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High School wrestlers from San Antonio and Austin took to the mats at the Alamo Convocation Center on Saturday afternoon for the District 14-5A Wrestling Championships looking to punch their tickets to next week’s UIL Regional Tournament.
High School wrestlers from the San Antonio area took to the mats at Reagan High School on Saturday evening for the District 14-6A Wrestling Championships looking to punch their tickets to next week’s UIL Regional Tournament.
Go-karting isn’t just a hobby for the Robinson family.
”My son is trying to get a championship. It’s fun. Father-dad stuff. My wife is involved, (it’s a) family thing,” Ryan Robinson said.
For them, it’s a way to bring the family closer.
Ryan and his wife Kelly-Rae had their trailer hitched up outside of their home in Blossom Park, a neighborhood on the city’s North Side. It was loaded with four racing karts, ready for the weekend.
“Got the trailer and the truck ready to go out there and this morning it was gone,” Ryan said.
Someone else had other plans.
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— Leigh Waldman (@LeighWaldman) February 5, 2022
“Everything was buttoned up,” Kelly-Rae said. “We even had a lock underneath wheel lock that they ended up ripping out.”
The karts stolen were fitted with Fleming motors, something unique in Texas.
The couple hopes this sets them apart and makes them easier to find.
“It’s not just our karts, it’s our livelihood too,” Kelly-Rae said.
The Robinson’s are contractors — they build elevated decks.
Aside from the karts, their trailer was filled with tools and supplies. The truck itself was also used for work.
“That’s what brings the money in and feeds the family and allows us to have these other things that now we don’t,” Ryan said.
Even more heartbreaking, a neighbor saw the truck driving away this morning but assumed it was the Robinson’s leaving for their competition early.
They hope someone sees the unique stickers on the truck and customized logo on the trailer and calls the police.
“A lot, a lot. It was everything,” Kelly-Rae said.
An SAPD officer wrote up a report and encouraged the Robinson’s to file a claim with their insurance.
In total, their loss is over $100,000.
A man is in serious condition after an argument led to a shooting in Elmendorf, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident happened around 7:25 p.m. Saturday outside of a Dollar General store in the 3700 block of New Mathis Road.
Deputies said a man, 48, got into an argument with another customer and it continued as they left the store.
The situation then escalated when the customer pulled a gun and shot the man in the lower abdomen, according to officials. The shooter fled the scene before deputies arrived.
The man that was shot went to his residence and the store’s manager notified 911 of the incident. The man was later taken by EMS to the Brooke Army Medical Center in serious condition.
Deputies are still searching for the shooter and the investigation continues.
We’ll bring more updates as they become available.
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A 58-year-old woman has died after falling off the top of a historic ship in Galveston, according to Port of Galveston police.
The incident happened around 12 p.m. Saturday at Pier 21, according to a report from KPRC, KSAT’s sister station.
Authorities said the woman volunteered onboard the ship, The Elissa, and was wearing a safety harness when she fell 60 feet from a mast.
According to Port of Galveston Police Chief Kenneth Brown, the woman’s death was deemed “a horrible accident.”
The woman is from the Clear Lake area; however, authorities have not released her identity.
The investigation continues and we’ll bring more updates as they become available.
The cattle drive is on, and the San Antonio Stock Show is just ahead.
With Saturday’s parade of longhorns in downtown San Antonio comes all things rodeo, including plenty of live music and lots of good eats.
The 3rd annual Vaquero Cook-Off kicked off just after the parade at the Historic Market Square and campout cooks are glad to be back after the pandemic canceled last year’s culinary exhibition.
“We are just excited to be back. We are ready and I think everyone’s ready for this city to just get back to celebrating, getting together, having a good time,” said Karen Dudek, chairman of the Vaquero Cook-Off.
The cook-off gives a total of 13 teams across two divisions an opportunity to show off their cooking skills.
“OK, so for the regular kickoff members, it is cook’s choice, which is any traditional Mexican food dish, chili, Menudo, and postre Mexicano — a Mexican dessert. And for the kids, it’s Spanish rice and charro beans,” said Dudek.
A competing team of teenagers from Cotulla High School said they have what it takes to really impress the judges and maybe take home the cash.
“I feel, I feel pretty good with our team. I feel very confident. We have a lot of good, hardworking individuals here, and you know, I know we’re capable of it and all we can do,” said Kaleb Linares, a contestant.
Team Leader Reynaldo Narvaiz said they’ve won several grand championships with their Spanish rice and beans — a recipe that’s been tried, tested, and perfected.
“You got brown rice with oil. And once you get a nice brown crispy color, you do get to put your tomato sauce. So, I’ll tell you a bit there and then add your water for one cup of rice is two cups of water. If you want to be pretty squared on,” Narvaiz said.
The prize for all their cooking efforts is $1,500, a team championship plaque, and a free space at next year’s cook-off.
“I wish everyone good luck here and I think we’ll be all right,” Narvaiz said.
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Do you have an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend with outstanding warrants? Well, Odessa Crime Stoppers is offering a Valentine’s Day special that’s perfect for the occasion.
“Give us a call with their location and we’ll take care of the rest,” Odessa officials said on social media.
Crime Stoppers are offering a seasonal special just for your ex, featuring a “set of limited-edition platinum bracelets, free transportation with a chauffeur, a one-night minimum stay in luxurious five-star accommodations, and professional glamour shots.”
To cap off the seasonal deal, officials said there will also be a “special Valentine’s dinner.”
If you’re looking for sweet revenge this Valentine’s Day and want to turn in your ex for outstanding warrants, give Odessa Crime Stoppers a call at 432-333-TIPS.
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Alcoholic beverages are making a return to Southwest Airlines after the company paused the service for nearly two years.
Beer, wine, and hard-liquor beverages will all be available for purchase on Southwest flights beginning Feb. 16, according to a news release.
Southwest officials said they will also expand their non-alcoholic drink beverage service to include more options such as Coke Zero, Dr. Pepper, apple juice, hot tea, and hot cocoa.
These beverages will be available on flights of 176 miles or more, officials said.
“Customers have expressed a desire for more beverage options, so we’re delighted to restore additional on-board offerings as a part of the Southwest hospitality that our customers know and love,” said Tony Roach, vice president of Southwest customer experience and customer relations.
Anyone with drink coupons that were set to expire in 2020 or 2021 can redeem their vouchers for an alcoholic beverage through Dec. 31.
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Houston police are investigating after a mother was found dead on a couch with multiple gunshot wounds while her daughter was lying next to her “fake sleeping.”
The incident happened in the 4800 block of Jarmese Street near Calhoun Road around 4 a.m. Saturday.
According to KPRC, police had initially said there were two women who were found dead at the scene but later discovered that the daughter was alive and pretending to be asleep.
Police have not said the age of the daughter and why she may have been pretending to be asleep.
Investigators are awaiting a search warrant for the apartment, KPRC said. Further details are limited at this time.
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