How being bilingual pays off

SAN ANTONIO – A study shows San Antonio is the fourth most bilingual city in the U.S., and experts say speaking more than one language can be more than financially beneficial. UTSA associate professor of modern languages and literatures Whitney Chappell said there are a lot of advantages to being bilingual. The hiring advantages are … Read more

Austin, Lady Bird Lake rank as one of the worst instances of toxic algae blooms in 2023

In a new list, BlueGreen Water Technologies ranks Austin’s 2023 algae bloom as one of the worst internationally. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin waterways have seen their fair share of algae blooms and toxins come about over the years. One international report from BlueGreen Water Technologies now says Lady Bird Lake had one of the worst … Read more

Pasadena mother says woman broke into her home, stole her kids’ presents on Christmas Eve

“Nintendo Switches, a PlayStation, an iPad, AirPods, some Apple Watch,” the woman described. “They just left the presents that only had candies inside.” PASADENA, Texas — A Pasadena mother is pleading with police to catch a thief she says ruined her family’s Christmas. While she was at a grocery store, security video showed a woman … Read more

‘We just want them to take accountability’ | Sisters beg for answers after mother is killed in crash involving APD officer

Ana and Breana Casillas are suing the Austin Police Department, the City of Austin and the officer involved in the crash. AUSTIN, Texas — Ana and Breana Casillas describe their mother Maria Casillas-Reyes as their best friend, helpful to everyone around her, and someone deeply admired by her community.  “It’s hard not being with the … Read more

‘Push! Push!’: Former NFL punter delivers baby on side of highway in Solon

Woodridge alum Hunter Niswander and his wife Corinne had the unexpected delivery a few weeks ago on 422 West. SOLON, Ohio — In Hunter Niswander’s career, kicking is standard procedure. He was a standout at Woodridge High School, Northwestern, the Dallas Cowboys and now the United States Football League (USFL). But in his personal world, … Read more