Civilian employee dubbed ‘Gucci Goddess’ sentenced to 15 years in prison for $100M Army fraud scheme
Civilian employee, Janet Yamanaka Mello, 57, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for stealing more than $100 million in Army funds.
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Consumer headlines: Bissell Steamshot recalled, McDonald’s extends $5 deal, Michelin Guide comes to TX
In today’s consumer headlines, 3 million Bissell steam cleaners have been recalled due to reported burns, McDonald’s extends its popular $5 meal deal, and KSAT viewers weigh in on what restaurants they think the Michelin Guide should feature in Texas. LINKS TO STORIES Over 3 million steam cleaners are under recall because they can spew … Read more
KSAT Connect: Viewers share rainfall photos, videos from Hill Country
Flash flooding continues across the Hill Country on Tuesday for areas near Rocksprings, Kerrville, and Bandera. In some of these areas, over 6 inches of rain has fallen in the last 24 hours. Streams and creeks are starting to flood. Remember: TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN. Safety comes first. However, this is good drought-denting or drought-busting … Read more
1 in 700 babies born with cleft lip & palate. CHRISTUS Children’s hopes to raise awareness about birth defect
Cleft lip and palate are among the most common birth defects in the U.S., yet for many, it feels like they’re not talked about enough. “Honestly, to hear that anything is wrong with your kid or your pregnancy, it’s pretty devastating. I had no idea what a cleft was,” said Gloria Madera. For that reason, … Read more
CPS Energy crew member killed by electric surge while working to restore power outage
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A CPS Energy crew member was electrocuted Tuesday morning while working to restore a power outage, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. The call was reported around 4:30 a.m. in the 8400 block of Percheron Pass in West Bexar County. Recommended Videos BCSO said workers thought they had cut electricity … Read more
Family of Caleb Harris to host Celebration of Life in New Braunfels on Tuesday
Caleb Harris will be remembered by his family today. Harris was last seen in March in Corpus Christi. The 21-year-old, originally from New Braunfels, was attending Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Recommended Videos Despite months of searching for Harris, he wasn’t found until June 24, when his remains were found in a wastewater lift station by … Read more
Food festival at SeaWorld San Antonio offers 5 different kinds of barbecue from across the country
SAN ANTONIO – Barbecue food enthusiasts can sample a variety of flavors from around the United States during SeaWorld San Antonio’s new festival, which begins this August. The “Red, White and BBQ: Tastes of America Festival” is taking place from Aug. 9 through Sept. 2. Guests of the park can enjoy five different barbecue styles … Read more