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Who killed Savanah Soto, her unborn baby and Matthew Guerra? Both families speak out about the case
SAN ANTONIO — Matthew Guerra’s father has spoken out for the first time since his son and his pregnant girlfriend, Savanah Soto, were found dead. “We’re just all crushed and trying to pick up the pieces and go from here,” Gabriel Guerra said. San Antonio police...
'She didn't deserve to go this way' | Family speaks after pregnant teen and boyfriend found dead
SAN ANTONIO — Two families are in mourning after the bodies of a pregnant woman and her boyfriend were found Tuesday afternoon. The discovery brings an end to a desperate search for Savanah Soto, who was the subject of a CLEAR Alert that was issued on Monday, and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra. Police later said in a report that both of the victims were found "with a gunshot wound," but an official cause of death has yet to be determined.
Twin City Mission still accepting coats and blankets during winter season to help homeless individuals
BRYAN, Texas — As the Brazos Valley falls into cooler temperatures, Twin City Mission wants the community to know that they are still offering warm resources for those in need. According to the Texas Homeless Network, around 9,065 people are experiencing homelessness in the state this year. This month,...
Beyoncé's childhood home catches fire in Houston's Third Ward on Christmas morning
HOUSTON — The childhood home where Beyoncé grew up caught fire early Christmas morning, leaving the current family living there without a home, according to records. Houston firefighters said they responded to a house fire just after 2 a.m. on Rosedale just east of Highway 288. When fire...
APD identifies man killed in Dec. 16 shooting on 6th Street
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) has revealed the identity of the man who was shot and killed by officers after a dispute at a Sixth Street bar on Dec. 16. The Austin Police Department said it all started when an armed man, later identified as 29-year-old Trei Michael Adriec Hernandez, tried to get inside in a bar.
Selena statue LED lights expected to be complete mid-January after November delays
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Mirador de la Flor, best known as the beloved Selena statue downtown was set to have new LED lighting in November. As of Friday, however, just days before the Christmas holiday, those improvements have yet to be made. The installation was set to begin on...
The Puddery owner talks life after TikTok food critic Keith Lee's visit
PEARLAND, Texas — This November a review of Pearland bakery The Puddery went viral, and since then lines have been wrapped around the building every day. The owner, Janel Prator, sais the impact on her business has been a blessing. Prator started her business in 2006 while living in...
Homeowner fights HOA after being told Christmas-themed skeleton display wasn't 'seasonally appropriate'
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — Kyle Sarazin fought the law, and this time he won. The Sterling Ranch resident decided to do something different with his Christmas display this year, converting his 12-foot yard skeleton into Santa Claus and turning the smaller skeletons from his Halloween display into Santa’s reindeer.
Med spa doctor allowed to resume practice under 'temporary restrictions'
AUSTIN, Texas — The Frisco doctor temporarily suspended by the Texas Medical Board in the death of Jenifer Cleveland at Luxe Med Spa in Wortham, will now be able to resume practicing medicine but with restrictions. According to the Texas Medical Board, on December 18th, a disciplinary panel temporarily...
DPS to end Violent Crime Task Force in Austin to help with Texas border
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety's (DPS) Violent Crime Task Force in Austin will end on Dec. 23. DPS confirmed the news in a statement Thursday afternoon, citing the situation at the Texas-Mexico border as a potential reason for the move:. "The Texas Department of Public...
OSHA fines Postal Service $15,625 over Dallas mail carrier's death
DALLAS — The U.S. Postal Service faces a fine of about $15,000 over the death of a Dallas mail worker this past summer, according to a letter from workplace safety regulators. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent the Postal Service in Dallas a letter on Wednesday detailing...
Mesquite police release bodycam video, surveillance footage of officer fatally shooting Payton Lawrence
MESQUITE, Texas — Mesquite police officials released on Thursday bodycam and surveillance footage from the deadly police shooting of a 19-year-old man that happened last week. Payton Lawrence was shot and killed by a 17-year department veteran around 3 a.m. on Dec. 14., officials say. The officer has not...
Lawsuit claims Austin airport employee was hit, killed by 'angry' fuel truck driver
AUSTIN, Texas — The family of a man who was hit and killed during an incident at Austin's airport back in October is now suing the aviation company involved. In a lawsuit obtained by KVUE, the family of Michael Willis is accusing Menzies Aviation of negligence after Willis was killed by a fuel truck driver while on duty at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
United Memorial Medical Center to pay more than $2 million for allegedly overbilling for COVID tests
HOUSTON — United Memorial Medical Center, a hospital chain operating across Houston, has agreed to pay the federal government more than $2 million for allegedly overbilling for COVID-19 tests and medical care, according to the Justice Department. According to a release sent out by the DOJ, the hospital billed...
Man arrested for breaking police officer's finger in December 2022 sentenced to 18 years in prison
BRYAN, Texas — Just over one year after being arrested and charged for assaulting a police officer, drug charges, and more, a man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his actions by a Brazos County Judge following a guilty plea. On Dec. 12, 2022, Jose Ramirez...
Why Texas liquor stores are closed Christmas - and Christmas Eve, too
DALLAS — A forewarning, Texans: Plan ahead if you're looking to pick up liquor for Christmas and New Year's. Texas state law prohibits liquor stores from being open on Christmas Day and New Year's Day (and Thanksgiving, too). It also requires liquor stores to remain closed on Sundays. Since...
Their father just died. Now their mother isn't allowed into the country to bury him.
AUSTIN, Texas — Two sisters in Austin are fighting to get their mother back into the United States. Zara Flores and Jacqueline Rainey say their father passed away this month. Their mother, who was deported two years ago, can't get back to bury her husband. The sisters say their...
Wisconsin couple receives and responds to hundreds of letters on behalf of Santa every season
HUDSON, Wis. — For the last five years, Richelle and Gary Jader have been more than just your average neighbor. They're also Santa's helpers. Outside their home in Hudson, Wisconsin is a bright red mailbox that children and adults alike put letters in to be mailed to the North Pole.
Demolition to begin on building in Historic Central Business District in Navasota
NAVASOTA, Texas — The City of Navasota is set to demolish a building in the Historic Central Business District at the corner of Holland Street and Farquhar Street due to it becoming uninhabitable and unrepairable. The building that will be torn down had multiple collapsed interior walls and a...
Texas A&M Ice Hockey announces $15k holiday fundraiser for operations, competitions
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — In the Lone Star State, football is undoubtedly the top sport when it comes to athletic activities, but that doesn't mean other sports can't flourish and find their own crowds of players and fans that find a love in the sport. For up and coming...
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