Texas teen loses limbs after flu and strep complications, doctors warn

A 13-year-old from Kerrville battles for life after a flu and strep infection led to organ failure and limb amputation. HOUSTON — A 13-year-old girl from Kerrville is fighting for her life after what her family initially believed was the flu quickly turned into a severe, life-threatening illness that caused organ failure and led to … Read more

SAPD officer critically injured in motorcycle crash on East Houston Street

An off-duty San Antonio police officer was hospitalized after being struck by a car while riding a motorcycle early Wednesday morning. SAN ANTONIO — An off-duty San Antonio Police Department officer is recovering after a serious crash early Wednesday morning on the city’s east side. Police say the crash happened around 2:39 a.m. in the … Read more

Popular hemp products set to be banned in Texas by end of the month under new state rules

The rules from the state health department effectively ban all smokable hemp flower and increase licensing fees for businesses that sell popular hemp products. DALLAS — Popular smokable hemp products are set to be effectively banned by the state of Texas at the end of March under new rules put in place by the Department … Read more

‘Her whole life has changed’ | Texas teen hospitalized after flu leads to organ failure, amputations

A 13-year-old from Kerrville battles for life after a flu and strep infection led to organ failure and limb amputation. HOUSTON — A 13-year-old girl from Kerrville is fighting for her life after what her family initially believed was the flu quickly turned into a severe, life-threatening illness that caused organ failure and led to … Read more

IH-35 North at Frost Bank Center Drive closed due to ‘major accident,’ TxDOT says

Not much is confirmed at this moment, but TxDOT is encouraging you to use alternate routes if you are going in that direction. SAN ANTONIO — TxDOT is encouraging drivers to use alternate routes if you’re driving on IH-35 North early Wednesday morning. Around 12:35 a.m., officials were called to the 3000 block of IH-35 … Read more