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Affidavit: Man said 'Santa Muerte' told him to kill woman found shot in home
20+ hour, 49+ min ago (333+ words) SAN ANTONIO - What began as a welfare check on the Northwest Side has turned into a murder case, with investigators now detailing what they say happened inside a home where a woman was found shot to death. An arrest affidavit…...
FAA, Pentagon OK lasers to shoot down drones along southern border
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (130+ words) WOAI We're watching for potentially severe storms with heavy rain expected in the San Antonio area. EL PASO, Texas - Federal aviation and defense officials have reached an agreement on how lasers can be used to shoot down drones along the…...
Route 66 celebrates it's 100th anniversary and Booking. com is here to help
3+ week, 2+ day ago (137+ words) WOAI President Donald Trump delivers Remarks at the NRCC Annual Fundraising Dinner at Union Station in Washington. Booking. com helps you plan your next getaway or road trip by San Antonio Living Route 66 is about to hit a big milestone....
Woman accused of killing newborn after giving birth in homeless encampment: prosecutor
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (208+ words) A California woman was charged with murder in connection to the death of her newborn baby, Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced on Tuesday. In a news release, Nasarenko identified the woman as 30-year-old Marisol Flores, who was also…...
All flights to and from El Paso grounded for 10 day for 'security reasons"
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (107+ words) FAA halts all flights to and from El Paso through Feb. 20 citing security reasons'WOAI All flights to and from El Paso grounded for 10 day for 'security reasons' The shutdown is likely to create significant disruptions given the duration and the…...
Border Patrol, DHS look to expand waterborne barriers in American waterways
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (768+ words) EAGLE PASS, Texas " Federal officials are preparing to expand the use of waterborne barriers as part of a broader effort to deter illegal crossings along American borders. Texas first installed a quarter-mile stretch of bright orange buoys in Eagle Pass…...
Texas border wall to be painted black to deter crossings, raising effectiveness questions
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (371+ words) TEXAS BORDER " The border wall is set to receive a new look as it undergoes expansion: a fresh coat of black paint. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the change, stating it was made at the request of…...
3 dead in Ruidoso after flash floods; child victims were part of Fort Bliss family
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (339+ words) Isolated to scattered showers and storms possible again today. Isolated pockets of heavy rain possible. RUIDOSO, N. M. (KFOX14/CBS4) " The Village of Ruidoso has confirmed the deaths of three people following historic flash flooding that swept through the community on Tuesday. The victims,…...
Border Watch: Sentences in migrant tragedy, new military zones and wall construction plans
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (461+ words) Two men have been sentenced to essentially spend the rest of their lives in prison after 54 migrants died inside a sweltering truck trailer abandoned along Quintana Road in 2022. The trailer, discovered in the intense San Antonio heat, was found with…...
Border Watch: ports of entry staffing, a new military zone, and a flesh-eating pest
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (432+ words) EAGLE PASS, Texas " Senator John Cornyn of Texas is advocating for enhanced staffing and technology at ports of entry along the U. S. -Mexico border to address lo EAGLE PASS, Texas"Staffing concerns at ports of entry are prompting lawmakers to take…...