12 On Your Side: Property appraisals, 99 Cents Only Stores to close, laundry detergent pods recall

Happy weekend, y’all! If you’re a property owner, expect your new appraisal next week.  Before you cringe at the thought, read on. The past few years, we’ve seen crazy jumps in valuations because home sale prices have soared. Well, I met with Bexar County’s chief appraiser, who tells me the average increase is only 2.4%. That’s … Read more

Millions of Tide, Gain laundry pod bags recalled

SAN ANTONIO – Procter and Gamble is recalling 8.2 million bags of laundry detergent pods, including Tide and Gain products. The problem is with defective packaging, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The outer bag can split open near the zipper track, making the potent, concentrated liquid pods accessible to children. Recommended Videos … Read more

‘We’re gonna keep it alive and well’ | Owner of Woodlawn Theatre Center looks ahead to future of historic venue

Owner Sherry Wehner worked for years developing the iconic, 450-seat main performance space and is hopeful for the possibilities for the future. SAN ANTONIO — The owner of the Woodlawn Theatre is looking ahead to the future after the nonprofit that occupied the space relocated to expand its theatre and educational program. The historic building … Read more

For those in the path of totality, here’s when you may briefly take off your eclipse glasses

As a reminder, certified glasses are needed to view the total eclipse happening on Monday, April 8. If you’re not in the path of totality, you will need to wear eclipse glasses throughout the entire duration of the event. In fact, experts say that even when 99% of the Sun’s surface is obscured, the remaining … Read more

Hall of Famer Pau Gasol excited to watch Spurs’ Wembanyama’s NBA career unfold

The former Spur is eager to follow Wembanyama’s development. SAN ANTONIO — From 2016-19, the San Antonio Spurs had in uniform one of the greatest foreign big men to ever grace the basketball hardwood: Pau Gasol. The NBA veteran’s best days may have been behind him, but he represented how big men in the future … Read more