‘It’s all been so spontaneous’: New Braunfels artist goes viral with powerwashing artwork

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Powerwashing isn’t a chore for artist Sam Ward. “I get to come out and do whatever I want to do,” Ward said. “It’s all been so spontaneous.” Recommended Videos Ward uses concrete as his canvas and a powerwasher as his paintbrush. His mission is to make beauty out of the mundane, … Read more

2 dead, dozens rescued at Galveston Beach amid red flag warning, officials say

GALVESTON, Texas – Two people have reportedly died, and many others were rescued from the waters at Galveston Beach over the weekend, according to KPRC-TV. Joshua Acevedo and four others were swimming around the Galveston Historic Pleasure Pier on Saturday when they were caught in a powerful current, KPRC reported. Recommended Videos Lifeguards rushed to … Read more

For the first time in 5 years, opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have declined

Florida saw a nearly 8.5% decrease in reported overdose deaths from 2022-2023. Georgia reported a 7.9% decrease. Both higher than national average of 5.1%. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — For the first time in five years, the Centers for Disease Control records show opioid overdose deaths in the United States have declined. It’s a significant shift health … Read more

$13 million YWCA San Antonio project seeks to house survivors of domestic abuse

The YWCA is removing barriers for women between the ages of 18 to 25, transforming the former St. Andrews convent to a ‘Women’s Live & Learn Center.’ SAN ANTONIO — A $13 million investment is under construction for the YWCA San Antonio organization located at 2318 Castroville Road. The ‘Women’s Live and Learn Center’ will house … Read more