Educators embrace eclipse as a unique teaching opportunity

SAN ANTONIO – The April 8 total solar eclipse has provided educators unique teaching opportunities to help students understand the celestial event. Maria Sandoval, a gifted and talented teacher at Burke Elementary School, said the eclipse has allowed educators to work on new lessons that are out of the norm. “They’re making those connections with … Read more

TxDOT urges drivers to create plan, have patience with expected eclipse travel this weekend

BANDERA COUNTY, Texas – The Texas Department of Transportation has a message for those driving ahead of Monday’s eclipse: take caution and be prepared. TxDOT is urging drivers to plan ahead and be patient. With an influx of people expected to pass through South Central Texas, it expects an increase in roadway congestion through Tuesday. … Read more

Third body recovered from Baltimore bridge wreckage

Officials say Unified Command dive teams recovered the body of 38-year-old Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval around 10:30 a.m. Friday. BALTIMORE — Ten days after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore, another body has been recovered. Officials say Unified Command dive teams recovered the body of 38-year-old Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval around 10:30 a.m. Friday.  The … Read more

‘Inside will be your safest bet’: Cibolo veterinarian weighs in on what you should do with your pets during the eclipse

Cibolo, TX – Before Texans and out-of-state visitors travel to their viewing spots for Monday’s solar eclipse, Dr. Amber Fritz is urging pet owners to take precautions. “Only take your pet if you think they’ll be used to something like that,” Fritz, a veterinarian at CityVet-Cibolo Crossing, said. “Otherwise, it’s probably best for them to … Read more

Dive teams recover body of missing construction worker from Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage

Officials say Unified Command dive teams recovered the body of 38-year-old Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval around 10:30 a.m. Friday. BALTIMORE — Ten days after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore, another body has been recovered. Officials say Unified Command dive teams recovered the body of 38-year-old Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval around 10:30 a.m. Friday.  The … Read more

Shakespeare gets a San Antonio twist with Midsummer Sueño at San Pedro Playhouse

SAN ANTONIO – The San Pedro Playhouse is taking audiences outside for its newest production, “Midsummer Sueño,” an original San Antonio-themed adaptation of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The six shows will be performed in a set built into San Pedro Springs Park, right behind the Classic Theater. This adaptation, written by Paco Farias just … Read more