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Williamson and Bell County Authorities Seize Over 115,000 Pills in Massive Drug Bust
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) led a two-day operation that led to the seizure of over 115,000 pills and other narcotics in Williamson and Bell counties. KXAN reports that the operation began with an investigation at a residence on San Milan Pass in Round Rock on July 22, revealing an array of suspected fentanyl pills.
Another San Antonio restaurant is closing, this one at the Pearl
SAN ANTONIO — It remains a volatile period for San Antonio's restaurant industry. In what it called an "incredibly tough" decision, the Japanese-Peruvian eatery Botika announced Friday that August 4 would be its last day serving customers. The announcement follows in the footsteps of local eateries like The Rustic, Augie's Barbecue, Hot Joy and, most recently, Acadiana Cafe—all of which have shut down or said they would be shutting down locations this year.
Zachry Holdings and Golden Pass LNG Reach Settlement, Clearing Way for Bankruptcy Process and Sabine Pass Project Continuation
San Antonio-based Zachry Holdings, Inc. has come to an agreement with Golden Pass LNG regarding a previously contentious partnership on a major construction project. The legal settlement, confirmed by both entities, clears the path for Zachry's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings and permits the continuation of the halted $10 billion liquified natural gas terminal located in Sabine Pass. Zachry's move into bankruptcy occurred in May, citing the need to withdraw from its primary contractor position amidst soaring costs, which ultimately led to substantial layoffs.
San Antonio 8-year-old wins two world championship titles in jiu-jitsu, remains undefeated
SAN ANTONIO — Fierce, tough, smart... and only 8 years old. Kaylee “The Hispanic Panic” Pena recently won two world championship titles in jiu-jitsu. Kaylee has been training at Musquiz Jiu Jitsu since she was 3 years old, following the guidance of her impressive teachers, including Owner Jerry Musquiz, a retired SAPD officer, and coaches Nadia Solis and Travis Rendon. The latter two are currently ranked No. 1 in the world in their respective divisions.
Bryan Animal Center offers free rabies vaccinations, microchips for local pets
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Bryan Animal Center is hosting a free microchip and rabies vaccination event. The event will take place Saturday, August 10 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Villa West Park-2050 West Villa Maria Road in Bryan. The center will be giving away free microchips and free...
Another Multi Story Structure Coming To West Bryan’s Lake Walk Development
Another multi-story building is announced for west Bryan’s Lake Walk development. Officials of William Cole Companies say what will be called The Lumin, which will be built along the waterfront, will be about as tall as the neighboring Stella Hotel. The Lumin will feature five floors of office space...
Former Spurs owner Red McCombs once shared how David Robinson saved the franchise: "If David had not come here, this franchise was in the pits"
Former San Antonio Spurs owner Red McCombs once shared why it was so important to get David Robinson in order to save the franchise
Biden's 1st public engagement since ending reelection bid: Civil rights commemoration in Austin
AUSTIN – A place holding history will host a newsworthy guest on Monday. President Joe Biden will be in Austin on Monday afternoon to honor the 1964 Civil Rights Act signing.Security will be tight at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The details of the program are in place for the President's arrival."Of course, the president's address will be the centerpiece, but we have a couple of musical performances planned and a couple of readings," Mark Lawrence said.Lawrence is the director of the LBJ presidential facility. The program will include an excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Nobel...
Call KENS: 'It smells like someone threw up' | SA residents complain about local business causing bad odor
SAN ANTONIO — A large pile of old chips and hot cheetos had a central San Antonio neighborhood smelling like a dumpster. It got so bad, neighbors started calling both San Antonio's Code Enforcement and KENS 5 in an effort to get it cleaned up. The pile of food...
Lake Travis rises 6-plus feet in 4 days
Lake Travis is up 6.77 feet as of 9 a.m. Friday, July 26, due to the abnormal summer flooding of the Llano River, which began Monday. The lake, which is also reservoir, is now at its highest level since October 2022, but it’s still not full. The Llano River...
Registration open for Wilson County Master Gardener fall certification training in Floresville
Applications are being accepted for the 14-week fall Wilson County Master Gardeners certification training course Aug. 20 through Nov. 19 in Floresville. The course will help prepare individuals to become certified Texas Master Gardeners, which allows them to assist the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service through community education programs in horticulture.
Texas A&M School of Law honors Hill County judge
The Alumni Board of Directors of Texas A&M Law has announced that Hill County Judge Justin Lewis is one of seven recipients of the fourth annual Alumni Legacy Awards. Judge Lewis has been awarded the Judge Joe Spurlock II ’60 Alumnus/Alumna of the Year Award. In 2020, the beloved...
University Of Texas Football Coach Marries Former Exotic Dancer Nicknamed “Pole Assassin” Who Was Involved In Bizarre Monkey-Biting Incident
University of Texas football coach Jeff Banks tied the knot last weekend. The Longhorns assistant coach and special teams coordinator took to social media to announce he got married, posting a photo of himself with his new bride, Danielle Thomas. “Incredible 72 hours with our family and closest friends,” he...
Overdose Deaths in Bexar County Hit a Historic High in 2023. Methamphetamine Is Mostly to Blame.
Bexar County reached a historically high number of drug-overdose deaths in 2023, with 509, according to a Public Health Watch analysis of provisional federal data. Three hundred twenty-seven of those deaths involved methamphetamine — also an all-time high — according to the data, compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There were 498 overdose deaths in 2022.
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