Arlington fire department mourns loss of 3 K-9s in just over a month

All three dogs served the Arlington Fire Department as explosion detection canines (EOD). ARLINGTON, Texas — The Arlington Fire Department announced the unfortunate passing of a third explosion detection canine in just over a month. Since the beginning of May, EOD canine Ben, EOD canine Shiner (retired) and EOD canine George (retired) have all passed … Read more

‘I believe in me’ | WBA boxer Frank Martin shares how boxing shaped his life ahead of lightweight title fight

On Saturday, June 15, Martin will face Gervonta “Tank” Davis for the WBA Lightweight championship. DALLAS, Texas — Some things in life just come easy. At times, though, there are other things you just have to fight for. Frank Martin started his boxing career late but has made a name for himself as one of … Read more

Permanent memorial under construction at site where 53 migrants were found dead in tractor-trailer in 2022

Next to the memorial built by volunteers will soon be a permanent memorial garden. SAN ANTONIO — At the end of June, marks two years since the deadliest human smuggling event in San Antonio and in the country.  On June 27, 2022, migrants were found in a trailer of a semi-truck on Quintana Rd without … Read more

‘Understanding My Truths’ | Woman reflects on her childhood sexual abuse in hopes to help others

In the book, Jones bravely discusses overcoming trauma and alleged child abuse by her stepfather on the night of June 12, 2005. NEW ORLEANS — One in nine girls are sexually abused before the age of 18, and 1 in 20 boys, according to the National Center for Victims of Crime. 30-year-old Tonisha Jones never … Read more

Texas father-son newest MLB duo

Robert Ellis was an MLB pitcher for four different teams. In all of Robert’s years spent between MLB and minor leagues, Duke Ellis was never far behind. TYLER, Texas — Nobody understands what it takes to get to the big leagues like a big leaguer. That’s where Duke Ellis had a bit of an advantage … Read more

San Antonio man bullied for writing poems, becomes teacher and publishes book decades later

Readers can purchase the poetry book on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio teacher published his first book 30 years after he abruptly stopped writing due to discouragement and bullying.  Victor Huron is an IT Technology Applications teacher at the Harmony School of Excellence but he’s also a talented … Read more