Gov. Abbott signs bill to provide nearly $300 million in flood disaster relief. Some of that money will pay for flood sirens.

SB 5 includes $50 million to help cities and counties pay for siren systems and flood gauges. AUSTIN, Texas — The State of Texas is now officially providing nearly $300,000 to help pay for disaster relief and flood warning siren systems.  Governor Abbott signed SB 5 Thursday morning, which he announced with a quick social … Read more

‘Get well soon, Indy’ | Beloved retired K9 undergoes surgery, community invited to send support

Trophy Club PD said Indy gave years of dedicated service to the community, and now they hope residents will rally behind him during his recovery. TROPHY CLUB, Texas — The Trophy Club Police Department is asking the community to rally around one of its own, retired K9 Indy, who is recovering from emergency surgery earlier … Read more

San Antonio City Council approves 2026 fiscal year budget, adding money for airport, police

The San Antonio City Council approved the more than $4 billion FY 2026 budget, boosting airport funding and increasing police presence. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio City Council came together to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 budget of more than $4 billion, adding more funds for the airport expansion and adding police officers to … Read more

Texas man charged with threatening NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani

A Texas man faces charges for threatening NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani with death threats. PLANO, Texas — A Texas man has been charged with making death threats against New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, prosecutors announced Thursday. Jeremy Fistel, 44, was arrested in Texas and brought to New York for an arraignment on charges … Read more

DeKalb firefighter who died rescuing colleague from warehouse fire being memorialized today

Visitation begins at 1 p.m. at Truist Park before the 2 p.m. funeral service. Fant will be buried at Kennesaw Memorial Park. DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Master Firefighter Preston Lee Fant, a 21-year veteran of DeKalb County Fire Rescue, will be laid to rest Thursday, Sept. 18, following a public funeral service at Truist Park. … Read more

Three arrested after being found in a stolen government vehicle, police say

Police arrested three people in a stolen government vehicle on San Antonio’s west side. SAN ANTONIO — Three people were arrested after being found in a stolen government vehicle on the west side of San Antonio, police said. The incident was initially reported as a disturbance involving a gun. Officers were called to the 200 … Read more