‘Thank you’: Austin eatery speaks out after $60K in damages; Texas man arrested
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More than $1M in cocaine found hidden inside bus seats in Hidalgo, officials say
Authorities said both the drugs and the bus were seized. HIDALGO, Texas — What looked like a routine bus crossing at the Hidalgo Port of Entry turned into a major drug bust last weekend. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers said they uncovered more than $1 million worth of cocaine hidden inside a passenger bus. … Read more
Trash piles up at Elm Cove Pond, surrounding areas but volunteers are stepping in to help clean it up
Residents are encouraged to volunteer to remove heavy debris from the area ponds. SAN ANTONIO — With the sun dipping behind dark, tattered clouds over a quiet pond, Jonathan Britten flicked his wrist and cast his line into the water, settling into what he calls his happy place. “I caught bass. I caught carp. I … Read more
Arlington weighs $273M public deal to keep Cowboys at AT&T Stadium through 2055
City leaders say the extension is vital to the region’s economy. Critics argue taxpayers deserve a vote. ARLINGTON, Texas — The city of Arlington is weighing a proposal that would extend its financial partnership with the Dallas Cowboys and keep the team at AT&T Stadium until 2055, committing more than $273 million in public funds … Read more
2 firefighters hospitalized after responding to large east-side house fire, SAFD says
The call came in around 5 p.m. for a reported structure fire. SAN ANTONIO — Two San Antonio firefighters were taken to the hospital after crews battled a large house fire just east of the downtown area Friday afternoon, officials said. The San Antonio Fire Department was called to the 500 block of Nolan Street … Read more
One firefighter injured while responding to large east-side house fire, SAFD says
The call came in around 5 p.m. for a reported structure fire. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio firefighter was taken to the hospital after crews battled a large house fire just east of the downtown area Friday afternoon, officials said. The San Antonio Fire Department was called to the 500 block of Nolan Street … Read more
Pilot says Hawaii tour helicopter vibrated and spun before crash killed 3
The helicopter was carrying the pilot and four passengers when it crashed just off remote Kalalau Beach.