US Customs seizes $900K+ in cocaine at Pharr International Bridge
U.S Customs and Border Protection officers seized $930,000 worth of cocaine at the Pharr International Bridge, according to federal officials.
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Inmate dies after being found unresponsive in Kerr County Jail cell
KERR COUNTY, Texas – A female inmate in the Kerr County Jail was pronounced dead Monday after being found unresponsive in her cell, according to the sheriff’s office. After being found unresponsive in her cell, deputies performed lifesaving measures on Deanetta Racquel Vincent and called emergency medical services. Recommended Videos Vincent was transported to Peterson … Read more
Mayor of Progreso arrested on federal drug charges
Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested Progreso Mayor Gerardo Alanis, 31, on federal drug trafficking charges Monday, according to an indictment.
Misinformation, lack of transparency clouds SAISD’s winter weather issues
SAN ANTONIO – Late in the evening on January 15, at the tail end of a three-day weekend to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, San Antonio Independent School District Chief of Staff Toni Thompson informed other district leaders via text message that minor problems had been mitigated and all campuses except one “should have … Read more
‘I was just so isolated’: Teen applauds new program targeting social media’s impact on youth mental health
SAN ANTONIO – Evalyn Frers’ mental health started to spiral during the pandemic when the whole world was contained to her screen. “I was just so isolated from just like talking to people other than my family,” said the 15-year-old Frers. Like, I didn’t have any friends during the pandemic — the feeling like you’re … Read more
‘You are a murderer’: Tears, raw emotion at sentencing for barbershop stabbing
Damion Campbell was sentenced to 42 years in prison as part of a plea deal for the May 2020 murder of Helle Jae O’Regan. Her family and a survivor of the attack faced him in court before he began his sentence.
Consumer Reports examines sleep supplements, drugs that promise sweet dreams
If you have trouble sleeping, you’re not alone. One in 3 of us isn’t getting the uninterrupted, good-quality sleep we need. There are lots of products out there sold with claims that with just one dose, you’ll be dozing right off. Really? Consumer Reports looks into sleep supplements and drugs with promises to be a … Read more