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Unidentified Assailant Exchanges Gunfire with Security at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, No Injuries Reported
Early Saturday morning, the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland was disturbed when U.S. Air Force security guards came under fire as an unknown suspect shot at the main gate, prompting an intense exchange of gunfire. This base, a concealed hub of military prowess, is home to the Chapman Training Annex where Air Force special ops personnel are shaped into the experts of warfare arts like scuba diving, air strike coordination, battlefield choreography, and helicopter rope rappelling, according to a report by Express-News.
Air Force gate targeted by gunmen guards the Air Force special ops troops
Aug. 26—When Air Force security agents in San Antonio came under fire last week in a pair of drive-by shootings, they were guarding a sprawling, secretive enclave that is a training ground for troops who do some of the Air Force’s most dangerous jobs. The Chapman Training Annex...
Deputies find drugs, guns, body armor during warrant execution
SAN ANTONIO - Three people have been arrested after deputies attempted to execute a search warrant and two suspects allegedly fled the scene. The arrest warrant was executed on Aug. 12, near S Flores St and Genevieve Dr. According to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, the arrest warrant was for...
Texas Lawyer Killed In Murder-Suicide Inside $1.6M Mansion
A shocking incident unfolded in the affluent Shavano Park neighborhood Wednesday morning, where a prominent Texas attorney was found dead along with his wife in what officials have called an apparent murder-suicide. The tragedy took place inside the couple’s $1.6 million mansion, a symbol of their success now marred by unspeakable violence.
Escondido Creek Parkway expansion receives boost with $1,500 grant from Walmart
The Escondido Creek Parkway project has received a significant boost with a $1,500 grant from Walmart in Kenedy. The funds will be used for the Phase II Expansion of the Trail Project, which aims to connect nearly every part of the city. The expansion will extend the existing trail beyond...
St. Helena Church to hold food pantry distribution on Wednesday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The St. Helena Church is hosting a food pantry giveaway on Wednesday, Aug. 28 for those in need of food. Those who attend will be able to drive up to the facility and receive what they need. Organizers will hand out food until supplies are gone, which is usually between 2-2:30 p.m.
Cooling Centers Open: Hidalgo County Offers Relief from Rising Temperatures
Hidalgo County Launches Cooling Stations Amid Soaring Temperatures. As the mercury climbs, Hidalgo County has activated multiple cooling centers to help residents escape the scorching heat. These facilities provide a vital refuge during the hottest parts of the day, especially for those without air conditioning at home. What Are Cooling...
Texas State Univ. begins fall semester with largest freshman class in its history
SAN MARCOS, Texas — On Monday, August 26, Texas State University in San Marcos begins its 2024 Fall Semester welcoming approximately 8,300 freshmen students, its biggest freshman class ever. Many of the new freshmen arriving on campus are also the first in their family to go to college. Texas...
Fatal shooting in Cibolo kills 18-year-old
CIBOLO, Texas - A teenager has died after an altercation that led to a fatal shooting. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday near Shady Meadows Ln and Farm-to-Market Rd. According to the Cibolo Police Department, a group of people were gathered at a home nearby when a 16-year-old...
Gov. Abbott says 1 million Texans have been removed from voter rolls in crackdown on illegal voting
We are just 70 days from November's election, and some races are tightening in Texas. State Republican officials have focused on what they call election integrity."Closeness matters. The way to think of it simply -- you go to a baseball game, the score is 10 to nothing, and the umpire makes a bad call, and it costs you a run, you will walk away and say, 'My team wasn't very good.' If the score is extremely close, zero to zero, and then a bad call by the umpire, then you begin to blame, not your team, but the umpire," Rice...
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