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Man shoots, kills another after road rage incident in Elgin
ELGIN, Texas - One man is dead and another is charged with murder after a road rage incident in Elgin on Tuesday night. A witness, who recorded video of the deadly confrontation, told FOX 7 the shooting may be a case of self-defense. The moment this case of road rage...
Cameron Park Zoo mourns death of beloved Southern White Rhinoceros
WACO, Texas — The Cameron Park Zoo in Waco is mourning the loss of one of its longtime residents, Jabba the Southern White Rhino. Jabba was born at Lion Country Safari, Inc. in Florida on Feb. 25, 1981, said the zoo. He reportedly died at the age of 43, being one of the oldest males of his species in any zoo worldwide, said the Cameron Park Zoo.
Integral Care shares benefits of Youth Mental Health First Aid training amid uptick in need for resources for children, teens
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Public Health is partnering with Integral Care to give a presentation on a free program to help teenagers and children suffering from a mental health crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid training is being held by Integral Care staff, and the presentation will begin at...
San Antonio ranked one of the worst cities for quality of life, according to recent study
SAN ANTONIO - A recent study shows San Antonio as one of the worst cities in the country for quality of life. The study by LawnStarter ranked cities for quality of life based on 16 categories including; employment wages, life expectancy, unemployment rates, food security, workers' rights, and more. Of...
BRENHAM ISD CRACKING DOWN ON CELL PHONE USAGE
Brenham ISD is tightening its restrictions on cell phones heading into the new school year. On Monday, trustees reviewed changes in the student handbook for the 2024-25 academic year, specifically pertaining to the use of personal cell phones. Summarizing the changes, Chief of Staff Christine Johnson said students will not...
San Antonio artist honors new Spur Chris Paul with vibrant community mural
SAN ANTONIO - Chris Paul has quickly been embraced by San Antonio. Just 10 days after signing a free agent deal with the Spurs, artist Colton Valentine created an amazing CP3 mural along the wall of a business on San Pedro Avenue and West Cypress Street. Valentine said he was...
Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church receives new pastors
Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church has welcomed their new pastors: Rev. Rob Lohmeyer and Rev. Elaine Murray.The couple’s time in Pipe Creek began in April 2024, when the previous pastor, Duane Manning, retired. Manning put forward their names as supply preachers. They became the full-time pastors in May.Before they met, Lohmeyer received his masters of divinity in Columbia Theological Seminary in 2000, along with his doctor of ministry from Austin Seminary in 2012. Murray received her master of divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 2012. They first worked together in Kerrville, where they later married, blending their families, in 2022.Lohmeyer ...
Texas opponents in the SEC can use the Horns Down gesture with 1 exception
SEC coordinator of football officials John McDaid shed some very important light on the fate of the “Horns Down” celebration with Texas entering the conference this fall. The “Horns Down” has become the most famous way opponents celebrate against Texas. Of course, Texas fans abhor it and want it flagged in any instance. The Big 12 went so far as to designate the act an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. But Texas isn’t in the Big 12 anymore. McDaid said at this week’s SEC Media Days that context is key when calling any potential “Horns Down” penalty. He pretty clearly hinted that it would...
‘He’s going to become a star at A&M,’ CBS Sports host is ‘bullish’ about Aggies coach Elko
When you look at the list of head coaches most likely to breakout this season, Mike Elko is near the top entering his first year at the helm of Texas A&M. CBS Sports college football commentator Josh Pate echoed those sentiments in a recent conversation with TexAgs. “When you get feedback about how organized, how attention to detail oriented the process is there, how thorough the evaluation is in going and acquiring talent. It had to be that way at Duke so it’s just that way now with a ton more resources. When you get all that, how are you not bullish...
LIST: Back-to-school supply drives and giveaways in Central Texas
TEMPLE, Texas — KCEN 6 News is hosting our 2nd Annual Fill-the-Car Supply Drive! We're taking care of teachers ahead of the school year and you can help make sure Central Texas teachers have what they need for their classrooms this year!. Greg May Honda 1601 W. Loop 340...
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