‘Overwhelming’: Rural communities prepare for thousands to pack their small towns during eclipse weekend

VANDERPOOL, Texas – Even with a limited crew, Rhonda Garofano said the Utopia Volunteer EMS is ready to handle emergencies throughout the eclipse weekend. “It’s overwhelming for a rural EMS,” said Garofano, the EMS director. “We’re going to do what we have to do when it happens, and we’ll handle it. We’ll handle the situation when it … Read more

Population growth in some rural Bexar County areas causes school districts to plan ahead

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A new demographic study presented to the East Central ISD school board this week shows the district population growth is expected to continue. District spokesperson Brandon Oliver said it is expecting the student population to double in the next 10 years. Recommended Videos “Currently, we’re like I said, 11,000 students,” Oliver … Read more

Thieves halt nonprofit’s plans to honor fallen first responders after breaking into truck

SAN ANTONIO – The nonprofit Saving a Hero’s Place honors fallen first responders and is in town to do just that for the San Antonio Police Department. Instead, SAPD is now helping the organization because its work truck with supplies was broken into. “It’s anger and then just heartbroken because, you know, now this is … Read more

Volunteers to lead a Free tree trek hike at Martin Luther King Park to promote better health

To combat the health impacts of the loss of tree canopy in San Antonio, the all-volunteer organization is hoping education and action will help. SAN ANTONIO — Studies quoted by local non-profit Bexar Branches Alliance point to local population growth that has nearly doubled over the course of twenty years, along with a loss of … Read more