Lack of funding leave Texas home-bound seniors on a waitlist to receive meal deliveries

Nonprofit organizers say money from the federal government that was there before, is no longer there. SAN ANTONIO — Our most vulnerable are on a waitlist. San Antonio’s Meals on Wheels said due to unstable funding sources, they have nearly 1,500 seniors on a waitlist to get a meal delivered to their home. This isn’t … Read more

WEATHER IMPACT ALERT: Arctic air arrives midweek; freezing temperatures will chill Texas into weekend

SAN ANTONIO — Weather Impact Alert Days: Wednesday, Feb. 19, Thursday, Feb. 20 and Friday, Feb. 21.  Reason: Cold temperatures with wind chills as low as 15°. Chance for drizzle Friday with temperatures in the 30s. Winter is not done with us just yet! Over the next couple days, temperatures will gradually warm up with mostly … Read more

The rising cost of cascarones: How surging egg prices are impacting Fiesta traditions this year

Egg prices have doubled in parts of Texas, putting pressure on cascarones vendors who rely on affordable eggs. SAN ANTONIO — Cracking a cascarón over someone’s head is a cherished Fiesta and Easter tradition but with egg prices climbing, will San Antonians have to crack open their wallets too? Egg prices have doubled in parts … Read more

‘I’m very scared’ | Texas National Guard soldier worries about future after ban against trans people enlisting in US Army

Gender-affirming care for service members is also halted under the new U.S. Army policy. SAN ANTONIO — Guy Pena is a Texan who identifies as a transgender male. He enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces right out of high school in 2005, following a long line of family members. But now he’s living in fear … Read more

Measles cases surge to 48 in West Texas counties, sounding alarm for San Antonio residents

Experts break down the likelihood of the outbreak spreading to areas in South-Central Texas, including Bexar County. SAN ANTONIO — The measles outbreak in West Texas has now grown to 48 cases across four counties. We look into how serious this outbreak is and what we can expect here in San Antonio and around Bexar … Read more