Smith won a third term as mayor in November after his predecessor, Don McLaughlin, vacated the seat to seek state office. SAN ANTONIO — Uvalde Mayor Cody Smith, elected in November after Don McLaughlin vacated the seat to run for state office, is stepping down “effective immediately.” A press release from the city cites “unexpected … Read more
This happened at the facility on Flowers Road. CHAMBLEE, Ga. — A man is in custody after ramming a car into the gate of the FBI office off Flowers Road in Chamblee on Monday, according to authorities. Officials with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Atlanta division said it happened shortly after noon. It is unknown … Read more
UVALDE, Texas – Uvalde Mayor Cody Smith resigned from office Monday, effective immediately. In a statement, Smith said he is stepping down due to medical concerns. I want to thank members of the Uvalde community for their thoughts and prayers during my ongoing recovery from unexpected medical issues I have experienced in recent weeks. After … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Jay Gabrelcik donates blood and platelets for a special reason. “My maternal grandmother passed away from cancer at age 43, and so that’s the big driver,” he said. Recommended Videos Gabrelcik was at the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center Monday donating platelets. “This is the first time I’ve done a back-to-back. … Read more
NewsWest 9 spoke with Rodrick Benton, Assistant Special Agent for the IRS Criminal Investigation on what to look out for when doing your taxes ODESSA, Texas — Tax season is still in full swing, but it is important to remember to be cautious of scams. If you’re not careful things can take a turn for … Read more
The utility truck somehow toppled over and the extended lift hit a small black sedan that was heading northbound on the freeway. VON ORMY, Texas — Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries when a bucket truck equipped with a lift smashed into a sedan while it was heading northbound on Interstate 35 in Von … Read more
A new law mandating the minimum wage increase for fast food workers takes effect today, April 1. SAN DIEGO — LIVERMORE, Calif. (AP) — Most fast food workers in California will be paid at least $20 an hour beginning Monday when a new law is scheduled to kick in giving more financial security to an … Read more