Local Ukrainians worry as aid becomes bundled with politically charged border crisis bill

SAN ANTONIO – A bipartisan Senate deal that pairs border enforcement measures with aid for Ukraine and Israel is on shaky ground. The deal that could be revealed this week is becoming a political tug-of-war over border legislation. Local Ukrainians say if the deal falls through, their loved ones’ lives will be on the line. Busy in … Read more

AMBER Alert: Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office seeks missing 14-year-old girl, abduction suspect

GONZALES COUNTY, Texas – The Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 14-year-old girl who disappeared Monday night. Scarlett Smith was last seen in the 15700 block of West US 90 in Gonzales around 11:00 p.m. Scarlett is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 187 pounds, with red hair and hazel eyes. … Read more

AMBER Alert issued for 14-year-old girl authorities say was abducted by 22-year-old man

Police said the suspect, Barry Van Mersbergen, is believed to be driving a tan 2012 GMC Terrain with Texas license plate number 3RVWG. GONZALES, Texas — An AMBER Alert has been issued for a 14-year-old girl who authorities say was abducted by a 22-year-old man in Gonzales, Texas. According to the Texas Department of Public … Read more