Texas Senate Bill 4 allows law enforcement to arrest people suspected of illegally crossing into Texas. It is currently being challenged in federal court. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin leaders are taking steps to protect the city’s immigrant communities. On Thursday, the majority of council members approved a resolution condemning Texas Senate Bill 4, a controversial immigration … Read more
RMYA Thrift Store, a mainstay in the Dellview neighborhood, will close its doors at the end of September. SAN ANTONIO — Two San Antonio non-profits are closing their thrift stores. After 41 years, Roy Maas Youth Alternatives will close its landmark location off West Avenue at the end of September. Kym’s Kloset, a newer shop … Read more
The city was founded on August 30, 1836 by Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen near the banks of the Buffalo Bayou. HOUSTON — We’re celebrating a very special day. Friday was Houston’s 188th birthday. That’s right — H-Town was founded on August 30, 1836, by brothers Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen … Read more
Dallas PD said flags at all city facilities will be flown at half-staff. DALLAS — A Dallas police officer was shot and killed – and two other officers were injured – Thursday night in a shooting in the 900 block of East Ledbetter Drive. A chase that ensued after the shooting ended in Lewisville when … Read more
A message about the incident went out to parents on Friday. School officials said they’ll increase police monitoring on campus. HOUSTON — A student had a weapon on campus at Bellaire High School Friday morning, according to a message sent to parents. At this point, it’s unknown what type of weapon was found on the … Read more
According to some recent polls, Allred is trailing incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz by a few points. SAN ANTONIO — Colin Allred, the Democratic challenger vying to unseat Republican incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz in November, returned to San Antonio Friday where he picked up yet another endorsement. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar introduced Allred, reflecting … Read more
The victim’s attorneys claim he posed no threat when a DPS trooper fatally shot him following a police pursuit. SAN ANTONIO — The parents of a San Antonio man shot dead by a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper have sued, accusing him of using excessive force in the April incident that resulted in Luis … Read more