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Tilden native “Big Frank” Franklin to be inducted into Texas Radio Hall of Fame
Frank Edwards Franklin III, better known as "Big Frank" to listeners across South Texas, is set to be inducted into the Class of 2024 Texas Radio Hall of Fame. His journey to radio stardom began in his hometown of Tilden, continued through college, and led him to a thriving career in Corpus Christi. He has been a familiar voice on Corpus Christi’s airwaves for nearly three decades and has been entertaining listeners of K-99 (KRYS-FM) for many years.
Teen in serious condition after allegedly being shot by 16-year-old, police say
LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - A teenager is fighting for his life while another is arrested. The incident happened on Saturday, Aug. 24, at around 3 p.m. when Laredo Police officers responded to Doctors Hospital emergency room on Jaime Zapata Highway where a 16-year-old was injured with a gunshot wound to the stomach.
Car crash causes temporary road closures on Cuatro Vientos
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A car crash on a south Laredo road causes temporary road closures Sunday afternoon. The crash was reported at around noon Sunday at Cuatro Vientos and Cielito Lindo. The crash prompted the closure of the turnaround. There are no reports of major injuries, and the turnaround...
Meet the Doctor Revolutionizing Healthcare with a Vegan Restaurant Promoting Holistic Health
Dr. Dona Cooper-Dockery, MD, a distinguished African American physician and health advocate based in McAllen, Texas, is advancing her mission of transforming healthcare through her two initiatives: Cooper Wellness & Disease Prevention Center and FoodAMed Vegan Restaurant. These ventures are central to her goal of empowering individuals to achieve optimal...
Waterspout spotted near South Padre Island
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A waterspout was spotted near South Padre Island on Saturday morning. ValleyStormTeam Chief Meteorologist Bryan Hale said conditions have changed, allowing waterspouts to form off and along our shore. He added that they are mostly harmless, but people should always avoid their path on water and land. According to the National Weather Service, tropical […]
Once-popular Megabus departs Houston and Texas after bankruptcy filing
A valuable transportation option has shut down in Houston: Megabus, the cheap and efficient bus company that offered rides for as low as $1, has ended service across Texas, including all routes operating between Austin, Dallas, Grand Prairie, Houston, and San Antonio. According to a notice on the company's website,...
Children told to get off school bus at wrong stop because it was the ‘end of the route’
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – In the first week of school for New Braunfels ISD, at least two families have had issues with their child’s bus driver. A 3-year-old pre-K student was left on a bus, and the school did not know until the child’s parent called to notify them that her child did not make it home.
Man who drowned in North Side backyard pool identified
SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified a man who drowned in a North Side pool this weekend. Joseph Rubalcaba, 41, was found by his wife in a backyard pool on Saturday morning. San Antonio police told KSAT that his wife, with the help of...
Woman who died at hospital after falling off truck identified by medical examiner’s office
SAN ANTONIO – The woman who San Antonio police said died after an argument with a man on the Northwest Side has been identified. According to the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office, Roxana Bafidis, 32, suffered blunt-force injuries after she fell off of a truck around 1:30 a.m. Saturday.
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