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Member of Texas A&M Rodeo team rushed to the ICU
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A Texas A&M Rodeo star has been in the hospital for four days after she and her horse took a big fall last Friday. Within a second, Madison Outhier’s life flashed before her eyes. “It was just like within an instant longer,” Outhier said. “I...
Texas-Based Conn's HomePlus Faces Potential Bankruptcy, Houston and Nationwide Store Closures Loom
Conn's HomePlus, the Texas-based furniture and appliance retailer, is reportedly on the brink of filing for bankruptcy and may close as many as 100 stores across the nation. The Woodlands-based company has been grappling with declining sales in the recent years, which has culminated in a significant drop in share value, now hovering around 50 cents from a previous high, according to recent reports from Bloomberg obtained by the Houston Chronicle.
City of Gatesville appoints first female Chief of Police
GATESVILLE, Texas — The City of Gatesville currently has its first female Chief of Police, according to Interim City Manager Bradford Hunt. Hunt told 6 News he appointed Lieutenant Georgiana Cleverley as Interim Chief of the Gatesville Police Department on July 18. Hunt said then-Interim Chief Cody Lee was...
Aranda, Baylor happy to be cashing out in recent recruiting wars
SAN ANTONIO — Lately, Baylor has managed to pick some recruiting fights, and the Bears have won their fair share of them. Bears coach Dave Aranda has been honest and up front with what has served as the knockout punch in those squabbles. As Randy Moss once put it,...
KSAT Connect: Viewers share rainfall photos, videos from Hill Country
Flash flooding continues across the Hill Country on Tuesday for areas near Rocksprings, Kerrville, and Bandera. In some of these areas, over 6 inches of rain has fallen in the last 24 hours. Streams and creeks are starting to flood. Remember: TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN. Safety comes first. However,...
Back to School rally at Hutto ISD helps students prepare for first day
HUTTO, Texas - The first day of school is right around the corner for several school districts. On Tuesday (7/23) afternoon, Hutto ISD is hosting their annual Back to School Rally to help families get ready for the big day. The district is calling all the hippos to come out to the Hutto Memorial Stadium for a night of fun.
Jasper ISD cheer coach killed after being shot in the back by stray bullet, district says
SAN ANTONIO — A woman who died after being shot in the back while sitting outside at a downtown patio bar early Tuesday morning has been identified as a Jasper ISD cheer coach, the district said in a statement. San Antonio Police responded to the 500 block of East...
San Antonio Botanical Gardens offers free admission this weekend, pets included
SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Botanical Gardens is offering a free admission day this weekend and invites you to bring your four-legged friends at no cost. On Saturday, July 27 admission is free for all visitors and their furry friends can get in free from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. as part of "Dog Daze," now through August 31.
Acadiana Cafe announces it will close at the end of August
SAN ANTONIO — A staple restaurant in San Antonio that had been around for decades announced it will close its doors at the end of August. Acadiana Cafe, which has been serving Cajun and Southern style cooking since 1986, said in a press release it will operate through Thursday, August 29.
NBA Trade Rumor: San Antonio Spurs potential offer for Lauri Markkanen
Lauri Markkanen trade rumors have been rampant all summer. The San Antonio Spurs have been rumored to have been interested in the Finnish Utah Jazz star forward, but there has not been a reported offer until today. According to Brett Siegel, the Spurs would be willing to trade Keldon Johnson and multiple first-round picks for Lauri Markkanen.
HIV impacts young San Antonians especially hard, but advocates are working to beat the stigma
SAN ANTONIO — Despite medical advancements in prevention and care, AIDS continues to have a stigma attached to it—a stigma that local advocates say is the primary source that's kept HIV spreading throughout the globe. "Stigma can freeze a person," said Michele Durham, executive director for the organization...
San Antonio church leaders train to serve as mental health counselors
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. After months of classes on counseling, Veron Blue got her chance to put what she has learned all year, to work. Across from her, was fellow trainee...
The SEC chose the wrong UT… Texas trumps Tennessee and that’s just the truth
The ultimate wrong has occurred and it has been done to the one and only University of Texas. Since the Longhorns joined the SEC, there was an obvious issue at foot. Both Texas and Tennessee have gone by UT but now they share a conference and that can’t go on for any longer.
Former Sinton Pirate Jaquae Stewart transfers to Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Former Sinton baseball player Jaquae Stewart announced on social media Monday that he is transferring to the University of Texas from Northwest Florida State Junior College, which went all the way to the JUCO championship game. Stewart lead all of JUCO with a .538 on base...
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