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13-year-old now in Houston, hoping to walk again after freak accident
HOUSTON - A 13-year-old boy out of Dallas who is here is now receiving care out of Houston with his family at TIRR Memorial Herman after what his family describes as a freak accident in June left him paralyzed. "Stay away from wasps," said Semyeon Williams Jr. SUGGESTED: Controversy over...
Drivers failed to yield in 2 separate crashes involving HPD officers overnight, police say
Three Houston police officers are recovering from two separate crashes overnight.Police said drivers running either stop signs or stop lights are to blame for both crashes.The first crash happened around 10:30 p.m. Sunday on Stassen Street near McLean Street in southeast Houston.Video from the scene shows both vehicles involved crashed into a ditch.HPD said officers were responding to a call when the driver of a Chevy ran a stop sign as the officers were coming down Stassen Street.Both vehicles entered the intersection at McLean Street at the same time, causing a crash that sent them both into the ditch.A mother...
Leo’s Italian Grill celebrated 5 years of service
Leo’s Italian Grill celebrated their fifth anniversary on May 7 with free swag bags. (Courtesy Leo’s Italian Grill) Leo’s Italian Grill celebrated their fifth anniversary on May 7. The local Italian restaurant first opened its doors to the Bastrop community in May 2019. The menu features Leo...
Get ready for a celestial spectacle: Blue supermoon to light up San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO - The Alamo City is in for a celestial treat this week with the arrival of the rare blue supermoon. Occurring between Aug. 19-22, this astronomical event promises to be a spectacular sight for skywatchers. To catch the best views of the blue supermoon in San Antonio, consider...
Chicken Nuggets/Tenders Recalled – What Texans Should Know
The Food Safety Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture has a word of caution for Texas shoppers in Beaumont, Orange, Port Arthur, Jasper, Tyler, and Lufkin. In fact, any place in the state where ready-to-eat chicken nuggets and chicken tenders are sold frozen and ready to heat and eat should pay attention to this recall notice.
North Texas marks the hottest day of the year ahead of weak cold front
NORTH TEXAS — DFW marked the hottest day of the year at 107 degrees on Monday. The previous high was 108 set last year.Tuesday, our Heat Alerts have shifted west. Most of the metroplex is under a heat advisory. Feels-like temperatures will hover just over 105° by afternoon.The western half of North Texas as well as a few more southern counties are under the more dangerous excessive heat warning. Highs will reach near 105°, feels-like temperatures will approach 110°.The frontal boundary is knocking on our door. Prior to passage, we could experience a little compressional heating, briefly warming things up....
Haven for Hope celebrates one year of focused program aimed at helping young adults secure permanent housing
SAN ANTONIO — One year later and Haven for Hope’s Young Adult program has assisted more than 200 people of which almost 40 individuals are now living in places of their own. The need for a specialized program was prompted by a rising number of young people experiencing...
Texas Teachers Are the Best and Rank #1: For Being Overworked
I've always heard it said that "teaching is one of the most challenging professions," and it’s easy to see why. Across Texas, teachers are not only overworked but significantly underpaid for the dedication and hours they commit to shaping the minds of our future. On average, Texas teachers clock...
Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses Now On Sale For Upcoming Season
If you plan to hunt or fish this year in Texas, it’s time to pay for a new license. New hunting/fishing licenses went on sale Thursday for the 2024-25 season. Current-year licenses expire at the end of August. Texans purchase more than 3.9 million hunting and fishing licenses each...
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