It’s been over two and a half years since all of South Central Texas was last considered “drought-free.” This prolonged drought has taken a toll on lakes and reservoirs, but it’s also had a big impact on hay production for area farmers and ranchers. Earlier this year, a report from Texas A&M AgriLife stated that … Read more
Nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after a deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld music festival have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week, an attorney said Wednesday. Jury selection had been set to begin Tuesday in the wrongful death suit filed the family of Madison … Read more
Medina County authorities said a man who was supposed to turn himself in to serve a jail sentence is now on the run.
LOS ANGELES – A former top executive for major Las Vegas casinos was set to appear before a federal judge Wednesday after admitting he allowed an illegal bookmaker to gamble millions of dollars at the MGM Grand and pay off debts in cash. Scott Sibella pleaded guilty in January to violating federal anti-money laundering rules … Read more
The gator was seized from his owner near Buffalo, NY, in March 2024, by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. BEAUMONT, Texas — A “celebrity” from upstate New York arrived at his new Southeast Texas home at Gator Country just west of Beaumont on Wednesday afternoon. “Albert” is a 34-year-old, 750 pound alligator … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A woman who was taking care of a 3-year-old girl in 2022 was sentenced to 18 years in prison in the child’s death. Evonne Perez was in tears as she accepted a plea deal in court Wednesday. Recommended Videos Perez took Ronni Salazar, 3, to the hospital when she was unresponsive. The … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A mother charged in the death of her 5-year-old son pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday. Nickolle Aguilar, along with her then-boyfriend, Daniel Garcia, are charged in the death of Domenic Aguilar-Acevedo. Recommended Videos (Left) Daniel Garcia, 26, and the boy’s mother, Nickolle Christina Aguilar, 25, both face a felony charge of … Read more