Belton Police Department helps surprise woman on 101st birthday

Belton Police said Ms. Ferrill recently turned 101, and two officers had the pleasure of welcoming her to a surprise party!πŸ₯³ BELTON, Texas β€” A Central Texas woman marked a very important milestone this week, and the Belton Police Department stepped in to help her celebrate. Belton Police said Ms. Ferrill recently turned 101, and … Read more

Two men sentenced to ten years for human smuggling cases in Frio County

Two men received 10-year prison sentences for separate human smuggling incidents in Frio County in 2024. FRIO COUNTY, Texas β€” Two men were each sentenced to 10 years in prison for separate human smuggling cases in Frio County that happened back in 2024. 31-year-old Andre Coronado-Vigil said in court that what he was doing wasn’t … Read more

‘It killed a lot of people’ | City of Ingram considers banning RVs in floodways, months after deadly July floods

The City of Ingram never technically outlawed parking RVs in a floodway. Now they are considering it. INGRAM, Texas β€” The Guadalupe River in Ingram is a beautiful place to camp or take a recreational vehicle (RV). According to the Ingram City Council, there are some places, and at least one business, where those RVs … Read more

Teen saved by off-duty San Antonio firefighter after suffering cardiac arrest during hockey practice

Graedy Renkema reunited with Mike Leroy, the firefighter who saved his life, during a celebration honoring both of them. SAN ANTONIO β€” When 16-year-old Graedy Renkema collapsed during hockey practice in August, an off-duty San Antonio firefighter jumped into action. Graedy then underwent open-heart surgery a week later. On Monday, Rampage Hockey honored the assistant … Read more

Texas employees face fallout over social media posts on Charlie Kirk’s killing; lawyers explain legal limits of free speech and employment

A Comal County first responder has been fired, and a Jourdanton ISD teacher is under investigation, after Charlie Kirk social media post. SAN ANTONIO β€” A growing number of public employees across Texas are facing disciplinary action β€” including terminations and investigations β€” following social media posts related to the recent killing of Charlie Kirk. … Read more