Hooks hold batting practice aboard USS Lexington Memorial Day Weekend

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Hooks hosted one of their annual traditions during their Blue Ghost Weekend. The team headed to the flight deck of the USS Lexington for a batting practice. Players were able to get their practice in before Saturday night’s game against the Arkansas Travelers. The team takes the field once … Read more

Motorcyclists say construction and road pavement on I-35 causes safety concerns

SAN ANTONIO – Travel is expected to soar across Texas during Memorial Day weekend. But for motorcyclists, concern is high right now as they ride along Interstate 35. “You just always have to be on a high alert mode at all times,” Joshua Thurston, a San Antonio motorcycle rider, said. Recommended Videos Motorcyclists like Thurston … Read more

Brahmas end Stallions’ 15-game win streak with upset victory

SAN ANTONIO – On Saturday, the San Antonio Brahmas handed the Birmingham Stallions their first loss of the United Football League (UFL) season. Recommended Videos The opening drive for the Brahmas was cut short after DeMarquis Gates for the Stallions caused Quinten Dormady to fumble and turn the ball over. The game’s first points didn’t … Read more

Galveston Beach Patrol: 26-year-old dies after getting caught in rip current while swimming near Pleasure Pier

Beach patrol said a 26-year-old man from Louisiana went under and was found in the water between the Murdoch Gift Shop and Pleasure Pier. GALVESTON, Texas — A man died after getting caught in a rip current while swimming near Pleasure Pier in Galveston Saturday, according to Galveston Beach Patrol. Galveston Beach Patrol said around … Read more

Family offering $1,000 reward for identification of car involved in hit and run that injured a teenager

The teen had chest pains, nausea, a concussion and whip-lash from the hit and run. SHAVANO PARK, Texas — A Shavano Park woman is offering a $1,000 reward for anyone who can help identify the car involved in her son’s hit and run.  On Saturday, May 18, Ivin Vasquez was driving down NW Military Hwy … Read more

SAISD to offer free meals this summer to children under 18

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Independent School District is offering free meals this summer to children under 18 years old, according to a press release. The initiative is part of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s “Seamless Summer Nutrition Program.” Recommended Videos The release said the summer program goes from June 3 through Aug. 2, … Read more