Texas bakery launching limited-time Halloween pastries, available in San Antonio

Bakery Lorraine will launch its Halloween pastry collection from October 25 to October 31. SAN ANTONIO — A Texas bakery will soon unveil its Halloween-themed pastry collection for a limited time.  Bakery Lorraine is celebrating the spooky season with seasonal delights beginning Saturday, October 25 through Friday, October 31 at all locations, including in San … Read more

New case of deadly screwworm confirmed in Mexico, prompting warning from Texas ag commissioner

“This isn’t just a livestock issue; it’s about protecting Texas jobs, rural communities, and our agricultural lifeblood,” Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said. HOUSTON — Another case of the dangerous New World screwworm has been confirmed in the Mexican border state of Nuevo Leon. The deadly parasite was detected in a cow in Montemorelos, less than … Read more

Medina Valley ISD student in custody after threatening to shoot up elementary school, officials say

A student allegedly threatened LaCoste Elementary, prompting a swift investigation and increased police presence, though no weapons were found. SAN ANTONIO — A Medina Valley ISD student is in custody after threatening to shoot up an elementary school in the overnight hours, the district said.  Oscar Vega, the principal for LaCoste Elementary along with the … Read more

Gov. Abbott targets ‘political’ roadway messages across Texas

Any local government that doesn’t comply could have state or federal road funding withheld, according to Abbott. AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to make sure cities and counties are complying with federal guidelines about roadway markings and not allowing social, political or ideological messages on signs … Read more

San Antonio firefighters contain garage blaze on northwest side, officials say

Firefighters quickly controlled a garage fire on Stillwater Drive in San Antonio with no injuries reported. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio fire crews were called to a house fire on the northwest side of the city Thursday morning, officials said.  Firefighters responded to the 6000 block of Stillwater Drive around 10 a.m. after reports of … Read more