Texas National Guard member charged with human smuggling after high-speed chase near the border

Authorities said the 26-year-old turned around at a Border Patrol checkpoint and fled from police in Kinney County. TEXAS, USA — This story was first published on the Texas Tribune and can be viewed here.  A Texas National Guard member was arrested and charged with human smuggling near the U.S.-Mexico border after he allegedly turned … Read more

Doctors to focus on obesity, metabolic diseases during upcoming UT Health San Antonio event

SAN ANTONIO – Obesity and diabetes are both big problems in San Antonio. A Centers for Disease Control study found that 65.7% of adults in Bexar County are overweight or obese. A City of San Antonio report in 2019-2020 revealed more than 13% of adults in the county also had diabetes. Those statistics are why UT Health San Antonio … Read more

5 things to do this weekend: Viva Poesía honors historic Mission Drive-In, Blue Star ‘First Friday Art Walk’

Here are a few family-friendly events you can take part in this weekend, just ahead of the Monday eclipse extravaganza. SAN ANTONIO — Solar eclipse day is almost here! As surrounding cities prepare for the stream of eclipse viewing parties and influx of visitors expected on Monday, here are a few things you and the … Read more

Man sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for fatal migrant smuggling attempt in Medina County

SAN ANTONIO – A man who led Medina County sheriff’s deputies on a fatal high-speed chase while transporting a group of migrants was sentenced Thursday to 16 years in federal prison. According to court documents, Joseph Alex Hernandez, 27, of Austin, led deputies on a chase that reached speeds of up to 100 mph after … Read more

Rashee Rice told police he was driving the Lamborghini involved in a multi-vehicle crash on Central Expressway in Dallas, attorney says

Thursday’s press conference comes one day after Rice addressed his involvement in the crash in a statement. DALLAS — The attorney representing Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice confirmed Thursday that Rice acknowledged driving the Lamborghini involved in a multi-vehicle crash on Central Expressway in Dallas Saturday.  “I want to say on behalf of … Read more