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Methodist Hospital ranks No. 1 in San Antonio, No. 18 in Texas on U.S. News & World Report list

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Methodist Hospital was named the best hospital in San Antonio in new U.S. News & World Report rankings. The publication evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals across the country and ranked them by state, region, and metro area. Recommended Videos Hospitals are also ranked according to frequently treated procedures and conditions. Methodist Hospital was high performing in … Read more

Texas Land commissioner recruits San Antonio Missions’ players for severe weather preparation video series

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SAN ANTONIO – The Texas General Land Office joined forces with several marquee players from the San Antonio Missions’ AA baseball team for a series of presentations on how to prepare for severe weather. Some heavy hitters pitching into the campaign include Spurs Chairman Peter Holt and pitchers Bobby Milacki and Jason Blanchard from the … Read more

Congressman Joaquin Castro seeking public input on Latino film nominations to National Film Registry

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US Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) has launched a nationwide call for the public to suggest Latino-driven films that should be preserved in the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress, according to a press release from his office. The forthcoming list would be the third call from the congressman. Last year, 27 films were … Read more

Incarnate Word’s Brooks campus library recipient of grant to fund rooftop solar panels

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SAN ANTONUO – The University of the Incarnate Word’s Brooks campus library was one of five institutions internationally awarded a grant to support the installation of rooftop solar panels, according to a press release from the university. The library for UIWs School of Osteopathic Medicine — located at Brooks on the Southeast Side — will … Read more

Floresville residents asked to avoid intersection due to ‘gas main explosion’

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The City of Floresville is asking people to stay away from a residential intersection after a natural gas main explosion. The explosion happened at about 2 p.m. near the intersection of H Street and 9th Street after a Fiber optic company hit a gas main. Recommended Videos That intersection along with Hospital Boulevard between Old … Read more

San Antonio man arrested in connection with sexual assault of teen in 1998

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SAN ANTONIO – A man was arrested Tuesday in connection with the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl in 1998. Albert Quiroga, 55, was taken into custody without incident by the San Antonio Police Department’s Special Victims Unit. According to Sgt. Washington Moscoso, an SAPD spokesman, the victim was walking on a South Side street … Read more