North Texas residents criticize police over purchase of a ‘tank’
‘Why do you need a tank?’ one person asked.
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Donate gently-used medical equipment during Project MEND event in New Braunfels on Saturday
People are encouraged to bring their gently-used medical equipment to a collection drive on Saturday. Project MEND is holding the event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at EdenHill Communities located at 631 Lakeview Blvd in New Braunfels. Donors can drop off gently used medical equipment they no longer use and enjoy food trucks, music … Read more
SAPD officer fatally shoots dog who lunged at him, officials say
The dog’s owner hasn’t yet been found, authorities say. SAN ANTONIO — A dog living on a south-side property with a history of calls for aggressive behavior was shot and killed by a San Antonio police officer when officials say it lunged at him as he was trying to enter his patrol car. That officer … Read more
TxDOT: I-10 to close eastbound lanes at Loop 1604 this weekend
The closure will begin on Friday at 9 p.m. and is expected to be completed Monday by 5 a.m. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonians trying to get to The Rim or Six Flags this weekend might need to find a detour. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) says eastbound Interstate 10 lanes at Loop 1604 … Read more
San Antonio window company owner gets probation in felony theft case
The owner of a window replacement company has avoided jail time but must pay more than $11,000 in restitution as part of a plea agreement with Bexar County prosecutors approved last week. James Hunter Townsend, 37, was sentenced to three years probation after pleading no contest to felony theft, a Bexar County District Clerk official … Read more
‘Home Alone’ house being sold. Swinging paint cans not included
WINNETKA, Ill. – The home of Kevin McCallister’s hijinks is changing hands. And if the new owner wants to watch “Home Alone,” there’s a movie theater inside, one of many upgrades since the suburban Chicago property was renovated and expanded in 2018. Recommended Videos Sale of the Winnetka house, portrayed in the 1990 film, is … Read more
Netflix announces new date for Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight
“While we have a new date, the result will be the same… Jake Paul is getting knocked out,” said Mike Tyson. DALLAS — The highly anticipated fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has a new date. The organizer, MVP, and Netflix had to postpone the event after 57-year-old Tyson had a medical emergency mid-flight. … Read more