Ralph Odom, 62, has been a dispatcher for the Port Arthur Police Department for 45 years. PORT ARTHUR, Texas — A Southeast Texas nonprofit is stepping up to host a benefit for a Port Arthur dispatch legend who recently devastating news. Ralph Odom, 62, has been a dispatcher for the Port Arthur Police Department for … Read more
The victims, ranging from a 94-year-old to an 11-day-old, were honored at a memorial on Thursday. SAN ANTONIO — SAMMinistries is reporting an alarming rise in deaths among Bexar County’s most vulnerable residents. 322 people experiencing homelessness lost their lives this year, according to the nonprofit. That’s nearly double the number of deaths last year, … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Even with no pets of her own, Dignowity Hill resident Brenna Vega said she’s still taking care of animals in her neighborhood. “The situation is just getting worse and worse,” Vega said. “There’s multiple dogs every single day that are walking up and down the street. I can’t even let my child … Read more
Payton Lawrence, 19, was shot and killed by a 17-year department veteran around 3 a.m. on Dec. 14, officials say. The officer has not been identified. MESQUITE, Texas — Mesquite police officials released on Thursday bodycam and surveillance footage from the deadly police shooting of a 19-year-old man that happened last week. Payton Lawrence was … Read more
DPS confirmed the news in a statement Thursday afternoon, citing the situation at the Texas-Mexico border as a potential reason for the move: “The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) remains committed to working alongside our partners, and we are proud of the results that the Austin Violent Crimes Task Force (AVCTF) was able to … Read more
Police said the two suspects robbed a jewelry store in the mall then ran into a wooded area across the street near the 1604 access road. SAN ANTONIO — Two young men are in custody after San Antonio police said they robbed a jewelry store at Rolling Oaks Mall Thursday afternoon, then fled on foot … Read more
Victor Wembanyama passed well but scored just seven points in San Antonio’s 21st loss in their last 22 games. CHICAGO — The Spurs couldn’t capitalize on a cold night in Chicago, collapsing in the fourth quarter and falling to the Bulls 114-95. Both teams struggled mightily from three, shooting a combined 17-58 from three in … Read more