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The Hays County Health Department provided a map and times of possible measles exposure. SAN MARCOS, Texas — Health officials in Hays County are warning residents about a possible measles exposure after a person who tested positive for the illness visited San Marcos on Feb. 14. According to the Hays County Health Department, a Gaines … Read more

‘Blue,’ a 6-month-old Bernedoodle, was last seen near the 800 block of Fletcher Avenue in Tampa close to the caretaker’s home. TAMPA, Fla. — A puppy who was in the care of a Rover sitter went missing on the evening of Jan. 28 from a Tampa home.  Since then, the pet owners of 6-month-old Bernedoodle … Read more

Glen Kohl left his pup tied up on a leash outside the store for a few minutes, but when he returned, his dog was gone. SEATTLE — A beloved senior dog was returned to its owners Saturday evening after they reported him stolen outside a Seattle grocery store.  Glen Kohl said he walked across the … Read more

When firefighters got there, the house was fully engulfed in flames. SAN ANTONIO — A vacant home was heavily damaged by a fire that officials say may have been started by homeless people trying to stay warm. It happened off West Mayfield Boulevard near Commercial Avenue just before 10 p.m. When firefighters got to the … Read more

Firefighters rescued the two people that were trapped in the bedroom of the apartment. SAN ANTONIO — Two people were rushed to the hospital after a fire tore through their northeast-side apartment late Saturday night. Fire crews rushed to the scene at the Tanglewood Apartments off Brees Boulevard just before 11 p.m. When they got … Read more