They often spill during transport on trains or ships, and high winds and ocean currents spread the problem far and fast. GALVESTON, Texas — Among the trash that litters Texas beaches, is a true environmental disaster. Billions of nurdles – pellets of pure plastic – continually wash up on Gulf Coast shores, including Sylvan Beach, … Read more
The death of the 31-year-old inmate marks the ninth person to die while in custody at the jail this year. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) said a female inmate was discovered unresponsive by deputies in the booking section of the Bexar County Jail early Sunday morning. Officials say 31-year-old Andrea Nicole … Read more
Deputy constables were called to the neighborhood in the Cypress area about the missing child. They found him in the pond. HOUSTON — A child with autism died Sunday after being found in a retention pond in the Cypress area, according to a post on social media by Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzelez. According to … Read more
The Cowboys offense came close to a comeback, but couldn’t beat the Ravens’ early lead. ARLINGTON, Texas — Derrick Henry ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns, Lamar Jackson accounted for two scores and the Baltimore Ravens held on for a 28-25 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The Ravens (1-2) scored touchdowns on … Read more
Texas Democrats say the rally is an effort to encourage Texans to prepare to vote as Election Day nears. VP Kamala Harris’ husband will be a featured speaker. SAN ANTONIO — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff is set to visit San Antonio on Monday as a guest speaker for the Texas Democratic Party’s “Freedom to Vote” … Read more
The Houston slugger had apparent discomfort after the third-inning slide. HOUSTON — The injury bug has bitten the Astros hard this season and on Sunday, the team may have suffered another big one. Yordan Alvarez left the game in the bottom of the third inning with discomfort. It came after he slid into second base. … Read more
Dakarai Griffin’s daughters explain the weight their father’s memorial carries with his memory. His family says he was hit by a distracted driver. SAN ANTONIO — In March, police said 44-year-old Dakarai Griffin lost his life in an accident at the intersection of Crestway and Gibbs Sprawl Road. His family says he was hit by … Read more