Blood drive of significance held for LGBTQ+ community after recent lifting of donation bans

SAN ANTONIO – – A blood drive Tuesday at the Bonham Exchange wasn’t just another ordinary blood drive. This one held special significance. The night club has been a staple safe space for the LGBTQ+ community for over 40 years. That’s why some community members said they felt comfortable doing something they’d never been allowed … Read more

Equipment manufacturing company JCB breaks ground on San Antonio factory

SAN ANTONIO – Everything is bigger in Texas, including a groundbreaking ceremony for a new manufacturing facility in San Antonio. Local and state leaders gathered Tuesday to mark the start of construction of JCB’s 400-acre site on the South Side. The groundbreaking event was filled with a equipment demonstrations, golden shovels and fireworks. “JCB prides … Read more

The highest heat index recorded in San Antonio happened Tuesday. That’s record-setting heat 2 years in a row 🥵

There is no doubt about it — the heat and humidity have been in full force since late May and early June! High humidity with afternoon dewpoints in the mid-to upper-70s in San Antonio has made feels-like temperatures soar well into the triple digits across the majority of South Central Texas. Here in San Antonio, … Read more

Chorizo, pork chops, and more. 125 pounds of prohibited pork products seized at Laredo port of entry

LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agriculture specialists seized almost 125 pounds of prohibited pork products at a Laredo port of entry. The seizure occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Monday when CBP officers at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge referred a Dodge Charger for a secondary inspection. Recommended Videos Upon closer … Read more

Graduation ceremony start times for Kennedy, Memorial high schools delayed amid hot weather

SAN ANTONIO – Due to the hot weather, the start of graduation ceremonies for Kennedy High School and Memorial High School will be delayed by half an hour. Ceremonies will now start at 8:30 p.m., with gates to Edgewood Veterans Stadium opening at 7:15 p.m., according to a news release from the Edgewood Independent School … Read more