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Mother of beloved nurse and former East Central ISD teacher raising awareness of dangers of drinking and driving [Video]

“We are broken. Our hearts are broken. We’re shattered. I think we’re living in grief. We’re living in shock,” said Monique Presas.

SAN ANTONIO — It’s been two months since a popular and beloved nurse and former East Central ISD teacher, Whitney Weddel was hit head-on and killed by an accused drunk driver.

Whitney’s mother Monique Presas is sharing her story in hopes of raising awareness to the dangers of drinking and driving.

“We are broken. Our hearts are broken. We’re shattered. I think we’re living in grief. We’re living in shock,” said Presas.

On Feb. 8 at 4:30 a.m., Monique says time stopped for her and her husband.  Whitney was driving on Potranco Road when she was hit head-on by a wrong way driver.  Deputies say, Giovanna Blangiardo was intoxicated.

“Her life is ruined and our lives are ruined,” said Presas.

Whitney was taken to the hospital, where she …

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Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University while clashes break out at UCLA Boston 25 News [Video]

The pro-Palestinian demonstration that paralyzed Columbia University ended in dramatic fashion, with police carrying riot shields bursting into a building that protesters took over the previous night and making dozens of arrests. On the other side of the country, clashes broke out early Wednesday between dueling groups at the University of California, Los Angeles.