‘I’m going to bring her home’: Vigil held for 26-year-old SA mother who vanished without a trace 1 year ago

The vigil was a visual tribute of keeping hope alive as family members continue to search for her. SAN ANTONIO — Wednesday marks one year since a 26-year-old mother disappeared without a trace. Loved ones held a tribute to remember Katelyn Vara. Family members were surrounded by red balloons, Kate’s favorite color. Her mother, Valerie … Read more

Fixes needed in ‘concrete jungle’ corridor to prevent deadly floods, Bexar County commissioner says

Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert calls for stormwater detention facilities in flood-prone areas of San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — Nearly two months after the devastating flood that killed 13 people in San Antonio, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert said adding detention and retention facilities for storm water must be considered, especially in the Perrin-Beitel and … Read more

State lawmakers hear from youth camps as they look to better prepare for future disasters after July floods

The House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee heard testimony from a variety of stakeholders about emergency preparedness and the response to floods. AUSTIN, Texas — Even though there are not enough members for a quorum to vote on bills on the Texas House floor, House Republicans are pushing ahead on hearings and legislation related to … Read more

Texas Senate passes controversial ‘bathroom bill’ requiring compliance with birth sex

Senate Bill 7, officially called the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, would require people to use restrooms based on birth sex in public schools and government buildings. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate passed a controversial bill dubbed “the bathroom bill” by critics on Wednesday. Senate Bill 7, officially called The Texas Women’s Privacy Act, would … Read more

Texas woman secures $83M lottery jackpot after 6 month legal battle

Kristen Moriarty purchased her winning ticket through a third-party courier service using a mobile app on Feb. 17. AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas woman has finally received her $83 million Texas Lottery jackpot after nearly six months of delays caused by a dispute with the Texas Lottery Commission. Kristen Moriarty purchased her winning ticket through … Read more

Yankees snap 5-game skid after Paul Goldschmidt’s pinch homer to avoid rare sweep in Texas

They beat the Rangers 3-2 on Wednesday to avoid being swept in Texas for the first time since 2010. ARLINGTON, Texas — Paul Goldschmidt put the Yankees ahead with a pinch-hit solo homer in the seventh inning and New York ended its five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. … Read more