Spectrum service partially restored after widespread outages in Texas

​In a post to Spectrum’s official account on Twitter/X, the company said the issue was caused by the impact of Beryl this week. TEXAS, USA — Spectrum continues to respond to widespread outages affecting Texas customers in the aftermath of severe weather this week, including multiple local and state agencies.  In the latest post to … Read more

Standoff in Pearsall likely tied to Silver Alert out of Indianapolis, police chief says

PEARSALL, Texas – A multi-agency standoff in Pearsall is believed to be tied to a Silver Alert out of Indianapolis involving three children and their noncustodial parents, according to Pearsall police Chief Daniel Flores. The alert was issued on July 5. Silver Alerts in Indiana account for a “missing endangered adult, child or high-risk missing … Read more

Sheriff Salazar says sending Bexar County inmates to other jails is the ‘new normal’

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar thinks the jail’s latest practice of housing dozens of inmates in other counties will become a permanent practice. With the Bexar County jail nearing capacity, BCSO has been housing 120 to 150 inmates between the Burnet and Kerry County jails at any given time to ensure … Read more

IDEA Public Schools to give away free backpacks filled with school supplies

SAN ANTONIO – IDEA Public Schools will give out free backpacks to the first 150 students at a back-to-school giveaway. The back-to-school giveaway will be held at IDEA’s Brackenridge Academy and College Preparatory campus on July 13 from noon to 3 p.m. Recommended Videos The free backpacks will be filled with school supplies, including notebooks, … Read more

Investigators say back-to-back deaths in Guadalupe County believed to be fentanyl overdoses

Authorities are asking families to be more vigilant and be aware of what is happening inside their homes. GUADALUPE COUNTY, Texas — Guadalupe County is on high alert. According to the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, in four days there have been three deaths. Investigators believe they are possible fentanyl overdoses. An investigator said one of … Read more

SWAT fatally shoots man wanted for multiple alleged crimes, police chief says

The man, who hasn’t been identified, was out on parole when he allegedly committed additional crimes. SAN ANTONIO — A 52-year-old child sexual assault suspect who violated his parole was shot dead by San Antonio SWAT officers who were trying to apprehend him when they were fired upon, authorities say.  No officers were hurt in … Read more