‘Recovery will truly never end’ | Victim of drunk boating crash advocating against boating under the influence

Alex Otte was 13-years-old when a drunk driver going over 60 mph on a 17-foot boat hit her on a jet ski, leaving her with life-altering injuries. AUSTIN, Texas — It’s that time of the year again where boats seem to be everywhere you turn in Austin. But as a driver, it’s important to think … Read more

Driver in critical condition following single vehicle accident along Bandera Road

A 56-year-old driver speeding along the northbound lanes reportedly lost control of their vehicle. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Police say a 56-year-old male driver is in critical condition after a single-vehicle accident that happened along the 7600 block of Bandera Road on the northwest side Sunday afternoon. A SAPD spokesperson said witnesses observed a … Read more

‘It’s all been so spontaneous’: New Braunfels artist goes viral with powerwashing artwork

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Powerwashing isn’t a chore for artist Sam Ward. “I get to come out and do whatever I want to do,” Ward said. “It’s all been so spontaneous.” Recommended Videos Ward uses concrete as his canvas and a powerwasher as his paintbrush. His mission is to make beauty out of the mundane, … Read more

2 dead, dozens rescued at Galveston Beach amid red flag warning, officials say

GALVESTON, Texas – Two people have reportedly died, and many others were rescued from the waters at Galveston Beach over the weekend, according to KPRC-TV. Joshua Acevedo and four others were swimming around the Galveston Historic Pleasure Pier on Saturday when they were caught in a powerful current, KPRC reported. Recommended Videos Lifeguards rushed to … Read more

For the first time in 5 years, opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have declined

Florida saw a nearly 8.5% decrease in reported overdose deaths from 2022-2023. Georgia reported a 7.9% decrease. Both higher than national average of 5.1%. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — For the first time in five years, the Centers for Disease Control records show opioid overdose deaths in the United States have declined. It’s a significant shift health … Read more