An overall change in lifestyle including more screens and less physical activity is largely to blame. SAN ANTONIO — Heart attacks among younger people are rising dramatically, with one in five now occurring in people under 40. Early detection of heart disease is key, which is a big reason why American Heart Month exists. Heart … Read more
Bargain hunting just got even better. A new thrift store on the west side is opening Feb. 26 and every purchase helps save homeless dogs and cats in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — If you love a good thrift find and helping animals, this might be your new favorite spot in San Antonio. San Antonio … Read more
BCSO says the suspect was driving 75 mph in a 40 mph zone and may face additional charges pending toxicology results. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — New details are emerging in a crash last week that resulted in a pregnant woman losing her baby. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30-year-old Alexander Diaz Mendoza, charging him … Read more
Up to 90% of extremely low birth weight infants need transfusions. A Feb. 27 blood drive aims to keep fresh blood ready for San Antonio’s most fragile patients. SAN ANTONIO — Some of San Antonio’s tiniest patients depend on blood donations to survive. St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital is hosting a blood drive Friday, Feb. 27, … Read more
San Antonio’s largest Spurs mural celebrates head coach Mitch Johnson. SAN ANTONIO — If you want to visit San Antonio Spurs murals, you can drive anywhere in the city and likely find one. However, if there’s a must-see mural for all Silver and Black fans, it’s the city’s largest one on the Southside at Rudy’s … Read more
A new fenced outdoor classroom is bringing nature-based learning to Pre-K and homeschool families on San Antonio’s east side. SAN ANTONIO — Dirt under little fingernails. Butterflies in the garden. Lessons that don’t just happen at a desk. The Davis-Scott Family YMCA is opening a brand-new NatureScape, a fenced outdoor learning and play environment designed … Read more
Firefighters are battling hotspots after flames tore through a home near West Commerce and Culebra. SAN ANTONIO — A fast-moving fire destroyed a small vacant home on the west side of San Antonio early Wednesday morning, briefly spreading to two neighboring houses before firefighters brought it under control. The San Antonio Fire Department responded around … Read more