The sinkhole was the result of an underground mine owned by New Frontier Materials, a spokesperson told 5 On Your Side. ALTON, Ill. — A sinkhole swallowed bleachers, a light pole and 100 feet of soccer fields at Gordon Moore Park in Alton, Illinois on Wednesday. Surveillance video showed the moment the sinkhole opened up … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Communicating with people from all over the world has become simple these days. Through social media platforms, we can talk with friends and family no matter where we are. This open communication, however, makes it easier for people to take advantage of others on the internet, especially kids and teenagers. Recommended Videos … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – The U.S. is facing a doctor shortage crisis, as the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) says by 2036 the country will face a shortage of 86,000 physicians. Dr. Rodney Young, MD board member with the Texas Medical Association, said Texas has taken steps to be better prepared than most states, but … Read more
It’s considered the most dangerous road in SA, with more than 50 fatalities since 2014. Now, $8 million in federal funding will kickstart safety improvements. SAN ANTONIO — What’s considered San Antonio’s most dangerous road will soon undergo changes. Wednesday, the federal government granted the City of San Antonio $8 million for safety improvements along … Read more
AUSTIN, Texas — Someone in the Austin area is now $29 million richer. According to the Texas Lottery, a jackpot-winning ticket was purchased at the Salt Springs Xpress convenience store on Salt Springs Drive in southeast Austin on June 24. The winning ticket accurately matched each of the six numbers drawn (11-21-25-30-32-50). The winner chose … Read more
FLORESVILLE, Texas – Floresville Independent School District will move forward with a proposal to randomly drug test 7th through 12th-grade students. The school board unanimously approved the idea on Wednesday night, but parents have given the decision mixed reviews. “Many parents feel that the drug testing of students is an example of overreaching,” said one … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – As the NBA Draft kicked off, a “Go Spurs Go” chant echoed through La Cantera. Hundreds of fans packed the plaza at the Rock at La Cantera to celebrate the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA Draft. The Spurs own four picks in this week’s NBA Draft. They have officially made a … Read more