‘Do not travel’ | U.S. government issues highest warning for cities in Mexico just across Texas border

A ‘Do not travel’ warning was issued for several cities in the State of Tamaulipas. HOUSTON — The U.S. State Department recently issued its highest-level security alert for several cities in Mexico just across the Texas border. They warn of an increase in violent crime, kidnapping, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The warning covers cities … Read more

Boy, 5, dies in hyperbaric chamber explosion at Michigan medical facility

The boy’s mother was standing next to the chamber and suffered injuries to her arms. TROY, Mich. — A pressurized oxygen chamber exploded Friday, killing a 5-year-old patient and injuring his mother at a suburban Detroit medical facility. The hyperbaric chamber explosion occurred about 8 a.m. at the Oxford Center in Troy, north of Detroit. … Read more

Speeding, spinning and soaring, oh my! | Monster Jam returns to Houston

50,000 kids and families filled NRG Stadium Saturday night to watch monster trucks race each other and do backflips as part of Monster Jam. HOUSTON — Rev your engines, Houston! Monster Jam is back in town! 50,000 people packed into NRG Stadium Saturday night to watch massive monster trucks race each other and soar high … Read more

‘Today really means hope’ | Grieving families come together to remember missing loved ones

“It’s important because a lot of times you feel alone, when your grieving, you’re missing your loved one. You don’t know where to turn,” said Valerie Mendoza. SAN ANTONIO — It’s a day of hope for many local families whose loved ones remain missing, or their murders remain unsolved. It’s also an opportunity to connect … Read more

Titans of Tailgate event held to benefit San Antonio high school culinary arts students

Three teams of SAISD Culinary Arts students and instructors took part in the annual Titans of Tailgate event, described as a tailgate party on steroids. SAN ANTONIO — Titans of Tailgate is a huge event that benefits San Antonio high school students in culinary education. The event was held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. … Read more

Man wanted for New Year’s Day road-rage shooting arrested after weapon, drugs seized from Texas motel

The search warrant reportedly also led to the seizure of a handgun, ammunition and illegal narcotics from the motel room the suspect was found in. SEGUIN, Texas — The Seguin Police Department has arrested a man wanted in connection to a New Year’s Day road-rage shooting. On Jan. 1, SPD says Shiye Fuentes became the … Read more