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1 killed, 1 injured in one-vehicle crash on Northeast Side
SAN ANTONIO – One person was killed and another was injured in a one-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on the Northeast Side. San Antonio police said the driver of a flatbed truck was traveling west on Loop 1604 when the vehicle hydroplaned, hit a sign and rolled over. The driver...
‘Where’s the money going’: Residents of six San Antonio properties face potential water shutoffs
SAN ANTONIO – Hundreds of San Antonio families could see their water shut off as early as next week. The San Antonio Water System said on Tuesday that six multi-family properties were warned that they could be disconnected from the utility for unpaid bills starting the week of July 22.
Councilmember Teri Castillo announces housing policies to spur affordable housing development
San Antonio District 5 Councilmember Teri Castillo announced two new city housing policies during a press conference on Wednesday that she said would increase the amount of deeply affordable housing stock in San Antonio. The Community Land Trust (CLT) Tiered Affordability and Stay SA policies would tackle new affordable housing...
MAP: 19,000 cars were reported stolen in San Antonio over 12 months. See where in searchable database.
SAN ANTONIO – Nearly 19,000 car thefts were reported to San Antonio police over a 12-month period, according to records obtained and analyzed by KSAT. The thefts are so widespread that mapping one year of them covers the entire city of San Antonio, from Stone Oak to Brooks City Base and from La Cantera to The Forum.
San Antonio attorney cleared of criminal wrongdoing after series of dismissals
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio attorney arrested three times in 11 months has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing after a series of dismissals in his cases, court records provided by the attorney and gathered by KSAT show. Jonathan Perez faced charges ranging from continuous violence against a family...
University alum awarded Pulitzer Prize for photojournalism efforts at border
University alumnus Eric Gay has been awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Feature Photography for his work documenting the journey of migrants from Columbia to the United States. Gay is one of eight photographers at the Associated Press who shot the collection of photos in Central America and at the...
Former Uvalde police chief pleads not guilty to child endangerment charges
UVALDE, Texas - Former Uvalde School District Police Chief Pedro "Pete" Arredondo pleads not guilty on charges of endangering a child after the Robb Elementary School tragedy. Arredondo faces 10 counts of abandoning or endangering a child. Every count is in relation to a survivor from Classroom 112 at Robb Elementary.
Magician Spikey Mikey and more coming to Devine!
Summer Fun at the Driscoll Public Library….. July 17 – Movie – Trolls Band Together (PG 91 min) 1 pm. July 22 – Reading Challenge Deadline; Art Club (7+ yrs) 4:30 pm. July 23 – Preschool Story Time (9 months-5/6 years) 10:30 am. July 24...
McAllen Rep. De La Cruz at RNC: Biden, Harris use immigrants for political gain
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz on Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention said she was proud of being the granddaughter of Mexican farmworkers, using the national platform to tell a familiar Valley story while attacking President Joe Biden over immigration and border policies.
Texas Man Arrested after Meth, Ecstasy Found in Vehicle at West Frankfort Traffic Stop
WEST FRANKFORT – A Texas man was found with illegal drugs after being stopped by Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies on Illinois 149 near I-57 in West Frankfort around 7:50 Thursday night. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the driver and only occupant in the vehicle, 42-year-old Patrick...
Texas Expands Wildlife Conservation with New Bat Boxes Along I-35 in Austin Amid Construction Projects
Tourists flocking to Texas for the summer are set for a flighty surprise, thanks to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Beyond preparing for peak travel season, TxDOT is expanding its wildlife conservation efforts by adding 18 new bat boxes at the Walnut Creek Bridge along I-35 in Austin. This move aims to provide replacement roosts for the displaced Brazilian free-tailed bats, which faced habitat disruption due to ongoing construction work, according to a report by TxDOT.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
Karaoke spot in Crystal City looks to open later this year
An upcoming karaoke spot in Crystal City hopes to open later this year. Interior construction is underway at Lantern Restaurant & Bar, which expects to open toward the end of this year, according to a county staff report for the Arlington County Board. Inside the restaurant at 320 23rd Street...
Texas DPS driver license offices close due to tech issue Friday
DALLAS — Texas Department of Public Safety driver license offices were closed across the state Friday morning due to a technical issue, officials said. Texas DPS officials posted on X that the agency's information technology teams were "working diligently on a fix, however there is no current estimate on when [offices] will reopen."
All Texas Costco Members Impacted By Massive New Changes
There are 38 Costco stores in Texas, and some massive changes are on the way for each of those locations and all of their current members. Before you begin guessing all the additional ways Costco could change their stores, none of these changes will include creating a uniform experience, and even if you have mastered your favorite store's layout, you are probably safe continue to expect a perpetual rearranging of products and aisles.
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