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DPS urging South Texas body shops to be vigilant after an avid cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run

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John C. Caillouette Jr. just moved home to New Braunfels. Less than a year later, he was killed while doing what he loved. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — He was killed doing what he loved. John Carroll Caillouette Jr., a New Braunfels native, moved back home less than a year ago to be closer to family. … Read more

San Antonio is set to get a new rail route. But not where Judge Sakai says the metro needs one.

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Sakai expressed disappointment over last week’s White House announcement over how millions in federal funds would be used—or, in this case, wouldn’t. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Five corridors in Texas were recently designated for rail expansion by federal officials as part of a grant award. But the exclusion of one in particular has some county … Read more

Civilian employee charged in $100M fraud scheme makes first court appearance

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SAN ANTONIO – A civilian employee accused of stealing $100 million from the U.S. Army made her first court appearance at the federal courthouse on Thursday. Janet Yamanaka Mello, 57, was charged with five counts of mail fraud, four counts of engaging in a monetary transaction over $10,000 using criminally derived proceeds, and one count … Read more

Victor Clause and Elf Julian dash through San Antonio to deliver holiday cheer

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SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Spurs players Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie donned the gear of Santa Claus and his helpful elf as they visited kids in their homes on the West Side, delivering holiday cheer. They brought presents, Spurs tickets, and the Christmas spirit as part of the team’s annual partnership with the Elf … Read more