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Texas Inmate Exonerated After 37 Years
A Texas inmate has been exonerated 37 years after he was convicted of robbery and murder. Benjamin Spencer walked out of a Dallas courtroom yesterday after the judge approved a motion to declare him innocent of the crime. Spencer was convicted in 1987 after witnesses testified he robbed and killed Dallas businessman Jeffrey Young. Those witnesses have all admitted to giving false testimony. He was released from prison three years ago but had been waiting for a judge to make a decision about his innocence. He will be entitled to a payout from the state of Texas to compensate him for his time in prison.
Texas’ Youngest Students are Struggling with Their Learning, Educators Say
Students who started school during or after the COVID-19 pandemic have a harder time saying goodbye to their parents when they drop them off, Plains Independent School District Superintendent Robert McClain said. Third graders are behind in their reading, teacher Heather Harris said, so the district hired a reading specialist to work with their youngest […]
AG Paxton Sues State Fair Over Guns
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Thursday that he is suing the City of Dallas and State Fair officials for its new policy of banning all firearms from the fairgrounds. Paxton’s lawsuit asks a Dallas County District Court to order the City of Dallas and State Fair officials not to enforce the gun ban …
Texas A&M Forest Service Encourages Texans To Prevent Wildfires
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—During the upcoming Labor Day weekend and the start of dove hunting season, Texans are urged to help protect our lands and natural resources by being mindful of activities that may cause wildfires. Hot and dry conditions in August resulted in increased wildfire activity across North and Northwest Texas. Throughout August, Texas experienced …
How Tech Can Help Prevent Kids from Dying in Hot Cars
Since 1991, at least 158 kids have died in Texas hot cars. Nationwide, the death toll since 1990 is 1,100 or more. A proposed rulemaking that would mandate available and affordable anti-hot car death technology in new cars has been stalled for years. Radar-based systems that can detect tiny movements...
Restaurant Report Card for Central Texas: 8.29.24
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Here’s this week’s Restaurant Report Card for Central Texas:. Los Cucos Mexican Cafe at 2805 West Loop 340 in Waco failed a renewal inspection with a 76. (24-demerits) According to the food safety worker, the sliced and diced tomatoes, scallops, crab meat, sea bass,...
DPS Announces Leadership Changes Effective Sept. 1
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) publicly announced several changes to key leadership positions across the department during the Public Safety Commission Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22. The changes are a result of personnel retiring after many dedicated years of service or new positions being created throughout various divisions of the department.
Watch: People Seek Shelter From Tornado in Texas Target
When fleeing from a tornado, you have to do whatever it takes to get to shelter. Ideally, it would be an actual tornado shelter, but a big box store is better than nothing. No, they’re not immune from being destroyed by a twister, but it’s 1,000 times better than trying to ride out or run from a storm in your vehicle. Many have lost their lives doing that.
Over a dozen Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021
SEATTLE - At least 17 Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021, according to state military officials. The amount of troops that have died in connection to Gov. Abbott's Operation Lone Star was revealed during a hearing last week of the Texas House Committee on Defense and Veterans' Affairs, despite the Texas Military Department keeping a tightlipped approach about troops serving at the border.
San Antonio Zoo honoring 'Frontline Heroes' with free admission
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Zoo is celebrating Frontline Heroes Appreciation Month with free admissions. The zoo will offer free admission to all frontline heroes upon presentation of valid identification documents. Four guest accompanying the frontline heroes can use a 50% discount off an Any Day Admission ticket. The...
Record-breaking travel expected this Labor Day weekend, roads to be packed
SAN ANTONIO - If you are traveling this Labor Day weekend, you are not alone. You can expect long lines and lots of people hitting the roadways and traveling by air this holiday weekend. In fact, this year, we are expected to break records for those traveling this holiday. If...
New mobile art van helping San Antonio community access artwork in different parts of city
SAN ANTONIO — The Carver Community Cultural Center is rolling out a new program on four wheels in an effort to help more people access art in the community. Their new whip the "Creative Cruiser" offers many activities for kids and community members including classes on drawing, performing and writing.
Police Warn Texans to Be Vigilant Against Phone-Spoofing Scam
Police in San Antonio, Texas are warning residents of a rise in phone scams where scammers are pretending to be local police calling. Authorities at the Schertz police department says that scammers are not only identifying themselves as police but they are phone-spoofing to manipulate the Caller ID so it comes up as the police calling you.
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