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East Texans react to Biden withdrawal from presidential election
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — President Joe Biden announced on social media on Sunday that he will not be accepting his presidential nomination. KETK spoke with voters in Tyler on Monday afternoon to hear what they think about his decision. “I think they did the American people a favor by dropping down,” Debbie Attaway, a Pickton […]
PEC Journeyworkers Take First and Second Place Overall at Texas Lineman’s Rodeo
Cooperative Brings Home 20 Awards From State Competition. Pedernales Electric Cooperative lineworkers competed against the best in the state at the Texas Lineman’s Rodeo, bringing home first and second place in the overall journeyman category. The rodeo took place July 18-20 at Nolte Island Park near Seguin. PEC competed in events from to barbecue, bringing home 20 awards.
Coastal Bend schools highlighted on Texas Honor Roll Schools list
Several Coastal Bend schools were chosen as "Texas Honor Roll Schools" by a nonprofit focused on improving student outcomes. The Education Results Partnership Honor Roll uses student achievement data to highlight successful schools and districts. A list focusing on school districts included Bishop CISD, Calallen ISD, London ISD, Flour Bluff...
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
GOP lawmaker says he recreated Trump shooting to show security failure
A Texas Republican said he recreated the shooting at former President Trump’s rally with an AR-15 over the weekend to show the security failure of the incident. Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas) said during Monday’s House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing that he used his AR-15 on Saturday to “recreate the events” of the attempted assassination…
New Lawsuit Alleges Chris Brown Ordered Backstage Assault After Show In Texas
Chris Brown delighted crowds this weekend in Ft. Worth but a new lawsuit filed against him alleges a BRAWL took place backstage on Saturday night at Dickies Arena. The 11:11 Tour stopped through Fort Worth over the weekend for 2 nights and Breezy's performance received rave reviews from the thousands who attended the shows. But its what allegedly happened after the show that's getting all the attention.
Texas Radio Hall of Fame Announces 50 Nominees
The Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) has released the names of the fifty (50) nominees for its 2024 Induction Class. The voting portal will be open and accessible to voting members via TRHOF.net through midnight on Monday, August 5th. “We’ve been continually working to refine, streamline, and demystify the...
Next In Line To Die: Arthur Burton’s Victim Forgave Him, But Texas Does Not
Do you know about God? I forgive you. Just leave. Why are you doing it? You don't have to do it, you are a handsome man. Those were Nancy Adleman's last words, as paraphrased from the testimony of her killer, Arthur Burton. Imagine being kind to your killer as you beg for your life, as he ties your shoestring around your neck.
These beloved San Antonio restaurants have closed in recent months
SAN ANTONIO – Acadiana Cafe announced it would be closing in August after serving the West Side for 38 years, adding to the list of restaurant closures announced recently. The following restaurants have announced their closures in recent months. Acadiana Cafe. The Cajun and Southern-style restaurant announced Monday that...
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...
KSAT Connect users share videos & photos of rainfall in San Antonio area
SAN ANTONIO – People in the KSAT 12 viewing area received some scattered showers on Monday. Pictures and videos posted on KSAT Connect showed downpours around San Antonio. Downpours are expected to redevelop and be scattered from Monday through early Tuesday afternoon. Make sure to keep up with your...
Centro San Antonio accepting submissions for downtown art exhibit project
SAN ANTONIO – Centro San Antonio is accepting submissions from local artists for its new pop-up gallery downtown, a press release on Monday said. The “Art Everywhere Project” gives the opportunity for artists to design an exhibit, develop a theme, and select other artists to collaborate with.
SA quest for affordable housing
The San Antonio City Council is looking for a solution for the city’s lack of affordable housing. Like many rapidly growing urban centers in the United States, San Antonio faces a significant challenge with encouraging the development of affordable housing. As the city experiences a population boom, driven by...
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