She had been found wandering around as a stray with a large, external cancerous mass. KERRVILLE, Texas — Our “Forgotten Friends” series showcases a dog or cat each week that has spent a lengthy time at an area shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them and bring them home to love. This week’s Forgotten … Read more
An overall change in lifestyle including more screens and less physical activity is largely to blame. SAN ANTONIO — Heart attacks among younger people are rising dramatically, with one in five now occurring in people under 40. Early detection of heart disease is key, which is a big reason why American Heart Month exists. Heart … Read more
Bargain hunting just got even better. A new thrift store on the west side is opening Feb. 26 and every purchase helps save homeless dogs and cats in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — If you love a good thrift find and helping animals, this might be your new favorite spot in San Antonio. San Antonio … Read more
BCSO says the suspect was driving 75 mph in a 40 mph zone and may face additional charges pending toxicology results. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — New details are emerging in a crash last week that resulted in a pregnant woman losing her baby. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30-year-old Alexander Diaz Mendoza, charging him … Read more
Up to 90% of extremely low birth weight infants need transfusions. A Feb. 27 blood drive aims to keep fresh blood ready for San Antonio’s most fragile patients. SAN ANTONIO — Some of San Antonio’s tiniest patients depend on blood donations to survive. St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital is hosting a blood drive Friday, Feb. 27, … Read more
San Antonio’s largest Spurs mural celebrates head coach Mitch Johnson. SAN ANTONIO — If you want to visit San Antonio Spurs murals, you can drive anywhere in the city and likely find one. However, if there’s a must-see mural for all Silver and Black fans, it’s the city’s largest one on the Southside at Rudy’s … Read more
A new fenced outdoor classroom is bringing nature-based learning to Pre-K and homeschool families on San Antonio’s east side. SAN ANTONIO — Dirt under little fingernails. Butterflies in the garden. Lessons that don’t just happen at a desk. The Davis-Scott Family YMCA is opening a brand-new NatureScape, a fenced outdoor learning and play environment designed … Read more