Month: April 2024

Advocates call on police to investigate alleged attack on Muslim UT student and his friend

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The incident happened on Guadalupe Street in West Campus. AUSTIN, Texas — Advocates are calling on authorities to investigate an alleged attack on a Muslim University of Texas at Austin student and his friend as a possible hate crime.  According to the police report, the alleged attack happened on Guadalupe Street in West Campus late … Read more

‘I wish I could’ve done more’ | Witness recalls moment a man traveling through SA for the eclipse was hit and killed on the highway

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Police said a commercial truck struck the victim who has been identified as 30-year-old Trevor Tardy of Bremerton, Washington. SAN ANTONIO — A man driving through San Antonio for the eclipse was tragically killed after his RV broke down on the side of a highway Sunday night. San Antonio Police said it happened on 1-10 … Read more

‘My Hero’: Hillsborough County school custodian saves child’s life from choking during lunch, honored by district

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The man, nicknamed Mr. Moe, is known to bond with students during their lunch break, Hillsborough County Public Schools said. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Leaders with Hillsborough County Public Schools will honor a local middle school custodian Tuesday night for his quick action after saving a student’s life in February. Mohammed Hammad, nicknamed Mr. Moe, … Read more

Texas A&M University-San Antonio offers free childcare to help students reach finish line

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San Antonio – In January, Texas A&M University-San Antonio launched the Young Jaguars Program, which meant free childcare for students who are Pell Grant eligible or are single parents. On Wednesday, the program will officially host its ribbon cutting. There are 17 children enrolled in the program with the ability to enroll up to 68. … Read more