Holiday shoppers put billions on ‘buy now, pay later’ plans. Now payments are due.

SAN ANTONIO – Holiday shoppers now face the financial hangover – debt. That includes the increasingly popular buy now, pay later plans. Online holiday shoppers put $16.6 billion into those services, according to Adobe Analytics. Now that the gifts have been opened, it’s time to pay up. Some of the plans offer no-cost or low-cost … Read more

Low levels require South Texas Blood and Tissue Center to import blood

SAN ANTONIO – The holiday season brings a desperate need for blood donations at the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center (STBTC). “We needed to expand our refrigerators, our coolers, our hospital services area, to allow for more blood so we can support the community in need,” said STBTC spokesperson Francine Pina. Pina explained that … Read more

Multiple injuries reported after possible gas explosion at Fort Worth hotel, city council member says

The Fort Worth Fire Department stated in a tweet that firefighters are on the scene of a major incident in downtown Fort Worth. FORT WORTH, Texas — Officers and firefighters are responding to a Fort Worth hotel after there was a possible gas explosion on Monday afternoon.  Fort Worth Fire Department Public Information Officer Craig … Read more

Texas A&M President responds to online claims regarding university, Qatar campus

In a statement on Sunday, President Mark A. Welsh called the reports “simply wrong and based on false information and assumptions.” COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Editor’s Note: The attached video aired in August 2023. On Sunday, Texas A&M University President Gen. Mark A. Welsh III issued a statement about claims circulating online regarding the university … Read more

Katy resident claims $2 million Powerball prize, chooses to remain anonymous

HOUSTON — Talk about the greatest Christmas present ever! A Katy resident is $2 million richer after hitting all five numbers in a Powerball drawing last month. The winning ticket was bought at Timewise Food Store #295 along the Katy Freeway at Ernestes Road. The winner chose to remain anonymous. The quick-pick ticket sold in … Read more