ICE: Man who allegedly shot three in San Antonio is Honduran national who has entered the US illegally multiple times

Wilfredo Lopez has been deported three times before, ICE says, most recently in 2015. It’s unknown when he returned to the U.S. SAN ANTONIO — Federal authorities say they’re seeking an immigration detainer against the man accused of shooting three people, including his girlfriend, at a west-San Antonio apartment before fleeing with three of his … Read more

A burn ban is in place for Bexar County. Here’s how long it lasts, and what it means for you.

A potential fine awaits county residents who violate the burn ban. Here’s what to know. SAN ANTONIO — For the first time since spring, Bexar County leaders have instituted a 90-day burn ban – effective immediately – as the region continues dealing with “extremely dry conditions with heavy fuel sources on the ground that may … Read more

After 262-acre fire, Bexar County says no more outdoor burning… for now

A potential fine awaits county residents who violate the burn ban. Here’s what to know. SAN ANTONIO — For the first time since spring, Bexar County leaders have instituted a 90-day burn ban – effective immediately – as the region continues dealing with “extremely dry conditions with heavy fuel sources on the ground that may … Read more

$1M lottery ticket sold in Central Texas

The ticket was sold to a Grand Prairie resident at a Central Texas gas station and convenience store. BUDA, Texas — A $1 million lottery ticket was recently sold in Central Texas.  On Aug. 5, an anonymous winner purchased a “1,000,000 Crossword” ticket at the Starfield Market in Buda, located at 2335 Main St. The … Read more

East Texas man, mother arrested after 3-year-old hospitalized from THC gummies

Police say the toddler was unresponsive after ingesting THC gummies. NACOGDOCHES, Texas — A Nacogdoches father and grandmother are in jail after police say a 3-year-old was hospitalized from eating THC gummies. Sgt. Brett Ayres with the Nacogdoches Police Department said officers responded to a home around 10 a.m. last Saturday after receiving a report … Read more

Family of West Texas woman who lost her life in Kerrville flooding, files lawsuit

The release says the family wants answers, accountability, and to know why the resort she was staying at had no effective system for extreme weather and flooding. AUSTIN, Texas — A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the family of 22-year-old Ector County juvenile probation officer, Jayda Floyd, who lost her life in the … Read more

Houston doctor settles for $2 million in fraudulent billing case

A Houston doctor will pay over $2 million to settle allegations of fraudulent billing for surgeries he never performed, the U.S. Attorney said. HOUSTON — A Houston anesthesiologist and pain medicine doctor has agreed to pay more than $2 million to settle allegations that he fraudulently billed federal health care programs for expensive surgical procedures … Read more