SAN ANTONIO NEWS

CenterPoint Energy gets approval for grid resiliency plan paid in part by customer bill increase

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CenterPoint says the Systemwide Resiliency Plan will improve distribution poles, vegetation management and stronger transmission towers. HOUSTON — On Friday, the Texas Public Utility Commission approved CenterPoint’s $2.9 billion Systemwide Resiliency Plan, which will be paid for by customers starting next year. The utility says the investment will significantly improve grid reliability after recent storms … Read more

DPS: Two drivers killed, several children hospitalized after head-on crash in Grimes County

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A head-on crash on SH 249 killed two drivers, Wesner Carrillo, 31, and Hugo Valderrama-Contero, 45, and injured several others, including children. GRIMES COUNTY, Texas — Two drivers were killed early Saturday morning in a head-on crash along State Highway 249 in Grimes County, according to investigators. The crash happened around 12:45 a.m. DPS Sgt. … Read more

‘There’s much more to come’ | Mathis development kicks off with grand opening of Tractor Supply store

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Community leaders said it marks the beginning of more projects they hope will boost the local economy and bring new life to the small town. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — This City of Mathis kicked off a new chapter with the ribbon cutting of its new Tractor Supply Company store, the latest addition to their growing … Read more

Texas State Trooper sent home during Texas A&M, South Carolina game

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A Texas trooper is pulled from duty after a tense sideline encounter with South Carolina players sparks an official review. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A Texas state trooper has been removed from his game-day assignment after making contact with two South Carolina players during Saturday’s matchup at Texas A&M, the university confirmed. The incident unfolded … Read more

Dozens join search for Dallas attorney missing near Appalachian Trail

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Search crews in Georgia continue looking for Dallas attorney Charles Hosch, missing since Nov. 11. More than 50 responders and volunteers have joined the search. DALLAS, Texas — The search for a Dallas attorney missing near the Appalachian Trail is stretching into another day in the rugged mountains of North Georgia. Charles Hosch, 67, was … Read more

9 indicted in connection with July ‘ambush’ of North Texas ICE facility, officials say

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An Alvarado officer was injured in the July 4 attack, officials said. ALVARADO, Texas — A federal grand jury indicted nine alleged “Antifa cell operatives” in connection with the July “ambush” of a North Texas ICE detention facility, officials announced Friday.  Seven other people were “charged by information” with offenses including rioting, using weapons and … Read more