Matamoros man sentenced to federal prison for illegal reentry into the U.S.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — A 54-year-old man from Matamoros, Mexico, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Luis Ernesto Hernandez-Doria pleaded guilty on April 9 and is expected to face removal proceedings after his...
Electric unicycles and Onewheel skateboards are on a roll in San Antonio
Electric unicycles and single-wheel skateboards are on the rise in San Antonio. Here's what you should know, plus how to join weekly group rides.
Historic Texas Flood Kills 13 and Wipes Out Summer Camp
At least 13 have been killed and dozens are missing after the Guadalupe River in Central Texas burst through its banks amid torrential rain, engulfing several towns underwater and causing flash floods that have swept away homes, cars, and RVs. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, who is acting governor while Greg...
These are the most boring cities in the US
While booking your summer vacation, you may want to avoid these most boring cities in the United States, according to one analysis. It’s always exciting visiting a new place and finding out what it has to offer. While experiences vary, a recent analysis by FinanceBuzz , a personal finance site, found which cities...
Houston Has A Magical Night Market With Handmade Finds, Live Music, And Food Under...
If your idea of a perfect Saturday night involves twinkly lights, funky handmade goods, and the scent of street tacos in the air, Flea by Night in Houston is your kind of vibe. Held monthly in the heart of Discovery Green, this evening market turns an urban green space into a buzzing wonderland of creativity, music, and good eats.
Shooting on Southwest Side could be linked to ex-girlfriend’s threat, police said
SAN ANTONIO - A man is hospitalized after being shot outside his home on the Southwest Side. It happened around 12:30 a.m. Friday on Mill Valley Drive near Ray Ellison Boulevard. Police say the man heard glass breaking and went outside to check—then was shot. The suspect ran off...
Their San Antonio apartment building was going to be sold to a private developer....
Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. The historic 10-story Robert E. Lee Apartments building is in the heart of downtown, sitting in the shadow of the Frost Tower just three blocks away from City Hall. The Robert...
‘Something very, seriously wrong’: murder suspect’s family questions mental health
SAN ANTONIO - Edward "Ron" Acosta was stabbed to death at his home Tuesday morning. Police say his nephew did it. Police say David Ruiz, 39, brutally stabbed Edward "Ron" Acosta, 78, to death inside his home off on Reata Trail on the Far North Side. Ruiz is Acosta's nephew.
Corvette spins out after Dodge Charger tries to start street race near North Star...
SAN ANTONIO - A Chevrolet Corvette spun out on a Northwest Side highway early Thursday morning after a Dodge Charger allegedly tried to start a street race, cutting it off and triggering a multi-vehicle crash. The incident happened around 2 a.m. along Northwest Loop 410 near the North Star Mall.
Man found dead on Northeast Side street, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating after a man was found dead in the street on the Northeast Side, according to San Antonio police. Officers were initially responding to an “assist the public” call in the 5900 block of Eisenhower Road around 12:35 a.m. Friday.
