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7 arrested in deaths of 53 migrants smuggled into Texas in trailer in 2022
Guatemala City — Guatemalan police on Wednesday arrested seven Guatemalans accused in the smuggling of 53 migrants from Mexico and Central America who died of asphyxiation in 2022 in Texas after being abandoned in a tractor trailer in scorching summer heat.They were the latest arrests after years of investigation into the deadliest tragedy of migrants smuggled across the border from Mexico. The dead included eight children. Interior Minister Francisco Jiménez told The Associated Press the arrests were made possible after 13 raids in three of the country's departments. They included Rigoberto Román Miranda Orozco, the alleged ringleader of the smuggling...
Texas Musician Jason McBride, Longtime Fiddler For Kevin Fowler Band, Reveals Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Jason McBride, a Texas musician and fiddler for the Kevin Fowler Band, is battling pancreatic cancer. He could use as much support as he can get. Kevin Fowler made the sad announcement on social media. The artist is asking for prayers for the longtime fiddle player. He wrote, "A lot of y'all know Jason from his many years of playing fiddle with us on the road. He's always been a big part of the Kevin Fowler Band family. His family is now asking for prayers and our help on his path to healing."
Trendy Japanese Clothing Store Opening 5 Texas Locations
While A Few American Retailers Have Been Struggling, Another Far East Retailer Is Preparing To Invade Texas. A few months ago, we told you about the company "Daiso" which is a Japanese "dollar store" retailer that's been opening up locations all across the state at a time when American dollar stores like "Dollar Tree" and "Family Dollar" are shutting down and closing locations.
Triple-digit temperatures scorch Texas as millions across Southwest under excessive heat warnings
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Summer heat scorched Texas and the Southwest on Wednesday, pushing Phoenix to nearly 90 consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures and putting millions of people under excessive heat warnings. Meanwhile, energy demand in Texas hit an unofficial all-time high Tuesday, according to data from the state’s...
Texas Little League team advances to U.S Championship
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania (KWTX) - The Boerne little league team is heading to the United States Championship game at the Little League Baseball World Series. The Boerne team is representing the Southwest Region. They defeated Nevada 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon. Boerne had defeated Florida 4-1 on Monday night and Pennsylvania 9-0...
Texas man sentenced for nationwide scheme to sell thousands of fake paper vehicle tags
HOUSTON – A 35-year-old Dallas man, who had formerly lived in Houston, was sentenced to nearly 8 years in federal prison after conspiring with others to buy and sell thousands of fake Texas-issued paper tags for car sales when no cars were sold, according to a press release. Daniel...
Man sentenced for diesel thefts across Texas, 3 others at large
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — A Mesquite man who was a part of a “sophisticated” organized criminal group accused of stealing 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Ramon Perez-Torres was convicted of engaging in organized criminal activity on […]
Illegal immigration in Texas has dropped almost 90% since December, official says
The number of illegal crossings into the United States through the Texas-Mexico border is down 87%, according to a local official. Mike Banks, Special Advisor on Border Matters under Gov. Greg Abbott said that, as the number of encounters has slowed down, the federal government has opted to temporarily move agents out of Texas to other ports of entry in Arizona, California and New Mexico.
Third Bexar County Mosquito Tests Positive For West Nile Virus
Health officials are reporting that a third Bexar County mosquito has tested positive for the West Nile virus. The mosquito was reportedly found near Highway 90 and Cagnon Road in southwestern San Antonio. Public Works crews are fogging and treating several parts of the county where West Nile has been discovered. The Bexar County Office of Emergency Management has visited more than 800 homes to distribute information about preventing the spread of the virus to residents and their families.
SAFD rescues woman from burning northeast-side house, authorities say
SAN ANTONIO — An elderly woman was rescued from a burning house on the northeast side Thursday morning, authorities say. At about 8 a.m., the San Antonio Fire Department was called to the 5100 block of Prince Valiant Drive in response to a structure fire. While there, a woman...
San Antonio still has more vacant office space than before the pandemic
San Antonio's office vacancy rate is hovering just above the national average, per data from Moody's. Why it matters: The reliance on office space has drastically changed since the pandemic, with more people working remotely or only going into a workplace a couple times a week. By the numbers: The...
Woman in critical condition after being hit by car on south side
SAN ANTONIO — A woman is in critical condition after being hit by a car on the south side. The woman was crossing the road at the intersection of Roosevelt and Mission Road at about 2:16 a.m. Thursday morning. Witnesses say the suspect did have the green light but...
Here are the top 6 things to do in San Antonio this weekend
Live music, whiskey tastings, and a display of artful artlars are etched into the agenda for the next few days. See hip hop collaborative duo Future and Metro Boomin live in concert, or sip featured spirits at Whiskey Business. Check out the top six things to do in San Antonio this weekend. For a complete list of events, visit our calendar.
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