How to prepare your home, protect trees and plants from the arctic blast

Pipes are often the biggest problem when not properly protected. SAN ANTONIO — We are still a few days away from the extreme cold expected. But now is the time to prepare your home before unexpected damage occurs from the bitterly cold temperatures.  The big task many homeowners face is protecting outdoor pipes exposed to the … Read more

Plastic chemicals in food are widespread, Consumer Reports’ tests find

Take a trip through the grocery store or stop at a fast-food restaurant, and the packaged food you buy probably contains some form of a chemical used to make plastic, Consumer Reports’ testing finds. Consumer Reports tested 85 foods, a wide variety including cereals, canned fruits and fish, meats, baby food, beverages, and fast food. … Read more

WATCH: SAPD releases bodycam footage of Councilman Marc Whyte’s DWI arrest

The District 10 representative is not seen taking a breathalyzer test. According to records, he initially refused to submit one. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) released 20 minutes of dash cam and body camera video showing City Council member Marc Whyte being pulled over, administered a field sobriety test and then taken … Read more

SAPD releases DWI arrest video of Marc Whyte on day councilman is suspended from committee assignments

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio City Councilmember Marc Whyte was suspended from his committee assignments on Thursday, the same day the San Antonio Police Department released video of his recent DWI arrest. “I am suspending Councilmember Whyte from Council committee assignments until further notice or until more details of the incident are known,” Mayor Ron … Read more