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Woman stabbed after dispute on Northwest side, suspect detained
SAN ANTONIO - A woman was stabbed following a dispute at a Terrell Hills motel. The incident occurred around 11:25 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 at the Sands Motel near Austin Hwy and Rittiman Rd. According to the San Antonio Police Department, the dispute started with the suspect in a...
Ex-Bee County deputy remembers being shot in Pawnee
Robert Ramirez was an 18-year old Pawnee kid when he was drafted into the United States Army in 1970. He served a year in the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne Division where he went on reconnaissance and supply missions, earning two Bronze Stars. Upon his release, he hitchhiked through war-torn South Vietnam, landed in an America that was ambivalent about his service, then returned to his South Texas home.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Goliad’s Maevyn Wunsch
Goliad junior outside hitter Maevyn Wunsch suddenly finds herself in a new role this season. Wunsch hasn’t changed positions. But being one of the most experienced players in the Tigerettes’ regular rotation, she has naturally become more of a leader on the team. Through the first three weeks...
Valley’s first Panera Bread to open in Edinburg
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The first Panera Bread in the Rio Grande Valley is set to open its doors in Edinburg this fall. The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation is welcoming Panera Bread to one of the city’s main shopping districts. Panera Bread is a casual bakery-cafe that serves freshly baked breads, salads, sandwiches, soups, smoothies, […]
Massive Gun Show Happening Now In Killeen, Texas
Killeen, Texas is hosting a massive gun show this weekend at the Special Events Center on WS Young Drive for collectors, enthusiasts, newbies, or any other level of interest someone might possibly have in the purchase, understanding, or admiration of firearms. You will be able to look at inventory from several local Texas vendors under the same roof as national retailers with a strong desire to help you shop with confidence, and also learn or inquire about various firearms and ammunition.
Cardinals Fall in Early Exhibition
Daniel Bowden 8/24/2024 6:11:00 PM | By: John Morgan, Media Relations GA SAN MARCOS, Texas – Lamar University volleyball fell in straight sets to Texas State in an exhibition match on Saturday (25-6, 25-18, 28-13). The teams also played an additional fourth set with Bobcats winning 25-16. Lamar ended the afternoon 26-26-102 (.000) over the course of four sets. Service reception proved to be an issue for the Cardinals with 13 errors in that category. Lauren Tishkoff led Big Red with eight kills while Keeley Nellis and Taisha Rhone each chipped in eight digs. Many different combinations and lineups were...
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.
BE ALERT: 17 Year Old Texas Girl Under Arrest For Possible School Shooting Attempt
Frightening news took place when according to KXAN reported that a Texas 17-year-old girl by the name of Giana Castillo allegedly attempted to prepare a shooting at an elementary school. It was reported that the 17-year-old allegedly made online threats against an Austin elementary school. Once the FBI received the information, it was quickly identified that Giana Castillo was making concerning statements online regarding the planning of an active shooter event at Graham Elementary School.
Texas Lottery Officials Confirm Two New Texas Millionaires
The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing was $535 million. That top prize will now head north to $575 million because nobody matched all six numbers in the latest drawing. However, two Mega Millions players matched all five non-Mega Ball numbers. One was from Tennessee, while the other was...
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...
Rare Sighting: Black Bear Family Seen In Texas National Park
You don't really see black bears in the wild in Texas very often and it's even rarer to see the whole family out roaming around. A visitor snapped a few photos of a mama bear and two cubs foraging on the road in Big Bend National Park, less than 300 miles east of El Paso.
LULAC condemns Paxton’s election fraud raids as 'intimidation'
The League of United Latin American Citizens plans to request a federal investigation into raids Attorney General Ken Paxton conducted this week as part of what he called an “ongoing election integrity investigation.”. Gabriel Rosales, Texas LULAC’s state director, said in a statement that Paxton carried out the raids...
Texas Man Accused Of Brutally Raping A 14- year-old Girl
A Texas man by the name of Scott Laquinn Johnson Junior has been arrested on a warrant after DNA revealed evidence linking him to a sex crime that involved an innocent 14-year-old girl according to Your Basin. WHAT IS SCOTT LAQUINN JOHNSON BEING CHARGED WITH AS OF RIGHT NOW... Continue reading…
Texas falls to Florida in Little League World Series US title game: Full recap
UPDATE: Texas fell to Florida 10-7 in the U.S. finals Saturday. Scroll down for a full recap. Here are the details for Sunday's third-place game. A spot in the Little League Baseball World Series championship game is on the line for Boerne Little League, as they face off Saturday with Lake Mary...
Sheila Jackon Lee’s daughter files to finish out her mother’s term
Sign up for the We the Texans newsletter to receive twice-monthly updates on our year-long initiative dedicated to boosting civic engagement and chronicling how democracy is experienced in Texas. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter, Erica Lee Carter, will be the only Democrat on the ballot seeking to finish the...
Deputies wake, arrest duo found with stolen vehicle in apartment complex
SAN ANTONIO - Two sleeping suspects were woken up and arrestedafter tips led deputies to a stolen vehicle on the city's Northwest side. The incident happened on August 14, at an apartment complex in the 6400 block of Wurzbach Rd. According to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), investigators received...
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