SeaWorld San Antonio’s new ‘Barracuda Strike’ coaster is about to open — and it’s the tallest of its kind in North America

SeaWorld San Antonio is opening “Barracuda Strike,” the tallest inverted family roller coaster in North America, featuring a 90-foot drop and speeds up to 44 mph.🎢 SAN ANTONIO — A new roller coaster is about to make a splash at SeaWorld San Antonio. The park is preparing to open “Barracuda Strike,” the tallest inverted family … Read more

San Antonio leaders review zoning authority after federal purchase of ICE detention center on east side of town

San Antonio City Council is reviewing city code and zoning rules to determine how an ICE detention center on the east side could operate. SAN ANTONIO — City leaders are examining what authority San Antonio has after the federal government purchased a detention facility tied to immigration enforcement on the city’s east side. During Thursday’s … Read more

Two years later: Remembering Caleb Harris, Texas A&M-CC student whose tragic death still haunts Corpus Christi

Community honors Caleb Harris on second anniversary of his death as investigation remains active and hope for closure continues. Author: Sumiko A. Lara, Lexis Greene (KIII), Bill Churchwell Published: 9:58 AM CST March 4, 2026 Updated: 4:29 AM CST March 5, 2026 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Two years have passed since the tragic death of … Read more

Weak EBT card security leaves millions in Texas SNAP benefits exposed to theft, $21M already stolen

Families are no longer reimbursed for stolen benefits and are going into more debt to put food on the table. AUSTIN, Texas — A KVUE investigation found Texas continues to rely on outdated technology and has no current timeline to adopt industry-standard security protections for Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, also known as Lone Star Cards. … Read more