Fire destroys vacant home, damages another after firefighters had problems with water pressure

One was a complete loss, and the other had about $20K in damages. SAN ANTONIO — One house was destroyed, another heavily damaged after fire ripped through a vacant home on the southwest side of town late Tuesday. San Antonio firefighters resonded to the 200 block of Briggs Avenue near Somerset Road around 10:48 p.m. for … Read more

Woman seriously injured after being struck by pickup truck, police say

Investigators say the driver was being checked out for driving while intoxicated. SAN ANTONIO — Police are investigating a crash on southwest side of San Antonio that sent a woman to the hospital late Tuesday evening. San Antonio Police responded to the intersection of South Zarzamora Street at Vickers Avenue around 10 p.m. for reports … Read more

Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels to hire for hundreds of positions for 2024 season

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels is hiring for hundreds of positions for the 2024 season. The “FUNbelieveably Fun Hiring Event” starts on Saturday and ends on Feb. 24. During that time, the waterpark will hire for about 2,000 positions for the spring and summer seasons, including: Lifeguards (minimum age: 15); Housekeeping (minimum … Read more

Ash Wednesday being observed

For those attending mass on Wednesday, the Archdiocese says its best to check with your local parish for times. SAN ANTONIO — A very important time of year begins on Wednesday for Christians across the world and in San Antonio. It’s Ash Wednesday, which kicks off the start of the Lenten season. The Archdiocese of … Read more