Up to 90% of extremely low birth weight infants need transfusions. A Feb. 27 blood drive aims to keep fresh blood ready for San Antonio’s most fragile patients. SAN ANTONIO — Some of San Antonio’s tiniest patients depend on blood donations to survive. St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital is hosting a blood drive Friday, Feb. 27, … Read more
San Antonio’s largest Spurs mural celebrates head coach Mitch Johnson. SAN ANTONIO — If you want to visit San Antonio Spurs murals, you can drive anywhere in the city and likely find one. However, if there’s a must-see mural for all Silver and Black fans, it’s the city’s largest one on the Southside at Rudy’s … Read more
A new fenced outdoor classroom is bringing nature-based learning to Pre-K and homeschool families on San Antonio’s east side. SAN ANTONIO — Dirt under little fingernails. Butterflies in the garden. Lessons that don’t just happen at a desk. The Davis-Scott Family YMCA is opening a brand-new NatureScape, a fenced outdoor learning and play environment designed … Read more
Firefighters are battling hotspots after flames tore through a home near West Commerce and Culebra. SAN ANTONIO — A fast-moving fire destroyed a small vacant home on the west side of San Antonio early Wednesday morning, briefly spreading to two neighboring houses before firefighters brought it under control. The San Antonio Fire Department responded around … Read more
Spider webs, ant strength and dragonfly flights? The DoSeum’s Bug Squad is bringing hands-on spring break fun to San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — Move over, Avengers. There’s a new squad in town — and they have six legs. Just in time for spring break, The DoSeum has launched Bug Squad, a larger-than-life, hands-on exhibit that … Read more
An overall change in lifestyle including more screens and less physical activity is largely to blame. SAN ANTONIO — Heart attacks among younger people are rising dramatically, with one in five now occurring in people under 40. Early detection of heart disease is key, which is a big reason why American Heart Month exists. Heart … Read more
SAPD recovered a stolen car, two stolen guns and narcotics after four suspects fled near S. Zarzamora. SAN ANTONIO — Two people are in custody and two others remain at large after officers located a stolen vehicle on the city’s west side Tuesday morning. According to the San Antonio Police Department, officers were en route … Read more