SAFD: Fire breaks out at south-side thrift store, no injuries reported

An electrical problem under the Jen’s Korner Closet cash register caused the fire. The contents were a complete loss but there wasn’t much damage to the building. SAN ANTONIO — A fire tore through the Jen’s Korner Closet used clothing store Wednesday night. The San Antonio Fire Department responded to the 4100 block of Pleasanton … Read more

When can we expect our first ‘real’ cold front in San Antonio? Here’s a look at what the data reveals.

FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS: We dig through the data to determine when we might see our first cold front 100s again today, heat advisory issued Isolated downpour possible late Friday FORECAST: Before we talk cold fronts, we’ve got to deal with today’s heat. We’ll spend another day above 100°, while heat index values soar to near 105° … Read more

Full schedule, speakers announced ahead of Texas Tribune Festival

AUSTIN, Texas – The annual Texas Tribune Festival — a collision of politics, policy, and news — is set to take over downtown Austin next month. Over three days in September, politicians, policymakers, and members of the news media will discuss issues pertinent to Texas and beyond. Recommended Videos The festival’s topics will include the … Read more

Tragedy prevented by foiling apparent plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Austria, official says

VIENNA – Following the cancellation of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over an apparent attack plot, Austria’s Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said Thursday in Vienna that “the situation was serious, the situation is serious. But we can also say: A tragedy was prevented.” The cancellations of three sold-out concerts this week devastated Swifties across … Read more