Share
San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Bipartisan Bill Advances to Cut Pedestrian Deaths at Rail Crossings
•
The SAFE Tracks Act, a bipartisan bill led by New Jersey Democrat Nellie Pou and Illinois Republican Mike Bost, has gained significant momentum in Congress. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved it, sending it to the full House. The legislation aims to reduce pedestrian deaths at over two hundred thousand highway-rail grade crossings nationwide. It targets two key areas: updating state rail safety plans and requiring the Federal Railroad Administration to issue safety reports every five years. The bill has garnered support from fourteen cosponsors, mostly Democrats but including Republicans, highlighting its cross-party appeal. Recent events, such as vehicle-train crashes in San Antonio and a fatal incident in Uvalde County, underscore the urgent need for this legislation. If passed, the Federal Railroad Administration would ensure safety efforts are data-driven and ready to tackle new challenges, potentially saving lives at busy road-and-rail intersections. Checkout Solipillow.com
The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered.
More episodes
View all episodes
San Antonio College Students Create Real News Stories
01:31|San Antonio College students are gaining real-world journalism experience through a hands-on program with KSAT and the Hope Faith and Dreams Foundation. Theyre pitching ideas, conducting interviews, filming, writing, and editing their own news stories, all while building confidence in media production. This mentorship reflects a bigger push for collaboration between the college and foundation to train the next generation of journalists. Checkout Solipillow.comServant Girl Annihilator: 140th Anniversary
02:16|In 1884-85, Austin, Texas, was terrorized by the Servant Girl Annihilator, a serial killer who targeted young Black women. Despite eight murders, the case received little attention due to racial tensions. The killings only gained widespread notice after two white women were killed. The prime suspect, Nathan Elgin, a Black cook, died in a bar fight, but the case remains unsolved. True crime expert Kate Winkler Dawson emphasizes the importance of equal attention for all victims, highlighting the impact of bias in the case. Checkout Solipillow.comNFL Playoff Race Heats Up in Week 17
01:55|NFL Playoff Race Heats Up: Denver, Chargers, Seahawks, and More Vie for Postseason Spots Checkout Solipillow.comKilmar Abrego Garcia Stays Free for Christmas
01:58|A federal judge in Maryland has granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an El Salvadoran immigrant, a temporary restraining order, allowing him to spend Christmas with his family. Abrego Garcia, who entered the U.S. illegally as a teen and was mistakenly deported earlier this year, has been at the center of the immigration debate. He has pleaded not guilty to human smuggling charges and denies ties to the MS-thirteen gang. The judge released him from custody on December 11th, ruling the government had no solid deportation plan and couldnt hold him forever. Checkout Solipillow.comDOJ Needs More Time for Epstein Files Release
01:14|DOJ Delays Epstein Files Release, Seeks More Time for Review; Senators Demand Inspector General Audit Checkout Solipillow.comJail Escapees Kidnap Lyft Driver, Face New Charges
01:42|Three inmates, facing serious charges, escaped from DeKalb County Jail, kidnapped a Lyft driver, and forced her into a terrifying ordeal during their getaway to south Florida. The driver was threatened with death, and her phone and bank accounts were targeted. Police caught up with the suspects in Miramar, Florida, and arrested them, rescuing the driver who was deeply traumatized by the experience. Checkout Solipillow.comTalibro Influencers: Normalizing Taliban Rule
01:55|Talibro influencers, predominantly white men, are gaining fame by visiting Afghanistan and sharing their experiences with the Taliban on social media. These influencers, like Youngblood with 21K+ subscribers, stage provocative scenes and joke about the situation, often overlooking the harsh realities faced by Afghan women and girls under Taliban rule. The UN warns against normalizing the Taliban and calls for action on human rights crises. Experts advise building critical media literacy skills and urge platforms to flag and block such content. Checkout Solipillow.comShootout Over Shoe Sale on Facebook Marketplace
01:18|A planned shoe sale on Facebook Marketplace escalates into a shootout in a Kroger parking lot. Jayden Carson, the seller, is fired upon by the buyer, Nate, after a dispute over payment. Carson returns fire, injuring Nate, who flees the scene. Police search for the suspect, finding bullet damage on two vehicles. The case is now in the hands of the Major Crimes unit. Checkout Solipillow.comMurder Conviction Overturned in Dog-Walking Dispute
01:13|San Antonio Appeals Court Overturns Murder Conviction: A Dog-Walking Dispute Leads to a Retrial In this episode, we delve into a surprising turn of events in a murder case that began over a seemingly innocuous incident. Jordan Eaton was sentenced to twenty years in prison for killing Valentin Gonzales during a confrontation over Eatons dog. However, the appeals court in San Antonio has now overturned the conviction, citing questions about evidence and omitted details. The case has drawn attention due to its unusual origins, and Eaton may face a retrial soon. Checkout Solipillow.com