Galveston Beach Patrol: 26-year-old dies after getting caught in rip current while swimming near Pleasure Pier

Beach patrol said a 26-year-old man from Louisiana went under and was found in the water between the Murdoch Gift Shop and Pleasure Pier. GALVESTON, Texas — A man died after getting caught in a rip current while swimming near Pleasure Pier in Galveston Saturday, according to Galveston Beach Patrol. Galveston Beach Patrol said around … Read more

Family offering $1,000 reward for identification of car involved in hit and run that injured a teenager

The teen had chest pains, nausea, a concussion and whip-lash from the hit and run. SHAVANO PARK, Texas — A Shavano Park woman is offering a $1,000 reward for anyone who can help identify the car involved in her son’s hit and run.  On Saturday, May 18, Ivin Vasquez was driving down NW Military Hwy … Read more

Man dies after being shot multiple times; suspect arrested, officials say

The 35-year-old victim was transported to BAMC in critical condition, where he later died. SAN ANTONIO — One man has been arrested after allegedly shooting another man multiple times in the upper body killing him, according to SAPD. An SAPD spokesperson said officers responded to a disturbance near Lamar Street and Austin Street, northeast of … Read more

A&M-CC, A&M-K could join ‘peaker’ plant network to support state’s power grid

The power plants are designed to provide electricity during high-usage periods but will only be utilized on hot summer days or during major consumption periods. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coastal Bend’s two universities could soon be part of a network of power plants whose main purpose is to help alleviate strain on the Texas … Read more