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Tuberculosis Has Broken Out in Texas Prison System
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice acknowledges that tuberculosis has broken out in one of its largest prisons, the maximum-security John B. Connally Unit midway between San Antonio and Corpus Christi. “Since October 2023, seven inmates have been diagnosed with tuberculosis at the Connally Unit,” a TDCJ spokesperson told the Chronicle via email on July 12.
ATTENTION: East Texas Veterans Resource Fair Coming Soon
Texas offers a wide array of benefits to military veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice. Benefits like the Hazelwood Act, which provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at state public colleges and universities to property tax exemptions, which can significantly reduce the financial burden of homeownership, Texas stands out as a state dedicated to supporting its veteran community.
Concerns Growing Over Cocaine Sharks Appearing In Texas Waters
New data has revealed sharks near the coast of Brazil has been found to have cocaine in their systems. Some in Texas are now concerned that cocaine sharks could appear in the state. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Cocaine Sharks Possible In The State Of Texas?
Texas Lottery Confirms Huge Mega Millions Win in State Tuesday
Lottery players in the state of Texas from Sabine Pass in the southeast to El Pason in far west Texas to Amarillo up in the panhandle have been a little disappointed in Lady Luck over the past few days. It appears as if "the Lady" had taken a brief hiatus from bringing big-money lottery wins back to the Lone Star State. Lady Luck's hiatus in Texas, as of Tuesday night, is officially over.
TPWD to Release 1 Billionth Fish into Texas Waters July 31
July 24, 2024 LAKE JACKSON— Help the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) celebrate a Texas-sized milestone July 31 as biologists release the billionth hatchery-produced fingerling (one-to-two-inch fish). TPWD has been stocking saltwater fish into Texas bays for more than 40 years to revitalize historic fisheries and speed up...
Shots fired outside downtown bar after argument breaks out between customers, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio authorities are looking for the suspects responsible for the shooting at a downtown bar near closing time Thursday morning. Police responded to the 900 block of Nogalitos Street at the Splach Bar and Grill around 2 a.m. According to a police sergeant on scene,...
City spends over $1 million on cleanup as shopping carts clutter San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio is on pace this year to almost double its cost of cleaning up illegal dumping sites. In 2023 it spent $1,363,525 for the entire year. Just halfway through this year it's already spent $1,095,692. That includes picking up abandoned shopping carts, which have become a...
San Antonio business owner hosting back-to-school giveaway event this Thursday
SAN ANTONIO – The new school year will begin in just a few weeks, and families are gearing up to buy all the necessary supplies. Many nonprofits and local organizations are trying to help families by offering free giveaways. Scott Malouff with Malouff International Group said he remembers growing...
Fight between two men leads to stabbing in Downtown San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO - A man is hospitalized after being stabbed late Wednesday night Downtown. The stabbing happened just before 10 p.m. on North Main Avenue near Interstate 35. Police said two men were hanging out when a fight started. That's when one man stabbed the other. Officers were able to...
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