New Braunfels native Catie Offerman talks about playing at record-setting concert with George Strait

“Don’t Do It In Texas.” It’s a song that country singer Catie Offerman co-wrote soon after Universal Music Group signed her to a record deal in 2020. Recommended Videos But on June 15, Offerman did do something BIG in Texas — she performed at a record-setting concert with George Strait. It was a destiny that … Read more

Texas Biomed’s new program aims to open new opportunities for underrepresented students

SAN ANTONIO – Thirty-seven juniors and high school seniors from Bexar County public schools are spending the summer connecting with scientists from the Texas Biomedical Research Institute. For the first time ever, the campus allowed students to come in, work and learn from real scientists. Recommended Videos The Valero Young Scientist Program aims to inspire … Read more

Standoff in Pearsall likely tied to Silver Alert out of Indianapolis, police chief says

PEARSALL, Texas – A multi-agency standoff in Pearsall is believed to be tied to a Silver Alert out of Indianapolis involving three children and their noncustodial parents, according to Pearsall police Chief Daniel Flores. The alert was issued on July 5. Silver Alerts in Indiana account for a “missing endangered adult, child or high-risk missing … Read more

Sheriff Salazar says sending Bexar County inmates to other jails is the ‘new normal’

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar thinks the jail’s latest practice of housing dozens of inmates in other counties will become a permanent practice. With the Bexar County jail nearing capacity, BCSO has been housing 120 to 150 inmates between the Burnet and Kerry County jails at any given time to ensure … Read more

IDEA Public Schools to give away free backpacks filled with school supplies

SAN ANTONIO – IDEA Public Schools will give out free backpacks to the first 150 students at a back-to-school giveaway. The back-to-school giveaway will be held at IDEA’s Brackenridge Academy and College Preparatory campus on July 13 from noon to 3 p.m. Recommended Videos The free backpacks will be filled with school supplies, including notebooks, … Read more