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Texas vs. Texas A&M history: A look at the century-old rivalry coming back for first time in over 10 years

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The Longhorns and Aggies have played each other 118 times since 1894. It would be more, however, had they kept playing after 2011, when A&M went to the SEC. TEXAS, USA — A rivalry restored – more than a decade since Justin Tucker’s foot gave the Aggies a metaphorical boot out of the Big 12 … Read more

Dryers catch fire: SAFD says the damage has caused around $40,000 at laundromat and neighboring warehouse

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At around 10:48 p.m., smoke started to show in the 1900 block of Shipman, which is a commercial structure occupied by two businesses. No injuries were reported. SAN ANTONIO — Two dryers caught fire and caused significant damage at a laundromat and warehouse Saturday night, according to authorities. At around 10:48 p.m., smoke started to … Read more

Pedestrian hit and killed on southwest side of San Antonio, authorities say

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Drivers were asked to avoid the area if possible. SAN ANTONIO — A pedestrian was hit and killed on the southwest side Tuesday night, San Antonio authorities say.  Emergency responders were dispatched to I-35 and Somerset around 8:40 p.m.  Officials say the crash impacted traffic on the southbound side of I-35 at Palo Alto. Drivers … Read more

Survivors of drunk driving accidents introduce program offering free rides from San Antonio bars

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20 bars are participating in the Free Rides Program of San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — January 22, 2011 is a day Michael Thornton vividly remembers. “The smell of gasoline all over the highway,” he said. The San Antonio Police Officer nearly lost his life after being hit by a drunk driver. Thirteen years later, the … Read more

‘The most horrible thing’ | 2-year-old boy survives gruesome dog attack, dog’s owner cited

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Animal Care Services said in a statement the dog’s owner received two criminal citations for the dog attack earlier this month. SAN ANTONIO — A gruesome dog attack this month left a 2-year-old boy seriously hurt with 100 stitches in his face. His family said it happened back on November 15 while he was out … Read more

Hardship for the holidays | Father of three will be laid to rest after tragic highway crash

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Ronelle Robinson, 40, was loved by many. The Little Caesars manager crashed into an overturned vehicle on Highway 90 near Old Highway 90. SAN ANTONIO — As families enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend, three children will be laying their father to rest. Ronelle Robinson was recently killed in a highway crash. The local pizza manager celebrated … Read more