Teams of volunteers are gearing up in Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley, among other communities, equipped to respond at a moment’s notice. TEXAS, USA — An army of volunteers with the nonprofit Texans on Mission is in standby status to deploy disaster relief as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches the Lone Star State. “While … Read more
Metro Health recommends keeping three to seven days of goods stocked up. That includes water, canned goods, a can opener if you need it and powdered milk. SAN ANTONIO — As Beryl continues toward the Texas coast, San Antonio Metro Health is advising people locally to prepare with whatever may come. Agencies across San Antonio … Read more
Teams of volunteers are gearing up in Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley, among other communities, equipped to respond at a moment’s notice. TEXAS, USA — An army of volunteers with the non-profit, Texans on Mission, is on standby to deploy disaster relief as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches the Lone Star State. “While no … Read more
Crews were keeping close watch and fielding calls from more than two dozen communities outside San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — While crews remained on alert all Thursday night into the early-morning hours Friday, Bexar County officials said the number of fireworks-related fires they responded to in unincorporated areas and suburban communities this July Fourth dropped … Read more
More than 3,000 guns were stolen from cars in San Antonio last year, contributing to a trend seen across Texas. SAN ANTONIO — A veteran San Antonio police sergeant speaking at the scene of a shooting Friday afternoon said keeping track of serial numbers and reporting when firearms are stolen is the best thing gun … Read more
The Salvation Army San Antonio said it’s likely it will serve as a command center for the organization during the storm’s aftermath. SAN ANTONIO — With portions of South Texas now within the forecast cone of Tropical Storm Beryl, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an advisory notice to the 39 Texas Emergency Management Council Agencies to prepare … Read more
He retired from the financial services company in 2015 and shortly after revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. SAN ANTONIO — The former CEO of USAA and retired two-star general died Thursday night, officials said. Joe Robles, 78, retired from the financial services company in 2015 and shortly after revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, … Read more