Uvalde family finds way to turn purpose into pain with nonprofit in daughter’s memory

“Gloves for Tess” was launched on the eve of what would have been their daughter’s birthday. UVALDE, Texas — Tess Marie Mata loved her cat Oliver, softball and the Houston Astros. She played second base because Jose Altuve was her favorite player. Tess would have turned 13 today if her life hadn’t been cut short … Read more

Uvalde family finds way to turn pain into purpose with nonprofit in daughter’s memory

“Gloves for Tess” was launched on the eve of what would have been their daughter’s birthday. UVALDE, Texas — Tess Marie Mata loved her cat Oliver, softball and the Houston Astros. She played second base because Jose Altuve was her favorite player. Tess would have turned 13 today if her life hadn’t been cut short … Read more

East-side building faces potential teardown after vent cooking sparks fire, according to officials

Because of the danger inside this building, officials say the city might tear the building down. Damage however was moderate. SAN ANTONIO — A fire possibly caused by someone cooking on a metal air vent could cause an east-side building to be torn down, according to officials. San Antonio firefighters were called to the intersection … Read more