SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County has the highest diabetes mortality rate in Texas, which is why it’s crucial to treat the disease before it becomes full-blown diabetes. Diabetes and pre-diabetes are typically determined by your A1C, a simple blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past three months. A reading below … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Three people who bought a vehicle in Bexar County in the past week are out thousands of dollars following a fraudulent transaction. According to the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector Albert Uresti, the buyers were swindled out of $10,000, $35,000, and $15,000 in cash, respectively, after being tricked into purchasing a vehicle with … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – The New York Times recently reported on the crisis of diabetes in Latino communities in San Antonio. The report cited a combination of poor genetics, little access to health care and deficient diets as causes for the acute issue in South Texas. “It’s a huge issue in San Antonio and dare I … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a bank on San Antonio’s Northeast Side. The robbery happened around 3:35 p.m. on Dec. 21 in the 12000 block of Nacogdoches Road. The suspect entered the Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union and passed a note to the bank teller demanding cash, according to the … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A new blood test that can detect Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear may be moving closer to reality, according to new research published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association. As estimates show there are over 400,000 individuals living with Alzheimer’s across Texas, this new study provides hope for … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – After committing to the school’s football program more than one week ago, quarterback Jayden de Laura has decided to leave Texas State University. The news of his withdrawal was first reported Wednesday afternoon by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football before the university confirmed his withdrawal moments later. “Jayden de Laura has withdrawn as … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery recently added 43 acres to continue veteran memorial care until at least 2045. The new space will accommodate nearly 24,000 pre-placed double crypts, 13,000 columbaria niches for cremated remains and an additional 6,000 traditional and inground cremated remains sites, a news release said. “With this expansion, veterans … Read more