Silver Alert issued for missing 87-year-old man last seen in northeast San Antonio

Police are searching for 87-year-old Richard Lafoille, last seen around 9 a.m. at the 5800 block of Castle Run Drive. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for a missing elderly man last seen Wednesday morning on the city’s northeast side. Police are searching for 87-year-old Richard Lafoille, who was … Read more

Poteet City Council moves to oust police chief, others after critical review of police department

The individuals have been placed on administrative suspension pending the completion of the city’s internal pre-disciplinary review process. SAN ANTONIO — The Poteet City Council took action against the city’s police department Tuesday, following results from a critical review, according to the city administrator.  During a routine meeting, the city council recommended to terminate the … Read more

Austin woman describes unexpected ‘kiss with a stingray’ on Port Aransas beach trip

Joy Kennedy’s family beach trip to Port Aransas turned especially memorable after a stingray stung her, causing severe pain. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A family beach vacation takes a painful turn for one Austin woman after a surprise encounter with a stingray in Port Aransas.  Up and down the beach, families are soaking in the … Read more

These are the highest-paid school superintendents in North Texas — and how that compares to the state

Salary data reveal that a majority of North Texas school districts pay their superintendents above the state median. DALLAS — Some of the highest-paid superintendents in Texas don’t work for the biggest districts, state data shows. The same is true in North Texas, where the highest-paid superintendents remained roughly the same compared with last year. … Read more

Aggies can now grab Buc-ee’s favorites on campus — See where

Texas A&M is the first university in the nation to partner with Buc-ee’s and sell Beaver Nuggets, beef jerky and other signature items on its main campus. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Aggies no longer have to take a road trip to get their favorite Buc-ee’s snacks and merchandise. More than 45 signature items are now available … Read more

Jacksonville man accused of injuring woman with car, abandoning baby

Danny Porras, 22, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon/family violence and abandoning/endangering a child without intent to return. JACKSONVILLE, Texas — A Jacksonville man has been arrested after injuring a woman and abandoning a child. Danny Porras, 22, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon/family violence and abandoning/endangering a child … Read more