SAN ANTONIO NEWS

Mayor Jones wants to change how initiatives reach City Council discussion. Some members are pushing back.

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CCRs, or Council Consideration Requests, are how council members propose initiatives for discussion before possibly becoming city ordinance. SAN ANTONIO — A bipartisan contingent of San Antonio City Council members are pushing back against procedural changes Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones announced for the Council Consideration Request process, which determines which initiatives get to go before … Read more

SA City Council members call for special meeting to discuss mayor’s changes to CCR process

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CCRs, or Council Consideration Requests, are how council members propose initiatives for discussion before possibly becoming city ordinance. SAN ANTONIO — A bipartisan contingent of San Antonio City Council members are pushing back against procedural changes Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones announced for the Council Consideration Request process, which determines which initiatives get to go before … Read more

‘Our warning was the screaming’: Kerr County survivors, families plead for support and change from state lawmakers after deadly floods

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Hill Country leaders and residents urge lawmakers for better flood warning systems after losing 108 lives, including 37 children, in a July 4 tragedy. KERRVILLE, Texas — It was an emotional day in Kerrville as state lawmakers heard from dozens of Hill Country leaders, community members and a grieving mother. The committee hearing lasted more … Read more

Woodville graduate becomes first in Texas to pass state plumbing exam straight from high school

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Carmelo Castle, 18, graduated in May from Woodville High School’s four-year-old plumbing program and now works at a second-year tradesman level. WOODVILLE, Texas — A recent Woodville Independent School District graduate is breaking new ground in skilled trades, becoming the first student in Texas to complete a high school plumbing program and pass the state … Read more

Former teacher’s arrest in Arkansas double murder case leaves Flower Mound mother of former student in shock

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“I guess that did surprise me, because while I thought he was off, I never thought he was violent,” Sierra Marcum said. FLOWER MOUND, Texas — A former North Texas elementary school teacher is now at the center of a double murder investigation in Arkansas, leaving a Lewisville ISD parent stunned. “We first met him in … Read more

Who runs the world? | DFW female wrestlers plan to show up and show out at special wrestling event

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Metroplex Wrestling will be hosting its first ever all women show in August, headlined by one of the biggest wrestlers today, North Texas’ own Athena. BEDFORD, Texas — A one-of-a-kind pro wrestling event is being held in North Texas next weekend, giving fans an opportunity to see local female wrestlers in the spotlight. Metroplex Wrestling’s … Read more

‘We need to know’ | North Texas cities in limbo as feds decide fate of millions in funding to prevent terror attacks

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The city of Arlington said the funding is used to help manage public safety at major events like Cowboys games and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ARLINGTON, Texas — A multi-million dollar grant program relied upon by North Texas cities to keep major events safe from terror attacks is in limbo as the Department of … Read more