SA nonprofit Texans on Mission prepared to deliver ‘help, hope and healing’ as Beryl threatens coastal cities

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

As Beryl approaches Texas, Metro Health asking locals to ‘be prepared and to be aware’

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

Texans on Mission prepared to deliver ‘help, hope and healing’ as Beryl threatens coastal cities

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

Bexar County: July Fourth fireworks cause $209,000 in damages across several blazes in suburban areas

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

Former USAA CEO Joe Robles dies at 78, company says

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