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‘They silenced my daughter, but they didn’t silence me’ | Houston-area mother working with teens to prevent impaired driving after daughter’s death

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Authorities said Mya Sinceno-Martinez was hit and killed in September by a suspected drunk driver who was traveling the wrong way on Highway 225. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Krystalle Wright is turning her pain into purpose. Wright’s 21-year-old daughter, Mya Sinceno-Martinez, was killed in a crash on Highway 225 in September 2024. Deer Park police … Read more

New Braunfels man arrested in eviction-turned-standoff that prompted evacuation of nearby elementary school

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The district said they expect students to be able to return to school as normal but if anything changes, they will update families promptly. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — A heavy police presence in a nearby neighborhood had caused Voss Farms Elementary School to be placed on a secure status, according to police. New Braunfels Police … Read more

Bexar County father faces charges after leaving toddler alone to go drink at local bar

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BCSO said 23-year-old Damian Flores was arrested on charges of child abandonment, along with an active warrant for robbery. SAN ANTONIO — A Bexar County father is accused of leaving his 3-year-old child alone to go drink at a bar. Now, the 23-year-old dad is facing charges. Deputies say Damian Flores left his 3-year-old child … Read more

Suspects arrested after 8-year-old girl is found shot inside her Seguin home

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It happened on Monday night around 9:15 p.m. and police are still searching for the suspect involved. SEGUIN, Texas — An 8-year-old girl was shot inside her home in Seguin on Monday and two adults are now facing charges, police say. The shooting prompted the evacuation of a neighborhood Little League field. It happened around … Read more

Carlos Santana’s SA show postponed after rock icon experiences medical issue

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The rock legend’s manager said he was “doing well” after being taken in for observation at a San Antonio hospital. SAN ANTONIO — Rock legend Carlos Santana was “taken in for observation” at a San Antonio medical facility and his Tuesday night show postponed after he experienced dehydration while preparing for the concert at the … Read more

Carlos Santana’s SA show postponed after rock icon experienced medical issue

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The rock legend’s manager said he was “doing well” after being taken in for observation at a San Antonio hospital. SAN ANTONIO — Rock legend Carlos Santana was “taken in for observation” at a San Antonio medical facility and his Tuesday night show postponed after he experienced dehydration while preparing for the concert at the … Read more