Family mourns the loss of Jacksen Fitton, a beloved athlete, brother, and son

The Allendale community is heartbroken after the passing of Jacksen Fitton, a senior at Allendale High School and a standout athlete. ALLENDALE, Mich. — The Allendale community is heartbroken after the passing of Jacksen Fitton, a senior at Allendale High School and a standout athlete who touched the lives of all who knew him. Jacksen … Read more

Wylie mom picks up daughter from school on horseback, honors region’s rich rural history

“Fifty years ago, it wouldn’t have been anything,” Kimberly said. “When people are around horses…it brings out the best in them,” she said. WYLIE, Texas — We’ve all experienced it—the long wait in the after-school pick-up line. While most parents pull up in cars and trucks, Kimberly Greenlaw’s pick-up vehicle was a little more unconventional: … Read more

Houston’s Pancho Claus calling on community for help to keep Christmas tradition alive after facing health setback

Richard Reyes is worried he won’t be able to meet his goal of distributing 20,000 gifts to children in Houston and the Rio Grande Valley. HOUSTON — Richard Reyes — better known as Pancho Claus — is facing a major health setback and needs the community’s help to continue his holiday tradition. The 73-year-old has … Read more

‘Every weapon we collect will be destroyed’ | SA councilman hosts 2nd annual ‘Voluntary Weapons Xchange’ at Alamodome

About $170,000 in gift cards were available to exchange for the surrendered guns. SAN ANTONIO — Hunting rifles to handguns to assault rifles, people voluntary dropped them off and walked away with H-E-B gift cards on Sunday for the “Voluntary Weapons Xchange” in the parking lot of the Alamodome. District 9 Councilman John Courage says … Read more

SA’s first-ever Krampus Parade: A festive, fearsome tradition comes to Southtown in December

The event promises to be an unforgettable evening of folklore, costumes and festivity blending European legend with a modern Texan twist. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio’s looking to celebrate a different — and decidedly less cheery — Christmas custom can join a local take on a thrilling European tradition when the Hermann Sons Hall hosts … Read more

Thanksgiving feast at Ruth’s Chris Steak House serves dozens of SA foster kids

The foster kids served Sunday are grateful for the feast but most grateful for Ruth’s Chris Steak House owner, Lana Duke. SAN ANTONIO — It’s a feast fit for kings and queens! Kids from Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA) are feeling the love with their bellies and hearts full.  Thanksgiving dinner was served to foster … Read more