City Councilman Manny Pelaez announces intent to run for San Antonio mayor

He made the announcement on a YouTube video released Tuesday. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio city councilman has announced he’s running for mayor. Manny Pelaez, the city councilmember from District 8, made the announcement on Tuesday in a YouTube video. [embedded content] He made this statement on his official campaign page: “As your city … Read more

25 years after fatal bonfire, Texas A&M considers bringing student tradition back

A university system regent has sought input from the victims’ families about restoring the tradition, which was suspended after the 1999 tragedy. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — **This was first featured in the Texas Tribune. Building the Aggie bonfire was once among the most prized student traditions at Texas A&M University. That changed when the 60-foot stack … Read more

Two men arrested, one one the run after stolen car crashes into SUV on north side

Police responded to an accident near Nacogdoches and Loop 410. SAN ANTONIO — A car crash involving a stolen vehicle on the north side ends with two men in custody Tuesday afternoon, authorities say. San Antonio police responded to an accident near Nacogdoches Road and Loop 410.  A police sergeant on scene said a silver … Read more

‘She got on my nerves’: Son accused of stabbing mother to death, calling 911 to confess

Suspect said he wanted to kill his mom for several years because she irritated him. FROSTPROOF, Fla. — A University of Florida pre-med student is behind bars tonight after officials say he stabbed his mother to death in her home. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), Emmanuel Espinoza, 21, was driving to his … Read more