American Red Cross Greater San Antonio Chapter holding recruiting event this weekend

SAN ANTONIO – The American Red Cross Greater San Antonio Chapter is holidng a recruiting event this weekend in the hopes of finding those interested in joining various roles, a press release said. The recruitment event will take place at the American Red Cross San Antonio Office, located at 3642 East Houston Street from 10 … Read more

‘Time is of the essence’: More volunteers needed to help in Houston area after Hurricane Beryl

SAN ANTONIO – Supplies are stacked high in Joseph Villarreal’s office. “You don’t know what to expect,” Villarreal said. Villarreal is stocking up on safety gear and hygiene goods before heading to the Houston area. His team with San Antonio Aware and Prepared will soon take volunteers to help out after Hurricane Beryl. “It’s going … Read more

‘This has taken too long’: Flood barricades return to east Bexar County where two people drowned in 2021

In October 2021, off Graytown Road near St. Hedwig, 5-year-old Alyssa Layman and 52-year-old Esther Rodriguez Conde were both swept away by rushing floodwaters. ST HEDWIG, Texas — Heavy rains swept across San Antonio Friday.  Some drivers were caught off guard. One vehicle got stuck in a low water crossing off Sleepy Hollow near Huebner … Read more