A Far West Bexar County vehicle burglary call turned into a much more dangerous scene after deputies say suspects fired at a homeowner who confronted them. The incident happened early Tuesday near the 10100 block of Sawbuck Creek. Deputies responded around 3 a.m. after a caller reported a vehicle burglary and said a vehicle had …
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Most people think home security comes down to which camera or alarm system they buy. A popular Reddit thread makes a convincing case that the real mistakes are simpler, cheaper, and a lot easier to fix. Someone asked what the biggest home security mistake homeowners make without realizing it. Hundreds of answers later, a clear …
Scotland’s Tartan Army has brought kilts, bagpipes, flags, songs, and packed bars to the 2026 World Cup. In Providence, Rhode Island, the traveling fan base picked up one more unexpected symbol: a duck. Dawn the Duck, also known as Dawny, joined Scotland supporters during a pre-match bagpipe march while wearing a small Scotland flag and …
A homeowner’s association can be a great fit, especially for first-time buyers. But for some, it can turn into a nightmare. Most people entering into one typically size one up by glancing at the monthly fee, deciding it fits the budget, and then move on. They’re then shocked by all the rules and regulations that …
A South Milwaukee homeowner’s year-round skeleton display has turned into a city code fight. Sean Oster and his wife have kept the display in their front yard for nearly two years, according to TMJ4. The setup includes two large skeletons named Hector and Henrietta, along with other decorations that change for holidays, sports events, and …
It’s never a great feeling getting a strange note in your mailbox. One homeowner got just that with a message written on it to fix up their property or move out. There was no name or explanation, just shaky handwriting and a lot of nerve. The homeowner showed their note on Reddit, where the internet …
A boat taking on water is never great. It’s a lot worse when that boat is also a popular wedding venue with a summer’s worth of receptions booked. That’s the situation in Seattle this week, where a historic ferry turned event space nearly sank at its dock. No one was hurt, but more than a …
Most people complaining about their mother-in-law are dealing with a meddler or a critic. One woman had the opposite problem. Her mother-in-law is too nice, letting herself in to tidy up and do a bit of laundry whenever the family goes away, then leaving fresh flowers on top of it. She took her complaints to …
Brooklyn’s Bone Museum has hundreds of anatomical specimens, rows of bones, and one very unusual staff member: a tuxedo cat named Bone Jovi. Bone Jovi is the resident feline at The Bone Museum in Brooklyn, where he serves as the unofficial guardian of the museum’s collection of human bones and anatomical specimens, according to ABC …
A sudden Arizona monsoon storm turned one Somerton family’s backyard into a fire scene after lightning struck a palm tree and flames spread quickly. Homeowner Terry Smith said his two sons were home when lightning hit during a recent storm, according to Arizona’s Family. The strike sparked a fast-moving fire that destroyed the family’s shed. …