A San Antonio firefighter was injured with a hand laceration while fighting a shed fire behind a bar. The fire's cause might be linked to homeless individuals seeking warmth. The shed was a total loss.

Texas maintains its lead in job creation in the US for the third year, as reported by Governor Abbott and the BLS, adding 284,200 nonfarm jobs from Dec 2023 to Dec 2024.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas recovered over $55 million in civil settlements and judgments in 2024, with significant cases involving the False Claims Act.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott activates the Texas Tactical Border Force to enhance security along the Mexico border, coordinating with U.S. Border Patrol as part of Operation Lone Star.

Uvalde and San Antonio schools received false active shooter reports linked to a New York juvenile; no arrests made. Uvalde CISD investigates a concerning social media post and urges community vigilance.

Joe Bernal, influential in Texas education and policy, dies at 97, leaving a legacy of advocating for bilingual education and establishing educational programs.

Two Texas residents won million-dollar prizes from lottery games, with growing jackpots in Powerball and Mega Millions, and a $73.5M prize for Lotto Texas.

Texas Governor Abbott requests $11.1 billion from the federal government for border security and immigration enforcement, justifying costs for barriers, National Guard, and state troopers.

A suspect was shot at JBSA Fort Sam Houston after attempting to breach the gate, leading to a chase by Security Forces. The individual is now hospitalized.

A teen was hospitalized after being shot in the face and chest in San Antonio. The suspect, known to the victims, is still at large. Police are investigating the incident.

New Braunfels, Texas, has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas, highlighting its commitment to tourism and economic growth.

Texas Governor Abbott renewed a disaster proclamation to manage the border crisis, citing an "ongoing and imminent threat" and deploying state resources to aid affected counties.

The San Antonio MLK March drew people together to honor Dr. King's legacy and advocate for justice and equality, with Councilmember Viagran participating.