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Newborn Found In Texas Dumpster, Another Abandoned In Vehicle
In a heart-wrenching discovery, a newborn baby boy was found abandoned in a dumpster behind an apartment complex in southwest Houston on Sunday. The incident has shocked the local community and drawn attention to the importance of Texas' Safe Haven law. The Rescue. The rescue unfolded around 2 p.m. when...
Texas teachers stand behind Kamala Harris after years of feeling targeted, neglected by Republicans
HOUSTON — Gena Coston summed up the experience of being a teacher over the last four years with two words: very stressful. Texas teachers have reported feeling burned out, underresourced and underappreciated in the last few years as they’ve dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, classroom changes spearheaded by Republican officials and unsuccessful calls for more state funding toward raises.
13 Investigates: Texts between Texas leader, CenterPoint show state's frustration
As CenterPoint tries to rebuild trust with its customers, 13 Investigates is learning it wasn't just frustrated, powerless residents who couldn't get answers from the company.In a text thread between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and CenterPoint leadership, Patrick expresses he's not getting the answers he wants from the company. The company's outages left 2 million people without power the day after Hurricane Beryl made landfall on July 8.A July 9 text from Jeff Bonham, a vice president at CenterPoint, outlines how the company monitored the storm and "requested substantial mutual assistance support before the storm made landfall.""As of this morning,...
Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of Texas deaths after Hurricane Beryl came ashore and knocked out power to millions of residents climbed to at least 36 on Thursday as officials confirmed more people who died in homes that were left without air conditioning during sweltering heat. The medical examiner’s...
‘Do they not bother to tell anyone?’ rages driver as car vanishes from parking spot – he spent weeks trying to find it
A DRIVER spent weeks trying to locate his car before finding out it had been lawfully towed away. In a Reddit post, a Texas driver alleged their friend's car was towed without their knowledge. "My good friend's ex thought his car was stolen a few weeks ago," the Redditor wrote...
BEWARE: Texas Is Warned About DEADLY Bubonic Plague Spreading
Travel Norie recently stated that the BUBONIC PLAGUE began to strike, fearing into the hearts of locals after a case was confirmed on Tuesday, July 9th. The US, including the state of Texas, will need to be very attentive to the symptoms of the Bubonic Plague, especially after health officials are investigating the cases now across the country. Recently, New Mexico and Oregon confirmed that two cases of the plague had happened in their states in March and February.
Texas Restaurant Association says ‘it’s about time’ Michelin Guide acknowledged the state
SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Restaurant Association said the state’s inclusion in the Michelin Guide is exciting and overdue. Having Michelin-starred restaurants will add even more credibility to an already respected and diverse culinary scene, according to TRA Chief Public Affairs Officer Kelsey Erickson Streufert. “Texans are prideful....
SAPD: Teenager arrested, charged with beating man to death in downtown
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A San Antonio teenager has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of a man at a downtown hotel. According to the San Antonio Police Department, Thomas Weaver Jr, 42, was found unconscious in front of the Grand Hyatt Hotel on East Market Street at around 1 a.m. July 14. He was bleeding from the back of his head and was rushed to a hospital where he died eight days later.
East Texas mourns beloved teacher killed by stray bullet in San Antonio
JASPER, TX - Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 26 for Ayden Burt, a beloved East Texas educator and coach who was tragically killed by a stray bullet while visiting San Antonio. The 28-year-old Jasper High School English teacher was struck outside the Smoke Sky Bar downtown on...
City of San Antonio wants feedback on plan to add more bike lanes across the city
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Transportation Department is encouraging residents to provide feedback on making the Alamo City more bike friendly. The department has wanted to improve its Bike Network Plan since 2022 which hasn't been revised since 2011. The plan is aimed at reducing traffic and improving...
Construction closure planned for westbound Loop 1604 near I-10 this weekend
SAN ANTONIO – The westbound lanes of Loop 1604 near Interstate 10 will be closed this weekend due to construction. As part of the Loop 1604 North Expansion Project, TxDOT will close the Loop 1604 westbound mainlanes from Lockhill Selma Road to I-10 from 9 p.m. Friday, July 26 through 5 a.m. Sunday, July 28.
SA Live & JW Marriott ICE! Sweepstakes
It’s Christmas in July! If you are ready to get into the holiday spirit early, the JW Marriott is partnering with SA Live to give away tickets to ICE!. ICE! featuring Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, showcases scenes and characters from the timeless tale carved from 2 million pounds of ice. The event runs from Nov. 25- Jan. 5.
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