Chief: Houston fire cadets dismissed over ‘racist and hateful behavior’

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Houston fires 12 cadet trainees after investigation reveals racist and hateful behavior. HOUSTON — A dozen firefighter cadets in Houston have been dismissed from the training program, according to Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz. Munoz said the dismissals were related to “racist and hateful behavior.” A source within HFD said the 12 cadets involved were in … Read more

Good Dog Houston reflects on bittersweet closing amid community support

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The gourmet hot dog food truck-turned-restaurant in the Heights announced it was closing this week and customers responded with sellout crowds. HOUSTON — A beloved restaurant in the Heights is shutting down for food this weekend. Good Dog Houston posted on Facebook that it is closing after 15 years, having operated a food truck and … Read more

‘They need to be held accountable’ | Mother of 14 year-old Simon Cuevas breaks silence, calls for justice after police say son was ambushed

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“I know that I can’t get my son back, and that’s the hardest thing that I have to accept,” said Alejandra Cuevas, Simon’s mother. SAN ANTONIO — Saturday evening Simon’s family came together, along with friends and members of the community, at the spot where he was gunned down. “It just breaks my heart to … Read more

Motorcyclist dead after devastating crash in San Antonio, officials say

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Authorities have confirmed one is dead following a south-side crash involving a motorcycle. SAN ANTONIO — Public Information Officer Joe Arrington said a motorcyclist is dead after a crash on the south side. Around 5:30 p.m., officials responded the intersection of Southeast Military Drive and South Presa Street after receiving reports of a crash involving … Read more