SAN ANTONIO – As of Monday morning, operations at the international railway crossing bridges in Eagle Pass and El Paso are suspended. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said they needed to suspend the crossings in part because of the recent resurgence of smuggling organizations moving migrants through Mexico via freight trains. The same day the … Read more
It was a gorgeous weekend in South Central Texas with plenty of sunshine, low humidity, and comfortable temperatures, but it was a different story for folks along the East Coast. A strong low-pressure system brought heavy rains, flooding issues, and strong winds from Florida to the Carolinas, and is now posing the same threats to … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – George Frederick said he defines Dignowity Hill as its history and its people. “I’m glad to be a part of it,” Frederick said. “To be honest with you, this is where the action is.” Frederick serves as the president of Hope House Ministries. For more than 15 years, at the corner of … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – An interesting contrast exists in Dignowity Hill. It’s a brick-and-mortar example of the name chosen for this edition of “Know My Neighborhood: Preservation vs. Progress.” Except in this instance, it might be more appropriate to say preservation and progress. The Carver The Carver Community Cultural Center, or The Carver as it’s known … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – People who live in the Dignowity Hill community say they are hungry for change when it comes to the kinds of food they have available in their neighborhood. Some, including Kristian Ratcliffe, said the historic area just east of downtown San Antonio is chock full of businesses where they can get a … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Dee Smith bought an old, abandoned bungalow at a courthouse auction for $3,200, sight unseen. “It was just like a haunted house,” she said. “And I almost cried.” Now, 16 years later, it’s all fixed up, and it’s valued at more than $600,000. “It started going up little by little,” Smith said. … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters battling two separate house fires Monday morning found that the flames and smoke were not their biggest challenges. They say they had to find a way around excessive clutter at one home, and burglar bars at another. RELATED: Early-morning fire destroys 1 home, threatens another on city’s Southeast Side, … Read more