When rain falls and water rises in San Antonio, firefighters get busy

The advice from authorities remains the same on nights like Tuesday night: Turn around, don’t drown. SAN ANTONIO — When a significant storm blew through the San Antonio area Tuesday night, firefighters across the city received all kinds of calls for help. There were numerous power outages, a couple of fires that appeared connected to lightning … Read more

Serial burglar who allegedly targeted San Antonio parking lots taken into custody

Police say he was targeting areas like The Rim and La Cantera, as well as other areas of town. SAN ANTONIO — A serial burglar who police say was targeting shopping center parking lots in north San Antonio was arrested Wednesday.  The suspect, 18-year-old Mikey Valdez – whom officials called a known burglar throughout the … Read more

Hawkeyes retiring Caitlin Clark’s jersey: ‘There will never be another’

The announcement comes as fans and teammates alike gathered at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the team’s end-of-season celebration. IOWA CITY, Iowa — When Caitlin Clark’s name is brought up, terms like GOAT and one-of-a-kind are thrown around.  Well, the Iowa Hawkeyes just made it official: Her collegiate jersey number, 22, will be retired.  “There will never … Read more

East Village neighborhood demands action by the City over deteriorated sidewalks, citing safety concerns

Richard Lafoille, 86, who has a prosthetic leg, said he’s fallen over multiple times because of the poor sidewalk conditions. SAN ANTONIO — Richard Lafoille misses the days when he could walk around the East Village neighborhood without fear of falling down due to cracked or uneven sidewalks. The 86-year-old Michigan native has called San … Read more