‘Overcome with joy and gratitude’ | JJ Watt, Kealia Ohai Watt welcome baby boy

HOUSTON — Former Houston Texans legend JJ Watt and former Houston Dash forward Kealia Ohai Watt have welcomed their second child. In a heartfelt message posted Tuesday on X, Watt announced the arrival of their baby boy, Niko Benjamin Watt. Niko Benjamin was born on June 14. “Overcome with joy and gratitude,” Watt said in … Read more

San Antonio firefighters quickly put out flames at northeast-side apartments

SAFD said one person was hospitalized after jumping from the second floor of a northeast-side apartment complex after flames broke out Tuesday night. SAN ANTONIO — Over 30 San Antonio Fire Department units rushed to a northeast-side apartment complex after flames broke out Tuesday night. SAFD officials said crews arrived to the apartments located on … Read more

Heartbroken neighbors respond to City of San Antonio’s plan to prevent deadly floods

Residents near Beitel Creek call for improved flood warnings following tragic deaths and a city study aims to address flood response and public alert systems. SAN ANTONIO — Long-time Beitel Creek neighbor Sylvia Halbardier spoke haltingly when she recounted the early morning hours of June 12 when she woke up to the sound of helicopters … Read more

Sea Island’s 10-foot-tall mascot is stepping away from his post for now. Here’s why.

You can’t run a tight ship if your paint is starting to chip. SAN ANTONIO — One of San Antonio’s most well-known captains is taking a break. No, we’re not talking about Tim Duncan.  Jolly Jack, the 10-foot-tall captain who has stood watch by Sea Island Shrimp House’s original north-side location since 1965, is stepping … Read more