Ohio home explosion leaves 2 dead, 1 injured as debris rains down on neighborhood

The Ohio State Fire Marshal will lead the investigation into the blast. BETHEL, Ohio — An explosion at an Ohio home Tuesday killed two people, injured one and sent debris flying throughout a neighborhood, authorities said. It’s not yet known what caused the blast in Bethel, which happened shortly before 9 a.m. and set the … Read more

‘They’re not scared of getting in trouble’ | Parents react after student hospitalized following fight at Edison High School

In the letter sent by the principal, she wrote that appropriate disciplinary action will be taken, and that could mean a student’s mandatory expulsion from campus. SAN ANTONIO — Parents are concerned after a student was hospitalized following a fight at Thomas Edison High School on Monday. The school principal sent out a letter Monday, … Read more

‘Thank God, the baby was alive’ | Community advocate calls for action after newborn is found on side of road

“The fact that the fire station is just right there (is) even more frustrating,” the advocate says. SAN ANTONIO — After a newborn baby was found alive on the side of a road on San Antonio’s northeast side Tuesday afternoon, a San Antonian is calling for action. Around 3:40 p.m., police were called to the … Read more

‘I don’t know what death smells like, but it’s pretty close’ | Recent visitors say San Pedro Creek Culture Park is in stinky phase

San Antonio Water System says the lingering smell might be due to a recent private property sewage problem at a nearby apartment complex. SAN ANTONIO — Sandra says she usually likes to get out of her office and walk along the San Pedro Creek Culture Park, but not lately. “I don’t know what death smells … Read more

‘It is not about dying’ | Tejano superstar and colleagues working to remove stigma around hospice care

“We are striving to get the stigma removed from hospice,” Shelly Lares says. SAN ANTONIO — Tejano superstar Shelly Lares retired from the stage nearly two years ago. The singer known as ‘Little Miss Dynamite’ is still using her powerhouse of a voice for a different tune. She works in hospice care and is the … Read more