Susan O Brien

Border security efforts have recently led to a significant drug seizure at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry. Officials from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations, have intercepted over $372,000 worth of narcotics. This comes amid ongoing discussions regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of border security protocols.

San Antonio's District 1 Councilmember, Dr. Sukh Kaur, has championed a bold initiative that aims to reshape the city's housing landscape, particularly around public transport hubs. After a meticulous yearlong process involving extensive community dialogue and taskforce meetings, the city has given the green light to the new Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) plan. According to San Antonio's official news releases, this strategy is crafted to diversify housing options and enhance affordability along key transit lines in the bustling urban expanse of the metro.

Yesterday, Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointment of Lori Ann DeAngelo to the position of Judge of the 495th Judicial District Court in Harris County. Taking effect on January 1, 2025, DeAngelo's term is slated to end on December 31, 2026, unless her successor is elected and qualified prior to that date. This appointment fills a vacancy that will ensure the continued function of the judicial system in one of Texas's most populous regions.

Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Caroline Dozier to the 228th Judicial District Court of Harris County. A veteran prosecutor with over 30 years at the Harris County District Attorney's Office, Dozier brings extensive experience to the role, according to a release from the Office of the Governor.

Texas has achieved record-breaking job creation under Governor Greg Abbott's leadership, with new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Texas Workforce Commission showing that Texas is leading the nation in employment growth.

San Antonians can expect a week of mild weather with light breezes and the potential for precipitation as the city approaches the holidays. Today, the

A deadly fire on San Antonio's Northwest Side has claimed the life of a woman and displaced multiple residents from the Fredericksburg Place Apartments. According to KSAT, the blaze occurred Thursday morning and has resulted in at least four of the eight apartment units in the building sustaining damage from fire, smoke, and water. Amid the catastrophic event, a family, including a newborn, narrowly escaped the inferno, their lives purportedly saved by a neighbor's alarm.

San Antonio residents can expect a holiday week with varying weather patterns, according to the latest forecast. The National Weather Service has predicted overcast skies and a comfortable 66°F for the early hours of Christmas Eve. Humidity stands high at 90%, with a gentle variable wind moving at 5 mph. Visibility remains clear, stretching up to 10 miles.

In a palpable effort to curb illegal border crossings and associated criminal activities, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been quite busy. Throughout 2024, Operation Lone Star, under the guidance of Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas National Guard has reportedly seen illegal border crossings drop by a significant 87%, according to the Office of the Texas Governor. Abbott's administration has lauded this decrease as a response to what they call "the devastation caused by the federal government."

In Wilson County, recognizing military service now includes a practical perk: dedicated parking spots for veterans. The recent renovation of the Wilson County Government Center, located at 2201 Miller Road S., has led to the installation of two veteran-exclusive parking spaces, as reported by Wilson County's official website.