Devine Fire Chief arrested amid sexual harassment allegations, officials say

Medina County Sheriff, Randy Brown, confirmed Fire Chief Greg Atkinson turned himself in and has been booked into the county jail. DEVINE, Texas — A San Antonio-area fire chief turned himself in to the Medina County Jail Thursday morning, following allegations of official oppression – sexual harassment.  Greg Atkinson, the Fire Chief of Devine Fire … Read more

SAPD: Driver faces intoxication manslaughter charge after passenger dies in crash on southeast side

The driver was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and will be tested for DWI. SAN ANTONIO — One man is dead and another is in serious condition after a single-vehicle crash on the southeast side, according to police. Just after 1 a.m. Thursday morning, two men were driving on South Presa when their … Read more

Devine Fire Chief arrested on sexual harassment, oppression charges, officials say

Medina County Sheriff, Randy Brown, confirmed Fire Chief Greg Atkinson turned himself in and has been booked into the county jail. DEVINE, Texas — A San Antonio-area fire chief turned himself in to the Medina County Jail Thursday morning, following charges of official oppression sexual harassment.  Greg Atkinson, the Fire Chief of Devine Fire & … Read more

2 dead after helicopter crash in Kinney County

Several agencies are responding 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

2 dead after helicopter crash off HWY 90

KINNEY COUNTY, Texas — Uvalde County Constable Emmanuel Zamora has confirmed officials are responding to reports of a helicopter crash off Highway 90 in Kinney County. Around 2:45 p.m., Kinney and Uvalde County Sheriff’s Offices, along with DPS, fire and EMS officials responded to Highway 90 after receiving reports of a helicopter crash. Kinney County … Read more

Texas Senate bill would require consent from parents before schools teach human sexuality to kids

The parent would have to receive the request for consent no later than the 14th day before the human sexuality instruction begins. AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas Senate bill would require a school district to get written consent from a parent before receiving instruction about human sexuality.  Senate Bill 371, which was authored by state … Read more

‘She is my heart’ | Houston mother mourns loss of only child killed while crossing the street

Family said Emanuela Aifuwa was always taking care of her mother and had big dreams. HOUSTON — Dozens gathered Wednesday night at the spot where an eight-year-old girl lost her life earlier this week. On Monday, Feb. 24, Emanuela Aifuwa was crossing the street after getting off an Alief ISD school bus when she was … Read more