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Texas Lawyer Killed By Wife In Murder Suicide
Jerry Hernandez, a prominent Texas lawyer, was killed by his wife in a murder-suicide. Per The Mirror, police confirmed that Sonia, Jerry's wife, shot him to death before shooting herself. They were found dead at their mansion in Shavano Park. As of now, the police don't have a motive for the crime. The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Jerry Hernandez's death as a homicide and Sonia's death as a suicide.
Texas Shoppers React to Walmart’s ‘Major’ Pricing Change
School is back in session across Texas. At least most of our public school systems across the state have invited students back to class. Meanwhile, many of our state's universities and colleges are preparing to welcome their student body back next week. I believe the Aggies of Texas A&M are already back in class while the Longhorns at U.T. Austin won't officially start until next Monday.
Transgender people in Texas blocked from changing gender on state IDs
Transgender people in Texas can no longer change the genders on their state-issued IDs or driver's licenses, officials confirmed Thursday. The Texas Department of Public Safety has stopped accepting court orders for the purpose of changing gender markers on driver's licenses, a department spokesperson said in an email. The statement...
McCollum’s young volleyball team dominates Jefferson in SAISD Tournament
SAN ANTONIO – The 2024 San Antonio ISD Volleyball Tournament is an early-season opportunity for teams looking to piece wins together and build camaraderie. For the McCollum Cowboys — a team with one senior, seven juniors, three sophomores and four freshmen — getting a dominant win can be a confidence boost for the rest of the non-district play.
Capacity crowd attends Bloomington Town Hall Thursday night on incorporation plan
BLOOMINGTON, Texas - A capacity crowd filled the room in Bloomington on Thursday night for a town hall to discuss a nonprofit’s proposal to incorporate parts of Bloomington as the Village of Bloomington. The nonprofit aimed to have the measure on the ballot this November, but the 13th Court of Appeals ruled the group had not met the requirements necessary for the Victoria County Commissioners Court to call for an election. Many people are concerned about the crooked draft map of incorporation that leaves out many areas of Bloomington.
Veterans and first responders honored at community breakfast in Victoria
VICTORIA, Texas - A community breakfast will be held to honor veterans and first responders on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4146 in Victoria.
Two women robbed at gunpoint when they went to look at a car for sale, police say
SAN ANTONIO — Two women were robbed when the arrived at a west-side location to a look at a car for sale Friday, police said. Police say the victims had arranged to come look at a vehicle to possibly purchase at the 410 Heights Apartments near Loop 410 and I-10. That's when two thieves robbed them and took their personal belongings.
'I Ride for Mom': B.C. resident's 10th Tour de Cure honours family cancer fight
For Victoria resident Bonnie Gunderson, this year's Tour de Cure is more than just another bike ride. As she prepares to embark on her 10th 200-kilometre journey from Cloverdale to Hope, Gunderson carries with her the weight of a challenging 18 months and the strength of three generations of her family.
Refugio’s Brown second at Kenedy meet
Refugio’s Caitlyn Brown placed second out of 62 runners at the Kenedy Cross Country Invitational on Aug. 17 at Joe Gulley Park in Kenedy. Brown completed the 2-mile course in 12 minutes, 46.08 seconds. Sinton’s Addison Luis won the race in 12:05.87. Other Refugio finishers were Adrianna Lara...
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