Local HVAC technician shares tips to keep cool during the city’s heat wave

Cowboy’s Air Conditioning & Heating is one of many companies trying to keep up with high demand during the city’s heat wave. SAN ANTONIO — Some local air conditioning companies are receiving 100 calls a day, trying to keep up with demand during the city’s heat wave. Charlie Gonzalez is the senior technician with Cowboy’s … Read more

Crews making progress to contain wildfire in rural area west of Fredericksburg

Dubbed the “Reverse Fire,” it has burned 79 acres and is 80% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — A wildfire continuing to burn west of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County is 80% contained and has burned 79 acres as of Wednesday afternoon, according to officials with the Texas A&M Forest Service. … Read more

‘He has no defense’ | Man who hid in tree appears in federal court after fleeing authorities twice in April

Raul Ical remains in federal custody after fleeing deportation twice, with his next court appearance expected in four to six weeks. SAN ANTONIO — The man who hid from authorities in a tree for hours was back in federal court today. Raul Ical, whose legal name is Raymundo Caal Caal, is a Guatemalan national who … Read more

New dining options could soon be added to San Antonio International Airport

The airport says 75% of the selected concepts are locally rooted, giving travelers a unique taste of the area while supporting local businesses. SAN ANTONIO — Hungry while waiting for your flight? Travelers may soon have even more food options when they go through San Antonio International Airport after a city council meeting Wednesday. Leaders … Read more

New dining options to be added to San Antonio International Airport

The airport says 75% of the selected concepts are locally rooted, giving travelers a unique taste of the area while supporting local businesses. SAN ANTONIO — Hungry while waiting for your flight? Travelers will soon have even more food options when they go through San Antonio International Airport after a city council meeting Wednesday. Leaders … Read more

‘Killer Bees’: Aggressive origins, deadly reputation and a possible savior for Honeybees

Africanized honeybees, infamous for their aggression and dubbed “killer bees,” were originally bred to boost honey production. COMANCHE, Texas — Known for their ferocity, Africanized honeybees, or “killer bees”, were first bred in Brazil in 1956 to boost honey production in warm climates, but quickly gained notoriety after 20 colonies escaped and began spreading across … Read more