Percussion passion propels Harlandale High School senior into elite Marine Band

Dominic Ramirez enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps right out of high school, while earning a coveted spot in the Marine Band. SAN ANTONIO — A high school senior is marching into the future—snare drum in hand and Marine blues on the horizon. Dominic Ramirez, a passionate percussionist and graduating senior at Harlandale High School, … Read more

Texas congressman warns ‘people will die’ over controversial budget vote

Texas Democrats oppose Trump’s budget bill, fearing Medicaid cuts could leave millions uninsured. HOUSTON — A fiery national debate is unfolding over President Trump’s proposed budget. While it extends the 2017 tax cuts, it also calls for slashing nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and SNAP—a lifeline for millions. Experts say this proposed bill is another … Read more

Texas bill to clarify exceptions to state’s abortion ban clears key hurdle after rocky path

Texas lawmakers have advanced a bill to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S., putting the GOP-backed proposal on the brink of reaching Republican … Read more

Man sentenced to nearly 300 years in prison for habitual sexual assault of minors

Vincente Gonzalez was convicted of two counts of continuous sexual abuse of a young child and five counts of indecency with a child by sexual conduct. SAN MARCOS, Texas — A man the Hays County District Attorney called a “multi-generational predator” has been sentenced to centuries in prison for sexually assaulting minors who lived in … Read more