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3 out of 9 human cases of West Nile virus in Texas have more severe form of the disease
Three of the nine reported human cases of West Nile virus have had the more severe form of the disease, also known as West Nile neuroinvasive disease, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Experts Predict Baylor Will Flip Top 500 Texas Tech LB Commit Kaleb Burns
In an interesting Sunday development from 247Sports, multiple experts placed predictions that Dave Aranda and the Baylor Bears will flip Texas Tech linebacker commit Kaleb Burns. Burns, a 6-foot, 220-pound linebacker from Houston, Texas, has been committed to the Red Raiders since July 1st. Rumors of Burns’ consideration to flip...
Hico Police Department mourns passing of officer
HICO, Texas (KWTX) - The Hico Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Wayne Edgin who passed away Friday afternoon. Hico police said in a Facebook post on Wednesday that Edgin was placed in intensive care at Providence Hospital in Waco. According to Hico police, Edgin was suffering from...
McLennan County Sheriff’s Office investigates homicide at truck stop off I-35
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (KWTX) - The McLennan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left one person dead at the Gator Stop #3 off I-35 and Ross Rd., north of Elm Mott Sunday morning. According to authorities, the victim has been identified as 30-year-old man Dipak Oli who...
Baylor Football Continues Recruiting Hot Streak, Landing Another Four-Star Prospect
On Saturday evening, Dave Aranda and the Baylor Bears added yet another impressive prospect in the Class of 2026 with four-star wide receiver Ryelan Morris committing to Baylor. Morris, a 5-foot-9 wideout from Texas, chose the Bears over offers from 19 different programs, including Oregon, USC, Texas Tech, Houston, TCU,...
Sean Elliott’s Apple Watch detects irregular heartbeat, his wife says
Former San Antonio Spur Sean Elliott is breathing a sigh of relief after his Apple Watch detected an irregular heartbeat, according to an Instagram post by his wife. Sean’s wife, Claudia Zapata-Elliott, said he was not experiencing any symptoms, but his Apple Watch warned him of Atrial Fibrillation. Atrial...
WATCH: Behind the scenes look at five-star safety Trey McNutt's visit to Texas A&M
With a decision date set for early August, five-star Shaker Heights safety Trey McNutt used the final week of July to get a final look at two of his finalists in Texas A&M and Oregon. The coveted safety is also considering Ohio State, USC and Florida as he gets ready to announce his decision on Aug. 3.
Expected traffic for Biden’s visit to Austin on Monday
AUSTIN, Texas — On Monday, President Joe Biden is scheduled to be in the Austin area to deliver the keynote address at an event commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act signing by former President Lyndon B. Johnson. There will be traffic delays and road closures between...
Unfortunate Bulls revelation almost guarantees good news for Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs' roster appears to be set after filling the last of their 15-man roster as well as the three two-way spots. With the Spurs summer seemingly complete, fans are probably looking forward to the beginning of training camp and the preseason. However, for Spurs fans who have been keeping up with the Chicago Bulls' off-season, they should like what they see.
Sisters Katrina and Mary looking for their 'Forever Family'
SAN ANTONIO — The rain didn't stop us on Tuesday morning! It tried! But failed! We had the chance to meet foster sisters Katrina and Mary, seven and four years old, respectively. The two little girls are full of life and into everything as you might imagine! They are...
PETER, PAUL & MARY ALIVE TO PERFORM AUG. 17 AT THE BARNHILL CENTER
The only authentic performers of Peter, Paul and Mary music will soon appear at The Barnhill Center in Brenham. The Peter, Paul and Mary Alive show will bring back the American Folk Music Revival phenomenon on Saturday, August 17th at 7 p.m. The Barnhill Center producer Sharon Brass says the...
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