Houston man among prisoners released as part of U.S. deal with China, the White House says

The three are Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung, all of whom had been designated by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained. HOUSTON — Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released and are returning to the United States, the White House said Wednesday, announcing a rare diplomatic agreement with Beijing … Read more

Dryers catch fire: SAFD says the damage has caused around $40,000 at laundromat and neighboring warehouse

At around 10:48 p.m., smoke started to show in the 1900 block of Shipman, which is a commercial structure occupied by two businesses. No injuries were reported. SAN ANTONIO — Two dryers caught fire and caused significant damage at a laundromat and warehouse Saturday night, according to authorities. At around 10:48 p.m., smoke started to … Read more

Pedestrian hit and killed on southwest side of San Antonio, authorities say

Drivers were asked to avoid the area if possible. SAN ANTONIO — A pedestrian was hit and killed on the southwest side Tuesday night, San Antonio authorities say.  Emergency responders were dispatched to I-35 and Somerset around 8:40 p.m.  Officials say the crash impacted traffic on the southbound side of I-35 at Palo Alto. Drivers … Read more

Survivors of drunk driving accidents introduce program offering free rides from San Antonio bars

20 bars are participating in the Free Rides Program of San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — January 22, 2011 is a day Michael Thornton vividly remembers. “The smell of gasoline all over the highway,” he said. The San Antonio Police Officer nearly lost his life after being hit by a drunk driver. Thirteen years later, the … Read more

‘The most horrible thing’ | 2-year-old boy survives gruesome dog attack, dog’s owner cited

Animal Care Services said in a statement the dog’s owner received two criminal citations for the dog attack earlier this month. SAN ANTONIO — A gruesome dog attack this month left a 2-year-old boy seriously hurt with 100 stitches in his face. His family said it happened back on November 15 while he was out … Read more

Hardship for the holidays | Father of three will be laid to rest after tragic highway crash

Ronelle Robinson, 40, was loved by many. The Little Caesars manager crashed into an overturned vehicle on Highway 90 near Old Highway 90. SAN ANTONIO — As families enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend, three children will be laying their father to rest. Ronelle Robinson was recently killed in a highway crash. The local pizza manager celebrated … Read more

‘Let me be clear, there is going to be a mass deportation’ | Abbott and incoming Border Czar promise big changes to immigration policy

“For the last 4 years, I wake up every morning pissed off about what this administration had done, to our most secure border in our lifetime.” EAGLE PASS, Texas — Change is coming and planning is underway, that’s the message delivered by Governor Greg Abbott, and other dignitaries including U.S. incoming Border Czar, Tom Homan. … Read more