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Heavy rains on and off Wednesday, flood risk low
More showers and storms today with a threat for heavier rains at times. Rain chances are expected to stay at 80% as activity remains on and off throughout the day. The flash flooding risk for our area remains low and localized. There is a greater threat for flash flooding across southeast Texas today and the […]
Final Judgement: The Texas Counties That Sentence The Most People To Death
Here in Texas, if you are about to commit a capital crime, you might want to see how far you are from the county line. While death penalty sentences are on a steady decline here in Texas and across the U.S., there are still some areas of Texas that are more likely to hand down the most severe of punishments.
How employers are taking steps to safeguard workers from extreme heat
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — At the start of every work day, construction worker Charles Smith puts on the essentials: hard hat. Safety glasses. A reflective vest. And a small, watch-like band for his wrist. But rather than track time, its purpose is to ensure he doesn’t overheat while working...
Two Gentlemen Settle Disagreement with Hands in Texas Traffic
Texas Showdown: Road Rage Turns into Fisticuffs on Trinity Mills Blvd. For reasons still unclear, two motorists found themselves in a heated dispute. You can watch the altercation in its entirety in the video below. Circling it Up. Passersby watched in disbelief as the scene unfolded. The sun beat down,...
Texas Court Overturns $26 Million Verdict for Paralyzed Woman In Honda Odyssey Crash
Sarah Milburn sustained severe vertebrae injuries in a 2015 Honda Odyssey crash with a pickup. The minivan’s third-row middle seat had a two-piece seatbelt, which was worn incorrectly. The victim was initially awarded $37.6 million in damages for her injuries. A woman left quadriplegic after riding in a 2011...
SA Core, SMART expand hours of service this summer to help respond to more mental health calls
SAN ANTONIO – Changes have come to handle more mental health calls across the city and county. The two leading mental health units — SA Core and S.M.A.R.T. — have increased their response hours this summer. SA Core is now a 24/7 service in San Antonio, and S.M.A.R.T. covers parts of Bexar County 16 hours a day, seven days a week.
Flash flood watch canceled for San Antonio, but more rain coming
The National Weather Service canceled a flash flood watch that was in effect until 7 on Tuesday night for Bexar and surrounding counties. San Antonio received some of the same heavy rains on Tuesday afternoon that passed over the Hill Country during the morning hours. Up to four inches of...
Man gunned down back in 2023 after fight with woman's new boyfriend
SAN ANTONIO - Authorities need your help to bring a killer to justice. The victim in this case is 20-year-old Brandon Caldwell. The deadly shooting happened around 6:45 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Ivy Apartments off Lavender Lane near South WW White Road. Police said Caldwell drove over to...
US Army worker who stole nearly $109 million to buy mansions and luxury cars is sentenced
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families and using it to fund an extravagant lifestyle that included multiple mansions, a fleet of luxury cars and designer accessories was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in federal prison.
Call KENS: Local apartment management hires professionals to finally fix woman's broken AC
SAN ANTONIO — Ruby Cortinas has lived at Thompson Place for more than 10 years. She said the apartment AC once kept them cool during the hot Texas summer, but over the last few years it wasn’t able to keep up. By early July, Cortinas was using two...
UTSA football projected to finish 2024-25 season second in AAC preseason poll
SAN ANTONIO – UTSA Roadrunners football is projected to finish second in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) in the 2024-25 season, according to a preseason poll. The Roadrunners received 368 points and four first-place votes, trailing the University of Memphis, which had 409 points and 23 first-place votes. Tulane...
San Antonio Police Escalate Manhunt for Suspect in South Side Convenience Store Armed Robbery
San Antonio's South Side community is on alert as police intensify their search for a suspect involved in a recent armed robbery. The crime occurred at the Stanley Ice Station convenience store at the intersection of Southcross Boulevard and Creighton Avenue, reported FOX San Antonio. The robbery took place shortly after nightfall, around 8:22 pm on Sunday, June 23.
Summer Cup Semifinals Tickets on Sale Now
The NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the two leagues, started over the weekend. This groundbreaking tournament features all 14 NWSL clubs and the top six teams from the LIGA MX Femenil: Tigres UANL, Club América, Chivas de Guadalajara, Rayadas de Monterrey, Pachuca, and Tijuana.
Woman sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing $108 million from government
SAN ANTONIO — Janet Yamanaka Mello was sentenced to 15 years in prison Tuesday for stealing more than $1008million from the government. Mello was charged with five counts for mail fraud, four counts for filing a false tax return, and one count for aggravated identity theft. Mello performed a...
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