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North Texas Bollywood singer accused of "fraudulent" investment deals
NORTH TEXAS – Singing the Bollywood melodies had made Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee a local celebrity in North Texas. However, behind the scenes, Mukherjee is accused of using his fame and charm to defraud people out of millions of dollars.More than a dozen people have told the CBS News Texas I-Team that they gave Mukherjee money for what they thought were real estate investments. They claim, in both interviews with the I-Team and in court records, that Mukherjee's pitches turned out to be fabricated. Many accuse the Plano singer of going as far as forging contracts, emails and documents to convince...
With $21.2 billion projected surplus, state preparing fiscal biennium budget
(The Center Square) – With the Texas legislature again expected to see another multi-billion-dollar surplus next year, state agencies were issued instructions to prepare their budgets requests. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is already suggesting trouble is on the horizon over the issue of school choice. Last October, Comptroller Glenn Hegar projected the state would have a surplus of $18.29 billion for its two-year budget cycle. “Despite sharply higher interest rates, household budgets stressed by inflation and adverse economic conditions among major trading partners … the...
Public Hearings to be held on proposed FY 2024-25 Budget
Curious about what programs, services, or projects the city will be working on next fiscal year? Join us at a City Council meeting in August to learn more about the proposed FY 2024-25 budget. City leadership will be discussing the proposed FY 2024-25 budget during upcoming City Council meetings. Residents...
Undocumented migrants recovered from plane near Port Isabel
SAN ANTONIO - Eight undocumented immigrants were arrested after landing in Port Isabel. On Tuesday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported the arrests of eight undocumented migrants on the tarmac of a Port Isabel airport on X (formerly Twitter.) DPS Pilots reportedly noticed the aircraft's suspicious activity during...
Joint Base San Antonio, 502d Air Base Wing welcomes new commander
SAN ANTONIO - Joint Base San Antonio’s 502nd Air Base Wing is under new command today. Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) - Randolph hosted a change of command ceremony Wednesday, welcoming in Brig-Gen. Randy P. Oakland as the new commander. Brig. Gen. Oakland assumed command from outgoing commander Brig-Gen....
Haven for Hope has a team dedicated to finding, serving domestic violence survivors
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio survey of the population experiencing homelessness reveals hundreds are women and children escaping domestic violence situations. The latest Point in Time survey, which records homelessness trends, found that 524 people experiencing homelessness in San Antonio were fleeing abuse. The overall count from 2023...
San Antonio Man Suspected of Concealing Drugs in Children’s Toys During Texas Traffic Stop
Source: Facebook / Fayette County Sheriff's Office, Texas- Sheriff Keith Korenek. A seemingly mundane traffic stop on a Texas interstate turned into a drug bust when officers found narcotics hidden within children’s toys. The incident occurred on I-10 westbound near mile marker 664, where Fayette County Sheriff's Office deputies flagged a vehicle at about 1:10 a.m. for a traffic violation.
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 Marcos outdoor warning sirens to be fully operational Aug. 1
The outdoor warning system will be fully operational as of Aug. 1. (Courtesy city of San Marcos) The city of San Marcos’ Outdoor Warning System—a system designed to notify the community of a threat to public safety—will be fully operational beginning Aug. 1, according to a news release.
Medina County seeks to join San Antonio road network to access funds for road construction
Medina County is one of the fastest-growing areas around San Antonio and with the dramatic spike in people moving to the area, there have been some traffic issues. Medina County is asking the Texas Department of Transportation to be added the same road network as San Antonio to ease some of that congestion.
City unveils Zarzamora Affordable Home Project for first-time buyers
SAN ANTONIO - On Wednesday, city leaders joined housing partners to celebrate a new initiative called the "Zarzamora Affordable Home Project." It is part of a larger effort to increase affordable housing on the west side. The new project is made up of five single-family homes. They were sold to...
CLEAR Alert issued for missing man last seen on West Side
SAN ANTONIO – A CLEAR Alert was issued Wednesday for a missing San Antonio man. Michael Naldrett, 54, was last seen around 7 p.m. Tuesday in the 5400 block of W Loop 1604 Northbound on the West Side. Naldrett is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds....
Woman accused in fatal shooting of her sister pleads no contest to lesser charge, gets 10 years probation
SAN ANTONIO – A woman charged in the shooting death of her sister avoided a possible prison sentence after she decided to avoid trial and plead no contest to a lesser charge. During an appearance Wednesday in the 290th District Court, Dores Campos pleaded no contest to a charge...
Bimbo Bakeries to shut down San Antonio factory, lay off 138 employees
SAN ANTONIO - Employees at a local bakery were treated to a not-so-sweet surprise on Wednesday. On July 31, Bimbo Bakeries announced that it was closing its San Antonio factory, and laying off 138 of its facility employees. In a letter addressed to Mayor Ron Nirenberg, as well as the...
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