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COVID-19 variants called ‘FLiRT’ continue to spread across the US, CDC says

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A new group of COVID-19 variants is spreading across the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC mentions that a set of variants, nicknamed “FLiRT,” is now the dominant strain in the country. Recommended Videos CDC data shows that KP.2, one of the variants of FLiRT, is responsible for … Read more

Five men recording rap video arrested after leading police on a chase, drugs and money seized

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All five men are facing nearly 30 charges all together. UNIVERSAL CITY, Texas — Universal City police said five men recording a rap video inside an abandoned apartment eventually led them on a foot chase. Patrol Lieutenant Stephen Rios said some of the men have gang affiliations. He said they had cash, drugs, and guns … Read more

Local photographer arrested on sexual assault charges after client claims she ‘lost consciousness’ during photo shoot, BCSO says

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The photographer told investigators that the sexual encounter was consensual and the victim denied those allegations. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A professional photographer has been arrested after a client claims she “lost consciousness” during a photo shoot with him. The victim hired local photographer John Lill, 48, for boudoir photos and when she arrived at … Read more

East Central HS sees four student-athletes sign letters of intent in soccer, basketball, and cheerleading

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SAN ANTONIO – On Tuesday, East Central High School honored four student-athletes who signed their letters of intent to compete at the collegiate level. Mariana Medrano-Sanchez will stay close to home as the soccer stand-out signed her letter of intent to Our Lady of the Lake University. “It’s really exciting; I’ve been dreaming of this … Read more