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SAN ANTONIO – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed 39 Texas Emergency Management Council agencies to begin response and recovery efforts as preparations for Hurricane Beryl, a press release said Wednesday. Abbott said he is calling for 24/7 staffing plans for the State Emergency Operations Center, in case Hurricane Beryl hits the Texas Gulf Coast. … Read more

SAN ANTONIO – Financial readiness is critical before any potential natural disaster to ensure your hard-earned money, important documents and possessions are protected. The Federal Trade Commission is offering the following tips to help you prepare. First, make a list of your possessions and documents by taking pictures or videos of them. Your household inventory … Read more

SAN ANTONIO – Ivan Perez is a local veteran who found his life turned upside down while serving as a Marine in Iraq. In 2007, Perez was shot by a sniper twice. One bullet went into his hand, the other went into his back and came out of his right hip. Recommended Videos Perez was … Read more

SAN ANTONIO – Summer is the time for Old Glory to shine brighter than ever, and one local company sells thousands of custom U.S. flags each year to ensure a full display on the Fourth of July. Vanessa Van De Putte, owner of Dixie Flag and Banner Company in San Antonio, said the time between … Read more

FORECAST HEADLINES: Hot and quiet for Independence Day Isolated showers and storms Saturday afternoon along a weak front Beryl re-emerges in the Gulf this weekend, when it does, we’ll gain more clarity on the forecast Regardless of Beryl’s path, dangerous surf will exist along Texas beaches this weekend Rain chances are in the forecast for … Read more