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

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

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

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

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