Bexar County records system up and running after system malfunction earlier in the week

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The Bexar County records system is back up and running after a system malfunction prevented people from leaving jail even after posting bond. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County records system is fully operational as of Friday according to county officials. The delays are the result of the county implemented a new program called … Read more

Cleanup underway after 5,000-gallon oil tanker catches fire in DeSoto, officials say, evacuations lifted

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Fire crews were able to contain the fire, and the cleanup process is now underway, officials said shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Friday. DESOTO, Texas — Residents in Desoto were let back into their homes Friday after they were forced to evacuate when a 5,000-gallon diesel fuel tanker caught fire earlier in the day.  “When … Read more

Astros pitchers Javier, Urquidy undergo Tommy John surgery; Kyle Tucker goes to injured list

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The Astros are down to five healthy starting pitchers on their 40-man roster. HOUSTON — Houston Astros pitchers Cristian Javier and José Urquidy both underwent Tommy John surgery this week, the team disclosed Friday. The Astros also placed outfielder Kyle Tucker on the 10-day injured list with a bruised right shin. The team didn’t make … Read more

Dallas voters could get the chance to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana

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Other cities have passed similar measures, but Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued to block them from going into effect. DALLAS — Editor’s note: This story was originally published in the Texas Tribune here. Dallas voters could decide whether to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana if City Council members approve a plan to put the … Read more

Neighbors evacuated as precaution when home catches fire during the night, officials say

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SAN ANTONIO — Investigators are working to figure out what caused a fire that destroyed a home on the northeast side early Saturday morning, according to officials. The incident took place at the 6400 block of Ridge Circle Drive at 1:14 a.m. Saturday. Officials say neighbors were evacuated as a precaution and nobody was home … Read more

Netflix’s recipe for success includes ‘secret sauce’ spiced with Silicon Valley savvy

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LOS GATOS, Calif. – Although its video streaming service sparkles with a Hollywood sheen, Netflix still taps its roots in Silicon Valley to stay a step ahead of traditional TV and movie studios. The Los Gatos, California, company, based more than 300 miles away from Hollywood, frequently reaches into its technological toolbox without viewers even … Read more