What you need to know about traffic safety, construction and driving during the total solar eclipse
The clock is ticking to the total solar eclipse and while most of us will be watching the sky, officials with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and TransGuide will be watching the roads all day on Monday.
Republican panel's selection to be Rep. Buck's likely replacement is a saving grace for Boebert
A Colorado Republican panel has made a surprising decision, choosing a former mayor, Greg Lopez, to be U.S. Rep. Ken Buckโs likely replacement until the November general election, a saving grace for Rep. Lauren Boebertโs bid for another term in Congress.
CLEAR ALERT: Aransas Pass police searching for missing 32-year-old woman believed to be in danger
Police are searching for missing 32-year-old Samantha Lopez, who is believed to be in danger and was last seen in Aransas Pass. They are also looking for Joseph Torres in connection with Lopezโs disappearance
Canyon Lake officials to limit park areas due to concerns with overcrowding, trash left behind
Canyon Lake officials are taking steps to prevent overcrowding and pollution at the park. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said large crowds in recent weeks have caused concern for public safety and the environment.
How CODAโs Oscar win is shining spotlight on deaf community from Hollywood to San Antonio
As millions around the world watched and celebrated CODAโs historic win on Sunday night for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, the moment hit close to home for Lisa Lopez, director of the Parent-Infant Program at Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children.
โI wanted to teach differently than I had been taughtโ: How some Texas educators practice anti-racist teaching
Conservative lawmakers denounce critical race theory and say it facilitates racism. Some teachers say it actually informs their efforts to counter racism in the curriculum and classroom, even though they don't teach it directly to students.
Castillo, Lopez in runoff to be new face of District 5 in San Antonio
Current Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales is completing her final, fourth term in office, leaving her seat open. Teri Castillo and Rudy Lopez finished at the head of an 11-way race to replace Gonzales in the May 6 municipal election with 2,077 and 991 votes, respectively.
San Antonio native remembers experience as stand-in for Jennifer Lopez in 1997 โSelenaโ movie
Now a mom of two, a state employee and avid runner, Janice Cruz was a 23-year-old caseworker when her family urged her to audition for the role of Selena in the movie about the slain Queen of Tejano Music.
2 men accused of sexually assaulting teen with mental disability, police say
SAN ANTONIO โ Two men are accused of sexually assaulting a teenager with a mental disability at a hotel earlier this month, according to authorities. The victim told the caller that she had sex with two men at a nearby hotel, but could not remember her name or home address. According to investigators, the victim said Lopez sent an Uber to her home on Nov. 4 to take her to a hotel room. The girl told investigators that she was sexually assaulted inside the room and Lopez later stole her phone, records state. Once notified, her mother told the police that she previously reported a sexual offense involving Lopez and the victim on Dec. 30, 2019.
Whatโs Up South Texas!: Cafe serves as recovery center for those battling drug, alcohol addiction
She has since opened a local cafรฉ called Comfort Cafรฉ which helps keep the residential recovery center operating. โIt is a recovery center helping families recover from their addictions,โ Lopez said. โSo we started in Smithsville where we have a womenโs program, a menโs program, and a family program on the campus. โI help everyone at the cafรฉ serving and connecting with people and letting them know we are more than just a cafรฉ,โ Payne said. That came with legal issues, homelessness, not knowing where my next meal is coming from.โAfter entering the program, Payne learned he was not alone.
A-Rod/J-Lo out of Mets' bidding amid report Cohen set to buy
FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2019, file photo, Jennifer Lopez, left, and Alex Rodriguez sit courtside during an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers in Miami. Rodriguez and Lopez have retained J.P. Morgan to represent them in raising capital for a possible bid for the New York Mets. The move was first reported by Variety and confirmed to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the decision who spoke on condition of anonymity because it was not announced. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
2020 Oscar Nominations: Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncรฉ and More of the Biggest Snubs and Surprises
The 2020 Oscar nominations arrived on Monday morning, and while there was plenty to celebrate -- the BongHive is eating good with Parasite's record six nominations -- there were more omissions this year than ever that had us scratching our heads or screaming into the void. Below, ET's resident Oscars pundit breaks down this year's biggest snubs and surprises, from the unforgiveable lack of nominations showered upon Hustlers and The Farewell to Little Women's not-so-little haul. Despite the original Frozen winning the Oscar in 2014, despite the sequel becoming the highest-grossing animated film ever, despite Olaf still being the best, Frozen 2 was shut out from Best Animated Feature. Our long national nightmare continues, as the Academy's music branch has once again snubbed the queen in Best Original Song, this time for The Lion King's "Spirit." RELATED CONTENT:2020 Oscar Nominations: The Complete List2020 Oscar Nominations Snub Female Directors: See How Presenter Issa Rae RespondedโJokerโ Tops โThe Dark Knightโ as the Most Oscar-Nominated Superhero Movie of All Time
Man wanted for murder in Victoria could be in area, authorities warn
GUADALUPE COUNTY, Texas โ Authorities are looking for a man who is wanted for murder in Victoria and could be in the area. Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers are asking people to be on the lookout for 39-year-old Justin David Lopez, who is wanted in connection with the death of Isaac Ybarra. Lopez is 5 feet, 5 inches tall. Authorities say Lopez may be armed. Anyone with information is asked to call Victoria Crime Stoppers at 361-572-4200.
Suspected drunken driver hit jogger at 50+ mph, didnโt brake, San Antonio police say
โShe wasnโt comfortable with (Lopez) driving and (Lopez) said no,โ according to the affidavit, and she decided to follow her home. At one point she reached speeds up to 70 mph, according to the affidavit. Lopezโs vehicle was traveling at 52 mph at the time of impact with the jogger, the affidavit states. San Antonio student, 18, critically injures jogger while driving 30 mph over speed limit: SheriffShe was transported to University Hospital where a blood sample was drawn. The jogger suffered a femur fracture, a tibia-fibula fracture, six rib fractures, a facial fracture, and a skull fracture, according the affidavit.