Former Brackenridge state-winning QB Victor Castillo passes away

In his only season playing on varsity at Brackenridge High School, Castillo helped lead the Eagles to the Class 4A state championship in 1962. SAN ANTONIO — Victor Castillo, legendary state champion and former Brackenridge High School quarterback, has passed away. He was 79.  In his only season playing on varsity at Brackenridge High School, … Read more

Officials warn of new drug stronger than fentanyl that killed East Texas teen

According to Sgt. Russell the new synthetic opioid, N-Pyrrolidino Protonitazene, also known as pyro, is taking the place of fentanyl. HOPKINS COUNTY, Texas — Hopkins County investigators are warning the community of a new synthetic opioid that caused a 16-year-old girl to overdose in mid-July.  It’s a drug that Hopkins County Investigator Sgt. Michael Russell … Read more

Waco hemp dispensary sues City of Waco, Police Chief, others over ‘illegal’ March raid

SWAT officers raided Treehouse Dispensary and Smoke Shop where they seized about $30,000 worth of product, $3,000 in cash and other items. WACO, Texas — The owner of a hemp dispensary and smoke shop in Waco is suing the City of Waco, Waco Police Chief Sheryl Victorian and another officer, saying Waco PD’s raid of … Read more

VA elects to continue Veterans Day ceremony at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

The agency’s decision comes after Rep. Tony Gonzales and veterans expressed scrutiny upon learning the VA planned to end the decades-long tradition. SAN ANTONIO — The Department of Veterans Affairs has decided to continue hosting Veterans Day ceremonies at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery after hearing out community concerns. U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Navy … Read more

New bleachers area wasn’t inspected before collapse at Kendall County Fair that sent 8 to the hospital, city says

The youngest victim hospitalized was a 7-year-old boy, officials said. A 79-year-old woman remains at the hospital. SAN ANTONIO — A refurbished section of bleachers at the Kendall County Fair Grounds should have been inspected in the days leading up to a chaotic collapse at the county fair last weekend, Boerne officials said. But it … Read more

“I cry a lot when I see it” | Community rallying behind food truck owner after brain tumor diagnosis

“Every dollar will go towards giving me a fighting chance to beat this tumor, and continue being there for my daughters, who are my entire world,” said Hendricks. The community is rallying together for a local food truck vendor who recently found out he has a brain tumor. Keenen Hendricks is the owner of Smack’s … Read more