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Triple digit days for now, but a few changes possible by late next week
SAN ANTONIO – Hope you’re having a great start to the weekend and are managing to stay cool!. More copy and paste weather will continue in the near-term, with another high temperature near 100° expected again Sunday. We’ll start off the morning near 80° with a few early clouds, then plenty of sunshine takes over in the afternoon. Feels-like temperatures will likely approach the 105°-107° range for a few hours with winds generally out of the southeast at 5 to 15 mph.
San Antonio school faces "catastrophic" AC failure, teacher faints from heat
SAN ANTONIO - Earlier today, Hot Wells Middle School faced an air conditioning malfunction that affected parts of their building. The issue, which was initially reported in two separate wings of the building, did not impact the gym or other cooler areas. SAISD officials confirmed they were addressing an ongoing...
San Antonio jazz events combine music's beauty with Japanese Tea Garden's serenity
Despite the heat, the calendar claims autumn is just around the corner. One of autumn’s best local attributes is the Japanese Tea Garden’s Jazz in the Garden, which brings live, local jazz artists to play in that one-of-a-kind setting. The San Antonio Park Foundation’s Mary Jane Verette said...
Round Rock ISD Parents Concerned Over Open-Concept Restrooms in Elementary School
The restrooms meant for third, fourth, and fifth graders do not have doors to separate each side by sex. Two open-concept bathrooms built as part of a new extension in Brushy Creek Elementary have caused concern among parents, who saw them just one day before their children began school. The...
Round Rock Residents Advised to Seal Homes, Avoid Bats After Rabies Outbreak
In recent developments within the Round Rock community, the local police department's Animal Control Unit has released an advisory for residents, following a spate of bat-related rabies incidents. Several bats have been confirmed to carry the rabies virus over the past few months, prompting a public health warning. As documented by CBS Austin, authorities are pressing the importance of avoiding all contact with bats and other wildlife, citing rabies as a "serious and often fatal viral disease that affects mammals, including humans."
The National Coalition Of 100 Black Women Expands Into Central Texas
Austin has big news! The National Coalition of 100 Black Women just expanded here in July, 2024. Greater Austin Chapter President, Angela Anderson, stopped by to share more about the organization. “The Greater Austin Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) is one of the newest advocacy...
Austin Moody Center road trip gets horrendous adjustment for Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs have been trying to expand their reach to more fans over the last few years. Part of that mission has involved playing games at the Moody Center in Austin, which a large section of Spurs fans call home. The plan has been met with some controversy since the games scheduled up the road in the neighboring city are considered 'home' games, taking action away from San Antonio residents.
Liberty Hill ISD calls tax-rate election amid $7.5M budget shortfall
The Liberty Hill ISD board of trustees called a voter-approval tax rate election, or VATRE, during its Aug. 15 special meeting. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Liberty Hill ISD will ask voters to approve an increase to the district’s tax rate for fiscal year 2024-25 during the November election. At an...
UPS delivery driver dies in Central Texas, company confirms
BELL COUNTY, Texas — The United Parcel Service (UPS) confirmed to 6 News on Thursday, Aug. 15 that an employee in Central Texas has died. Coworkers of 37-year-old Luis Grimaldo allege on social media that his death was heat-related and hope to bring awareness to the conditions they work in during the summer heat, though the company stated there was "no indication of heat stress".
Earn a $100 gift card by donating blood in San Antonio this weekend
SAN ANTONIO - Summertime is already a slow one when it comes to blood donations however, that shortage was really felt over the weekend after a surge of traumas at local hospitals. Now, South Texas Blood and Tissue is offering incentives for residents who choose to donate blood. Anyone who...
Ross Chastain Warns Austin Dillon With Hellish Fallout After Richmond Debacle
Ross Chastain Warns Austin Dillon: The recent controversy at Richmond has ignited a notable rift between Ross Chastain and Austin Dillon, with Chastain issuing a glaring warning regarding the potential consequences of Dillon’s aggressive racing tactics. This incident raises critical questions about sportsmanship and accountability within the NASCAR community, particularly as Chastain emphasizes the need for mutual respect among competitors. As the fallout continues to unfold, the implications for both drivers’ playoff aspirations and the overall integrity of the sport merit closer examination. What remains unclear is how this tension will influence their future encounters on the track.
Austin Dillon Criticized for Blaming Spotter in Front of Dale Jr.: “Shut the Hell Up”
Austin Dillon Criticized for Blaming Spotter: Austin Dillon‘s recent comments on a podcast with Dale Earnhardt Jr. sparked controversy after he attributed a last-lap incident at the Cook Out 400 to his spotter, prompting immediate backlash from fans and analysts similarly. His remarks, particularly the dismissive “Shut the hell up,” raise critical questions about accountability in NASCAR and the culture surrounding it. As the racing community grapples with these issues, Dillon’s comments could signify a deeper challenge within the sport regarding personal responsibility. What implications might this incident have for Dillon’s career and the broader dynamics of the racing world?
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