How to protect your pets during cold weather in South Texas

SAN ANTONIO – One day it’s sunny and warm, the next we’re bundling up. But those temperature swings don’t just affect us; they also affect our pets. As winter settles across South Texas, veterinarians remind us that cold-weather safety isn’t just for humans — it’s for our furry friends as well. Dr. Chris Maffry, a […]

How to donate to victims of flooding in Texas

The rescue work continues in Kerr County, Texas, as residents attempt to rebuild and prepare for additional damage.The death toll from flash floods that raged through central Texas has risen to 78 after searchers found more bodies. Authorities say many more remain missing, including 10 girls from Camp Mystic, a summer camp wiped out by […]

Experts explain how to best prepare with a busy hurricane season in the forecast

HOUSTON (AP) — Hurricane season can be stressful for millions of Americans living in coastal areas, as powerful winds and heavy rain can cause widespread damage, cut power for days or weeks and otherwise upend people’s lives. Forecasters are expecting another unusually busy season for the Atlantic, with predictions calling for six to 10 hurricanes, […]

How to avoid credit card late fees after a court threw out a proposed cap

NEW YORK (AP) — A Texas judge earlier this month threw out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees at $8. The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau finalized the rule last year as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to do away with what it called junk fees. It was paused by […]

How to prepare your vehicle for a trip during any cold snap

SAN ANTONIO – The entire state of Texas is bracing for severe cold conditions, prompting AAA to advise drivers to prepare an emergency kit for their vehicles. AAA’s recommended items include a flashlight with extra batteries, drinking water, warm gloves, and blankets. Additionally, ensuring your vehicle is in top condition before hitting the road during […]

San Antonio ISD seeks community input on how to repurpose empty school buildings

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio ISD community is actively trying to get the neighborhoods involved in what happens to the buildings left empty following the district’s “Rightsizing” plan. Each month, San Antonio ISD’s Repurposing Panel meets to discuss ideas and plans for what to do with the more than a dozen campuses after they […]

How to watch Texas vs. Washington in the Sugar Bowl

Texas and Washington will meet in the Sugar Bowl for a chance to play in the national championship game. The unbeaten and second-seeded Huskies are Pac-12 champions and led by Heisman Trophy runner-up Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback. Quarterback Quinn Ewers and the Longhorns won the Big 12 title. The winner will advance to the […]

How to Botch an Assassination Investigation

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963, shocked the nation. It brought justifiable scrutiny on the law enforcement agencies that should have prevented it as well as those that investigated it. Historians, journalists and filmmakers continue to speculate on what happened. Sixty years later, government records are still being declassified and […]