Bexar County deputies arrest 5 in southwest-side cockfighting investigation

Five people were taken into custody Sunday night after deputies uncovered evidence of an illegal cockfighting operation, according to Sheriff Salazar. ATASCOSA, Texas — Several people were arrested Sunday night in connection with a cockfighting investigation on the southwest side of Bexar County, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Javier Salazar said deputies … Read more

‘I chews you’: San Antonio Animal Care Services offers free pet adoptions this Valentine’s Day weekend

ACS said the promotion is designed to help more pets find loving homes because, as the shelter notes “true love shouldn’t cost a thing.” SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio Animal Care Services is inviting the community to find a “fur-ever” match during a special adoption event this weekend. ACS will host its … Read more

Norwegian biathlete regrets tearful TV confession overshadowing teammate’s Olympic gold medal

“I deeply regret sharing this personal story on what was a day of celebration for Norwegian biathlon,” he said in a statement. CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Province of Belluno — A day after a stunning confession on live television that he had cheated on his girlfriend, Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid on Wednesday said he regrets going public … Read more

Why drone activity can shut down airport airspace

Drone operations, both government and unauthorized, can trigger FAA airspace restrictions. Here’s how it works. EL PASO, Texas — The brief airspace closure over El Paso has raised questions about how drone activity, both government and criminal, can disrupt commercial aviation. According to airline sources cited by CBS News, the FAA halted flights out of … Read more

Why was the El Paso airport closed? Airspace briefly closed over drone impasse between FAA, Defense Department, source tells Texas Tribune

The FAA later reopened airspace on Wednesday morning, just hours after the notice shutting it down was issued. EL PASO, Texas — This story was originally published by our content partners at The Texas Tribune. The Federal Aviation Administration suddenly shut down airspace over El Paso and part of southern New Mexico because of an … Read more