‘It is not about dying’ | Tejano superstar and colleagues working to remove stigma around hospice care

“We are striving to get the stigma removed from hospice,” Shelly Lares says. SAN ANTONIO — Tejano superstar Shelly Lares retired from the stage nearly two years ago. The singer known as ‘Little Miss Dynamite’ is still using her powerhouse of a voice for a different tune. She works in hospice care and is the … Read more

‘Difficult to pinpoint’ | Austin police address recent uptick in violent crime

Police have been investigating seven homicides this month, including four that happened within a week. AUSTIN, Texas — Police released new details in several recent homicides in Austin, calling the uptick “concerning.” So far in November, Austin has seen seven homicides, with four in just a single week. Police said they don’t believe any of … Read more

SAPD: Homeless woman gives birth to baby in wooded area near Salado Creek, leaves to smoke cigarette at bar

SAN ANTONIO — A newborn baby was found in a wooded area near Salado Creek with their umbilical cord attached, according to police. Around 3:40 p.m., police were called to the area of 1900 Austin Highway. Police say they found a man carrying a baby with its umbilical cord still attached. According to their investigation, … Read more

‘Her chest is sucking in’ | Texas father’s urgent hospital run interrupted by speeding ticket

In the video, the deputy told Warren he risked child endangerment for going 36 miles over the limit. He said he was speeding to get his daughter to the hospital. CORYELL COUNTY, Texas — A traffic stop early Tuesday morning involving a father rushing his sick baby to the hospital has sparked a wave of … Read more

Texas abortion bills on the table include proposals to create exceptions for rape and incest

State Rep. Donna Howard of Austin filed two bills ahead of the 2025 legislative session, focused on women’s reproductive rights. AUSTIN, Texas — Since 2021, Texas Senate Bill 8 has banned nearly all abortions with no exceptions for rape or incest. But that could change in the upcoming legislative session.  State Rep. Donna Howard, a … Read more

Students and seniors unite: George Gervin Academy celebrates generations of gratitude

Students from the tuition-free charter school recently visited the Newell Retirement Community to share a heartfelt gesture: handmade Thanksgiving cards. SAN ANTONIO — This Thanksgiving, students from the George Gervin Academy are showing that the season of giving is about more than food and festivities — it’s also about connection and compassion.   Elementary and … Read more