Governor Abbott announces over $7.7 Million in grants to help veterans

“Texas will always honor the sacrifices of veterans who courageously served our country,” said Governor Abbott. SAN ANTONIO — Some big-time help is coming to help veterans after Governor Abbott announced he is awarding $7.7 million in grants to organizations helping veterans in South Texas and San Antonio. Those grants are going to 28 organizations … Read more

‘I pray they finally do something’ | New Texas law requires water testing at prisons, jails

A new Texas law mandates regular water quality tests in prisons and jails to address concerns of contamination. MARLIN, Texas — A new state law aims to improve water quality in Texas prisons and county jails, following long-standing concerns raised by inmates and their families. Senate Bill 1929, which went into effect Sept. 1, requires … Read more

‘I pray they finally do something’ | Texas legislators fund two prisons $37 million for water projects

A new Texas law mandates regular water quality tests in prisons and jails to address concerns of contamination. MARLIN, Texas — A new state law aims to improve water quality in Texas prisons and county jails, following long-standing concerns raised by inmates and their families. Senate Bill 1929, which went into effect Sept. 1, requires … Read more

Texans weighed in on their favorite homegrown brands | Here’s which Texas-based companies won out

Texans care deeply about brands that call the Lone Star State home. Here are the companies that were named the favorites. DALLAS — Texans are deeply proud of homegrown brands.  From beer to ice cream to grocery stores, there are iconic Texas brands that have captured what it means to be a Texan, but which … Read more

‘We got to do more’ | ALERRT Center at Texas State gets $25M boost to expand training facility

A big step is happening when it comes to safeguarding schools and public spaces in Texas. MAXWELL, Texas — For two-and-a-half decades, the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center, also known as ALERRT, at Texas State University has been training hundreds of thousands of first responders.  Their aim is to provide the best research-based … Read more

‘They ransacked the store’ | Thieves hit northwest-side smoke shop two nights in a row; police seek suspects

“The back-to-back nature of it does seem to call into question whether or not they’re tied together in any way,” Flite 4/20 Smoke Shop’s attorney said. SAN ANTONIO — A northwest-side smoke shop was targeted by thieves on back-to-back nights this week, prompting the store’s attorney and local authorities to ask for the public’s help … Read more