China Grove city secretary accused of defrauding state assistance programs, court documents say

Investigators say 40-year-old Melinda Sue Sauceda collected Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid benefits for her children. CHINA GROVE, Texas — The city secretary of China Grove has been arrested and accused of defrauding state assistance programs, according to an arrest affidavit. Investigators say 40-year-old Melinda Sue Sauceda collected Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) … Read more

One caught, two still sought in Atascosa County sex offender search

While conducting routine address checks, it was discovered that three sex offenders had absconded from the addresses where they were reportedly living in. ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — Authorities in Atascosa County are still searching for two registered sex offenders who failed to comply with state registration requirements, according to the sheriff’s office. During routine address … Read more

2 planes come within 2,000 feet of each other, avoid ‘potential conflict’ at San Antonio International

Aviation staff said they were investigating the Tuesday incident along with federal officials. SAN ANTONIO — Officials with Southwest Airlines said a Dallas-bound flight was forced to halt takeoff protocols at San Antonio International Airport on Tuesday “due to a potential conflict with another aircraft.” Flight 4996 was in its “takeoff roll” – referring to … Read more