SAN ANTONIO – The April 8 total solar eclipse has provided educators unique teaching opportunities to help students understand the celestial event. Maria Sandoval, a gifted and talented teacher at Burke Elementary School, said the eclipse has allowed educators to work on new lessons that are out of the norm. “They’re making those connections with … Read more
BANDERA COUNTY, Texas – The Texas Department of Transportation has a message for those driving ahead of Monday’s eclipse: take caution and be prepared. TxDOT is urging drivers to plan ahead and be patient. With an influx of people expected to pass through South Central Texas, it expects an increase in roadway congestion through Tuesday. … Read more
Cibolo, TX – Before Texans and out-of-state visitors travel to their viewing spots for Monday’s solar eclipse, Dr. Amber Fritz is urging pet owners to take precautions. “Only take your pet if you think they’ll be used to something like that,” Fritz, a veterinarian at CityVet-Cibolo Crossing, said. “Otherwise, it’s probably best for them to … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – The San Pedro Playhouse is taking audiences outside for its newest production, “Midsummer Sueño,” an original San Antonio-themed adaptation of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The six shows will be performed in a set built into San Pedro Springs Park, right behind the Classic Theater. This adaptation, written by Paco Farias just … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs have another eight years on their lease at the Frost Bank Center, but a series of events in the past two years have spurred speculation of a possible downtown move. In particular, the current location of UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures at Hemisfair has emerged as a likely … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – It’s a scenario Cheryl Narvaez thinks about often. Her 15-year-old son, Joshua Villa Jr., was killed in a hit-and-run pedestrian incident on the West Side. According to San Antonio police, Joshua was walking on the night of Oct. 30 along the solid white line of the shoulder lane in the eastbound lanes … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A man in his 20s is dead after someone shot into a vehicle, striking the driver, according to San Antonio police. The shooting was reported at a shopping center Friday afternoon in the 11700 block of Perrin Beitel. Police said someone fired multiple rounds into the man’s vehicle and took off in … Read more