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KSAT reporter experiences the effects of being left in a hot car with Bexar County’s Emergency Services District 2
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – The Texas heat is not only dangerous but also deadly. Two children — one in Corpus Christi and another in Beeville — died after they were left in hot cars this week. I sat in a car during a hot car demonstration on...
No update on reopening of Goliad Dollar General
The closure of Goliad’s Dollar General store has now reached four months. The store, located at 250 E. Pearl Street, shut its doors on April 23 when it sustained considerable interior smoke damage from a fire. When contacted by the Goliad Advance-Guard on Aug. 1, a Dollar General representative...
Valley’s newest doctors are twin sisters who focus on family
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... McALLEN — As fraternal twins, sisters Jacqueline and Juliana Falcon from Rio Grande City share much of their lives, from movie interests, to food, to music. Sometimes it’s as though they even share the same thoughts. You can now add the medical...
Los Fresnos Locals Open Up a New Business in Town
Exotic Candiez, a business deeply rooted in the Los Fresnos community, recently celebrated its Grand Opening on Friday, August 9th. It is located at 33478 FM 803, Suite B7, behind Stripes in Los Fresnos Plaza, next to United High School. The store is proudly owned by Alisa and Javier Cantu, both proud residents of Los Fresnos.
Dallas City Council Confronts Legal Challenge Over State Fair of Texas Gun Ban as Attorney General Ken Paxton Sets Ultimatum
The debate around the State Fair of Texas' recent gun ban has escalated to the doors of the Dallas City Council as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issues a threat of legal action. The council convened in a closed session to deliberate on the new gun policy, which was implemented after a shooting incident at the fair last year left three people injured. According to CBS News, Paxton's ultimatum underlines the policy's conflict with state laws that permit licensed gun owners to carry firearms on government-owned properties.
TxDOT launches "Drive Sober. No Regrets" drunk driving prevention campaign
TEXAS, USA — The Texas Department of Transportation announced the launch of its "Drive Sober. No Regrets" campaign. With Labor Day weekend happening next week, TxDOT is encouraging Texans not to drink and drive by launching its statewide "Drive Sober. No Regrets" drunk driving prevention campaign. They're reminding Texans not to drink and drive, and to always choose a sober ride, such as a designated driver or taking advantage of rideshare and taxi services, public transportation or staying in one location until they're sober enough to drive.
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
What to Know About Texas Corporal Punishment Laws
Illinois just banned corporal punishment in all schools and it became just the fifth state to do so. It's 2024 and only five states in the country have banned corporal punishment- and Texas is not one of them. Corporal punishment refers to the use of physical force with the intention...
Texas Lottery Confirms Big Money Winner in Mega Millions Drawing on Friday
Someone in Texas is waking up one million dollars richer, as Texas Lottery officials confirmed one of the big winners of the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, August 23, 2024, came from a ticket bought in Abilene. The jackpot winner won a cool million for correctly matching five of the...
Harris Co. Fugitive Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Immigrants List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to Zelaya-Ponce’s arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
Texas Woman In Jail After Leaving Her Child In Hot Car, Leading To Death
A woman in Texas is currently in jail after her child was found dead in a hot car. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Corpus Christi, Texas Woman In Jail Due To Death Of Child In Hot Car. Per The Corpus Christi Caller Times, Hilda Ann Adame...
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