Painted Tree Boutique’s closure leaves vendors scrambling, San Antonio entrepreneur finds new start at The Vine

For Jackie Guerra, owner of Chosen and Precious, the closure came without warning. SAN ANTONIO — A sudden shutdown has left hundreds of small business owners searching for answers—but for one San Antonio entrepreneur, faith is turning uncertainty into a new beginning. The nationwide chain Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly closed its Park North location, a … Read more

Lightning damage briefly shuts down stretch of I-10 in Bexar County

Traffic was paused while crews repaired storm-damaged equipment near the interstate. SAN ANTONIO — A stretch of Interstate 10 in Bexar County was briefly shut down Sunday after overnight storms damaged utility equipment near the roadway. According to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, traffic in the 13000 block of I-10 westbound and eastbound was temporarily … Read more

Austin woman’s nonprofit saves dogs by relocating them from crowded Texas shelters to northern states

Susan Patterson is the founder of Take Me Home Transport, a nonprofit that moves dogs from overcrowded Central Texas shelters to partner shelters in northern states. AUSTIN, Texas — As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary this summer, one Austin woman has spent more than a decade quietly doing her part to make … Read more