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Record-challenging heat today, next few days
SUMMARY: Good Sunday morning! The forecast shows a continuation of beautiful mornings and hot afternoons. Expect temperatures near 90°F by noon, reaching a high of 96°F later, close to the record of 97°F set in 2019. Tomorrow and Tuesday may also see record-breaking heat. Additionally, a potential system is developing in the Caribbean that could reach the Gulf of Mexico, possibly affecting northern Gulf areas or Florida, although it’s expected to stay away from Texas. Over the coming days, mornings will remain pleasant, but temperatures will increase toward the week‘s end with a slight chance of rain.
Lots of heat, at least during the afternoons, to start the week.
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Spurs Youth Basketball League celebrates 35 years of helping kids across Texas
SUMMARY: The Spurs Youth Basketball League, celebrating its 35th anniversary, hosted a kickoff event for the 2024-2025 season, emphasizing community support. Founded as a drug-free league, it has impacted countless children in San Antonio. Current and former athletes, including coach Jaime Rio, shared how participation helped them grow, both on and off the court. Rio now coaches alongside his daughter, highlighting the confidence and life skills learned through the sport. Many former players, including coach Yola Rogers, reflected on their positive experiences, noting the importance of teamwork, communication, and leadership instilled through basketball.
The Spurs Youth Basketball League, originally formed as the Spurs Drug-Free League, is celebrating 35 years of opening the game up to thousands of Texas kids.
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Arrest made in unsolved hit-and-run that killed 24-year-old Isela Andrade
SUMMARY: A breakthrough has occurred in a hit-and-run case from last year that resulted in the death of 24-year-old Isela Andrade. Rilio Martinez, 62, has been charged following a tip about his damaged truck, which matched evidence from the scene. Investigators used cell phone data to place Martinez at the crash site. Andrade was struck while walking after a fight with her boyfriend and succumbed to her injuries. Authorities found headlight debris linked to Martinez’s Toyota Tacoma, and surveillance footage captured the incident. He faces charges of failure to stop and render aid; his bond is set at $30,000.
An arrest has been made in a 2023 hit-and-run crash that killed 24-year-old Isela Andrade in northwest Harris County.
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Texas advocate calls on state to protect unaccompanied minors, Texas children | Texas
SUMMARY: After 158 U.S. House Democrats opposed the deportation of sex offenders, including child rapists, Texas advocate Sheena Rodriguez is urging state leaders to enhance protections for unaccompanied alien children (UACs). Allegations of abuse in taxpayer-funded facilities have raised concerns, prompting Rodriguez and state lawmakers to push for legislative action. Previous attempts to pass bills addressing the issue failed. Investigations in Florida revealed severe abuses linked to the handling of UACs, underscoring the need for better oversight. Rodriguez emphasizes that Texas, housing the most UACs, must act decisively to protect children and improve community safety.
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