Tower of the Americas set to receive nearly $20 million in upgrades in 2025, following City Council vote

The bulk of the money will go towards repairs for the iconic downtown structure, a project that will be overseen by the Chart House restaurant operator. SAN ANTONIO — Downtown’s Tower of the Americas is set to receive $19.4 million in renovations and repairs after San Antonio City Council approved a new lease agreement with … Read more

Grandmother pushing stroller struck by truck in southwest Houston, leaving 2-year-old grandson dead

Houston police said a grandmother was pushing her grandson in a stroller when they were hit by a truck in a crosswalk on Fuqua Street. HOUSTON — A child was hit and killed by a pickup truck in southwest Houston on Thursday, according to authorities. It happened along West Fuqua Street between Buffalo Speedway and … Read more

SAPD officer’s death ahead of Tuesday training exercise ruled a suicide

Officials initially said William Kasberg accidentally shot himself with his gun outside a vacant elementary school. The medical examiner has ruled differently. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police veteran William Kasberg died by suicide when he shot himself outside a vacant elementary school Tuesday, not in an accidental discharge of his gun, the county medical … Read more

East Texas man gets 50 years for using Facebook to have sex with children

Rumbaugh said he had sex with young children before. The DA’s Office said they haven’t been able to identify these victims yet. GILMER, Texas — An Upshur County man was sentenced to 50 years in prison Thursday for contacting children through Facebook in attempt to have sex with them.  Gary Kenneth Rumbaugh, 57, pleaded guilty … Read more