Beto O’Rourke PAC donated more than $1 million to Democrats during redistricting battle

A judge temporarily barred Powered by People from fundraising for Democrats or financially supporting the quorum break. (The Texas Tribune) Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke announced on Saturday that his political group, Powered by People, donated more than $1 million to Texas Democrats during a special session in which they walked out to deny Republicans … Read more

19-year-old fatally shot by 2 other teens during altercation in Pleasanton, police say

Despite life-saving measures, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as 19-year-old Carlos Romero. PLEASANTON, Texas — A teenager is now dead in Pleasanton after a physical fight turned into a shooting Friday night, according to police. Just after 11:50 p.m. Pleasanton police were called to the 500 block of … Read more

Davy Crockett’s legacy comes alive at the Alamo with 239th birthday celebration

The Alamo celebrates Davy Crockett’s 239th birthday with a costumed historian and special events today. SAN ANTONIO — Saturday marks the birthday of one of the most infamous men who defended the Alamo and the celebration took place right where he stood in the 1800s. David, better known as Davy Crockett, would be 239 years … Read more

Man’s body found on sidewalk by mailman, cause of death remains unknown, SAPD says

The man was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS. SAN ANTONIO — A mailman discovered a man’s body on a sidewalk west of downtown Saturday morning, according to San Antonio police.  SAPD was called to the 200 block of Dorris Street around 11 a.m.  Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive man lying on the … Read more