Dozens of arrests made in San Antonio with effort to crack down on prostitution, officials say

SAN ANTONIO — Dozens of arrests were made in San Antonio this week during a joint effort with multiple law enforcement agencies to crack down on prostitution, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.  The arrests were conducted in San Antonio from March 19-21 when 34 arrests were made to crack down on various … Read more

Mega Millions ticket sold south of Austin wins $1M as jackpot soars to more than $1B

The top prize now stands at an estimated $1.1 billion, the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history. TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Someone in Central Texas is waking up with fuller pockets this weekend. The Mega Millions jackpot has officially crossed the $1 billion mark after nobody won the grand prize during Friday night’s drawing. But that … Read more

Devine high school students are fighting fires before they graduate. Here’s how.

Some Devine graduates will walk the stage as a firefighter and EMT, eligible to work at any fire station in Texas. It’s thanks to a career-based academy. DEVINE, Texas — High school students are fighting fires in Devine. They’re training for the job while earning their high school diploma. Some graduates will walk the stage … Read more

‘It’s changing a culture:’ SAPD is first law enforcement agency to be trauma-informed care certified

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Police Capt. Rene Gallegos said he wants conversations about mental health to be more common among police officers. “Every crime scene that you make affects you, and this accumulates,” Gallegos said. “It’s OK to ask for help. And, it’s OK not being OK for a day.” Gallegos said that to … Read more