Texas AG alleges ‘non-citizens’ are ‘attempting to rig’ lottery jackpots, joins call for investigation

The Texas Lottery winnings being questioned have centered on the idea of bulk purchases of tickets through courier services. DALLAS — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined the growing chorus of state leaders who are questioning the Texas Lottery, announcing Wednesday that his office will investigate two “suspicious and possibly unlawful” jackpot wins that involved … Read more

Mother and 2 sons arrested in drug bust following community complaints

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A mother and her two sons were arrested Tuesday morning after law enforcement executed a search warrant at their residence in the 700 block of Ruben Chavez Drive in Robstown. The arrests followed multiple community complaints about frequent traffic at the home, which raised suspicions of illegal activity. The family members … Read more

Teen on life support after getting the flu shows signs of improvement, family says

Monday, her family posted an update on her condition, saying her heart had regained full function. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio teenager who has been on life support after getting the flu is showing signs of improvement in her recovery, her family said on her GoFundMe page. Earlier this month, Alina Valenzuela’s sister told … Read more

SAPD: Man in critical condition following motorcycle crash near airport

It happened just before midnight between Wetmore Road and Airport Boulevard on the flyover for 281. SAN ANTONIO — A man is in critical condition after crashing his motorcycle near the San Antonio Airport late Tuesday night. This happened right before midnight between Wetmore Road and Airport Boulevard. He crashed on the flyover right before … Read more

‘Nearly every possible number’ combo purchased in $95M Texas Lottery won in North Texas, Abbott says

Abbott’s office announced the investigation in a news release Monday, just hours after the Texas Lottery Commission declared third-party couriers illegal. COLLEYVILLE, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott Monday directed the Texas Rangers to investigate two major lottery drawings, including this month’s $83.5 million jackpot and a $95 million lottery win from 2023 that involved the … Read more