Swimming at Jacob’s Well suspended for the summer due to low water levels

HAYS COUNTY, Texas – A popular Central Texas swimming hole has suspended its summer season due to another bout with low water levels. Despite a decent replenishment from rainwater in January, Hays County Parks said Wednesday they will not open Jacob’s Well Natural Area for swimming for the foreseeable future. According to a press release, … Read more

Suspect arrested for assaulting, killing man who had him previously arrested, San Antonio police say

SAN ANTONIO – Authorities have arrested a San Antonio man after a dispute turned deadly last month. Robert Carrasco Jr., 39, is charged with murder, Bexar County Jail records show. Recommended Videos San Antonio police said Carrasco assaulted Jason Banda, 38, on Saturday when Banda visited a relative at a South Side home. Carrasco was … Read more

Researchers say taking a chill pill could help ease heart disease problems for those with anger issues

SAN ANTONIO – A study funded by the National Institutes of Health provides clarity as to why anger might increase someone’s risk of heart disease or stroke. The study placed people in a setting and had them recall past incidents that made them angry. Recommended Videos Researchers found that anger is linked to vascular impairment, … Read more

Bexar County advocates push for more mental health conversations after recent homicide-suicides

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Circle of Arms executive director Larissa Martinez said there is a growing push to prioritize conversations about mental health after the Bexar County Medical Examiner confirmed a young mother died by suicide this week. “These things happen, and it’s (happening) a lot more,” Martinez said. Kaiden Kriger’s death was ruled a … Read more