Drew Archer

Residents of League City will soon benefit from a new pedestrian bridge as part of the Claremont Connector Trail. This bridge will provide local students with a safer route to Gilmore Elementary School and connect to the city's existing trail system. The latest step in the project was the installation of a prefabricated bridge to cross a previously unsafe drainage ditch, as per a

Officials at the Hidalgo Port of Entry seized over $4.2 million worth of mixed drugs, highlighting the ongoing battle against drug trafficking. This bust demonstrates the importance of vigilance and technology in tackling drug smuggling at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Learn about the growing popularity of Pickleball in America. A free clinic for beginners is scheduled for January 7 at 1 p.m., offering the opportunity to receive instruction from certified instructor Mel.

In a recent legal proceeding, the Office of the Attorney General in Texas took action to block a subpoena seeking to bring a death row inmate before a House Committee for testimony. The inmate, Robert Roberson, was found guilty of the murder of his two-year-old daughter in 2002 and had been slated for execution in October of this year.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tracy Sorensen, the current Walker County Court at Law Judge, to the 278th Judicial District Court, which serves Leon, Madison, and Walker Counties. Sorensen is set to begin her term on January 1, 2025, and will serve through the end of 2026. This appointment marks a brief yet significant period, as judicial roles in Texas carry considerable influence within the state's legal framework, as revealed in a recent announcement.

Xaiofei Chen, a Chinese national, has been charged by a Texas grand jury for allegedly trying to distribute machinery to produce counterfeit drugs, including opioid pills potentially laced with fentanyl. His arrest at a Las Vegas trade show on October 29 highlights the ongoing fight against the rise of lethal counterfeit drugs in the United States.

The Converse County Commissioners are currently accepting applications for various county-appointed boards starting in 2025. Available positions include seats on the Airport Board, County Fair Board, Glenrock Solid Waste Disposal District, and other key county boards. These roles are uncompensated but provide an opportunity for residents to contribute to their community's development.

In a recent appointment, Governor Greg Abbott tapped James M. Bass to take a slot on the Texas County and District Retirement System Board of Trustees. The position, which is to last until the closing days of 2025, puts Bass in a pivotal role overlooking the retirement needs of county and district employees across the Lone Star State.

San Antonio residents can expect a mixed bag of weather conditions this week. The skies over the city remained overcast this morning as temperatures hovered at 55°F, with a high humidity level wrenching the air at a sticky 96%. Visibility was reported to be 10 miles, and despite a slight wind chill making it feel a couple of degrees cooler, the most prominent feature was perhaps the blanket of grey covering the city. South winds of up to 10 mph were observed, with occasional gusts pushing up to 20 mph, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.

A deadly altercation occurred on San Fernando Street in San Antonio over the weekend, resulting in the shooting death of a 53-year-old man. According to