After decades of supporting poor, young baseball players as they began their professional careers, minor league host families have officially been phased out.

Authorities say a North Carolina sheriff’s deputy has died and a K-9 officer has been wounded after a shooting at a home led to a continuing standoff.

As part of a new feature called “Your Texas Happy Place,” we’ve been asking KPRC 2 to share a photo of your all-time favorite Texas place and explain why it’s so special. KPRC 2′s Facebook follower Elvisa Imamovic said Pedernales Falls State Park is a perfect place to step away from the hustle and bustle. Love it.”About Pedernales Falls State ParkPedernales Falls State Park was privately owned until 1971. Pedernales Falls State Park is experiencing more people and wildlife than usual today! You can purchase day passes and camping passes on their website.

Despite methamphetamine being illegal to both possess and manufacture in Texas, the Johnson City Police Department is offering to test the drug for coronavirus prior to use. The department took to Facebook to announce there’s reason to believe meth in Blanco County may be contaminated with the coronavirus. In the clever post, the department pleads with users to have their meth tested. For those who don’t want to bring the drugs out of their home, the Johnson City Police Department offers in-home testing. Many found the post amusing sharing comments “Thank goodness the cannabis wasn’t contaminated” and “Don’t Meth With Texas!”