Boarded-up house on the southwest side catches fire; investigators believe squatters may have been the cause

Authorities say the fire caused about $20,000 to $30,000 worth of damage. SAN ANTONIO — A boarded-up home on the southwest side caught fire Wednesday night, according to authorities. SAFD responded to the house located in the 600 block of Hazel Street. The house had flames coming from the back and right side. Authorities say … Read more

‘He refused to leave her’ | Much-loved dog of San Marcos woman helps solve her murder

It was a gruesome murder solved in part by an unbreakable bond. SAN MARCOS, Texas — Active and generous is how Ron Hardy remembers his 26-year-old stepdaughter, Mandy Rose Reynolds.  “She’s always wanting, eager, I guess I would say, to help others. Very outgoing. She didn’t like staying in one place at any, you know, … Read more

‘He refused to leave her’ | The much-loved dog of a San Marcos woman helps solve her murder

It was a gruesome murder solved in part by an unbreakable bond. SAN MARCOS, Texas — Active and generous is how Ron Hardy remembers his 26-year-old stepdaughter, Mandy Rose Reynolds.  “She’s always wanting, eager, I guess I would say, to help others. Very outgoing. She didn’t like staying in one place at any, you know, … Read more

Dallas couple sues bar after fiery drink explodes, leaving them with scarring 3rd-degree burns

The lawsuit claims a ‘Twisted Trick’ bartender poured too much Everclear into the cocktail before lighting it with a torch, spreading the fire like a flamethrower. A Dallas couple is taking the owners of a former bar in town to court after receiving first, second, and third-degree burns following a visit to the establishment that … Read more

Tractor-trailer fire shuts down I-10 in both directions just outside downtown San Antonio

Fire officials said no one was injured. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio emergency crews responded to an 18-wheeler fire that has shut down both the upper and lower levels of Interstate 10 at Culebra Road, just outside downtown, according to authorities.  Fire officials said the semi-trailer was hauling solar panels when the fire broke out, … Read more

A continued tuition freeze for Texas colleges? Gov. Abbott is trying to make it happen.

Abbott said he spoke to all of the university system Boards of Regents, whose members agree with his position. TEXAS, USA — This story was originally published in The Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday he will not support any tuition increases at Texas colleges and universities in the … Read more

‘This case is not getting dismissed’ | Former DA gives insight into murder case against Brad Simpson as investigators search for Suzanne’s body

Former prosecutor and current defense attorney Nico LaHood said it is possible not all the evidence the DA has is laid out in the arrest warrant. OLMOS PARK, Texas — Prosecutors believe they have enough evidence to file a murder charge against Brad Simpson, but is it enough for a conviction? The Olmos Park husband … Read more