A potential health problem you may not even see while enjoying Texas beaches

They often spill during transport on trains or ships, and high winds and ocean currents spread the problem far and fast. GALVESTON, Texas — Among the trash that litters Texas beaches, is a true environmental disaster.  Billions of nurdles – pellets of pure plastic – continually wash up on Gulf Coast shores, including Sylvan Beach, … Read more

Female inmate dies at Bexar County Jail after reportedly suffering medical episode, BCSO says

The death of the 31-year-old inmate marks the ninth person to die while in custody at the jail this year. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) said a female inmate was discovered unresponsive by deputies in the booking section of the Bexar County Jail early Sunday morning. Officials say 31-year-old Andrea Nicole … Read more

TxDOT installs memorial sign in Converse to remember motorcyclist killed in a crash

Dakarai Griffin’s daughters explain the weight their father’s memorial carries with his memory. His family says he was hit by a distracted driver. SAN ANTONIO — In March, police said 44-year-old Dakarai Griffin lost his life in an accident at the intersection of Crestway and Gibbs Sprawl Road. His family says he was hit by … Read more