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Birds up! UTSA notches first-ever bowl win by dominating Marshall, 35-17, in Frisco Bowl
The Roadrunners had been 0-4 all-time in bowl games before the victory over Marshall. FRISCO, Texas — UTSA finally got the bowl victory it has been looking for as the quarterback reign of Frank Harris came to an end. The Roadrunners spotted Marshall a 14-0 lead, then took over and outscored them 35-3 the rest … Read more
BCSO deputy crashes into civilian vehicle, officials say
It happened in the Medical Center on Tuesday night. BCSO said the civilian car had a stop sign and pulled into the intersection where it was t-boned by the deputy. SAN ANTONIO — An on-duty deputy crashed into a civilian vehicle in the Medical Center on Tuesday night, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. … Read more
Eagle Pass business owner says closing some international bridges hurting local economy
EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol has closed rail bridges in El Paso and Eagle Pass, meaning cargo isn’t coming into or out of those ports of entry as law enforcement agencies along the border deal with thousands of people trying to come into the U.S. Less than a mile away from the bridge … Read more
Their father just died. Now their mother isn’t allowed into the country to bury him.
On Dec. 9, John Rainey passed away suddenly, but his wife was denied entry to come back to bury her husband. AUSTIN, Texas — Two sisters in Austin are fighting to get their mother back into the United States. Zara Flores and Jacqueline Rainey say their father passed away this month. Their mother, who was … Read more
Bexar County sees 34.5% increase in juvenile felonies, data shows
The number of teens ages 10 to under 17-years old involved in crimes that deal with drugs, guns and vehicle thefts is on the rise. But they make-up only a small percentage of teens in the juvenile probation system, according to a local expert.
Border police chief, Bexar County sheriff weigh in on new law making illegal border crossings a state crime
Senate Bill 4, recently enacted into law after being signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, will give local law enforcement the authority to arrest people suspected of being in the country illegally. However, enforcing the law will be up to each law enforcement department. In Bexar County, Sheriff Javier Salazar isn’t a fan of the … Read more