South Texas Alliance for Orphans aims to lower number of children in foster care

SAN ANTONIO – The South Texas Alliance for Orphans (STAO) is on a mission to find homes for all the children currently in the foster care system. STAO was founded in 2016 and officially became a nonprofit organization in 2018. Jennifer Smith, the organization’s founder and executive director, said our community should be outraged by … Read more

When it comes to Beryl’s path, a matter of miles will make big difference in rainfall

FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS: One more day near 100°, with generally quiet conditions today Rain chances return on Saturday afternoon, as a weak front slips south By Sunday, all eyes will be on the southern Texas coast, as Beryl will be closing in on landfall It is expected to be near hurricane strength when it makes landfall … Read more

‘Constant toxic environment’: City of Marion’s mayor, secretary resign in same week

MARION, Texas – During the first week of July, two City of Marion officials tendered their resignations. The former mayor, Daniel H. Loyola, resigned on Monday. The city’s former secretary, Suzanne Gonzales, resigned on Tuesday. In his resignation letter, Loyola said he was “done” and cited a “constant undermining of decisions.” According to Gonzales’ resignation … Read more