SAN ANTONIO – Lyric Lampkin, 9, seems like any energetic fourth grader with dreams of being a YouTube star and fashion model. But she also faces struggles from living with sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder. Lyric’s struggles include blood transfusions and even having to spend 14 days hospitalized, including four to five days … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – CPS Energy is adding more solar energy to its portfolio. According to a news release, the utility has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with Genesis Consolidated Industries Holdings for a 150-megawatt solar project called “Exodus 1.” The solar farm will be located in Caldwell County. The solar project is expected … Read more
UVALDE, Texas – Emotions were running high at the Uvalde County Commissioners Court meeting as survivors and families of the Robb Elementary victims demanded accountability. Commissioner Mariano Pargas was the acting Uvalde police chief on the day of the mass shooting. Although he stepped down from the law enforcement position in 2022, he still serves … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – If you drove through dirty puddles or over salted overpasses in recent days, your car may look like it needs a wash. It’s not just about appearances, though. It’s also a matter of safety, especially if your car is a newer model. “That’s because those advanced safety systems need the sensors and … Read more
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Deputies arrested a 19-year-old woman in connection with a child indecency case involving a teen she was babysitting, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Amris Celeste Vasquez, 19, is charged with indecency with a child by contact and display of harmful matter to a minor. Sheriff Javier Salazar said the … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio-based pipeline and terminal operator NuStar Energy LP (NYSE: NS) has agreed to be acquired by Dallas-based fuel distributor Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) for $7.3 billion, NuStar announced. Sunoco will acquire NuStar in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $7.3 billion, according to the announcement. NuStar shareholders will receive 0.4 Sunoco … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A majority of students in the San Antonio Independent School District returned to warmer classrooms Monday after widespread heating system failures prompted the shutdown of all 98 schools in the district for two days last week. Superintendent Jaime Aquino said most campuses have adequate heating but there are eight schools that are … Read more