Spirit, therapy dog who supported 911 dispatchers in Phoenix, passes away

Beloved therapy dog Spirit dies after years of service to the Phoenix Police Department’s Communications Bureau. PHOENIX, Arizona — The Phoenix Police Department 911 community is mourning the loss of Spirit, the therapy dog. Spirit served their 911 operators and dispatchers for the past six years.   Spirit was 10 years old, and his gentle … Read more

Egg prices continue to rebound after last year’s record highs

TEXAS, USA — Egg prices continue to rebound after last year’s record high prices, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services.  According to experts, egg prices are falling as supplies increase. Egg supplies previously dropped last year with widespread losses due to the avian flu.  Prices currently sit at an average of $2.50 per dozen … Read more

Preciado trial Day 8 | Closing arguments wrap up trial over deaths of Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra

As closing arguments commence in Christopher Preciado’s capital murder trial, the jury considers his self-defense claim in the deaths of a young family. SAN ANTONIO — The capital murder trial of the man accused in the deaths of a family of three is winding down as closing arguments are taking place Thursday.  Christopher Preciado is … Read more

Measles spike in federal detention facility reaches the Texas public, records show

Most measles cases reported in Texas this year are tied to the West Texas Detention Facility in Hudspeth County, where four infected El Paso residents worked. An explosion of reported measles cases in Texas’ federal detention facilities broke through to the public last month, infecting at least four El Paso residents who worked in one of … Read more

New $23M affordable housing project to bring nearly 90 senior units to west side in San Antonio

A historic senior housing site is getting a major makeover, with new units and renovations planned for nearly 90 low-income seniors. SAN ANTONIO — A major affordable housing project is getting underway on San Antonio’s west-side, bringing new life to a longtime senior community. Groundbreaking is set for Thursday at Alta Vista Jaime P. Martinez, … Read more

Firefighters battle hours-long blaze west of Uvalde before finally knocking it down

After nearly six hours of fighting flames, crews were able to put out a structure fire west of Uvalde with no injuries reported. UVALDE, Texas — Firefighters spent hours battling a large blaze west of Uvalde before finally bringing it under control. According to the Uvalde Fire Department, crews responded to a structure fire along … Read more