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Two Perish in Experimental Helicopter Crash in Spring Branch, Authorities Investigating
Tragedy struck the Spring Branch area this week as two individuals lost their lives in a devastating helicopter crash, authorities have confirmed. Richard Herr, 62, and Kevin Berry, 43, were identified as the victims in the accident that occurred on April 29, 2024, after their aircraft went down just after 3 p.m. near U.S. Highway 281, Fox San Antonio reported.
'Love him dearly': College student from New Braunfels has been missing for two months, $50K reward offered for information
SAN ANTONIO — Saturday marks two months since a college student from New Braunfels vanished on a foggy March morning. Caleb Harris was last seen at his off-campus apartment complex in Corpus Christi. His father, Randall Harris, says it’s hard not knowing where his only son is. “He...
Austin weather: Severe thunderstorm watch cancelled for parts of Central Texas
AUSTIN, Texas - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was in place for parts of Central Texas. That has since been canceled by the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service placed the area along and south of Hwy 90/I-10 in Comal County and Bexar County under watch through 7 p.m. May 5.
Video shows trooper fatally shooting man in Converse
CONVERSE – A woman who witnessed a trooper shooting and killing a man in Converse on Monday said she doesn’t believe the shooting was justified. The woman, who asked not to be identified because she didn’t want to be contacted, took a video of the moments leading up to the trooper making a life-and-death decision.
Man shot, killed on 1604 by DPS Trooper following high-speed chase identified
SAN ANTONIO – A 37-year-old man who was fatally shot by a DPS trooper following a high-speed chase has been identified. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Kenny Mata, a state trooper attempted a traffic stop on a Dodge Caravan at Interstate 35 and Solms Road near New Braunfels, but the driver drove away.
Texas State lands commitment from former Big 12 quarterback
Texas State football received a commitment from previous Baylor and Northern Arizona redshirt junior quarterback R.J. Martinez. Keff Ciardello of College Football Network first reported Martinez’s commitment via social media, noting that the quarterback entered the transfer portal only two days prior. Martinez comes to San Marcos after throwing...
From outside to insider
As I reflect on my final year at Texas State University, I can’t help but feel grateful for the unexpected turn my journey took when I joined The University Star during my last semester. It all started with a conversation with my friend Madison Green, whose opinion column in...
NBPD Warns Tainted Opioids Causing Travis County Overdoses Could be Headed to Comal
New Braunfels Police Department (NBPD) yesterday warned that a bad batch of opioid-laced illegal narcotics believed to be responsible for 50 overdoses and eight deaths in Travis County earlier this week could be headed to Comal County. The I-35 corridor is a common route for illegal drug trafficking, police said...
Jacob's Well suspends swimming season due to continued low flow
, The Hays County Parks Department announced that Jacob’s Well Natural Area is suspending its 2024 summer swimming season until further notice. The summer swimming season, which typically extends from May 1 through Sept. 30 of each year, will be suspended due to below-average spring flow and water levels. Hays County officials plan to re-evaluate water conditions monthly to determine whether swimming might become possible at a later date. Swimming has been suspended at Jacob’s Well Natural Area since June 2022, when recorded spring flow dropped below average. Spring flow reached zero by October 2022, marking the fifth time in recorded...
Track and field walk away with four gold medals at Texas Invitational
The Texas State track and field team achieved four first-place finishes at the Texas Invitational hosted on April 26-27 in Austin. “We had many solid performances today,” Texas State Director of Track and Field John Frazier said. “There will be lots of hard work ahead of us as we prepare for our championship season.”
Trustee arrested for DWI; denies being intoxicated
Wimberley Independent School District Board of Trustee and former Hays County Commissioner Will Conley was arrested for driving while intoxicated on April 23. In addition to the DWI charge, he was also charged with unlawfully carry-ing a weapon, which stemmed from him having a gun in the vehicle while allegedly driving while intoxicated. Conley denies being intoxicated. “It is an unfortunate situation,” Conley said. “I understand that law enforcement is in a difficult spot. That is a tough job, but I maintain my innocence. I was not intoxicated, and I look forward to going through the judicial process to confirm that....
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