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Abandoned house catches fire downtown, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – An abandoned house downtown went up in flames Sunday afternoon, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. The fire broke out around 12:50 p.m. on Sunday in the 200 block of Roy Smith Street. Officials said an abandoned house caught on fire. The flames were put...
Newly Elected Mayor Johnny Rodriguez Poised to Revitalize Balcones Heights' Cultural Scene
Johnny Rodriguez, who’s previously done the mayoral dance from 2000 to 2002, has sashayed back into the spotlight. The small city, a dot on the map with just 3,000 residents, has a rich cultural thread running through it notably the Balcones Heights Jazz Festival, a summer staple that's both a local tradition and a tourist magnet, according to a recent article by the San Antonio Report.
Fire breaks out at abandoned home near the Pearl
SAN ANTONIO - A fire broke out at an abandoned home near the Pearl on Sunday afternoon. The incident took place around 1 p.m. According to the San Antonio Fire Department, heavy fire was found upon arrival. They were able to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby apartment complexes.
Driver Crashes into Residential Home in Northwest San Antonio, Police Investigating the Cause
Early this Sunday morning, a vehicle incident shook the northwest side of San Antonio when a car crashed into a residential home. According to a report by KENS 5, the San Antonio Police Department is still piecing together the events that led a driver to lose control and collide with a dwelling in the 1400 block of Benrus Drive, close to Culebra Road and Callaghan Road, around 3 a.m.
San Antonio Reggae Festival Returns to Rosedale Park with Live Music and Cultural Vibes on July 27
Get ready to sway to the beats of reggae as Rosedale Park shifts gears to host the 9th annual San Antonio Reggae Festival on July 27, where from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., the park will be alive with the rhythm of live music, a smorgasbord of Jamaican cuisine, and a cornucopia of cultural activities. Managed by Kevin Hogan, the owner of The Reggae Bar, this fest has become a staple in San Antonio's cultural calendar, promising a day filled with unique experiences, live reggae tunes, and Jamaican food for families in the area.
Free backpacks and fun: school supplies to be given away at northwest side trampoline park
SAN ANTONIO - Getting ready for the upcoming school year? An upcoming free pack giveaway could help your kids get exactly what they need to succeed!. On Thursday, July 25, A free backpack giveaway will be hosted from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Uban Air Trampoline Park, near the corner of Loop 1604 and Bandera Road on the Northwest Side..
Temple police investigating after car accident leaves one person injured
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) - The Temple Police Department is investigating a car accident that left one person injured Sunday afternoon. On July 21, at around 5:50 p.m., police say a vehicle was driving east on West Adams at high speeds when it struck a pole, left the roadway and damaged an apartment building at the Adams Bend Apartments.
Texas coach has clear message for Arch Manning
Young Texas Longhorns star quarterback Arch Manning has not had the chance to play all that much since joining the Texas Longhorns last year, but Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian still seems to think his Longhorns career is going well. During a recent press conference, Steve Sarkisian made it clear...
‘Fixer Upper’ Star Clint Harp Finds a Buyer for Famous Waco Home — See Inside! [Pictures]
Former Fixer Upper star Clint Harp has found a buyer for his charming home in Waco, Texas, and they're getting a nice discount on the famous property. According to online property sites, the carpenter, podcast host, author and star of Magnolia Network's Renovation Road first listed his house for $650,000 on April 8, 2024. He reduced the asking price to $550,000 on May 17, and subsequently accepted an offer. The deal went into pending status on June 27.
East Austin to welcome new mixed-use developments in cultural heritage district
AUSTIN, Texas — A major transformation is coming to East Austin. Austin City Council Members green lit the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) to move forward with negotiations with developer Pleasant Hill Collaborative to transform two blocks -- Blocks 16 and 18 -- on East 11th Street into new mixed-use buildings.
Lockhart grandmother uses retirement money and help from community to hand out thousands of free backpacks
LOCKHART, Texas — For the sixth year, Connie S. Amaya, a grandmother from Lockhart, has been using her own retirement money to buy backpacks for those in the community who need them. Every year, Amaya fills her entire house up with boxes of backpacks and school supplies to pass...
David Pollack Names College Football Team ‘On The Start Of Something Special’
After joining the SEC, the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners have received much attention lately. However, David Pollack recently mentioned another team in the SEC to which he wanted to give credit. The former member of College GameDay recently appeared with OutKick. Pollack thinks the ...
Rain chances, mild temperatures in store for North Texas this week
A slow-moving cold front will produce scattered showers and storms on Monday isolated storms Tuesday through Friday. More scattered storms are possible this weekend and below-average temperatures will continue over the next seven days.
Weather Service – Texas at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Monday
When you think of the Texas landscape you probably picture the beautiful wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country. Or maybe you're more of a mind to think of far west Texas and a more unforgiving landscape. Or perhaps your mind's eye sees the Piney Woods when you think of Texas.
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