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SAPD: Woman struck by car on northwest side, driver did not stop to help
SAN ANTONIO — An elderly woman is recovering in the hospital after being hit by a car on the city's northwest side early Thursday morning, San Antonio authorities said. Police were called to an accident involving a pedestrian on the 8700 block of Wurzbach Road around 1:45 a.m. According...
San Antonio is the No. 1 aging-friendly city in the US
San Antonio's abundance of aging-friendly homes makes it the No. 1 destination for baby boomers looking to relocate, according to a new report. Why it matters: Nationwide, there's a shortage of homes with features an aging population wants. Only 43% of all multistory homes have both a bedroom and a...
Tuberculosis Has Broken Out in Texas Prison System
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice acknowledges that tuberculosis has broken out in one of its largest prisons, the maximum-security John B. Connally Unit midway between San Antonio and Corpus Christi. “Since October 2023, seven inmates have been diagnosed with tuberculosis at the Connally Unit,” a TDCJ spokesperson told the Chronicle via email on July 12.
These are the top 10 discontinued food items people miss the most
SAN ANTONIO – A new study found the top 10 discontinued food items people miss the most. The research was done by Spin Genie, an online casino that analyzed Google search data to see the fast-food items that people search for despite the items not being available. The research analyzed Google searches from July 2023 to June 2024.
Spurs point guard of the future may have just signed an extension with Pacers
If there's anything the San Antonio Spurs have shown fans, it's that they are very patient and are willing to allow things to fall into place over time. That's the whole point of building through the draft and the reason they have so many draft picks and pick swaps over the next 7 years. In this case, an exciting young player perfect for the Silver and Black is already in the league, but the timing for his acquisition just wasn't right. But that doesn't mean that it won't be.
Rhino Roofers Stuff the Bus Initiative | Great Day SA
SAN ANTONIO — As the new school year approaches many students are in need of school supplies and rhino roofers has decided to partner with kens 5 and the stuff the bus initiative. [Sponsored by: Rhino Roofers]. For more information:. 210.361.7663.
51 Texas school districts are not complying with state ban on hairstyle discrimination, ACLU says
TEXAS (TEXAS TRIBUNE) – The ACLU of Texas said Wednesday it found 51 school districts, including four East Texas school districts, in violation of the Texas CROWN Act, which bans race-based hair discrimination, and urged them to update their dress code policies. The Texas CROWN Act prohibits schools, workplaces and housing authorities from discriminating against […]
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
Partly cloudy skies, below normal temperatures usher North Texas into weekend
NORTH TEXAS – Skies on Thursday morning were clear with fewer clouds and temperatures in the upper 70s.There will be a few showers and storms in the afternoon, especially east and southeast of Dallas-Fort Worth. Most of the Metroplex has a 10% or 20% chance of storms developing.Most of North Texas will see partly cloudy skies on Thursday. Highs will remain below normal, topping out near 90 degrees in the late afternoon.North Texas remains sandwiched between two areas of high pressure, in a trough allowing disturbances to pass through and spark off rain.The pattern holds through the weekend, keeping spotty afternoon showers in the forecast through Sunday. Any storms that develop over the weekend will be short-lived. There's at least a 30% chance for storms.Going into next week, the ridge of high pressure shifts back over North Texas, and summer reality returns as August begins with highs back in the upper 90s and sunny skies.
With CenterPoint in the hot seat, Texas policymakers look to Florida which quickly restored power to millions after a cat 4 storm
Lawmakers plan to seek answers during a senate hearing Monday on why CenterPoint and other Texas utilities didn’t have power restored sooner after category 1 Hurricane Beryl swept through the Houston region. Listen. This coming Monday, a Texas Senate select committee will hold its first hearing to investigate the...
ATTENTION: East Texas Veterans Resource Fair Coming Soon
Texas offers a wide array of benefits to military veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice. Benefits like the Hazelwood Act, which provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at state public colleges and universities to property tax exemptions, which can significantly reduce the financial burden of homeownership, Texas stands out as a state dedicated to supporting its veteran community.
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