‘Had to take a stand’: Water shutoffs at apartments were successful, SAWS says

On June 18, SAWS disconnected service at Roselawn Apartments, Westwood Plaza Apartments, Serenity Residences and an eightplex. Hundreds of units were impacted. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is taking a stand against delinquent landlords. The public utility company recently cut off service to four apartment complexes that reportedly owed tens of thousands … Read more

Report: Spurs rumored to be a possible next stop for DeMar DeRozan

SAN ANTONIO — According to the Miami Herald’s sports writer Barry Jackson, the San Antonio Spurs are named as a possible landing spot for a familiar face: DeMar DeRozan. Jackson reports that there’s a possibility the Spurs will do a sign-and-trade for the former swingman. Kings have talked to Bulls about DeRozan sign and trade, per … Read more

Missing man’s body found in Buffalo Bayou near where roommates say he jumped out of their car

Family members said they were notified that the body of their missing loved one was pulled from Buffalo Bayou earlier this week. HOUSTON — The body of a missing man was found in Buffalo Bayou on Monday. His family members were told on Wednesday, a day after KHOU 11 reported on his disappearance. Houston police … Read more

4-year-old girl dead after being left unattended in hot pickup truck in northwest Houston, HPD says

The child was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. HOUSTON — A 4-year-old girl died Wednesday after being left unattended in a hot vehicle, according to Houston police. Houston Police Department officials said it happened at an apartment complex along Hollister Road just off the Northwest Freeway. Police said there were two … Read more

Plans to prevent storm surge on Padre Island

Nueces County Coastal Parks officials said the Port Aransas area is better able to withstand storm surge compared to Padre Island. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County’s Coastal Parks department is ready to take action to keep possible storm surge waters from doing serious damage. Tropical Storm Alberto sent storm water rushing across our beaches, … Read more