Divided poll results for City Council and mayoral pay raises

UTSA’s Center for Public Opinion Research’s results suggested a dim future for two charter amendments that would give city leaders a raise. SAN ANTONIO — UTSA’s Center for Public Opinion Research released the results of its first poll, suggesting dim hopes for two charter amendments, one of which would give San Antonio City Council members … Read more

A Texas county has told an appeals court it has a right to cull books on sex, gender and racism

Lawyers for a Texas county that wants to keep 17 books off its library shelves went before 18 federal appeals court judges in New Orleans to argue their case. NEW ORLEANS — A Texas county that wants to keep 17 books off its shelves – some dealing humorously with flatulence and others with issues including … Read more

Man charged with multiple felonies after allegedly targeting Austin couple he met on dating app

Two people in a neighboring apartment suffered life-threatening injuries in the fire. AUSTIN, Texas — A man faces multiple felony charges after a fire that left two people seriously hurt and displaced dozens in North Austin. Pavel Sapronov, 38, was arrested last week following an arson investigation into the Sept. 3 fire at an apartment … Read more

Alaska DPS denies open records request for Troy family, loved ones still seeking answers

HOMER, Alaska — Alaska DPS has denied the open records request submitted by 6 News asking specifically what they’ve heard from the four survivors about what happened after a Troy family went missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Alaska. On Saturday, Aug. 3, David Maynard, 42, his wife Mary, 37, and their … Read more

New law promises parents more oversight over kids’ social media activity

One version of the bill called for social media companies to include sweeping filters to block out “harmful content.” However, a judge blocked that provision. AUSTIN, Texas — A new bill aims to provide parents greater control over their children’s social media activity, although there are limits in light of legal action. The Texas Legislature … Read more

Joaquin Castro releases annual nominations list of songs, albums by Latino artists for National Recording Registry

Among the 30 nominees are some big names in music including Selena, Vicente Fernandez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Celia Cruz, Shakira and more. SAN ANTONIO — In an effort to highlight the nation’s culturally diverse audio legacy, Congressman Joaquin Castro has released his annual nominations list of 30 songs, sounds and albums by Latino voices that he … Read more