Atascosa County fire flare-up leaves residents fearful; $300K damage estimated

A devastating fire in Atascosa County has left residents reeling, with damages estimated at $300,000. Fire Marshal: “Please pray for rain.” SAN ANTONIO — $300,000. That’s the preliminary damage estimate Atascosa County officials have released on the Way Cross Road fire that burned houses, vehicles, trailers and brush land near the Bexar County line Thursday … Read more

Local restaurants bring national drink trend to San Antonio

San Antonio restaurants embrace the latest trend with soft-serve margaritas, mixing cocktail with dessert delight. SAN ANTONIO — You have probably seen them on Instagram. Now, local restaurants are bringing a national drink trend to San Antonio.  They are called soft-serve margaritas and many of them are dairy-based. It’s basically a margarita meets soft-serve ice … Read more

East Texas liver recipient meets family of organ donor that saved his life

According to the family, Armando Olivan’s donations benefited more than 70 people through organ and tissue transplants. TYLER, Texas — An East Texas liver transplant recipient met the family of his donor for the first time Thursday, sharing an emotional reunion and a heart to heart.  Magdaleno “Junior” Jacquez, a lifelong East Texan, embraced the … Read more