FEMA opens new Disaster Recovery Center in Kerrville to support flood-affected families

Those who suffered damage or loss in the catastrophic July Fourth floods can get their questions answered and submit documents for their case files. KERRVILLE, Texas — FEMA announced the opening of a new Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to provide support to survivors and flood-affected families in Kerrville. Those who suffered damage or loss in … Read more

Break-in at Mission Concepción: Park Rangers seek public’s help finding suspects responsible

​The suspects allegedly stole monitoring devices used to determine moisture levels within Mission Concepción. SAN ANTONIO — U.S. Park Rangers are seeking help to find out who is responsible for breaking into a San Antonio mission, stealing devices in the process. The suspects allegedly threw large boulders through the wood door of the Mission Concepción … Read more

Texas Senate approves redrawn GOP congressional maps, sending bill to Gov. Abbott

Sen. Carol Alvarado of Houston was planning to filibuster the bill, but says she was shut down. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate gave final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map early Saturday, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature. President Donald Trump has pushed for the map to help the … Read more

‘The matter is now in God’s hands’ | Murder suspect hospitalized after apparent suicide attempt in Laredo

“I’m deeply emotional about this news. My prayers were for the capture of all suspects, but not in this manner.” SAN ANTONIO — A 20-year-old suspect wanted in connection with the killing of a San Antonio teenager is hospitalized after an apparent suicide attempt, police said Friday. Caesar Tijerina, 20, was found early Friday morning … Read more

Mother, teen son arrested after robbing man at gunpoint during jewelry sale and being in possession of marijuana, cocaine and meth, officials say

A jewelry sale turned sideways when a 17-year-old and his mom pulled out a weapon and threatened the victim before leaving with the jewelry. SEGUIN, Texas — The Seguin Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old and his mother after he allegedly pulled out a gun during a jewelry sale before leaving the scene with his … Read more