Show yourself some Valentine’s love with self-care gifts

Valentine’s may traditionally be for sweethearts, but who says you can’t show yourself a little love. Consumer Reports suggests some self-care products to give to yourself or your significant other. If self-care involves a cup of coffee, Consumer Reports suggests the Keurig K-Mini Plus. It’s convenient to use and comes in fun colors that will … Read more

Santikos reopens six locations on Monday

SAN ANTONIO – Santikos Entertainment reopened six of its 10 San Antonio-area theaters on Monday. As of Monday afternoon the following theaters are open: Casa Blanca Mayan Palace Santikos’ Cibolo, New Braunfels, Silverado 16 and Westlakes locations remain closed. The company has not given details about the “technical difficulties” that closed all of its local … Read more

When does San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country typically see the last freeze of winter?

The grass is greener in San Antonio…literally! We’re warming, and things are starting to sprout. If you’re eager to plant your gardens ahead of the spring, it may be wise to wait a little longer. The average last freeze in San Antonio occurs in late February. Average last freeze in the San Antonio metro area … Read more

Unwrapping the mystery behind Temu

Temu has been called the “dollar store of online shopping.” What’s it all about? And is it safe to shop there? GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — The story was originally published in November 2023. In just days, the holiday shopping blitz begins with Black Friday. However, a shopping app called Temu has already tempted bargain shoppers … Read more

Maine woman still volunteering at 104 years old

Barbara Bean turned 104 in February and said she loves the people she meets while volunteering at the Oldtimers’ Shop in Sanford. SANFORD, Maine — If you visit the Oldtimers’ Shop in Sanford, you’ll find two things: an abundance of hand-crafted items and the volunteers who keep the nonprofit running. “A couple of our ladies like … Read more

CLEAR Alert issued for man last seen in Pflugerville early Monday morning

The Travis County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Travis Bruce and believes his disappearance poses a threat to his health and safety. AUSTIN, Texas — A CLEAR Alert has been issued for a missing 33-year-old man last seen in Pflugerville early Monday morning. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Travis Bruce and believes … Read more