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Texas lawmakers demand CenterPoint customers not pay $800M generator bill after fiery hearing
After grilling CenterPoint's CEO, Texas lawmakers worried that not enough would be done to keep the lights on during this hurricane season. Still, they're using Monday's testimony to craft legislation to address the issue long-term.An 11-hour Texas Senate hearing was only the beginning for some lawmakers to tackle southeast Texas' power problem."I'm talking about one company who blew it," State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, said on Monday, calling out CenterPoint.Senators focused frustration on its CEO and its hurricane preparedness plan.ABC13 asked lawmakers why it took a storm to take place before calling a hearing.SEE ALSO: Texas lawmakers grill CenterPoint in...
Texas Impacted by 1,000 Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Closures
The discount market is much more difficult these days for retailers and thus Family Dollar and Dollar Tree have announced they will be closing 1,000 stores with the closures beginning this year according to a report from CNN. As the leases of some of these stores across the country expire,...
A Third Texas Pastor In Two Months Has Resigned Over 'Inappropriate' Actions
Josiah Anthony, the now-former lead pastor of Cross Timbers Church, resigned from his position. Per WFAA, Anthony left due to "inappropriate and hurtful" actions. In a statement to WFAA, Cross Timbers officials stated that Anthony's alleged actions "[do] not include any children, physical or sexual interactions or any illegal activity to our knowledge."
Walmart shoppers rage over issue with new carts as staff caught ‘hiding them’ – customer had to ask to use one 3 times
WALMART recently announced the roll-out of new shopping carts for disabled customers and parents of children with special needs. The chain says it plans on offering 8,000 Caroline's Carts spanned across its roughly 4,600 stores in the country by January next year. They look like typical shopping carts in the...
SAPD: Man shot and killed on Southwest Side
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A man is dead after he was shot multiple times on the Southwest Side. The San Antonio Police Department responded to a call around 3 a.m. Thursday on report of someone hurt. Police say a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the area of Quintana Road and Frio City Road. Investigators say the victim was in his teens or early 20s.
Athletes from UTSA programs competing in Paris Olympics
Four University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners are participating in the Paris Olympics this summer. Why it matters: Beyond all the flag-waving, it's fun to root for people with hometown ties. Zoom in: Two former and one upcoming UTSA track and field student athletes will represent their countries in...
Police Officer Injured in Shooting by Illegal Immigrant in San Antonio (Video)
A San Antonio police officer is recovering after being shot multiple times while responding to a family violence call on the city’s north side. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Jorge Chacon Gutierrez, was in the country illegally, according to federal and local law enforcement sources. He was apprehended by border authorities in Eagle Pass in November 2023 for being unlawfully present in the United States. Chacon Gutierrez was given a notice to appear at a later date and was released from federal custody without bond or release conditions.
San Antonio rugby team hopes Team USA’s bronze medal spurs interest in the sport
SAN ANTONIO – It’s an old sport with tons of new interest in the United States: rugby. The new interest is largely thanks to the U.S. women’s rugby team, who are bringing home a bronze medal from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. “Oh, I was definitely...
San Antonio Organizations Celebrate Inaugural Xicanx Month
Arts and cultural organizations across San Antonio commemorate the city’s inaugural Xicanx Month this August with exhibitions, performances, and other events. Xicanx Month is a city-wide celebration that commemorates the Chicano Art Movement and its history in San Antonio. The movement was inspired by the socio-political Chicano Movement of the 1960s, and saw young Chicano artists using their work as a means to express themselves, promote their history, and protest systemic issues facing Chicano communities. While the art movement emerged in Chicano communities in cities such as Los Angeles and Chicago, San Antonio was a main hub of the movement.
Indigenous Runners and San Antonio Ultramarathoner Honor Uvalde Victims with Commemorative Runs and Scholarship Fund
In a solemn tribute, an Indigenous running group, on their intercontinental journey known as the Peace and Dignity Journey, paused in Uvalde to honor the lives tragically taken at Robb Elementary School. While not a local event, the gravity of their mission resonated deeply with the Uvalde community, as FOX San Antonio reported on their dedication ceremony, the run symbolizing a poignant connection of cultures and communities, particularly at a time when the memory of the victims remains sharp in collective consciousness.
San Antonio Woman Pleads Guilty to 2020 Murder of Boyfriend, Accepts 25-Year Plea Deal
Two years after a grim discovery, Mary Diaz, a San Antonio woman, pleaded guilty to the murder of her boyfriend, Christopher Jones. Diaz, aged 38, accepted a 25-year plea deal related to the 2020 crime. This development in the harrowing case of domestic violence comes as a semblance of closure to Jones' family, who had been seeking answers for their loved one's tragic death.
Summer Night City: Wezmer & Vintage Pictures
Thursday, June 13 was our second Summer Night City event of the season with performances by Wezmer and Vintage Pictures. Summer Night City is TPR's live, free concert series hosted every Thursday night in June and July. Each week, two artists take the stage and play for the community, accompanied by food trucks, drinks, and local vendors from Last Chance Market. Catch our future Summer Night City performances at TPR Headquarters, located at 321 W. Commerce in the heart of San Antonio.
Have fun 808 Day on August eighth with Performances by Hip Hop Artist – Welcome To Flicks and Meals
Have fun 808 Day at Steady Corridor with Hip Hop Artist Mike Dimes & Goldie Awards World Champion DJ Buck Rodgers. Mike Dimes & DJ Buck Rodgers Have fun 808 Day at Steady Corridor on August eighth. Admission:. Ticketed & All Ages – $27 advance / $30 day-of-show. Ticket...
Wembanyama showcases incredible superstar trait in France win over Japan
Victor Wembanyama's performance against Japan once again proved why he is considered a superstar right now. Despite not scoring a single basket in the third and fourth quarters, he turned it on in overtime, propelling his team to victory and showcasing his incredible resilience and clutch ability. He keeps stepping up when the moment calls and San Antonio Spurs fans better get used to it quick.
KONO Soldier Salute - Seaman Jay Johnson
KONO salutes Seaman Jay Johnson of San Antonio. Seaman Johnson serves aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge. As the 7th Fleet flag ship, Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and routinely operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Seaman Johnson, KONO thanks you for your service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charlotte Duran)
Everything we saw as Zach Bryan played San Antonio's Frost Bank Center on Tuesday
Red Dirt country troubadour Zach Bryan performed Tuesday night at San Antonio's Frost Bank Center — his first of two nights playing the arena. Fans came out in force to hear the singer-songwriter's heartfelt anthems delivered with an undercurrent of heartland rock. Matt Maeson and Levi Turner opened the show.
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