How are Austin-area waterways, lake levels faring this spring?
Even amid ongoing drought conditions in and beyond Central Texas, some area waterways are seeing reprieve.
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Suspect arrested after DPS crash in west San Antonio; troopers break window to take driver into custody
The pursuit started near Woodlawn Lake Park and spanned about two miles. Investigators said they would look into multiple keys and credit cards found in the car. SAN ANTONIO — A routine traffic stop escalated into a dangerous pursuit Thursday afternoon on San Antonio’s west side, ending in a crash, a pinned-in driver and state … Read more
Crash completely shuts down all lanes of major Texas highway near Austin
Drivers are told to expect delays and seek alternate routes.
This San Antonio store is offering free furniture if the Spurs win the NBA Finals. But there’s a catch.
Customers have until April 12 to take advantage of the promotion. SAN ANTONIO — With the San Antonio Spurs nearing 60 wins and Victor Wembanyama making the MVP race interesting ahead of the team’s first playoff action in years, excitement continues to build for fans of San Antonio’s only major professional sports team. A furniture … Read more
World Cup field at ‘Dallas Stadium’ needs to be raised nearly 4 feet. Here’s how they’re doing it.
The venue’s extensive transformation to meet FIFA’s World Cup field regulations involves raising the playing surface four feet and removing suites. ARLINGTON, Texas — Let’s talk grass. For the World Cup, “Dallas Stadium” out in Arlington had to go through a pretty extensive makeover in order to adhere to FIFA’s field regulations. It involved removing … Read more
Vent fan in bathroom causes house fire on San Antonio’s south side, SAFD says
Officials said no one was home at the time of the fire. SAN ANTONIO — A vent fan caused a south-side home to catch fire Friday afternoon, San Antonio firefighters said. Fire crews were called to the 200 block of East Hafer around 1:15 p.m., for a reported structure fire. Officials said a house that … Read more
Mexican national sentenced to over 20 years in prison for drug trafficking, DOJ says
Pedro Alvarado-Montiel is a confirmed member of the Mexican Mafia-affiliated Sureños gang. SAN ANTONIO — A Mexican national received a 262-month prison sentence in Del Rio federal court for conspiring to import methamphetamine, according to the Justice Department. Documents show that Pedro Alvarado-Montiel aka “Pelon,” 42, was under investigation after being identified as drug trafficking … Read more