South Texas deputy hospitalized after hit-and-run involving suspect out on bond

Authorities say Abel Pena, of Pleasanton, fled the scene of the crash Tuesday evening. ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — A 44-year-old Pleasanton man out on bond for prior crimes faces new charges after he rammed into the patrol car being driven by an Atascosa County sheriff’s deputy and took off Tuesday evening, according to authorities.  Abel … Read more

Florida to end all vaccine mandates, create commission to ‘Make America Healthy Again’

The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends COVID-19 shots for children ages 6 months to 2 years and for older kids in certain instances. VALRICO, Fla — Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced the state’s Department of Health will be working to end all vaccine mandates. At a news conference in Valrico, the health official … Read more

Schertz police on high alert after attempt to lure a minor and terror threat at Clemens High School

One incident involved a stranger trying to lure a teenage girl. The second was a terroristic threat at Clemens High School. SCHERTZ, Texas — Schertz police are asking everyone to keep a close eye on their kids after two separate threats regarding child safety happened this week.  One incident involved a stranger trying to entice … Read more

Schertz police on high alert after attempt to lure a minor and reported threat at Clemens High School

One incident involved a stranger trying to lure a 13-year-old girl as she walked home on Monday, authorities in Schertz said. SCHERTZ, Texas — Schertz police are asking everyone to keep a close eye on their kids after two separate reports of threats regarding child safety this week.  One incident involved a stranger trying to … Read more

Oregonians won ‘$5,000 a week, forever!’ from Publishers Clearing House. Then the company went bankrupt

Bankruptcy records show at least ten “forever” prize winners may never collect millions they were promised. PORTLAND, Ore. — For decades, Publishers Clearing House made dreams come true. In August 2012, its Prize Patrol surprised a Southern Oregon man with balloons, flowers and an oversized check.    “You won $5,000 a week, forever!” a member … Read more