The Big Give 24-hour online fundraiser supports South Central Texas nonprofits

The fundraising event comes as many nonprofits are working with tighter budgets following federal and state fund cuts. SAN ANTONIO — The Big Give was underway starting Wednesday, directly supporting South Texas nonprofits. It’s a 24-hour online fundraiser on its 12th year, raising more than $50 million since it began. The money donated during the … Read more

Authorities search for missing teen last seen leaving home in far north Bexar County on Tuesday

Family told deputies that 16-year-old Hayley Mcrae left her home without her cellphone and has a medical condition for which she is prescribed medication. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teen last seen on surveillance video leaving her far north-side home earlier this week. BCSO says 16-year-old Hayley … Read more

North Texas firefighter on leave after alleged abuse video surfaces online

The video shows a man dragging a dog to a couch before striking it in the head and kicking it multiple times. AZLE, Texas — An Azle firefighter and paramedic has been placed on administrative leave after a video surfaced on social media appearing to show him beating a dog, officials confirmed Wednesday. The employee, … Read more

San Antonio family displaced after flames quickly spread from garage to home on southeast side

Fire officials are investigating the cause of the blaze that left a family displaced early Thursday morning. SAN ANTONIO — A family on the southeast side was displaced after their home caught fire early Thursday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. Fire officials said flames sparked just before 2 a.m. in a detached … Read more

World-famous streamer makes Dallas stop on his 35-day America stream tour

IShowSpeed visits Dallas as part of his 35-day IRL streaming tour. DALLAS — World-famous streamer IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., made a stop in Dallas on Monday as part of his 35-day in-real-life (irl) stream in America tour.  He started the tour in Miami and has made stops in New York, Boston, … Read more

Family, friends remember Beaumont woman killed in drunk driving crash

Loved ones honored Jasmine Batiste with a balloon release after her tragic death caused by a suspected drunk driver. BEAUMONT, Texas — Loved ones gathered Wednesday along Washington Boulevard to honor 19-year-old Jasmine Batiste, who was killed Sept. 17 when her car was hit head-on by a suspected drunk driver. Batiste’s family and friends released … Read more

Astros complete sweep of Rangers, regain first place in AL West

Houston’s win and Seattle’s loss mean a new division leader. ATLANTA — Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run and Jeremy Peña homered and doubled to help the Houston Astros complete a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win Wednesday night. The victory coupled with Seattle’s loss to Kansas City moves the Astros … Read more