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Homeless artist captures San Antonio's skyline, sells paintings to survive
SAN ANTONIO - A local homeless man, Blake Gilliam, captures the heart of the city on canvas - painting the skyline of Downtown San Antonio. I've seen downtown from every angle of the city but I had never noticed this one I guess. I looked over there and I saw it and I said, man that's a perfect view of downtown, I can try to paint that," says Gilliam.
THSCA Convention takes Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko back to roots of coaching
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KBTX) - Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko chuckled as he sat down in front of a small group of reporters inside San Antonio’s Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Several of those reporters shadowed Elko around the Omni Dallas Hotel a week prior, during Southeastern Conference...
“One Scoop at a Time” book
Forrest Gump said, “Life is like a box of chocolates”, but Blue Bell’s recently retired president and CEO has learned whether it’s ice cream or life, it comes one scoop at a time. Ricky Dickson is here with us to talk about his new book. FB...
Woman Violently Attacked Inside San Antonio Movie Theatre
A woman was surprisingly attacked inside a San Antonio movie theater while alone. The woman told officers while she was sitting alone in the back row of a movie theatre room she noticed a person who was also alone, got up, and moved to the row directly behind her. Unprovoked,...
Man gets 8 years in prison after pleading guilty to intoxication assault
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A man accused of hurting a mother and her then-unborn child in a crash in January 2023 now has a sentence of 8 years in prison. Mark Walton pled guilty to intoxication assault in the case, and he will have to serve half of his sentence before he is eligible for parole.
San Antonio Police Seek Leads in Unsolved Homicide of Daniella Chavez, $5,000 Reward Offered for Information
The San Antonio Police Department, in collaboration with Crime Stoppers, is actively seeking information from the public in connection with the homicide of a 30-year-old woman, Daniella Chavez. Chavez went missing from her residence in the 2600 block of Northeast Loop 410, on March 30, 2016, and, her tragic fate was not discovered until over three years later. It was on September 11, 2019, when hikers stumbled upon her remains, hidden amongst the brush in a greenbelt area near the 4000 block of Swans Landing. The nature of her death has led investigators to suspect foul play.
College football: Demons share belief, excitement at SLC’s Opening Drive
SAN ANTONIO – Belief – a simple word that carries a much larger impact, especially for the Northwestern State football team. That concept – and an atmosphere of excitement – permeated the Demons’ time at Monday’s Southland Conference Opening Drive event at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle gets a good grade for summer league
San Antonio Spurs rookie combo guard Stephon Castle may not have played very much in the NBA’s 2024 Las Vegas Summer League due to a scary fall and subsequently sprained wrist. But the University of Connecticut alum also played a decent amount in the Spurs’ handful of tilts in the California Classic Summer League. Unfortunately for Castle’s summer league resume in the eyes of Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey, the B/R league analyst graded the former Husky champ solely on how he fared in Sin City in a recent assessment of how each team in the Association saw their top 2024 NBA...
TCA welcomes Olympic Transport as first Mexican carrier member
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has welcomed Olympic Transport, as its first carrier member from Mexico. “We are thrilled to welcome Olympic Transport to the TCA family,” said Jim Ward, President of TCA. “Their inclusion not only marks a significant milestone in our association’s history but also strengthens our position as a dynamic North American trade association.”
Texas is once more flirting with expanding passenger rail
"Texas is once more flirting with expanding passenger rail" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Was there an earthquake in Texas on Monday night?
TEXAS (KFDX/KJTL) — Thousands of Texans were left with an uneasy feeling late Monday night after feeling their houses shake, leaving many to wonder what exactly they had just experienced. At around 10:40 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, several members of communities across the Lone Star State took to social media, posting statuses in […]
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
Mark Mayfield: An affordable housing authority for almost 40 years
Mark Mayfield stepped down as the chief executive officer of the Texas Housing Foundation on June 20 after 37 years of working on affordable housing issues in Texas. “It’s the only job I’ve ever had,” he said of his commitment to housing needs. It was the Marble...
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.
Driver’s License Offices In Texas Still Facing Issues After Major Network Problem
The state of Texas is still affected by the CrowdStrike outage that took place last week. Some Driver's License officers remain closed due to the issue. Here's what is known. Some Driver's License Offices In Texas Closed Until Further Notice. Per MySanAntonio, certain offices in the state are unable to...
Texas Drivers (Again) Asked Not To Drive Their Cars
It's partly due to the summer heat but the possibility of Texas drivers being asked to leave their cars parked again will continue into winter. Warmer temperatures and certain weather conditions can lead to an increase in ozone levels which can be harmful. To ease these levels, millions of Texans are being asked ... for the 2nd time this month ... to leave their cars at home.
New Lawsuit Alleges Chris Brown Ordered Backstage Assault After Show In Texas
Chris Brown delighted crowds this weekend in Ft. Worth but a new lawsuit filed against him alleges a BRAWL took place backstage on Saturday night at Dickies Arena. The 11:11 Tour stopped through Fort Worth over the weekend for 2 nights and Breezy's performance received rave reviews from the thousands who attended the shows. But its what allegedly happened after the show that's getting all the attention.
Warning Issued for Texas Most Wanted Fugitive and a $4,000 Reward
AUSTIN – Jorge Hernandez Dionicio, a criminal illegal immigrant, is one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted. This month, he is the Featured Fugitive, and authorities are urging the public to be vigilant. Details:. Name: Jorge Hernandez Dionicio. Aliases: Jorge Hernandez-Dionicio, Noe Vega. Age: 33. Height: 5 feet 3...
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