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Boy Scouts of America to allow gay adult leaders

The Boy Scouts of America has ended its blanket ban on gay adult leaders but will allow church-sponsored Scout units to maintain the exclusion for religious reasons.

 

Teens missing on fishing trip strayed from route

Two teens missing at sea had strayed from the agreed-upon boundaries for their fishing trip, the stepfather of one of the boys said Tuesday, as the Coast Guard continued a massive search off Florida's Atlantic coast.

 

Accused police shooter gets time to hire lawyer

A man who fired his lawyer Monday — the day his attempted capital murder trial was supposed to begin — was given a week to hire a new one.

 

City Council to talk more roads

The City Council will take on residential roads discussion again in its regular meeting today.

 

Florida woman fights off gator to save her dog

A Florida woman dived into a pond and fought off an alligator that grabbed her dog.

 

Experts: Sandra Bland may have used pot in jail

An initial toxicology report for Sandra Bland, who died in a Texas jail cell three days after her arrest during a traffic stop, raises the possibility that she may have used marijuana while in custody, two experts said.

 

How to use coupons to save on college expenses

Find out how couponing can save college students a significant amount of cash across a wide array of categories.

 

Dog owners should use care with rising heat

Summer months in South Texas mean higher risk for heat strokes in man's best friend.

 

CCISD board gets update on new schools

The Corpus Christi ISD school board heard student activity updates on two new middle and high schools.

 

More rules for credit access companies on agenda

Tighter regulations for credit access businesses, including auto title and payday lenders, will be considered by the City Council on Tuesday.

 

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