SAWS says new heavy use surcharge could help fend off reduced watering

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Water System officials are hoping the city council approves new drought rules, which the city-owned utility says could help stave off harsher conservation measures. The utility’s board of trustees unanimously approved changes to its rules last month for how customers can water their lawns and how they’re punished for heavy … Read more

Inmate who escaped after court appearance in downtown Houston back in custody

According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Nigel Thomas Sanders, 35, was able to escape as he was being brought back to jail after his court appearance. HOUSTON — An escaped Harris County inmate is back in custody after a 12-hour manhunt overnight. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Joshua Nigel Thomas Sanders, 35, … Read more

BREAKING: Inmate who escaped after court appearance in downtown Houston back in custody

According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Nigel Thomas Sanders, 35, was able to escape as he was being brought back to jail after his court appearance. HOUSTON — 3:30 A.M. UPDATE: As of 3 a.m., escaped inmate Joshua Nigel Thomas Sanders has been captured, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Sanders was apprehended … Read more

Manhunt continues for inmate who escaped custody after court appearance in downtown Houston

According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Nigel Thomas Sanders, 35, was able to escape as he was being brought back to jail after his court appearance. HOUSTON — Authorities spent Thursday afternoon and evening scouring downtown Houston in search of an inmate who was able to escape custody after a court appearance. Harris County … Read more

Manhunt underway in downtown Houston after inmate reportedly escaped custody after court appearance

According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Nigel Thomas Sanders, 35, was able to escape as he was being brought back to jail after his court appearance. HOUSTON — Authorities spent Thursday afternoon and evening scouring downtown Houston in search of an inmate who was able to escape custody after a court appearance. Harris County … Read more