San Antonio Fire Department receives innovative medical training to save trauma victims
SAFD’s EMS program will soon be celebrating 50 years of service, with 49 of those years partnered with UT Health San Antonio.
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Many chocolate products contain high lead, cadmium levels, Consumer reports says
Hot cocoa and chocolate goodies are part of the holidays, but a Consumer Reports investigation may give you a reason to enjoy them in moderation before you indulge. From brownie and cake mixes to cocoa powder and hot chocolate mixes, CR found concerning levels of lead or cadmium in one-third of the products it tested. … Read more
BGC Scores and Schedule: Week 2 Playoffs
Below you will find the schedule of games and live scores for high school football games being played on Nov. 9, 10, 11, 2023 in the San Antonio, South Texas and the Hill Country area. Game scores below will be updated at the end of quarters, and, in some cases, halves. Watch archived full games … Read more
Crews break ground on 17-story boutique hotel at Hemisfair in downtown San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Construction has started on a 200-room, 17-story curved boutique hotel in downtown San Antonio. Zachry Hospitality broke ground on The Monarch San Antonio on Tuesday morning. The Monarch, which is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, is scheduled to open in early 2026. The hotel will sit on 1.5 acres at … Read more
Peace corners creating safe space for students to deal with emotions
SAN ANTONIO – There’s a new safe space for students to deal with their emotions and refocus their attention at Margil Elementary School. The peace corner was developed by the nonprofit organization Communities in Schools of San Antonio. It’s filled with books about emotion, comfortable seating and an emotion chart for kids. “We serve over … Read more
Three arrested in a shooting at a Texas flea market that also killed a child and wounded 4 others
Police say three individuals have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a Texas flea market.
ACORNS EVERYWHERE! Stress on trees likely to blame
Have you noticed that there are a LOT more acorns than usual this fall? I know I have. I contacted horticulturist David Rodriguez of the Bexar County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, and what he told me didn’t come as a surprise: Our yards are likely full of acorns because oak trees have experienced more … Read more