Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert calls for stormwater detention facilities in flood-prone areas of San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — Nearly two months after the devastating flood that killed 13 people in San Antonio, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert said adding detention and retention facilities for storm water must be considered, especially in the Perrin-Beitel and … Read more
BCSO says 15-year-old Gilbert Vasquez was last seen on foot in the 5600 block of Lost Ln on Wednesday. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teen last seen Wednesday on the city’s northwest side. Authorities say 15-year-old Gilbert Vasquez was last seen on foot in the 5600 block … Read more
The House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee heard testimony from a variety of stakeholders about emergency preparedness and the response to floods. AUSTIN, Texas — Even though there are not enough members for a quorum to vote on bills on the Texas House floor, House Republicans are pushing ahead on hearings and legislation related to … Read more
Senate Bill 7, officially called the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, would require people to use restrooms based on birth sex in public schools and government buildings. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate passed a controversial bill dubbed “the bathroom bill” by critics on Wednesday. Senate Bill 7, officially called The Texas Women’s Privacy Act, would … Read more
Kristen Moriarty purchased her winning ticket through a third-party courier service using a mobile app on Feb. 17. AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas woman has finally received her $83 million Texas Lottery jackpot after nearly six months of delays caused by a dispute with the Texas Lottery Commission. Kristen Moriarty purchased her winning ticket through … Read more
They beat the Rangers 3-2 on Wednesday to avoid being swept in Texas for the first time since 2010. ARLINGTON, Texas — Paul Goldschmidt put the Yankees ahead with a pinch-hit solo homer in the seventh inning and New York ended its five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. … Read more
Irving-based Caterpillar also reported the company’s sales and revenues dipped 1% year-over-year to $16.6 billion. IRVING, Texas — A North Texas-based construction and mining equipment manufacturer is expecting tariff costs of up to $1.5 billion this year, the company says. The projection comes as the company, Caterpillar, which is headquartered in Irving, reported this week … Read more