12 On Your Side: Property appraisals, 99 Cents Only Stores to close, laundry detergent pods recall

Happy weekend, y’all! If you’re a property owner, expect your new appraisal next week.  Before you cringe at the thought, read on. The past few years, we’ve seen crazy jumps in valuations because home sale prices have soared. Well, I met with Bexar County’s chief appraiser, who tells me the average increase is only 2.4%. That’s … Read more

Millions of Tide, Gain laundry pod bags recalled

SAN ANTONIO – Procter and Gamble is recalling 8.2 million bags of laundry detergent pods, including Tide and Gain products. The problem is with defective packaging, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The outer bag can split open near the zipper track, making the potent, concentrated liquid pods accessible to children. Recommended Videos … Read more

For those in the path of totality, here’s when you may briefly take off your eclipse glasses

As a reminder, certified glasses are needed to view the total eclipse happening on Monday, April 8. If you’re not in the path of totality, you will need to wear eclipse glasses throughout the entire duration of the event. In fact, experts say that even when 99% of the Sun’s surface is obscured, the remaining … Read more

Motorcyclist killed in crash with sedan on West Side, police say

SAN ANTONIO – A 22-year-old motorcyclist is dead following a crash on the city’s West Side late Thursday night, according to San Antonio police. The crash happened around 7:15 p.m. in the 8300 block of Potranco Road, not far from West Military Drive and Highway 151. Recommended Videos According to police, the motorcyclist was traveling … Read more