‘You can change things’ | San Antonio high school students register to vote, learn importance of their voices

According to Bexar County, there are currently 1,274,000 registered voters compared to 1,188,913 in the 2020 Presidential election. SAN ANTONIO — A special lesson happened on Tuesday inside Sonia Sotomayor High School that will have a lasting impact on students.  Future first-time voters got to register to vote on National Voter Registration Day. Volunteer Deputy … Read more

‘I hope he gets caught’ | Suspected rock throwing vandal causes damage to multiple businesses and Wagner HS

The Judson ISD Police Department, along with BCSO are investigating the incidents off North Foster Road Tuesday. SAN ANTONIO — A rock throwing vandal caused destruction to local businesses and a high school early Tuesday morning. Judson ISD police confirmed they are investigating the overnight incident at Wagner High School. A spokesperson stated the windows … Read more

‘A different approach and doesn’t hurt to try’ | Hays County Sheriff’s Office hires first therapy K-9

The German Shepherd has been on the job for more than two months, visiting hospitals and schools, and going on law enforcement calls. HAYS COUNTY, Texas — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office officially has a new team member. He’s furry with four legs and helps out in ruff situations. Mirko is the sheriff’s office’s first therapy … Read more

Couple whose home took direct hit from Deer Park pipeline fire hoping pictures of the child they lost weren’t destroyed

Steve Hutto and his wife are worried about getting back to their home on East Meadow Drive to check on their pets and the memories of their 2-year-old son who died. LA PORTE, Texas — When a pipeline burst into flames Monday morning in Deer Park, nearby homeowners had to leave everything behind as they rushed … Read more

Grandmother has warning for others after insurance mishap when Beryl caused tree to fall on dream home

Due to an insurance mishap, Phyllis Yankey’s coverage lapsed right when Beryl hit and knocked a tree onto her dream house. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — Even two months after Hurricane Beryl passed through Southeast Texas and left a trail of destruction behind, many people are still recovering. That list of people includes a grandmother whose … Read more

‘I will forever be haunted by my participation’ | Lead detective in Texas death row inmate’s murder case is fighting for his innocence

This week dozens of Texas lawmakers, advocacy groups and scientists are urging the Board of Pardons and Paroles to grant a Texas man clemency. AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas man who has spent more than 20 years on death row is set to be executed next month, but new evidence has many advocates reexamining his … Read more

‘It’s extremely racist’ | Parents angry after ribbon depicting scalped Native American sold to Spiro students

“How can we tell children to be proud of Native American heritage when the schools are preaching that it’s okay to be violent to them?” SPIRO, Okla. — The anticipation before the rivalry football game between the Pocola Indians and Spiro Bulldogs is big every year. In Spiro, that includes a fundraiser where students can … Read more