SAFD believes electrical issue on rooftop air conditioner ignited blaze at downtown building

The building sustained minor damage from the fire. San Antonio firefighters believe an electrical problem may have ignited a fire at a building just south of downtown late Saturday night. It happened around 11:49 p.m. in the 3500 block of South Flores Street near Pleasanton Road. The fire was contained to just one part of … Read more

Affidavit: Flock cameras help lead to arrest of suspect in deadly Midland hit-and-run

Luis Angel Corrujedo Flores was arrested and charged with collision resulting in the death of 31-year-old mother of three, Noraima Hernandez. MIDLAND, Texas — Author’s Note: All information in this article comes from an arrest affidavit obtained from Midland County. An affidavit obtained Friday has revealed the full details of the preliminary investigation into the … Read more

Person flown to Temple hospital following crash on Highway 6 near Marlin

The crash created a traffic hazard Saturday morning after soap and hygiene products were left scattered on the roadway. MARLIN, Texas — Officials say one person was injured following a crash involving a tractor-trailer near Marlin on Saturday. The Marlin Volunteer Fire Department reported the crash, which also involved a pedestrian, on the southbound lanes … Read more

Pre-trial for man accused of killing girlfriend, setting house on fire set for September

In a status hearing, Bargainers’ lawyers requested a pre-trial hearing for September 12 at 10 a.m. to hear his case. TYLER, Texas — A Tyler man accused of killing his girlfriend by throwing gasoline on her and setting her house on fire will soon face trial in a Smith County courtroom. A statutory hearing for … Read more

‘Fight the Trump Takeover’ rally across Texas urges action

Redistricting has drawn passionate debate across the state. BEAUMONT, Texas — The Southeast Texas Impact Initiative held a “Fight the Trump Takeover” rally Saturday at Rogers Park, as part of a statewide effort to raise awareness about redistricting a key issue in Governor Greg Abbott’s current special legislative session. Organizers say the rally served as … Read more