former congressman Colin Allred highlighted working-class struggles, while U.S. Representative James Talarico calls for ‘new blood’ in politics. TEXAS, USA — Former Congressman Colin Allred and State Rep. James Talarico are both making their case to Texans as they campaign for a U.S. Senate seat. Allred drew a crowd of more than 70 supporters on Wednesday … Read more

Georgia man sentenced to life after wife ‘endured living torture,’ died from blood poisoning

The woman “was covered in sores and lesions, her hair matted, her nails grotesquely overgrown, her bed blackened with waste.” MARIETTA, Ga. — A man will spend the rest of his life in prison after his conviction of felony murder and neglect of his wife, who died in a bed blackened with waste. His wife, … Read more

Texas mother-daughter duo builds tamale empire from family recipe

This family-owned Texas business transformed a family tamale recipe into an empire with eight locations and nationwide shipping. AUSTIN, Texas — This week marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, and KVUE is celebrating the Hispanic voices that help shape the Central Texas community. Among those voices is a mother-daughter team that took a secret … Read more

The Big Give 24-hour online fundraiser supports South Central Texas nonprofits

The fundraising event comes as many nonprofits are working with tighter budgets following federal and state fund cuts. SAN ANTONIO — The Big Give was underway starting Wednesday, directly supporting South Texas nonprofits. It’s a 24-hour online fundraiser on its 12th year, raising more than $50 million since it began. The money donated during the … Read more

Authorities search for missing teen last seen leaving home in far north Bexar County on Tuesday

Family told deputies that 16-year-old Hayley Mcrae left her home without her cellphone and has a medical condition for which she is prescribed medication. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teen last seen on surveillance video leaving her far north-side home earlier this week. BCSO says 16-year-old Hayley … Read more

North Texas firefighter on leave after alleged abuse video surfaces online

The video shows a man dragging a dog to a couch before striking it in the head and kicking it multiple times. AZLE, Texas — An Azle firefighter and paramedic has been placed on administrative leave after a video surfaced on social media appearing to show him beating a dog, officials confirmed Wednesday. The employee, … Read more