KERR COUNTY — A year after devastating floods claimed more than 100 lives along the Guadalupe River, Central and South Texas faced another round of deadly flooding in July, prompting flash flood emergencies that led to evacuations and rescues across the region. While the two flooding events in July shared similarities in intensity and impact,…
A man tragically lost his life in Kerrville after floodwaters engulfed his home early Thursday morning, as confirmed by his family. John Mark Steward was inside when the deluge struck, according to a post shared by his wife, Jennie Steward, on social media. Jennie, who was in Dallas at the time of the flooding, had…
A prisoner from Liberty County is currently at large after escaping from custody at a hospital in Kingwood early Saturday morning. Authorities report that 31-year-old Yorlan Rafael Reyes fled from the Kingwood Emergency Room around 5:15 a.m. The escape occurred at HCA Houston Healthcare, located near Highway 59 and Kingwood Drive. Reyes was last seen…
KERR COUNTY, Texas – H-E-B has initiated a three-day disaster relief operation to assist those affected by recent flooding in Kerr County. The effort is part of the company’s Disaster Response Unit, which will be stationed at the Hill Country Youth Event Center in Kerrville. From Saturday, July 18, through Monday, July 20, the mobile…
On July 14, coinciding with Bastille Day, nearly 100 residents from North Texas rallied at a Tarrant County Commissioners Court meeting to voice their demands for justice regarding the deaths of inmates at the Tarrant County Jail. This date, historically significant for its association with the storming of prisons during the French Revolution, served as…
Law enforcement officials have initiated a manhunt along the border of Hopkins and Hunt counties for a suspect involved in a domestic violence incident who fled into a wooded area on Friday. The individual, identified as Cole Lee Smith, is wanted on charges of felony assault related to family violence. Smith was last seen making…
Nearly ten years ago, a British court mandated that Sam Westrop pay over $173,000 in libel damages after he published an article on his website labeling the founder of a London-based Islamic TV channel as a “convicted terrorist.” Subsequently, Westrop acknowledged that the evidence supporting his claim was unreliable, as indicated in court documents, and…
A minor was hospitalized Friday night following a shooting incident during a gathering in Downtown Houston. The event took place near Discovery Green, where approximately 100 minors had assembled. The situation escalated into a fight among a group of men, prompting one individual to pull out a firearm and fire shots into the crowd, which…
The city of Austin has implemented a ban on all water activities on Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin, and the Colorado River below Longhorn Dam, effective until 5 p.m. Tuesday. This prohibition encompasses both personal and commercial watercraft, including wet bikes, motorized surfboards, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and similar vessels. This decision follows the Lower Colorado…
In the wake of devastating floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country, two lives have been tragically lost, prompting an outpouring of grief from the families affected. One of the victims, 65-year-old John Mark Steward, was swept away in Kerrville, leaving behind a community in mourning. As floodwaters gradually recede, the extent of the…
