Grieving mother urges parents to talk with kids as fentanyl overdoses soar in the US

The number of overdoses and deaths from opioids has risen dramatically with alarming numbers since 2011. SAN ANTONIO — The substance abuse crisis has exploded over the past two decades. The rising number of overdose deaths is a clear sign that we are not moving in the right direction. The CDC first declared overdoses from … Read more

After more than 3 decades, investigators believe the Yogurt Shop Murders have been solved

Nearly 34 years ago, four teen girls were killed at a yogurt shop in North Austin. Their murders have remained unsolved – until now. AUSTIN, Texas — More than three decades after four teen girls were found dead inside a burned-down yogurt shop in North Austin, investigators say they finally know who killed them. Law … Read more

DMPS superintendent Ian Roberts detained by ICE agents following pursuit

Dr. Ian Roberts is being held in the Pottawattamie County Jail, according to ICE records. DES MOINES, Iowa — ICE agents have detained Des Moines Public School District superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts on Friday, according to school board chair Jackie Norris. “We have no confirmed information as to why Dr. Roberts is being detained or … Read more

Honduran felon on Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List arrested in San Antonio

The Honduran immigrant has an extensive history of being deported from the United States dating back to 2010, according to DPS. SAN ANTONIO —  The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says they have arrested a criminal illegal immigrant from Honduras at a job site in San Antonio. On Friday morning, DPS arrested 33-year-old Robert … Read more

Dallas City Council Member says her colleagues may have violated the Open Meetings Act

Paula Blackmon says enough members were present to constitute a quorum, but no public notice was given. DALLAS — Dallas City Council Member Paula Blackmon has requested that the Dallas County District Attorney open an investigation into whether four of her city council colleagues violated the Texas Open Meetings Act. The four council members were … Read more

ICE agents engage in search on south side of Des Moines, DMPS superintendent Ian Roberts detained

Dr. Ian Roberts is being held in the Pottawattamie County Jail, according to ICE records. DES MOINES, Iowa — ICE agents have detained Des Moines Public School District superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts on Friday, according to school board chair Jackie Norris. “We have no confirmed information as to why Dr. Roberts is being detained or … Read more

Ready for more Loop 1604 closures? Here’s what SA drivers should know for this weekend.

Here’s your weekly traffic alert as part of the ongoing Loop 1604 North Expansion Project. SAN ANTONIO — The seasons may have changed this week, but some things stay the same—temperatures in the 90s, anticipation for the upcoming Spurs season… and Loop 1604 closures.  Yes, the weekend will bring more headaches for San Antonio drivers … Read more