He wasn’t supposed to go in the water. What this Coast Guard swimmer did instead saved lives

A young Coast Guard rescue swimmer saved 165 children and staff during Texas’s July 4 flooding. KERRVILLE, Texas — On his very first mission, a young Coast Guard rescue swimmer became a symbol of bravery and compassion during the catastrophic Fourth of July flooding in Central Texas. Scott Ruskan, a rescue swimmer with the U.S. Coast … Read more

UTSA faculty member confirmed among deceased in Texas Hill Country floods, 2 students believed missing

The University of Texas at San Antonio announced on Monday that a faculty member was among those killed in the catastrophic July Fourth floods. SAN ANTONIO — The University of Texas at San Antonio community is mourning the lives lost in the deadly July Fourth flooding in the Texas Hill Country, including one faculty member. University … Read more

SAPD: Active SWAT incident at northwest-side neighborhood, residents urged to stay indoors

Police say a suspect is contained to a particular address but did not disclose exactly where. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police responded to a suspected shooting that has turned into an active SWAT incident at a northwest-side neighborhood Monday afternoon, officials say.  According to SAPD, all Prue Road residents in the Woodridge neighborhood have … Read more

Popular Kerrville-based jewelry company donating proceeds of Texas charm to flood relief

James Avery has also committed $1 million to help its hometown and surrounding communities. KERRVILLE, Texas — A popular jewelry company known for its faith-based designs is giving back to the community it calls home after deadly flash flooding swept through the Texas Hill Country. James Avery Artisan Jewelry – founded in Kerrville, Texas – announced that … Read more