Kangaroo ‘repeat offender’ trespasses into neighbor’s backyard months after police chase

Irwin the kangaroo had his first run-in with police six months ago, when he led officers on a chase around downtown Durango while wearing only diapers. DURANGO, Colo. — Durango Police officers hopped into action when a four-legged suspect with a criminal history was caught trespassing this week. Irwin the kangaroo is now “Durango’s Most … Read more

Hickory’s flight to freedom | SAPA! kitten marks Dog Is My CoPilot’s 39,000th rescue mission

Staff and volunteers from San Antonio Pets Alive! loaded up dozens of at-risk kittens for transport across the country and into loving homes. SAN ANTONIO — It’s no secret that San Antonio has a pet overpopulation problem, but on Wednesday morning, some lucky kitties are getting a fresh start in a new city. Staff and … Read more

2 Frio Co. women were prolific in getting residents to vote for the candidates paying them, records show

The investigation dates back to 2022 and accuses several officials of paying others for collecting ballots in their behalf. SAN ANTONIO — Records from a Texas attorney general’s office investigation into alleged vote harvesting in Frio County – just southwest of San Antonio – show how the probe zeroed on in two women who authorities … Read more