Federal recognition of Crystal City internment camp still an issue
A national movement that began at St. Maryโs University five years ago continues to push for federal legislation, formally acknowledging the governmentโs internment of German-Americans at a camp in Crystal City, southwest of San Antonio, during World War II.
Brennan, Alamo Heights both win undefeated showdowns; Hendrixโs TD lifts Boerne past Pleasanton in OT; Carrizo Springs earns milestone victory over Devine
Week 7 of KSAT's Big Game Coverage saw Brennan and Alamo Heights earn crucial victories against undefeated opponents, while Boerne and Carrizo Springs rallied to pick up big wins in district play!
Federal court denies appeal of ex-city manager of Crystal City convicted in bribery scheme
NEW ORLEANS A federal appeals court in Louisiana on Friday affirmed the wire fraud convictions and prison sentence of the former city manager and city attorney of Crystal City. RELATED: Ex-city manager of Crystal City sentenced to 35 years in federal prisonIn tossing out Jonas appeal on Friday, the court stated his sentence was reasonable and referenced the victim impact statement of the city manager who took over for Jonas after his 2016 indictment. The city manager testified that Jonas mismanagement of Crystal City led to financial ruin.The appeals court dismissed Jonas other arguments. Four other defendants in the case, including three who were Crystal City council members, pleaded guilty to a federal programs bribery charge. On Nov. 6, 2015, Crystal City still owed approximately $735,048.79 in payments to the company that performed the infrastructure improvements, prosecutors said.
South Texas parents wanted in abduction of their 5 children; AMBER Alert issued
An AMBER Alert was issued Friday for Jayden Lopez, 11-months; Jordan Lopez, 4; Ruben Lopez Jr., 7; Jolyne Lopez, 9; and Justine Lopez, 10. They are believed to be headed to St. Paul, where the aunt lives, sheriffs officials said. CPS officials were going to take custody of the children because of the parents involvement with drugs, sheriffs officials said. The children, parents and aunt are traveling in a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer with Texas license plate MKV2702. If you have any information regarding the abduction, call the Zavala County Sheriffs Office at 830-374-3615.
This Day in Weather History: March 31st
It was a busy, Spring day in South Texas as storms erupted along a cold front. While storms can generally produce hail this time of year, this event was unusual because so many received large hail. Places like Crystal City and Knippa saw damage, after baseball size hail pounded the area. Around San Antonio, Alamo Heights, Leon Springs, and Castle Hills also reported large hail.