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'All these dogs are literally dying in the streets' | Two women on a mission to help stray animals in west-side neighborhood
SAN ANTONIO — Stray animals roaming the streets of San Antonio has been an ongoing issue for years. Now two women are sounding the alarm in one west-side neighborhood. The women say stray animals have created a crisis. They are doing what they can to help, but say more resources are needed.
'It's a blessing we got this' | Family of Pauline Diaz hopes to generate new tips with billboard in Floresville
SAN ANTONIO — December will mark 14 years since Pauline Diaz disappeared, after driving away from a southeast side H-E-B parking lot where she worked. Diaz's family has never give up hope of finding her, and now a new billboard in Floresville is helping keep that hope alive. "It's...
'This is not the outcome that anyone wants': 3-year-old Arizona girl dies after being left in hot car for at least 2 hours
BUCKEYE, Ariz. — A 3-year-old girl has died after being found unresponsive in a hot car on Sunday, according to the Buckeye Police Department. The department said officers were called to a home near McDowell Road and Sienna Hills Parkway just before 5 p.m. by a family member who had found the girl in the car.
Roller coaster rescue | Nine passengers rescued from broken down ride at Traders Village
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Nine people were rescued after being stuck on a North Texas roller coaster for hours, witnesses say. Grand Prairie Fire Department confirmed that they rescued nine people from a roller coaster ride at Traders Village on Saturday. According to witnesses, the roller coaster broke down,...
Bandera organization supports veterans, first responders battling PTSD and addiction using art
SAN ANTONIO — September is national suicide prevention month. Warriors Heart, an organization out of Bandera, is working to treat those with PTSD and battling addiction. Retired master sergeant Tom Spooner, is the co-founder & president of Warriors Heart. He believes everyone deserves to be heard, even through non-verbal communication - like art.
Texas activates emergency response resources as Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 moves through the Gulf
HOUSTON — As we're keeping a close eye on the Gulf of Mexico, where on Sunday, Potential Tropical Cyclone Six (PTC 6) formed, the state has activated additional emergency response resources. Governor Greg Abbott sent a release Sunday saying he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to...
Man missing from Cedar Park senior center located safe
CEDAR PARK, Texas — An 86-year-old man who went missing from a Cedar Park senior living center early Sunday morning has been located safe, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said. Lawrence “Bob” Lynd, had last been seen around 4:30 a.m. at the Enclave at Cedar Park Senior Center at...
Argument over loud animals ends with man fatally shot, police say
SAN ANTONIO — A late-night shootout in a west-side neighborhood ends with one man dead, according to SAPD. Now police are trying to figure if one of those neighbors will be facing any charges. It happened around 11 p.m. Saturday off the 200 block of Balboa Avenue near Castroville...
Grandmother, former coaches mourn the loss of 17-year-old shot football player, killed in North Texas
DALLAS, Texas — David Washington loved the game of football. The 17-year-old had dreams of going to college and playing pro one day. “That was his dream,” said LeVetta Tuggar, David’s grandmother. “That’s all he’s ever done in life is play football.”. Tuggar said...
Missing Missouri City woman is a beloved member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's Black Heritage Committee
HOUSTON — Karen Miles' family and friends haven't seen her since August 22, 2024. The 61-year-old is a beloved member of the Houston community, where she serves as part of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's Black Heritage Committee. Wendy Lewis Armstrong is one of the many people who...
'It breaks our heart' | Father killed, mom hurt during wrong-way crash on Highway 90 in Sugar Land
SUGAR LAND, Texas — A Fort Bend County family is heartbroken after their father died and their mother was injured following a wrong-way crash in Sugar Land. Police said it happened on US Highway 90 just after 3 a.m. Officers said a Honda Pilot heading east in the westbound lanes hit a vehicle with a husband and wife inside.
"Innocent lives are being taken everyday." | Through tragedy, families and friends of victims unite for Walk Like MADD event to combat drunk driving
Saturday morning, the 2024 Walk Like MADD event was held at Palo Alto College in San Antonio. It's goal is to raise money to eliminate drunk and drugged driving and to continue offering services for those impacted by the tragedy of a drunk driving crash. “I wouldn't want this for...
Suspect attempting to break into apartments shot and killed after pulling a gun on Dallas police, sources say
DALLAS — Officers with the Dallas Police Department shot and killed a suspect Saturday night after he allegedly pulled a gun out on them, according to the department. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said officers responded to a call of an armed man attempting to break into apartments in the 3100 block of Norwalk Avenue.
Teen drowns after jumping fence to enter closed city pool, Houston Parks and Rec says
HOUSTON — A teen drowned in a city pool that had already been closed for the season on Saturday, according to a spokesperson for the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department. It happened at the Tuffly Community Center on Russell Street near Collingsworth Street and Broyles Street in...
Missing 24-year-old man found safe, police say
DALLAS — The Dallas Police Department announced that 24-year-old Ladarian Abercrumbia, who was reported missing Saturday, Sept. 7 was found safe. According to the alert, Abercrumbia was reported missing after he was last seen in the 2700 block of North Buckner Boulevard. Law enforcement officials said they believe Abercrumbia's...
Ninth Annual World Heritage Festival in full swing in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio is in the middle of its five-day World Heritage Festival, where you can embrace the beginning of the Alamo City's foundation. It's their ninth year doing it, and they started today off with the Tour de Las Misiones. Hundreds of visitors started their morning...
REPORT: East Texan Will Jennings, Oscar winner and writer of ‘My Heart Will Go On,’ dies at 80
KILGORE, Texas — Will Jennings, a songwriter with roots in East Texas and writer of "My Heart Will Go On," has died. Variety reported that Jennings has died at the age of 80. An alum from both Tyler Junior College and Stephen F. Austin University, Jennings was popularly known for writing the lyrics to "My Heart Will Go On", which was famously the theme for the film Titanic, as well as Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven." He is an inductee to the Songwriter's Hall of Fame and boasts three Grammy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards.
Missing Texas woman found dead in car after Missouri state troopers chase, exchange gunfire with suspect
PRINCETON, Texas — Editor's note: The video published above is a report from WFAA's sister station in St. Louis, KSDK. A North Texas woman whose Princeton home burned in a fire on Friday morning was later found dead in a car in Missouri after state troopers were led on a chase by a man believed to be a suspect in the woman's disappearance.
Loving grandmother who died following bleacher collapse 'dedicated her life to serving others'
SAN ANTONIO — A night of enjoyment at the Kendall County Fair turned into a nightmare for spectators at Saturday night's rodeo event. At approximately 9:16, the structure collapsed, sending fairgoers running. Others made their way to the caved-in section to try and help those who were trapped underneath.
'Things I just cannot delete': The pain of Botham Jean's death, 6 years later
DALLAS — In Allisa Charles-Findley’s phone, she still lists her brother as her emergency contact. He’s on her Netflix and Hulu accounts. She’s kept the voice mail from the hospital informing her of his death. “These are things I just cannot delete,” she said. Her...
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