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Back-to-back shark attacks leave 4 people injured in Texas and Florida
An abnormally high number of people were bitten by sharks in coastal waters over the span of a day that began on July 4. Upticks in shark attacks alone are not cause for concern, an expert says.
“Minnesota’s Autism Mom” traveling to Texas with life-saving donations for families with children on the spectrum
Autism advocate Sheletta Brundidge, known as Minnesota’s Autism Mom, is traveling to Texas over the Fourth of July holiday weekend to launch her “Spread Love With Locks” campaign in Texas aiming to help protect children with autism.
West Nile virus found in Taylor mosquito pool: WCCHD
TAYLOR, Texas - West Nile virus has been found in a mosquito pool in Taylor, the fifth such positive sample in Williamson County. The Williamson County Cities and Health District (WCCHD) says the positive sample was taken from a trap site near North Drive and T.H. Johnson on July 2 and lab results confirmed the positive test on July 5.
Disaster Recovery Center in Falls County to close on Sunday
MARLIN, Falls County — After being open for about a week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that their Disaster Recovery Center in Falls County will be closing. The center is currently located at Marlin Middle School, located at 678 Success Drive, and will officially close at...
UT offering probation to students arrested during pro-Palestine protests
AUSTIN, Texas — Students at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) who were arrested during on-campus pro-Palestine protests in April will face various punishments, ranging from probation to suspension. According to a report from KUT, the university began sending notices to students on Wednesday afternoon. Students have until...
Seguin to Conduct Routine Siren Tests Saturday Amidst Hurricane Beryl's Approach
Residents in the vicinity of Starcke Park and the area on Walnut by the cemetery should expect to hear the familiar wail of weather sirens. Seguin officials have announced that there will be scheduled testing of the weather siren tomorrow, a drill that comes in addition to the regular siren tests conducted every Saturday at noon. The City of Seguin website has emphasized "Please note, THIS IS ONLY a TEST, and does not indicate flooding or any other weather emergency."
Alamo Beer Company hosts its first-ever ‘Wiener Dog Race’
SAN ANTONIO – Forget Nathan’s. The real hot dogs this Fourth of July ran in the Wiener Dog Race at Alamo Beer Company east of downtown. The brewery not only celebrated Independence Day but also the unveiling of its “Badger Hound” beer. The race included 11...
Austin inches closer to air conditioning mandates for residences
Today, there's no mandate for housing in Austin to provide air conditioning. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) A new city mandate for air conditioning in all residences is moving closer to final approval, and residents can weigh in on the change in July. What's happening. The city is in the process of...
Navy veteran found dead in San Antonio will be laid to rest in hometown
SAN ANTONIO — A navy veteran who died in San Antonio will be laid to rest Friday afternoon. Funeral services for 26-year-old Jarvis McIntire will be held in his hometown of St. Louis at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Last month, McIntire traveled here from St. Louis to celebrate...
San Antonio grapples with doctor shortage, local health impacted
SAN ANTONIO - Have you noticed when you're trying to make an appointment to see your doctor, you sometimes have to wait months?. That's because of a nationwide physician shortage. But how is this going to affect you and your family. Dr. Stephen Ramirez, a local family practitioner who has...
One dead after single-vehicle crash in Killeen
KILLEEN, Texas — One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Killeen on July 6, according to the Killeen Police Department. Killeen PD stated officers were dispatched to the 5600 block of E Central Texas Expressway around 3:57 a.m. Police stated they believe a red Pontiac sedan was...
Jose Altuve leaves game after getting hit by 94-mph pitch
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was hit by a pitch and taken off the field early during his team’s Friday contest against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn. With the Astros leading 7-5, Altuve led off the top of the 8th inning against Twins reliever Josh Winder. The former AL MVP... The post Jose Altuve leaves game after getting hit by 94-mph pitch appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Have you seen this person? Temple Police need your help finding a missing teen
TEMPLE, Texas — Temple Police need your help finding a 16-year-old that was last seen Sunday, June 30. His last known location is unknown. DeSean Byer left home voluntarily. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. Those who do spot Byer or have information on...
Baylor Scott & White welcomes their newest Tiniest Texans this 4th!
TEMPLE, Texas — Thirty-three new faces join us this 4th of July!. Tiniest Texans is a long standing tradition from Baylor Scott & White (BSW). On July 3, BSW released their newest Tiniest Texans dressed in red, white and blue.
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