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U.S. Marshals looking for Juan Leija-Monsivais for allegedly violating release terms
The US Marshals need your help to find Juan Antonio Leija-Monsivais. Leija-Monsivais is wanted for allegedly skipping town on his supervised release. 48-year-old Juan Antonio Leija-Monsivais is 5’6” tall and weighs 160 pounds. His last known place of residence was Austin, Texas but he has close ties to...
San Antonio air travelers still feeling impact of global computer system outage
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A computer system outage that triggered problems globally continued causing havoc Monday for some air travelers in San Antonio. Microsoft users worldwide were impacted reportedly by a glitch in computer software owned by CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company in Austin. Air travel was only one of...
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.
Man sentenced in plea deal for DWI crash that injured pregnant woman and her unborn baby
SAN ANTONIO – A man who pleaded guilty to intoxication assault for a crash that injured a woman and her unborn child was sentenced on Monday. Mark Walton agreed to the plea deal in May. On Monday, 437th District Court Judge Joel Perez sentenced Walton to eight years in prison, including credit for time served, which is a little more than a year and a half. The sentencing range was between two and 10 years. He must serve four years before he is eligible for parole.
Quinta Mazatlán’s ‘Thursday Night Live’ bringing dinosaurs to McAllen
McAllen’s Quinta Mazatlán is prepared to take visitors back in time with this week’s Thursday Night Live. This week’s theme is Jurassic RGV, which will offer visitors an opportunity to interact with dinosaurs. “We are excited to bring this extraordinary show to our community! It’s a...
Greenway Construction to build another cold storage facility in Pharr Produce Park
PHARR, Texas – Construction is underway for yet another cold storage facility within the Pharr Produce Park. The latest project sees Greenway Construction building a 50,000 square foot warehouse for its sister company, LakeWay Produce. This is just the first phase. The second phase will see it expanded to 94,000 square feet.
Coastal Bend Food Bank to hold mobile food distribution event
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coastal Bend Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry is holding another food distribution event on Tuesday morning. Those in need of food supplies can head over to the Coastal Bend Food Bank, located on 5442 Bear Lane from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (or while supplies last). You do not need to register if you have attended this distribution in 2024.
3 earthquakes, including a 4.9, rattle Texas late Monday night
HERMLEIGH, Texas — Three earthquakes hit West Texas late Monday night, according to officials. The earthquakes were registered near the town of Hermleigh, about 56 miles northwest of Abilene, at 10:38 p.m., 10:46 p.m. and 11:56 p.m., according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The first earthquake registered...
Tuesday Morning Forecast: Storm chances continue
TODAY: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms, increasing to a 70% chance in Deep East Texas. Highs in the low-to-mid-80s. Wind: S 5 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers, especially closer to the Toledo Bend Reservoir. Lows in the low-70s. Wind: S 0-5 mph. TOMORROW: Partly to […]
Texas Drivers (Again) Asked Not To Drive Their Cars
It's partly due to the summer heat but the possibility of Texas drivers being asked to leave their cars parked again will continue into winter. Warmer temperatures and certain weather conditions can lead to an increase in ozone levels which can be harmful. To ease these levels, millions of Texans are being asked ... for the 2nd time this month ... to leave their cars at home.
Chinese national indicted in largest fentanyl precursor seizure in Southern Texas
HOUSTON, Texas — A 48-year-old Chinese national has been indicted for his role in a conspiracy involving the importation of what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors found in the Southern District of Texas and one of the largest in the country, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Texans will help conduct test runs for the next census in 2030
TEXAS, USA — A focus on counting "historically undercounted populations" will bring the U.S. Census Bureau to Texas in 2026. Officials say six places will host practice runs for the 2030 U.S. census. Residents in West Texas, along with portions of Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina,...
Summer feeding programs help reduce child hunger, keep Central Texas students healthy ahead of next academic year
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - For many children the cafeteria is a place to relax and refuel as they prepare to learn in class during the school year, and now that summer is here, Central Texas school districts have set up feeding locations to make sure their students stay healthy ahead of the new school year.
Former Texas State Representative Jim Pitts Passes Away at 73
DALLAS, Texas — Former Texas State Representative Jim Pitts passed away shortly before midnight on July 20, 2024, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, surrounded by his loved ones. Jim Pitts dedicated his life to public service, representing House District 10 in the Texas House of Representatives from 1993 to 2015. His district comprised Ellis County, Hill County, and a portion of Henderson County. During his tenure, he served as Chairman of Appropriations from 2005 to 2007 and from 2009 to 2015. Representative Pitts was known for his commitment to education, fiscal responsibility, and advocating for the needs of his constituents.
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