Former Comfort ISD teacher arrested, facing 3 charges of improper relationship with student

COMFORT, Texas – A former Comfort High School teacher is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. The former teacher, identified as 38-year-old Tye Rexrode, was taken into custody Thursday morning and booked into the Kendall County Detention Center. Recommended Videos Rexrode is facing three charges … Read more

Thousands of visitors slated to visit South Central Texas for April’s total eclipse

Here we go again! After a noticeable uptick in occupancy levels from October’s annular eclipse, officials with area visitor bureaus say that thousands of out-of-town guests are expected to visit the San Antonio area again for April 8′s total eclipse. “It happened exactly as we predicted. The occupancy was high… but this time around, it’s … Read more

Texas could require social media influencers to disclose if they’re being paid for political posts

The Texas Tribune reported last year that a company called Influenceable LLC was paid to recruit influencers to defend AG Ken Paxton over his impeachment. SAN ANTONIO — This story was first published on the Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. Texas’ top campaign finance watchdog gave initial approval last week to a proposal … Read more

Comfort HS teacher allegedly met with student at hotel for sex, now in custody

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office said Tye Rexrode engaged in sexual contact with a student and inappropriately communicated with numerous others. COMFORT, Texas — A Comfort High School teacher and coach was arrested Thursday morning after weekslong investigation into allegations that he was involved in an inappropriate relationship with a student.  Tye Rexrode, 38, now … Read more

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation — and country music

LOS ANGELES – First, Beyoncé arrived at the 2024 Grammy Awards in full cowboy regalia — making a statement without saying a word. Then, during the Super Bowl, she dropped two hybrid country songs: “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” All of that heralded her latest album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter,” out Friday. As a … Read more