More than 40% of new HIV infections nationwide are directly linked to Black people, according to the CDC. HOUSTON — For the last 25 years, Feb. 7 has been dubbed National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day to highlight how HIV disproportionately impacts the Black community. “Here in Harris County, Black people make up almost 50% OF … Read more
KARNES COUNTY, Texas – According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), an earthquake touched down in Falls City on Wednesday night. The USGS said a 3.2-magnitude earthquake shook the town, located 40 miles southeast of downtown San Antonio, just after 8 p.m. Karnes County (Google Maps) As of 10 p.m, Wednesday, no damage or … Read more
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Tex Amestoy said when he first moved to the northwest side of Bexar County, Talley Road was just two lanes. “There was nothing out here,” Amestoy said. “This was all country out here.” Nearly 20 years later, Amestoy said this area, near Alamo Ranch, has exploded. He said he’s worried that … Read more
Jesse Botello Tamez was last seen going to a fast-food restaurant. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Police are asking for your help to locate a missing older man. Jesse Botello Tamez, 89, was last seen in the 150 block of Havana departing to go to a fast-food restaurant in his vehicle, a 2012 Nissan Altima … Read more
HELOTES, Texas – The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance has until Monday, Feb. 12, to file an official request to contest the case to block a wastewater permit made to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Annalisa Peace with the GEAA says it may take weeks or months to know if the case will be granted, … Read more
If there is one constant in life, it’s that the Super Bowl will always be on a Sunday and people will always talk about how they wish it was on Saturday. Not only is it a big day for television, it’s also reportedly the second-largest day for food consumption in the U.S., behind Thanksgiving Day. … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting and killing another man at a traffic light. Christopher Powell, 36, was found guilty of murder by a Bexar County jury on Feb. 2. Powell’s sentencing begins Wednesday. On April 9, 2021, Powell and the victim were arguing with each … Read more