New Black business owner getting a piece of the pie with help from local small-business resources

Black business owners only make up 2 percent of business owners in Texas. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — First Edition continues to profile South Texas Black-owned businesses and their stories — inspiring future generations. Daniel Roberson is known for a dessert that will have your mouth watering, but also talks about the uphill challenges an entrepreneur … Read more

Karol G named 2024 Woman of the Year by Billboard

LOS ANGELES – Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G has earned the title of Billboard’s 2024 Woman of the Year, landing her in the same company as Taylor Swift, SZA and Lady Gaga. On Sunday Karol G made history when she not only won her first ever Grammy but became the first woman to win in best … Read more

Despite mounting doubts about his guilt, North Texas man running out of time to avoid death chamber

Convicted of killing his cousin and his cousin’s fiancée, the death row inmate hopes recanted testimony and other new details spur a review of his case. LIVINGSTON, Texas — This story was originally published by our partners at the Texas Tribune In 20 days, state authorities are scheduled to drive death row inmate Ivan Cantu … Read more

Man, woman extracted by firefighters following 3-vehicle crash on far West Side, BCSO says

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Two people were extracted from their vehicles following a three-vehicle crash in far West Bexar County early Thursday morning, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. in the 14700 block of Potranco Road, not far from Highway 211 and Arcadia Path. According to the Bexar … Read more