Meet some of the first babies born in 2026, including one who arrived at the stroke of midnight

Memorial Hermann shared the birth announcements early Thursday morning. HOUSTON — Meet the first baby born in the new year at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. According to the hospital system, baby girl Julia was born just as the clock struck midnight, weighing 10 pounds, five ounces. Both mom and baby are doing well.  Shortly after, … Read more

Hello, 2026! Meet Texas Children’s first babies of the New Year

Texas Children’s Hospital welcomed its first babies of 2026 just hours into the new year, celebrating two sweet arrivals and a joyful start to 2026. HOUSTON — The new year rang in with more than fireworks at Texas Children’s Hospital, it also came with two very special birthday celebrations. Hospital officials announced the first babies … Read more

Blanco County investigates suspected arson in ongoing brush fires

Officials believe recent brush fires in the southwestern portion of the county may have been intentionally lit. BLANCO COUNTY, Texas — Officials in Blanco County believe recent brush fires in the southwestern portion of the county may have been intentionally lit. Blanco County ESD 2 fire crews have responded to multiple vegetation fires recently, according … Read more

SAFD: West-side house fire sends crews rushing after reports of children trapped

Firefighters responded to a working house fire near Culebra Road early Thursday morning, where everyone inside escaped safely despite serious damage to the home. SAN ANTONIO — Firefighters responded to a late-night house fire on the city’s West Side early Thursday morning after reports that children may have been trapped inside the home. The fire … Read more

Fireworks to blame for fire that heavily damaged northwest-side home, SAFD says

A northwest-side home was severely damaged after a firework sparked a fast-moving house fire, though everyone inside escaped safely. SAN ANTONIO — Firefighters are reminding the public about the dangers of fireworks after a house fire on the northwest-side was reportedly sparked by a single firework Wednesday night. The fire broke out around 10:30 p.m. … Read more