Texas’ new billboard campaign warns migrants about risks of crossing into US illegally

Gov. Greg Abbott announced the new strategy, which will cost an estimated $100,000, during a press conference in Eagle Pass. EAGLE PASS, Texas — This story was first published in The Texas Tribune and can be viewed here.  Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday announced a new campaign of installing billboards in Central America and Mexico … Read more

Five things to watch: Tre Jones, Keldon Johnson ‘probable’ to return for Spurs against Atlanta

The Silver & Black look to rebound from Sunday’s loss to the Timberwolves and get above .500. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs (13-13) will host the Atlanta Hawks (14-13) at Frost Bank Center as the team looks to get back above .500 on the season.  The teams’ first meeting this season could see … Read more

Carlsbad man detained for plotting mass shooting in conjunction with Madison, Wisconsin school shooter

A gun violence restraining order states a 20-year-old Carlsbad man was texting with Samantha Rupnow to coordinate a mass shooting. CARLSBAD, Calif. — The FBI has detained a 20-year-old Carlsbad man for plotting a mass shooting at a government building in conjunction with Madison, Wisconsin, school shooter Samantha Rupnow’s attack at the Abundant Life Christian … Read more

How San Antonio Spurs fans view the team’s record | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — Can the San Antonio Spurs‘ rising stars, Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, lead the team to a breakthrough season? As the Spurs navigate the NBA’s competitive landscape, fans buzz with anticipation and questions about the team’s potential.  Join host Jeff Garcia and fan representative Sith Lord Elias as they explore the Spurs’ current … Read more

Motion to quash Arredondo’s indictment denied; defense will seek change of venue

In September, Arredondo’s legal team filed a motion to quash the former Uvalde CISD police chief’s indictment. On Thursday, that motion was denied. UVALDE, Texas — Former Uvalde CISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo and former district officer Adrian Gonzales were in court Thursday for a pre-trial hearing related to charges from the Robb Elementary School … Read more

Arredondo to appear in court Thursday on criminal charges related to Uvalde school shooting

Both men are pleading not guilty to those charges. In September, Arredondo filed a motion to quash the indictment, but a ruling on that motion has not been issued. UVALDE, Texas — Former Uvalde CISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo and former distict officer Adrian Gonzales are due in court Thursday for a pre-trial hearing related … Read more