Southwest Research Institute engineers test hydrogen combustion engines in diesel trucks

SAN ANTONIO – While electric big rigs are often touted as the future of cleaner trucking, San Antonio researchers are pioneering hydrogen combustion engines they believe could steer the 18-wheeler segment in a greener direction. Engineers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have retrofitted a traditional diesel truck engine to run on hydrogen combustion instead. Recommended … Read more

Hybrids rule Consumer Reports’ annual list of top picks

One word dominates Consumer Reports’ annual list of top vehicle picks: electrified. “This year, our top 10 includes vehicles with a variety of powertrains– there are four hybrids, three plug-in hybrid electric vehicles or PHEVs and one EV. That’s significant because it shows how the markets shifted towards electrification and confirms that these models can … Read more

Former Judson ISD band director found guilty on child pornography charges

SAN ANTONIO – A former Judson ISD band director was found guilty Tuesday on 20 counts of possession of child pornography and promotion of child pornography. Mark Mallow could face a maximum punishment of life in prison. The punishment phase of his trial began Tuesday afternoon. Recommended Videos Mallow was arrested in August 2022 after … Read more

Hundreds of Northside ISD students compete in Texas SpherOlympics using mini robots

SAN ANTONIO – The 2024 Olympics may be taking place this summer, but this week the Northside Independent School District is having their own version using mini robots. This week seventh grade students are competing in different sports with Sphero BOLT, a coding robot. “We have BOLT outside that’s going to go swimming. We have BOLT … Read more