Mother of beloved nurse and former East Central ISD teacher raising awareness of 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 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 driving  Whitney’s mother … Read more

Woman killed by police after attacking officers with homemade weapons, Balcones Heights police say

SAN ANTONIO – A 49-year-old woman is dead after officers shot her on the inner Northwest Side, Balcones Heights police say. The shooting happened around 8:00 p.m. Friday in the 200 block of N. Crossroads Boulevard. Recommended Videos According to Balcones Heights Police Chief John Jahanara, the woman had attacked officers with homemade weapons and … Read more

Crisis Center of Comal County breaks ground on new shelter in New Braunfels

The new building will almost quadruple the amount of people the organization is able to serve. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — The Crisis Center of Comal County (CCCC) is one step closer to rebuilding its new shelter, breaking ground for its new location exactly two years since its previous location burnt down.  While no one was hurt, … Read more

Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93

NEW YORK – Faith Ringgold, an award-winning author and artist who broke down barriers for Black female artists and became famous for her richly colored and detailed quilts combining painting, textiles and storytelling, has died. She was 93. The artist’s assistant, Grace Matthews, told The Associated Press that Ringgold died Friday night at her home … Read more