5.1 magnitude earthquake in West Texas rattles parts of Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex

DALLAS — An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 struck near Ackerly Monday evening, briefly rattling parts of the Dallas-Forth Worth metroplex. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake hit the small community about one hour north of Midland, Texas, around 7:45 p.m. Residents in Midland, Lubbock, San Antonio and Dallas reported feeling the … Read more

SAPD: Intoxicated Airbnb guest tries to enter homes, destroys property

A suspect is seen on surveillance video trying to enter three houses. North-side residents say he made it inside a fourth home where an 82-year-old man was sleeping. SAN ANTONIO — Northside homeowners are shaken after an intoxicated Airbnb guest tried to enter several homes in the middle of the night. It happened on Wednesday … Read more

Monday’s huge pipeline fire near Houston is a reminder of the thousands of hazardous pipelines that crisscross our state

Virtually anywhere in urban Texas areas, we’re likely driving across buried pipelines carrying hazardous products, with the most common being natural gas. AUSTIN, Texas — It’s probably no surprise that Texas is home to hundreds of thousands of miles of mostly buried pipes. In fact, one-sixth of all the pipelines in the U.S. that transport … Read more

‘It breaks my heart’ | Witnesses describe moment 7-year-old is shot in the chest during an argument between two men

Investigators said it started when two adults were arguing in front of their home on the far west side and a neighbor intervened. SAN ANTONIO — A 24-year-old man is facing charges after investigators said he shot a father and his 7-year-old daughter early Sunday morning on the far west side. The young girl was … Read more

Texas political expert weighs in state of the presidential race as Election Day nears closer

SAN ANTONIO — In the political world there is an expression called the “October surprise,” which often means an event happening that could have big implications right before the election. UTSA Political Science Professor Jon Taylor said that how is this race to the White House has felt like in the last few months. “We … Read more

City secretary in South Texas accused of stealing more than $140,000 from the city

The indictment also accuses Shannan Kinsley of manipulating deposits to hide the missing money, and of receiving cash advances through a city credit account. SAN ANTONIO — The former city secretary of Grey Forest – a small Bexar County community of fewer than 500 residents – is facing charges, accused of stealing more than $140,000 … Read more