So far in 2024, there have been 13 AMBER Alerts in Texas | What you need to know

So far in 2024, 13 AMBER Alerts have been issued for missing children across Texas, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. HOUSTON — Several high-profile AMBER Alerts have brought some attention to the number of notifications being sent out regarding missing children recently. So far in 2024, 13 AMBER Alerts have been issued for … Read more

Major cellular outage reported by AT&T customers early Thursday morning

SAN ANTONIO – Cellular service for many AT&T customers across the country was reportedly down early Thursday morning, according to the website Downdetector.com, a website that monitors the service of wireless companies. According to the website, the outage has already affected as many as 26,000 customers. The outage was first reported around 2:30 a.m. Recommended … Read more

LA ethics panel rejects proposed fine for ex-CBS exec Les Moonves over police probe interference

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Ethics Commission unanimously rejected a proposed settlement between the city and Les Moonves on Wednesday, saying a tougher penalty is warranted for the former CBS chief executive accused of interfering with a police investigation into sexual assault allegations against him. Moonves had agreed to pay an $11,250 fine … Read more

Broken headlight or brake light? One police department will give you a gift card instead of a ticket to repair it

It’s part of a nationwide program involving 60 police departments, each receiving $500 worth of gift cards to hand out to drivers to help them repair what’s broken. HONDO, Texas — If you get pulled over for a broken head light or tail light, you’ll probably get a warning or a ticket. However, starting Wednesday, … Read more

Policing with perspective | SAPD launches new program aimed at improving interactions with law enforcement

The ‘Community Immersion Program’ helps police cadets connect with people they will soon serve. SAN ANTONIO — Before they wear the badge, San Antonio police cadets are learning what it means to serve with perspective. Two years ago, the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) launched a first-of-its-kind pilot project. The Community Immersion Program (CIP) gives … Read more

Trial of ‘Rust’ armorer to begin in fatal film rehearsal shooting by Alec Baldwin

SANTA FE, N.M. – Attorneys prepared to make opening statements Thursday at the first trial related to the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal for the Western film “Rust.” Before Baldwin’s case progresses, the movie’s weapons supervisor is being tried on charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence … Read more