Texas A&M mascot Reveille X recovering after eye surgery

Texas A&M’s mascot, Reveille X, is recovering after surgery to remove her right eye due to glaucoma, with a full return to activities expected this fall. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M University’s beloved mascot, Reveille X, is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove her right eye due to complications from glaucoma, university officials announced … Read more

Texas lawmakers questioned state officials about the Hill Country disaster. What did they find out?

The special session is underway this week, with flooding response and recovery slated to be a primary topic. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers spent Wednesday asking tough questions about the disastrous July Fourth flooding that left at least 135 people dead across two dozen counties, a region stretching from Kerrville to San Angelo.  At least, … Read more

San Antonio mother from Honduras seeks asylum as son battles cancer amid federal detention surge

“Norma” has spent the last six years attending ICE check-ins and immigration court hearings. After Wednesday’s check-in, she left with an ankle monitor. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio mother of five who fled domestic violence in Honduras is fighting to remain in the U.S. so her 10-year-old can continue receiving life-saving cancer treatment.  The … Read more

‘You never forget your Abuelita’ | San Antonio native writes children’s book inspired by his grandma and her tamale-making

Orlando first started working on the book in 2021. SAN ANTONIO — Every Christmas Eve, Orlando Mendiola had one job: to spread the masa during his family’s tamalada. “Ever since I was a kid, my job has been to spread the masa. And so, I’m not going to say I’m a pro at it, even … Read more

SAPD: 1 dead after OfferUp transaction results in gunfire near SA apartment complex

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department is on the scene of a fatal shooting near a northwest-side apartment complex.  At around 2:50 p.m., officials responded to two locations in the 1700 block of Babcock Road and 1500 block of Mardell Street, for reports of gunfire in the area. SAPD said they received calls … Read more