One of the men charged with killing 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray tried to escape, neighbor says

Franklin Jose Peña Ramos, 26, and Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, 21, were seen on surveillance video with the victim hours before she was found dead in a creek. HOUSTON — Two men have been charged with capital murder in the death of 12-year-old  Jocelyn Nungaray, the Houston Police Department announced Thursday. Franklin Jose Peña Ramos, … Read more

‘Her left hand was gone’ | Arkansas nurse helps save shark attack victim while on vacation

With no medical supplies, Ashley Phillips and two others tried their best to control the bleeding and comfort the woman. ROGERS, Ark. — Even on vacation, Ashley Phillips, an emergency department nurse at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, immediately jumped into action to perform life-saving measures on a shark attack victim earlier this month.  “As an … Read more

‘You took my baby away’ | Mother of 12-year-old found strangled in creek left devastated, angry

“I’m like angry that they took advantage of her. She was so young,” Alexis Nungaray said. She hasn’t told her 5-year-old son yet that his sister isn’t coming home. We’ve learned more about the little girl who was strangled Monday and left in a north Houston creek. Twelve-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray’s family wants justice for whoever … Read more

Grant applications for small businesses impacted by construction now open

From the beginning of construction to qualifications for the grant, two businesses are frustrated. One ready to apply for the grant, the other unsure if they should. SAN ANTONIO — Applications for the City of San Antonio’s Small Business Construction Support grant are now open. Businesses impacted by construction across the city can apply.  For … Read more

‘It came on the wrong day, but that’s ok!’: Thursday’s rains move San Antonio Juneteenth celebration indoors

Vendors were set up and ready outside the Second Baptist Church on the east side. Three hours later, rain caused them to pack up and move inside. SAN ANTONIO — One of San Antonio’s largest Juneteenth celebrations was supposed to be an indoor-outdoor event on the east side. Then came the rain. Organizers had to … Read more

Nate’s Take: UFL Brahmas need to practice where they preach if they want to survive

The key to UFL sustainability in San Antonio is simple. SAN ANTONIO — The United Football League announced that Sunday’s league championship game between the Birmingham Stallions and San Antonio Brahmas was the highest-viewed spring football game since 2001. It’s albeit slightly embarrassing for San Antonio, who was outclassed 25-0 in front of a reported … Read more