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Cruise Line Offers ‘R-Rated Warning’ to Some Texas Passengers
If you have booked passage on one of the many cruise ships and cruise lines that serve guests from the Port of Galveston in the coming weeks. Here's to hoping you'll have smooth sailing. The months of August, September, and early October can be wonderful for cruises to the islands of the Caribbean and other ports of call in and around the Gulf of Mexico.
Texans asked to turn lights out during migratory bird season
The fall migration period for birds is underway, and the nonprofit Defenders of Wildlife is trying to save as many birds as possible. The Lights Out Texas! campaign encourages building owners, businesses, developers, and homeowners to turn off non-essential lights at night to keep birds from getting disoriented. Azalia Rodriguez...
Disturbing Animal Trafficking in Texas: Baby Monkeys Found in Terrible Conditions
Drugs are not the only thing being smuggled over the Texas border. The illegal pet trade is also booming as baby Mexican Spider Monkeys are taken from their natural habitat and smuggled into the Lone Star State. The South Texas Zoo is dealing with the consequences of other’s actions as...
After six years of low scores for students learning English, Texas educators say it’s the test’s fault
“After six years of low scores for students learning English, Texas educators say it’s the test’s fault” 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. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily […]
'It's going to reduce misery': Texas adopts first statewide flood plan to combat risks
After five years of planning and collaboration, Texas officials adopted the state's first-ever roadmap to reduce flood risks on Aug. 15. The inaugural statewide flood plan finds that over 5 million Texans live or work in flood-prone areas and recommends over $54.5 billion for flood management solutions.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream."Planning, in the long term, is going to save lives; it's going to protect people; it's going to reduce misery, ... not just in monetary costs but also in human suffering," Reem Zoun, the director of flood planning for the Texas Water Development Board, said. "What we...
Texas Jury Decides If Parents Are Liable for 2018 School Shooting
A Texas courtroom is now the stage for a chilling debate: should the parents of a teen accused of a deadly school shooting be held responsible for the lives lost?. In a Texas courtroom, a jury is deciding whether the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis should be held financially responsible for the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting that left 10 people dead. The victims' families are suing for at least $1 million, arguing that his parents ignored clear signs of his mental struggles and allowed him access to the guns used in the attack.
$250 million in school air conditioning improvements needed after repeated failures
SAN ANTONIO - After Hot Wells Middle School suffered a "catastrophic" air conditioning failure on Friday, we checked back in Monday to see if repairs were made over the weekend. The air conditioning failure impacted two wings in the building, and students were relocated to cooler areas for their safety....
San Antonio braces for record-breaking heat, Excessive Heat Warnings issued
SAN ANTONIO - In what has been a relatively decent summer for us especially after the last two summers, we're set to endure the hottest temperatures we'll see in 2024. Excessive Heat Warnings are now in effect Tuesday and Wednesday in our region and north up I-35 into the Austin area.
USAA president & CEO Wayne Peacock to retire in 2025
SAN ANTONIO – USAA announced on Monday that president and CEO Wayne Peacock plans to retire in the first half of 2025 after a 36-year career with the company. “Serving our members has been my greatest honor. Each day, I am inspired by our teammates, who deliver on the mission and go above and beyond when our members need us most,” said Peacock. “I’m grateful for the trust millions of military families place in us to help them achieve financial security.”
PODCAST: Reweaving the Social Fabric of Climate Action with Kara Jordan
What do building relationships of trust and care between neighbors have to do with climate justice? Everything, according to local organizer Kara Jordan, an herbalist, regenerative agriculture specialist, and mother whose work highlights the interdependence of all beings. Marisol Cortez. Focusing on social and environmental justice, Jordan explores the spaces...
Weather service reports hottest days of San Antonio's summer may be this week
Temperatures this week may be the hottest of summer, according to the National Weather Service. A heat wave that has blistered San Antonio all of August will likely peak Tuesday through Thursday with highs around 105 or 106. Temperatures will drop closer to 100 by Friday and back into the upper 90s for the weekend, forecasters said.
New Campus Opens Amid San Antonio Heatwave and Water Restrictions as Northside ISD Welcomes Students
As the Northside Independent School District in San Antonio gears up for a new academic year, students and educators are confronted with dual challenges: the long-awaited opening of a campus and a heatwave that seems to disregard the significance of this moment. When doors to M'Lissa M. Chumbley Elementary School open today, approximately 500 students will step into a realm equipped with state-of-the-art technology and ample natural light, a stark contrast to the sweltering conditions that await them outside.
San Antonio Artist Among 2024 Joan Mitchell Fellows
The Joan Mitchell Foundation has announced the 15 recipients of its fellowship program, including San Antonio-based artist Joe Harjo. Since its inception in 1993, the Foundation has supported more than 1,000 artists through grants, residencies, and other initiatives. The Joan Mitchell Fellowship was established in 2021 to re-envision the organization’s grant programs to provide sustained support. The initiative awards 15 U.S.-based artists working in painting and sculpture $60,000 in unrestricted funds, distributed over five years. In addition to the grant, artists have opportunities for professional development, peer engagement, and network building.
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