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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline contacted 10 million times since creation two years ago
SAN ANTONIO – This week marks two years since the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was dropped from a 1-800 phone number to the three-digit emergency number 988. Anyone can call, text, chat, or video call to get to a crisis counselor. Since shortening that number, call centers nationwide...
Helping hire grads: San Antonio hosts resource fair for recent high school graduates
SAN ANTONIO - As summer break nears its end, the City of San Antonio is looking to help recent high school graduates who have yet to plan their future. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the Roosevelt Clubhouse, the City of San Antonio's Department of Human Services will partner with CafeCollege to host a LEVEL UP Resource Fair.
San Antonio neighbor leads U.S. in housing and cost of living, says report
Texans looking for their next apartment or house to rent have many options to choose from, but only one city tops RentCafe's annual ranking of the cities with the best balance of housing and cost of living: San Marcos. San Marcos ranked No. 55 overall in RentCafe's "Best Cities for...
Ready for Success: Southside ISD hosting back to school prep event
SAN ANTONIO - Southside Independent School District (ISD) is looking to get kids prepared for the new school year and host a great time for the community. From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Southside ISD is hosting its 2024 Back to School Bash at Southside High School, helping kids prepare for the new school year, and have fun doing it.
A Do not Miss Tropical, International Sound Occasion
There may be another likelihood to take in the summer season at Hemisfair’s free dance events and DJ showcases Sound Cream Sundown Periods. Every Thursday in June and July, the occasion has been lighting up Civic Park with a colourful array of lights reflecting off their cell discotheque. The collection ends on July 25 with an evening of reggaeton, cumbia and dancehall from 7:30 to 10:30p.m. at Civic Park.
Northwest Vista College Offering a New Degree
Northwest Vista College is offering a new degree for students, a Bachelor’s in Applied Technology in Cloud Computing. Teresa Dimas, the NVC Chair of Computer Sciences and Technology, and Water, a student at NVC, join us to tell us more about this new degree. Bachelor’s Degree Lunch and Learn...
Health Headlines: Saving baby Reagan
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A rare brain surgery performed in San Antonio saved a 15-month-old from the 200 seizures a day she was having. That child is now three, and in remarkably good health. When little Reagan Cross was only a year old, she underwent brain surgery after six...
Texas DPS Offices Reopen Statewide After Tech Glitch Disrupts Services in San Antonio and Beyond
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) offices have now resumed operations across the state. An update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike was the catalyst for a chain reaction that left millions of computers inoperable, disrupting services at all driver's license offices in Texas, including those in San Antonio. This information comes via the latest reports, in FOX San Antonio.
Submissions Now Open for TEATRO SALON Table Reading Series At The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Theater Arts Program has announced an open call for submission of unproduced scripts for the Teatro Salon Table Reading Series. From the pool of submissions, two to three scripts will be selected for a table reading scheduled for the fall of 2024 that will be opened to the public. Deadline to submit unproduced scripts is scheduled for August 30, 2024 by 4 p.m.
Local nonprofit bringing Christmas in July to hundreds of foster kids
SAN ANTONIO - A local nonprofit is bringing Christmas in July to over 700 children in foster care. The Christmas in July campaign throws Christmas parties for kids in foster care in San Antonio throughout November and December. It's hosted by the Jones Family Christmas Ranch, Day 1 Bags, and...
Let’s Celebrate the Cowboys (and Girls) Who Helped Tame the West
Let’s Celebrate the National Day of the Cowboy on Saturday, July 27 at This Downtown Western Museum. Let’s Celebrate the cowboys, cowgirls and vaqueros at The Briscoe Museum with a free annual salute to them featuring music, games, art and food. Cowgirl up and celebrate the legacy of...
Big price cut ordered for inmate phone and video calls across Texas
"Big price cut ordered for inmate phone and video calls across Texas" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday
A flood watch is in effect for Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana through 7 a.m. Thursday. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches with localized heavier amounts are possible, according to the National Weather Service. Today The area will see showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 a.m. The best chances for rainfall are between […] The post Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Could fracking have contributed to recent Scurry county earthquakes, including one of largest in Texas history?
SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)- A series of at least 5 earthquakes hit the eastern Scurry County Line on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, the largest of which rated at a magnitude 4.9 by the U.S. Geological survey(USGS). That organization claims minor to major property damage can result at magnitudes of 5.0 and above. While […]
After patchy morning fog, North Texas clears up with sunny skies
NORTH TEXAS – Patchy fog Wednesday morning will give way to mostly sunny skies as the day goes on.For some North Texans, visibility was near zero around 9:20 a.m.There are small rain chances Wednesday with temperatures in the low 90s and calm winds. The greatest chance for rain will be in the afternoon to the east of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Severe weather isn't expected.Cooler weather will move in on Thursday and Friday thanks to an area of low pressure moving through East Texas. This also brings isolated storm chances.An upper trough keeps rain chances in the forecast through the weekend.Enjoy the cooler temperatures because North Texas will heat up next week. High pressure developing over the West Coast will move east and over Texas.
Texas gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.02 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.11 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 2 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.46 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as high as $3.45...
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