Those large insects flying around aren’t murder hornets, they’re cicada killer wasps, experts say

Murder hornets got their name because they prey on bees and decapitate them. They can also wipe out local honeybee populations. HOUSTON — Large wasps spotted around Montgomery County recently are making people nervous, but experts say there’s no need to worry — they’re not murder hornets. The Montgomery County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension said they’ve … Read more

Buc-ee’s will bring one of its largest travel centers yet to San Marcos

According to a filing obtained by KVUE, Buc-ee’s will begin breaking ground on the 74,000-square-foot travel center in October. The privately funded facility will cost about $47.2 million and bring 120 fueling stations with it. It’s also expected to have anywhere from 100 to 175 charging stations for electric vehicles. Buc-ee’s received tax incentives to … Read more

RFK Jr.’s application to get on the ballot accepted despite claims from Texas Democrats

Texas Democrats claimed about 70% of the signatures on Robert F. Kennedy’s petition were invalid. AUSTIN, Texas — Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on the ballot in Texas. Despite claims from Texas Democrats that Kennedy “failed miserably” to get on the state’s ballot, the Texas Secretary of State’s Office approved the petition … Read more

Cruising Kitchen is ‘cruising’ its way to San Antonio’s west side, plans to add 100 new jobs

The company prides itself in being a leader in custom mobile business fabrication and has worked with several big names like Whataburger, Walmart and Raising Canes. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio company ‘Cruising Kitchens‘ is cruising on over to the west side. It’s new headquarters will be on more than six acres. The president of … Read more

12 tenants relocated after apartment fire in Medical Center area

The fire started at the Fountainhead Apartment complex at 4400 Horizon Hill Boulevard, near the intersection with Medical Center Drive. SAN ANTONIO — Twelve tenants briefly found themselves without a place to stay after an apartment fire in the Medical Center area Thursday afternoon. Neighbors said it appeared to be caused by someone barbecuing on … Read more

Northside ISD’s AI Summit encourages teachers to experiment with artificial intelligence in the classroom

The summit invited more than 500 teachers and staff members to learn about the latest artificial intelligence tools. SAN ANTONIO — A new wave of teaching is taking over the classroom.  Through the 17 sessions making up Northside ISD‘s AI Summit on Thursday. teachers were encouraged to take risks when incorporating AI in classroom instruction. … Read more