Hailed as heroes | Pearland ‘Band Dads’ use military, police background to take down Pasadena Memorial HS gunman

The four men – Abram Trevino, Adam Curow, Efrain ‘Polo’ Castillo Joe Sanchez – quickly jumped into action to subdue the suspect at a band competition Saturday. PASADENA, Texas — A group of dads who were helping with a band competition at Pasadena Memorial High School Saturday night worked together to stop a suspect who police … Read more

As hearing looms, advocates protest development that would allow wastewater to be dumped in Helotes Creek

Lennar wants to build nearly 3,000 homes near Scenic Loop Road and Babcock Road in Bexar County. But to build the homes, it must build a wastewater plant. HELOTES, Texas — Nearly 200 people gathered in Helotes Sunday to march against a development plan that they believe puts millions of people’s drinking water at risk. … Read more

Surge in U.S. firearms smuggling fuels Canada’s gun violence crisis

Canadian authorities report a significant rise in U.S. firearm smuggling tied to gun violence. DALLAS — The U.S. and Canada share a 5,500-mile border. While trade and immigration have been longstanding concerns, a new and alarming challenge has emerged: a surge in firearms being smuggled from the U.S. into Canada. Canadian authorities report a significant increase … Read more