Texas House Democratic leader says party still has plan to fight vouchers, despite the program now being Texas law

Rep. Gene Wu also discusses a possible ban on THC and what’s next for Democrats. HOUSTON — On the floor of the Texas House recently, a Democratic lawmaker called it a “defensive session” for the party. The man who leads House Democrats agrees. We’ve already seen some major Republican priorities become law, from school vouchers to … Read more

Chief: Houston fire cadets dismissed over ‘racist and hateful behavior’

Houston fires 12 cadet trainees after investigation reveals racist and hateful behavior. HOUSTON — A dozen firefighter cadets in Houston have been dismissed from the training program, according to Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz. Munoz said the dismissals were related to “racist and hateful behavior.” A source within HFD said the 12 cadets involved were in … Read more

Good Dog Houston reflects on bittersweet closing amid community support

The gourmet hot dog food truck-turned-restaurant in the Heights announced it was closing this week and customers responded with sellout crowds. HOUSTON — A beloved restaurant in the Heights is shutting down for food this weekend. Good Dog Houston posted on Facebook that it is closing after 15 years, having operated a food truck and … Read more

‘They need to be held accountable’ | Mother of 14 year-old Simon Cuevas breaks silence, calls for justice after police say son was ambushed

“I know that I can’t get my son back, and that’s the hardest thing that I have to accept,” said Alejandra Cuevas, Simon’s mother. SAN ANTONIO — Saturday evening Simon’s family came together, along with friends and members of the community, at the spot where he was gunned down. “It just breaks my heart to … Read more

Motorcyclist dead after devastating crash in San Antonio, officials say

Authorities have confirmed one is dead following a south-side crash involving a motorcycle. SAN ANTONIO — Public Information Officer Joe Arrington said a motorcyclist is dead after a crash on the south side. Around 5:30 p.m., officials responded the intersection of Southeast Military Drive and South Presa Street after receiving reports of a crash involving … Read more

SAPD: Suburban fails to yield, leads to crash with motorcycle; no major injuries reported

No major injuries were reported and no criminal charges are expected to be filed. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio officials responded to a major crash involving a motorcycle Friday night. The crash happened at about 9:44 p.m. in the 12200 block of Nacogdoches. Police say a Suburban driven by a 50-year-old woman was exiting a … Read more