Houston’s Bush Intercontinental warns of 4-hour waits Thursday as TSA staffing crisis deepens

TSA lines at Bush Intercontinental Airport-IAH could stretch outside the terminal Thursday. HOUSTON — Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport is warning travelers to brace for security wait times of up to four hours or more on Thursday, March 26, as a federal government shutdown stretches TSA staffing thin and passenger volumes surge. The extended waits are … Read more

Officials: 2 arrested after 1,000 circuit breaker boxes were seized from ‘illegal construction equipment enterprise’ in Bexar County

Along with the stolen circuit panels, BCSO also seized more than 800 bundles of Romex copper wiring and three vehicles as a part of an ongoing investigation. SAN ANTONIO — Two men were arrested after the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said they seized a large cache of construction-related materials as part of an investigation into … Read more

BCSO: Aircraft mechanic arrested after messaging undercover investigator posing as teen girl

47-year-old Aurelio Benjamin Cerella has been charged with online solicitation of a minor after a weekslong investigation between BCSO and the U.S. Secret Service. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Bexar County deputies have arrested an aircraft mechanic accused of soliciting a minor online who was actually an undercover investigator. In a news conference Wednesday evening, Sheriff … Read more

DPS: Castle Hills officer fatally shoots man carrying ‘edged’ weapon during response to hit-and-run

The man has not been identified. The Texas Rangers are investigating the police shooting. SAN ANTONIO — A man died after being shot by a Castle Hills police officer who was responding to a reported hit-and-run incident Wednesday morning, state authorities said.  Officials with Castle Hills PD said the incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. in … Read more

Officer fatally shoots suspect amid emergency response to hit-and-run incident in Castle Hills, police say

Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Castle Hills where an officer fired at an individual armed with edged weapons during a hit-and-run response. SAN ANTONIO — A man has died after being shot by Castle Hills police following a reported hit-and-run accident Wednesday morning, authorities said.  The Castle Hills Police Department said the incident … Read more

Texas SNAP Shake-Up: Candy and sugary drinks banned from benefits starting April 1

Some grocery stores have already begun posting signs to inform customers about which items will no longer qualify for SNAP purchases once the changes take effect. SAN ANTONIO — Grocery shopping in Texas is about to change for thousands of residents who rely on federal food assistance. Beginning April 1, recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … Read more