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Texas entrepreneur fuels local leatherwork education and charity
Aaron Heizer, a renowned entrepreneur from Elm Mott, Texas, is fueling his local community with tools and knowledge of the leatherwork trade. Through his enterprise, Maker’s Leather Supply, Heizer aims to foster an appreciation for leather craft among both professionals and beginners. Since its inception in 2014, Maker’s Leather...
Governor Abbott Announces Music-Friendly Workshop in Mexia to Boost Texas Music Industry
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has teamed up with various entities to kick-off a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop set for August 27 in Mexia. The initiative, which promotes the economic benefits of the music industry, is a partnership between the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Mexia, the Mexia Economic Development Corporation, and Mexia Downtown. Governor Abbott highlighted the economic impact that music has in the Lone Star State, saying, "Music is key to the Texas brand and to our local economies," as reported by Office of the Texas Governor website.
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center celebrates 30th Anniversary of ‘Rio Bravo’ in September
SAN ANTONIO – Vibrant music and dance traditions of the Texas-Mexico border region will come to life when “Rio Bravo” returns for its 30th anniversary performance at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in September. “Rio Bravo” is a performance by Guadalupe Dance Company and Mariachi Azteca de...
Have you heard of the Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature? Here’s how it’s used for student athletics around San Antonio
Throughout the summer, we’ve talked about temperatures and the heat index, but there’s another measurement that’s been used to talk more specifically about heat stress in direct sunlight. The Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) was originally introduced for the safety of workers outside. OSHA and the International Organization...
Restoring headstones and history: A San Antonio man’s mission to bring memories back to life
One of the few things that is certain in life is death. Most of us can remember the first time walking around a cemetery or attending a funeral as children and how confusing it was. “You usually don’t know the person. You just know that you’re there, and then there’s...
Recycling Tips from Waste Management
If you’ve ever paused before tossing something in the trash to wonder “Can I recycle that?”, you’re in luck! Josephine Valencia, the Deputy Director of the City of San Antonio’s Solid Waste Management Department, is here to break it all down for us. City of...
KRW Lawyers, Helping People in Need
The aftermath of dealing with a car crash can be very stressful, especially if you’ve gotten injured. Personal injury attorney Joshua Hatley is here to explain how KRW Lawyers can help you in your greatest moments of need. KRW LAWYERS. 19122 US Hwy 281 North, Ste. 324. San Antonio.
Shooting in parking lot on San Antonio’s West Side sends man to the hospital, victim in critical condition
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A man is in critical condition after he was shot while walking through a West Side parking lot Monday night. San Antonio police are reporting that the shooting happened just after 9 p.m. in the 4100 block of West Commerce. Someone in a vehicle...
Hot weather to continue in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – Another heat alert has been issued through 9 p.m. Wednesday.In the image below, excessive heat warnings cover the area in purple, heat advisories are orange and air quality alerts are red.High temperatures will vary depending on the exact location of the front, which should be slowly sliding southwest over the next 12-24 hours.Looking forward, according to the American model (GFS), both major models are trending toward bringing a tropical upper-level tropospheric trough into Texas next week. While trends still favor south Texas, the GFS is starting to shift slightly northward, offering a better chance of rain.Here's the Euro...
Accountability ratings for Texas schools not released for second year
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -The Texas Education Agency uses an A-F accountability rating to grade school districts on overall performances. The agency changed those ratings back in 2022 and 2023, prompting lawsuits from hundreds of school districts. They claim the ratings rely on a faulty STAAR test, and set the bar...
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