VA elects to continue Veterans Day ceremony at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

The agency’s decision comes after Rep. Tony Gonzales and veterans expressed scrutiny upon learning the VA planned to end the decades-long tradition. SAN ANTONIO — The Department of Veterans Affairs has decided to continue hosting Veterans Day ceremonies at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery after hearing out community concerns. U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Navy … Read more

New bleachers area wasn’t inspected before collapse at Kendall County Fair that sent 8 to the hospital, city says

The youngest victim hospitalized was a 7-year-old boy, officials said. A 79-year-old woman remains at the hospital. SAN ANTONIO — A refurbished section of bleachers at the Kendall County Fair Grounds should have been inspected in the days leading up to a chaotic collapse at the county fair last weekend, Boerne officials said. But it … Read more

“I cry a lot when I see it” | Community rallying behind food truck owner after brain tumor diagnosis

“Every dollar will go towards giving me a fighting chance to beat this tumor, and continue being there for my daughters, who are my entire world,” said Hendricks. The community is rallying together for a local food truck vendor who recently found out he has a brain tumor. Keenen Hendricks is the owner of Smack’s … Read more

‘Everybody’s favorite daughter’ | 19-year-old cadet from Central Texas found dead at U.S. Air Force Academy

Avery Koonce was a graduate of Thrall High School before enrolling at the U.S. Air Force Academy this year. AUSTIN, Texas — An investigation is underway after a cadet from Taylor died at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. According to the Air Force Academy, 19-year-old Avery Koonce was found unconscious in her dormitory … Read more

Family of Maite Rodriguez to hold Adopt-A-Beach cleanup in Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The family of Maite Rodriguez has announced an upcoming Adopt-A-Beach cleanup event set to take place on North Padre Bali Park on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Volunteers are invited to work alongside the 10-year-old’s family to restore the coastline while wearing green to show their support … Read more

San Antonio man sentenced to 17 years after sending child pornography to undercover officer in Australia

Authorities seized a cell phone that contained more than 10,000 photos and almost 800 videos of “child sexual abuse material” from the suspects home in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison after sending child pornography to an Australian police officer. Court documents show … Read more