‘The big drop in the numbers was very surprising to us’ | Nonprofit calling for more transparency after missing numbers drop to 3 in Kerr County

Nina Brooks, president of Search & Support San Antonio, says after the announcement they will keep searching. KERR COUNTY, Texas — It’s news that many say was welcomed, but surprising. On Saturday evening, Kerr County officials announced the number of missing individuals was down from 97 to just three. Previously the number was 161. We … Read more

Man charged following day-long manhunt after a decomposing body was found in his home

Bexar County Sheriff’s Office arrested Charles Byrd for tampering with evidence, suspecting his wife’s death, as they await a medical examiner’s report. SAN ANTONIO — After a manhunt that lasted just over one day, Bexar County investigators have arrested and accused a man with tampering with evidence with intent to impair a human corpse.  A … Read more

Alumni, family and friends honor beloved Texas State University Professor Kym Fox

A scholarship has been established to honor Fox’s legacy in journalism. SAN ANTONIO — Kym Fox, a beloved Texas State University journalism professor, mentor and journalist, died at her home in Boerne on Saturday.  Her family confirmed the news in a post on Facebook. Fox worked at the San Antonio Express-News for 18 years before joining … Read more

Trump threatens to hold up stadium deal if Washington Commanders don’t switch back to Redskins

Trump posted on Truth Social urging the Washington Commanders to revert to the Redskins and the Cleveland Guardians to return to the Indians. CLEVELAND — President Donald Trump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for Washington’s NFL team if it does not restore its old name of the Redskins, which was considered offensive … Read more

What to know about the Texas Legislature’s special session that starts tomorrow

The Special Session features a sweeping 18-item agenda focusing on flood recovery efforts, property tax cuts, and more. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Legislature’s special session officially begins at noon on Monday, July 21. It features a sweeping 18-item agenda that includes flood recovery efforts, property tax cuts, the elimination of the STAAR tests, THC … Read more

Flood-affected Sandy Creek families reunited with cherished stuffies through cleanup project

“For some of them, this may be their best friend,” said volunteer Erika McLemore. LEANDER, Texas — As residents of Sandy Creek are continuing to navigate the aftermath of recent flooding, a group of dedicated volunteers from Leander is offering a unique form of relief, by recovering and restoring children’s stuffed animals. The initiative, known … Read more