Yep, San Antonio gets its share of wild alligators. On guard, Fluffy!
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The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) mostly inhabits the United States Gulf Coast, but has been spotted in Bexar County.CoinUp /Getty Images / iStockphotoShow MoreShow Less
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An American alligator lays in shallow water near the trail at Brazos Bend State Park in Needville. American gators do inhabit the Texas Gulf Coast and the eastern side of the state.Elizabeth Conley /Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Alligators have an armor-like skin with little bony scales called “scutes.”eyfoto /Getty Images / iStockphotoShow MoreShow Less
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American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) performing a mating ritual often called “water dancing.” Gators bellow at each other, which creates vibrations in the water that send ripples out to a prospective mate.Carlos Carreno /Getty ImagesShow MoreShow Less
DPS troopers recover stolen vehicle following a pursuit
Jan. 26, 2021
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Texas Department of Public Safety troopers recovered this stolen vehicle after a pursuit in Zapata County.Courtesy photo /Texas DPS
A vehicle pursuit in Zapata County led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The case unfolded when a trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2001 GMC pickup at about 4 p.m. Jan. 17 on U.S. 83 in Zapata County.
But the vehicle started to evade and eventually stopped after crashing into a ranch fence, according to DPS. Two passengers were taken into custody and turned over to the U.S. Border Patrol.
Jan. 14-24: Northwest Houston area events offer fishing, bowling and more
Brandon Moeller, Correspondent
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Harris County Pct. 4 Commissioner’s Office presents a family trout fishing expedition at Dennis Johnston Park on Jan. 16.Harris COunty Precinct 4Show MoreShow Less
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The Relay for Life of Cy-Fair presents its 12th annual bowling tournament at the Tomball Bowl on Jan. 20 or Jan. 27. Shown here, a bowling ball heads towards the pins during a practice session for NE District bowling at Turner Bowling Club, 5555 Duffek in Kirby, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014.MARVIN PFEIFFER, STAFF / Marvin Pfeiffer / EN CommunitiesShow MoreShow Less
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Jody Booth will perform on Jan. 17 at I Don’t Know Yet Lounge in Spring. Shown here, booth performs with Jason Cassidy and David Grace during a benefit for the Stay family at Bareback Bar and Icehouse Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, in Spring.Brett Coomer, Staff / Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less