Austin leaders weigh future of I-35 cap-and-stitch project as funding questions grow

On Tuesday, Austin City Council was updated on the project, which calls for building cap decks and new connections over a wider, sunken highway in Central Austin. AUSTIN, Texas — Some Austin city leaders are raising concerns about how to pay for the next phase of the proposed I-35 “cap-and-stitch” project, as key funding sources remain … Read more

Harris County deputy and former NFL player Melvin Foster dies unexpectedly, sheriff says

Deputy Melvin Foster was with the sheriff’s office for 15 years, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. HOUSTON — An incredible man and public servant. That’s how Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez described Deputy Melvin Foster, who he said died unexpectedly Saturday. He was 59. Foster was a Yates High School graduate, where he … Read more

Fatal crash on Highway 46 causes road closures in Boerne area, officials say

Drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes if possible. BOERNE, Texas — A fatal accident on Highway 46 has caused major closures in the Boerne area, according to the city’s fire department.  Emergency responders were called to the 300 block of Highway 46 W near Enchanted Spring Ranch for a fatal head-on collision around … Read more

Chase involving DPS ends in suspect vehicle disabled and arrest near U.S. 281 on north side, officials say

SAN ANTONIO — A driver is in custody after leading DPS troopers on a pursuit across San Antonio Tuesday afternoon.  According to DPS, a trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop around 1:42 p.m. on a black Ford Edge on the city’s southside. Officials say the driver failed to stop and began evading troopers throughout … Read more

San Antonio welcomes Silk Road District Festival in vibrant cultural celebration on March 28

The festival is free and open to the public. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio community is invited to celebrate one of city’s newest cultural districts this weekend.  The inaugural Silk Road District Festival will be held on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Silk Road Cultural Heritage District near … Read more

San Antonio welcomes Silk Road Heritage District with inaugural celebration this weekend

The Silk Road District Festival will be free and open to the public. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio community is invited to celebrate one of city’s newest cultural districts this weekend.  The inaugural Silk Road District Festival will be held on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Silk Road Cultural Heritage … Read more