Financial concerns cited for delay of baby box installations in San Antonio

A law passed in 2023 allows for the use of climate-controlled baby boxes where mothers can anonymously surrender their infants. SAN ANTONIO — Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which the City of San Antonio allocated $250,000 for over a year ago, have no definitive date of becoming a reality as concerns persist regarding the long-term financial … Read more

SA approved funding for installation of baby boxes, but that hasn’t been done yet. Why?

A law passed in 2023 allows for the use of climate-controlled baby boxes where mothers can anonymously surrender their infants. SAN ANTONIO — Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which the City of San Antonio allocated $250,000 for over a year ago, have no definitive date of becoming a reality as concerns persist regarding the long-term financial … Read more

‘I don’t know you but I love you’ | Jelly Roll visits Houston kids in juvenile detention

The rising country music star brought pizza and played basketball with the children. HOUSTON — A popular recording artist took time from touring to visit children in juvenile detention in Houston on Sunday. Jelly Roll is a singer and rapper with hits like “Son of a Sinner” and “Need a Favor.” In a video posted … Read more

Texas family’s medical emergency delayed by deputy during rush to hospital

Despite telling the deputy about his daughter’s medical emergency, the deputy appeared more focused on the speeding ticket, the father said. CORYELL COUNTY, Texas — A Coryell County father is speaking out after an urgent trip to the hospital for his 15-month-old daughter was interrupted by a speeding stop.  Anthony Warren’s daughter, who was born … Read more

Texans experiencing problems during early vehicle registration. Here’s what drivers need to know.

A law passed in 2023 that will no longer require drivers to get their car inspected, but there is a hiccup online. SAN ANTONIO — Starting in January most vehicles in Texas will no longer require a safety inspection before renewing registration but it’s recently caused a hiccup for some drivers.  The problem occurs when … Read more

Woman accused of abandoning her newborn in wooded area has been arrested, SAPD says

Julie Alexander has been arrested on the charge of abandonment and endangerment of a child. SAN ANTONIO — A 37-year-old woman was investigated by police after she and her baby were taken to the nearest hospital for care Tuesday afternoon.  Police say after she gave birth and left the baby, Julie Alexander went up the … Read more