“Our freshman of the year was relentless,” said state Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins. “Our freshman of the year never gave up.” DALLAS — By the numbers, Texas Democrats might appear to be sidelined at the state legislature. But don’t tell that to state Rep. Aicha Davis, D-DeSoto. As a brand-new legislator, Davis got 15 bills passed, … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — A woman is recovering after being caught in the crossfire of a shooting near downtown early Sunday morning. San Antonio police say it started with a fight outside of the 1902 bar on East Commerce Street and Cherry Street just before 3 a.m. The fight started inside the bar and spilled out … Read more
House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed early Saturday morning. 🙏 ST PAUL, Minn. — Rep. Betty McCollum posted a photo of Rep. Melissa Hortman’s desk with flowers and a picture, and Gov. Tim Walz ordered flags to be flown at half staff to honor the former House speaker who was … Read more
San Antonio leaders expressed gratitude for peaceful anti-Trump protests amid a surprise National Guard deployment. SAN ANTONIO — This week’s caution gave way to thankfulness Saturday night on the part of San Antonio leaders who had urged the public to remain peaceful during anti-Trump protests, particularly with the sudden news this week that Gov. Greg … Read more
San Antonio leaders expressed gratitude for peaceful anti-Trump protests amid a surprise National Guard deployment. SAN ANTONIO — This week’s caution gave way to thankfulness Saturday night on the part of San Antonio leaders who had urged the public to remain peaceful during anti-Trump protests, particularly with the sudden news this week that Gov. Greg … Read more
Matthew Angel Tufongo had just celebrated his 51st birthday with loved ones. Hours later on his way to work, he became trapped in the chaos of rushing floodwaters. SAN ANTONIO — The early morning hours of Thursday brought about historic rainfall and severe thunderstorms to the Alamo City, leading to destructive flooding and the deaths … Read more
Fort Cavazos was put on lockdown Saturday night, according to PIO Officer Chris Haug. FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — An active shooter situation is currently being investigated at Fort Cavazos, according to a Fort Cavazos official. The base has been put on lockdown, Fort Cavazos said. “There was an incident on the installation and we are … Read more