TxDOT launches holiday campaign to curb drunk driving in Texas

The consequences of driving drunk can be devastating and recent numbers show just how serious the problem remains. SAN ANTONIO — Drunk driving remains a serious problem year-round in Texas, but it spikes during the holidays. During the 2024 holiday season, more than 2,000 drunk driving-related crashes were reported statewide, leaving 96 people dead and … Read more

Why NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal stepped in to help a would-be Texas police officer

Shaquille O’Neal supports Jordan Wilmore’s quest to become Texas’s tallest cop, sponsoring his academy reattempt after narrowly missing the passing mark. KEMAH, Texas — NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is helping a young man chase his dream of becoming the tallest cop in Texas. Jordan Wilmore, 24, is an aspiring Kemah police officer. We first shared … Read more

Two women hospitalized after late-night crash near downtown San Antonio

Two women in their 20s were hospitalized after a late-night crash near downtown San Antonio that nearly sent their vehicles onto I-35. SAN ANTONIO — Two women in their 20s were taken to the hospital following a late-night crash near downtown San Antonio, according to police. The collision happened just before midnight Sunday, Dec. 28, … Read more

U.S. Curling Team trains at Minnesota Vikings facility ahead of 2026 Olympics

Elite curlers use NFL training center to boost strength and performance for Milan Cortina Games. EAGAN, Minn. — Members of the U.S. Curling team are training at the Minnesota Vikings’ Training Haus facility as they prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. The state-of-the-art center, typically reserved for professional football players, now hosts … Read more

Meet Italy’s ‘Gelato King’ in Tuscany ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics

Sergio Dondoli’s award-winning gelato draws visitors from around the world to San Gimignano. SAN GIMIGNANO, Province of Siena — In the medieval town of San Gimignano, Sergio Dondoli has earned the title “Gelato King of Italy,” attracting crowds from across the globe with his inventive flavors and commitment to tradition. Dondoli’s gelato shop sits among … Read more

‘We can’t give up’: Search intensifies for Bexar County teen who disappeared on Christmas Eve

Volunteers say current efforts are focused on an approximately 8-square-mile radius around Camila’s home. SAN ANTONIO — Family members, friends and community volunteers gathered Sunday morning to search for Camila Mendoza Olmos, who has been missing since Christmas Eve in northwest Bexar County. About 60 to 70 volunteers formed organized search teams in the Wildhorse … Read more