A disaster declaration now allows local governments to raise property taxes up to 8% above the no-new-revenue rate without triggering an election under Texas law. KERRVILLE, Texas — Kerrville city leaders voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a resolution that could pave the way for a property tax increase to help pay for recent flood … Read more
Ozzy Osbourne, iconic Black Sabbath front man and heavy metal pioneer, has died at 76—prompting global tributes and a rush on his music merchandise. SAN ANTONIO — The world of rock is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic figures. Ozzy Osbourne, the “Godfather of Heavy Metal” and former front man of Black … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — Smoke rose into the sky over in northeast San Antonio and could be seen for several miles around as local fire crews responded to an apparent dumpster fire in the area of Randolph Boulevard and Mann Weimer Way. No injuries have been reported in the blaze, which sparked around 7:45 p.m. The … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — Smoke rose into the sky over in northeast San Antonio and could be seen for several miles around as local fire crews responded to an apparent dumpster fire in the area of Randolph Boulevard and Mann Weimer Way. No injuries have been reported in the blaze, which sparked around 7:45 p.m. The … Read more
Senator Paul Bettencourt discusses new legislation intended to warn people of flooding dangers ahead of time. TEXAS, USA — Just a few days after the terrifying flooding in Kerr County, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick said sirens could have saved lives in Kerr County. “Had we had sirens on this area, up and down… It’s … Read more
A panel of state senators voted to advance the bill to a full Senate vote after hearing several hours of public testimony. AUSTIN, Texas — A new bill that would ban consumable hemp products containing THC, the compound in cannabis that can get users high, will head to the Texas Senate for a full vote. … Read more
“Texas is grateful for the outpouring of support,” the governor said on Tuesday, as recovery efforts continue. SAN ANTONIO — The aftermath of the Hill Country floods – one of Texas’ worst natural disasters in years – sparked an outpouring of help that continues to come to places like Kerr County, where at least 107 … Read more