Part of the investigation includes looking into whether the political group is providing funds to Democrats who have left the state to deny quorum in the House. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into a political group established by former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-El Paso). Powered By People … Read more

United Airlines said they resolved the issue, but expected delays before they returned to normal operations. HOUSTON — A “technology issue” that caused United Airlines flights to be held at Bush Airport and others across the country Wednesday is now resolved, according to a statement from the company. According to United, the issue that grounded … Read more

“We understand the timing of this news so close to the start of the new school year is incredibly disruptive and disappointing,” the superintendent said. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County Academy Charter School has announced its closure, leaving parents in a scramble before they head back to school. Superintendent Ron Young made the announcement Wednesday. … Read more

SAN ANTONIO — A 3-year-old boy is dead after police say he drowned in a northeast-side pool at a family get-together. First responders were called to the 14900 block of Nacogdoches for a drowning around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday night. During the get-together, the mother was cooking and asked one of the children where the other … Read more

Ahead of Thursday’s public memorial, Arthur Jiménez spoke in his first interview since his father’s death. SAN ANTONIO — Arthur Jiménez said his father fought to the very end. Flaco Jiménez, the renowned Tejano and Conjunto musician, passed away last Thursday at age 86, surrounded by family. “He knew it was time,” Arthur said. “He … Read more

The vigil was a visual tribute of keeping hope alive as family members continue to search for her. SAN ANTONIO — Wednesday marks one year since a 26-year-old mother disappeared without a trace. Loved ones held a tribute to remember Katelyn Vara. Family members were surrounded by red balloons, Kate’s favorite color. Her mother, Valerie … Read more

Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert calls for stormwater detention facilities in flood-prone areas of San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — Nearly two months after the devastating flood that killed 13 people in San Antonio, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert said adding detention and retention facilities for storm water must be considered, especially in the Perrin-Beitel and … Read more