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Tragic series of accidents leave multiple dead, including man from Three Rivers
A series of tragic accidents in South Texas has left several people dead and others injured, with investigations ongoing by local authorities. On July 25 at approximately 2:36 a.m., a 2011 Dodge Dakota was traveling northbound on U.S. Hwy. 281, three miles northeast of George West, when it failed to stay in its lane and entered the center median. The vehicle, driven by 42-year-old Orlando Palacios of Three Rivers, vaulted over the crossover and rolled multiple times in the grassy median.
City of Yoakum to Hold Public Meeting on Abandoned Vehicles
Yoakum, TX – The City of Yoakum has scheduled a public meeting for Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM at City Hall, located at 808 Hwy 77A South. The meeting will address the issue of abandoned vehicles as per Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code. The goal is to inform and involve the community in the city’s initiatives to handle and resolve the problem of abandoned vehicles.
Free Back to School Backpack Giveaway at Toyota of Victoria
It's another awesome Community event thanks to our friends at Toyota of Victoria! They will be hosting a Free Back to School Backpack Giveaway on Sunday, August 4th! The event will take place from 4-6 PM at Toyota of Victoria on Navarro. If you will be attending, we ask that you enter the Toyota of Victoria parking lot in the rear on Salem Rd. You will stay in your car and the backpacks will be given to you at your window. The event will be first come, first served.
McAllen school board may have broken the law in messages about bleacher dispute with city
In mid-May, the people of McAllen learned that relations between their city and their school district had soured so much that the city of McAllen wouldn’t even loan McAllen ISD bleachers to use for a hometown baseball game. Tensions between the district and the city have been boiling all...
San Antonio to host three-day conference aimed at transportation, technology sectors
SAN ANTONIO – Mobility leaders and advocates from across Texas will descend on San Antonio for a conference geared toward transportation and technology innovations. The 2024 Texas Innovation Invitational runs from July 29 to 31 in San Antonio. Multiple San Antonio and Bexar County partners, as well as transit...
Another San Antonio restaurant is closing, this one at the Pearl
SAN ANTONIO — It remains a volatile period for San Antonio's restaurant industry. In what it called an "incredibly tough" decision, the Japanese-Peruvian eatery Botika announced Friday that August 4 would be its last day serving customers. The announcement follows in the footsteps of local eateries like The Rustic, Augie's Barbecue, Hot Joy and, most recently, Acadiana Cafe—all of which have shut down or said they would be shutting down locations this year.
One person killed, one in critical condition after argument escalates near bar in Converse area
CONVERSE, Texas — One person was killed and another is in critical condition after an argument escalated to a shooting in a parking lot near Converse. Bexar County Sheriff's Office says the shooting happened in a parking lot in the 8200 block of FM 78 around 1 a.m. Friday. That location is near several businesses including a donut shop, a lounge bar and a restaurant.
'Be like Chloe': Tributes pour in for Seguin high school student killed in crash
SAN ANTONIO — Just a few weeks before her senior year, a Seguin High School student was killed in a car crash. It happened just before 5 p.m. on Wednesday on State Highway 123 near Lovelady Lane. The 17-year-old softball player was on her way to a pitching lesson...
Local massage parlor closed due to suspected human trafficking
SAN ANTONIO - A massage parlor has been ordered to close after being suspected of human trafficking. The parlor, San Massage Spa, was issued a six-month emergency closure order by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation effective July 22, 2024. During an inspection last month, inspectors found employees wearing...
Expert issues warning after wildlife encounters increase amid urban expansion: 'Always leave them alone'
In addition to making life more difficult for native animals, urban sprawl can lead to air and water pollution and deforestation. San Antonio's rapid urban expansion is making encounters with wild fauna more frequent in the city, according to one wildlife expert. What's happening?. Animals like deer, bobcats, and raccoons...
My husband & I are raising his late ex-wife’s baby – they were long divorced but I didn’t want him to be in foster care
A WOMAN is raising her husband's ex-wife's baby after she died five days after giving birth. Christie Werts, 49, and husband, Wesley, 46, got a phone call in August 2021, which informed them that his ex-wife was in hospital with Covid and was pregnant. Wesley was warned his ex-wife was...
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
Texas Is The Number One Worst State For Weather Related Power Outages
The Texas power grid is something that all residents worry about. When the power goes out, many things are lost. Lights are unable to be turned on, and depending on the the time of day, individuals may not be able to see for an extended period of time. Many reasons can be the cause for the power to disappear.
BEWARE: The Most DANGEROUS Woman In Texas Still On The Run And ARMED
The most dangerous person in Texas is not someone you would think it would be. When you think of some being DANGEROUS you think maybe some big guy with a mean demeanor. But no, the most dangerous person in Texas is a vibrant, lucky woman named Margaret Smith. WHAT MAKES...
Millions of Texans Have Been Asked to Stop Driving Their Cars
Our personal health is a concern for us and many others in Texas. To help improve our health, we'll exercise, we'll eat the right foods, some may even wear a mask when outside (don't laugh at those who do, they have their reasons). One reason some may wear a mask outside has nothing to do protecting themselves from an invisible virus but has everything to do with the quality of the air they breathe. That's why millions of Texans have been asked to stop driving their cars unnecessarily.
Texicare launches in West Texas
Jul. 26—In 2021, the Texas Legislature asked Texas Mutual to investigate options to provide health care plans to small businesses in Texas. The result was Texicare, which recently launched in West Texas. In 2022, Texas Mutual's board of directors approved Texicare's creation. CEO Meredith Duncan said their primary focus is businesses with less than 50 employees, although they have quoted some ...
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