A Texas boy lost his brother to cardiac arrest. Then he nearly lost his own life to the same thing.

Somehow, Sammie Berko survived. And instead of becoming a statistic, he became an inspiration. HOUSTON — The doctors say Sammie Berko shouldn’t be here. Just years after losing his 10-year-old brother Frankie to sudden cardiac arrest, Sammie’s own heart stopped. His parents, Craig and Jennifer Berko, couldn’t believe they were experiencing the unimaginable for the … Read more

Kangaroo returned to owner after being spotted on the loose in Texas

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office spotted the kangaroo near FM 609 and Farek-Loth Road. AUSTIN, Texas — A wild kangaroo has been returned to its owner after being spotted hopping around Fayette County. Deputies reported seeing the kangaroo, named Jack, near Farek-Loth Road and FM 609 on Thursday. When deputies found him, Jack was wearing … Read more

SAPD: Truck crashes into abandoned vehicle on the northwest side, ends up getting hit by another vehicle

Both drivers were taken to the hospital with lacerations to the head, according to police. SAN ANTONIO — Several people have been taken to the hospital after a crash on the northwest side, according to police. At around 3:11 a.m. Friday, police say a pickup truck ran into an abandoned vehicle on the side of … Read more

City Council signs off continuing talks over downtown Spurs arena, now with closer participation from some members

The vote gives City Manager Erik Walsh the green light to get into the meat of negotiations with the Spurs and Bexar County over development. SAN ANTONIO — When City Manager Erik Walsh reconvenes with the Spurs and Bexar County for meaningful discussions surrounding the team’s potential move downtown, he’ll now have two City Council … Read more

City Council signs off continuing talks over downtown Spurs arena, boosts representation from downtown and east side

The vote gives City Manager Erik Walsh the green light to get into the meat of negotiations with the Spurs and Bexar County over development. SAN ANTONIO — When City Manager Erik Walsh reconvenes with the Spurs and Bexar County for meaningful discussions surrounding the team’s potential move downtown, he’ll now have two City Council … Read more

‘It was pretty traumatic’ | 2 dead after helicopter crash in Kinney County

Several agencies responded to reports of the crash off Highway 90, about 12 miles west of Uvalde. KINNEY COUNTY, Texas — Two people are dead after a private helicopter crashed near the Uvalde/Kinney county line Thursday afternoon, authorities say.  Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration say the aircraft – a four-seat Robinson R44 helicopter – … Read more

‘We will never stop’ | Family looking for answers after grandfather killed in hit-and-run

The victim’s daughter Delky Strickling said the family is learning to forgive and just wants the person to come forward. SAN ANTONIO — A grandfather who went to pay a bill never made it home. San Antonio police said Joseph Smothers was killed in a hit-and-run. Investigators are still looking for the driver and believe … Read more