Participating donors to receive thank-you gifts at Spring Break blood drive

South Texas Blood & Tissue will host a two-day community blood drive to tackle Spring Break blood shortage. SAN ANTONIO — South Texas Blood & Tissue is hosting a community blood drive on Tuesday Mar. 12 and Wednesday Mar. 13 at Ingram Park Mall.  The drive is aimed at preventing blood shortages during Spring Break, … Read more

Nashville PD searching for missing Mizzou student

The college-aged man was last seen when he was asked to leave a bar, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said. NASHVILLE, Mo. — A 22-year-old University of Missouri student is missing after he was asked to leave a Nashville bar Saturday night, the city’s police department said. The man, identified as Riley Strain from Springfield, … Read more

Rapid bus transit connecting major parts of SA to be funded in federal budget proposal

The Biden-Harris administration says the nearly $4 billion in support for the transit construction projects across the U.S. will jumpstart economic development. SAN ANTONIO — On Monday, U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recommended that 14 major transit construction projects across the country receive nearly $4 billion in federal support as part of President Biden’s Fiscal … Read more

Sperm whale dies after beaching itself in Venice

Wildlife officials say they’re working to determine what caused the 44-foot-long whale to become stranded. VENICE, Fla. — Officials are working to move a beached sperm whale that washed up along the shore in Venice. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) confirmed Monday that the whale had died and that crews are working … Read more