These 20 San Antonio ISD schools will be closed Wednesday

The city’s third-biggest district announced the closures late Tuesday night. SAN ANTONIO — Hours after apologizing to parents about preparations that “fell short” amid this week’s freezing-cold weather and ensuring regular operations on Wednesday, San Antonio ISD officials said late Tuesday night that 20 campuses will be closed for repairs.  The district didn’t elaborate on … Read more

‘Past-due’ | President of the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association speaks out about former chief’s retirement

Joe Jones claimed many firefighters felt the decision made by the city regarding Charles Hood was past due. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association’s president is speaking out about the state of the department since its fire chief was forced to retire about two weeks ago over a vulgar phrase he admitted … Read more

She came to Houston to chase her dreams. Now, she’s wondering where her family will sleep

Kiearia Jones came to Houston to chase her dreams of being a social media influencer. Now, out of money, she’s wondering where she and her boys will go. HOUSTON — Kiearia Jones moved from Tallahassee to Houston at the beginning of the new year to chase her dream. “Houston has one of the biggest populations … Read more

‘It’s overwhelming’: Family of woman rescued after Fort Worth explosion says she was trapped for two hours

Carmen Hermosillo worked at the Sandman Signature Hotel. Her family tells WFAA she suffered broken ligaments, a head injury and fractures in the explosion. FORT WORTH, Texas — It was the image of a rescue seen around the world. In the aftermath of an explosion at the Sandman Signature Hotel in Downtown Fort Worth last Monday, … Read more

Ted Cruz endorses Donald Trump for president

The Republican U.S. senator threw his support behind the former president during a Fox News appearance. SAN ANTONIO — This story was first published on the Texas Tribune, and can be viewed here. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, endorsed Donald Trump to be the Republican presidential nominee Tuesday evening after facing pressure from the former … Read more

Hard Rock says it’s planning to build a 189-room hotel and conference center on Lake Texoma

It’s part of a 2,700-acre master-planned community designed to include a casino, golf course and more on the Oklahoma side of the lake. OKLAHOMA, USA — Hard Rock International says it plans to begin construction on a 189-room hotel and conference center along Lake Texoma near the Texas-Oklahoma border in March in partnership with Pointe … Read more

Coldest night of the arctic blast is coming to San Antonio. Here’s how low temperatures will go.

A warming streak will be short-lived until another arctic blast returns in time for the weekend and rain by early next week. SAN ANTONIO — The time has come for San Antonio to experience the coldest night of the arctic blast, Tuesday heading into Wednesday.  How cold will it get? If the temperature holds as … Read more