Bill Nye the Science Guy will be in Fredericksburg for 2-day eclipse festival

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas – The one-and-only Bill Nye the Science Guy will be in the Hill Country on Monday, April 8 for the total solar eclipse. The beloved scientist and The Planetary Society are hosting the Eclipse-O-Rama 2024, a two-day camping festival in Fredericksburg, to discuss all things space and have one big eclipse viewing party. … Read more

Metro Health announces National Public Health Week programming

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has begun its National Public Health Week programming, including offering scholarships in honor of its former director, Dr. Fernando A. Guerra. Throughout the first week of April, Metro Health will hold a variety of community events, encouraging residents to support the national theme of the event, … Read more

Restaurants offering deals, specials for total solar eclipse

SAN ANTONIO – People around the U.S. are preparing for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, and so are restaurant and beverage chains. Plenty of businesses are offering deals like complimentary glasses with the purchase of an entree, discounts and buy-one-get-one menu items. Recommended Videos Here are some brands offering specials for the … Read more

Area colleges prepare to address Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to review free speech policies

Nearly a week after Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order aimed at addressing an increase in antisemitism on college campuses, most area institutions say they are taking steps to address the request. “Many Texas colleges and universities also acted quickly to condemn antisemitism, but some radical organizations on our campuses engaged in acts that … Read more

A few storms possible late Monday evening

A front may stir up some storms late Monday evening, with severe weather at least a possibility. Here’s what to expect: Sign up for the ‘Whatever the Weather’ newsletter here. It’ll be HOT Monday. Temperatures will approach 90 degrees in San Antonio and near 100 degrees along the Rio Grande. A front will kick up … Read more