Senate Bill 8 would require sheriffs in most Texas counties to request 287(g) agreements with ICE, where local officers help federal agents enforce immigration law. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate gave final approval Saturday to a bill that would require sheriff’s deputies in the state’s counties that have jails to help federal authorities with … Read more
AB Hernandez — a transgender athlete — shared first place with her closest competitors because of a new policy in California. CLOVIS, Calif. — A transgender athlete bested the competition Saturday at the California high school track and field championship to take home her first gold in the girls high jump at a meet that … Read more
“We’re still thinking of him everyday,” said Erika Castro, Jiryiah’s mother. SAN ANTONIO — June 4 would have been Jiryiah Johnson’s second birthday. Saturday evening, Jiryiah’s family were joined by friends and the community to remember him. “We’re still thinking of him every day,” said Julian Johnson, Jiryiah’s Father. It’s been nearly eight months … Read more
One Travis Audubon employee told KVUE Blair Woods Sanctuary will be closed “for the foreseeable future.” Now they’re asking for the public’s help to reopen sooner. AUSTIN, Texas — One Austin conservation group is facing a long cleanup after Wednesday’s microburst storm. Blair Woods Sanctuary in East Austin is now closed “for the foreseeable future,” … Read more
“Thank you, Mr. Pancake, for everything,” the Facebook post that announced Robert Fleming Jr.’s passing said. SAN ANTONIO — The beloved owner of Magnolia Pancake Haus has passed away, according to a Facebook post. The post announced that professional chef Robert Fleming Jr., known as Mr. Pancake, died suddenly. “It is with a heavy heart … Read more
SPOKANE, Wash. — One of the most popular women to come out of the Inland Northwest is going viral again, this time for soap. Dr. Squatch announced this week that they are partnering with Sydney Sweeney to create a soap made with drops of Sweeney’s bathwater. The limited edition soap, “Sydney’s Bathwater Bliss,” is currently … Read more
Larissa Leath transformed her front yard into a huge garden in 2020. SAN ANTONIO — Settled in the suburbs, situated between many manicured lawns, sits an oasis cultivated by San Antonio “Soil Sister.” Digging and planting just steps from her front door, Larissa Leath’s garden on the northeast side of San Antonio took root in … Read more