Can lawmakers legally flee the state? Here’s what we know about Texas law on quorum-breaking

Is the Democrats’ decision to break quorum illegal? No, it’s not. But they could still be detained by state troopers in what’s called a civil arrest. TEXAS, USA — Texas Democrats just fled Texas and are headed to Chicago in a bid to prevent the Texas House from passing new congressional maps. After Democrats broke quorum, … Read more

Large fire burning on hillside in Pipe Creek, firefighters say

First responders with the Pipe Creek Volunteer Fire Department believe the blaze was ignited by lightning. BANDERA COUNTY, Texas — Firefighters in Pipe Creek, which is northwest of San Antonio, are battling a blaze they believe was ignited by a lightning strike during Saturday’s storms. The volunteer fire department is fighting the fire on a … Read more

SAFD believes electrical issue on rooftop air conditioner ignited blaze at downtown building

The building sustained minor damage from the fire. San Antonio firefighters believe an electrical problem may have ignited a fire at a building just south of downtown late Saturday night. It happened around 11:49 p.m. in the 3500 block of South Flores Street near Pleasanton Road. The fire was contained to just one part of … Read more