Trump also said he had chosen former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel and his friend Steven Witkoff to be a special envoy to the Middle East. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is nominating former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence … Read more
Arlington will host nine World Cup matches, but does not operate public transportation. DALLAS — Dallas Area Rapid Transit is looking ahead to the transportation plan for when the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North Texas. The transit agency Tuesday provided an update on its planning for the tournament, which is estimated to bring 30,000 … Read more
Deputies found Felipe Ariza Jr. shot in the chest. His mother, shot in the face. Frio County deputies say the person who pulled the trigger was his stepfather. PEARSALL, Texas — Frio County Sheriff Pedro Salinas recalls the scene when deputies got a call about a shooting Friday just after 11 p.m. “Family violence, domestic … Read more
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $5,000 reward for tips that lead to arrests in the murder of Enrique Villanueva. VON ORMY, Texas — The San Antonio Police Department has released new video showing the chaos of an October house party in southwest Bexar County that claimed the life of 17-year-old Enrique Villanueva. … Read more
“We strongly disagree with the court’s decision and will immediately appeal,” said Attorney General Murrill. BATON ROUGE, La. — A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Louisiana’s new law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms is unconstitutional, blocking its enforcement while legal challenges continue. U.S. District Judge John deGravelles in Baton Rouge … Read more
“Jorge was not only an inspirational figure in our family of restaurants but also a cherished mentor to many,” the family said in a statement. SAN ANTONIO — Jorge Cortez, of La Familia Cortez, died Monday at the age of 81, his family said in a statement. Cortez’s parents, Cruz and Pedro Cortez, founded downtown’s … Read more
Local media and social influencers joined together to raise awareness for the dinner that feeds over 25,000 people each holiday season. SAN ANTONIO — Every year the Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner feeds tens of thousands across San Antonio who wouldn’t normally have a holiday meal. The event is kicked off each year with the Gobble … Read more