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VIA to hold virtual job fair for bus drivers, mechanics on Thursday
WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – VIA Metropolitan Transit is hiring bus drivers and mechanics during its fifth virtual job fair on Thursday.The company currently has over 2,000 employees, including more than 1,000 bus and van operators and more than 260 vehicle maintenance workers.In a statement, the company said it expects an increase in service and plans to introduce improvements designed to “increase frequency and reliability on several key routes throughout the system” this spring.The event is designed to maintain safe conditions while opening...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – VIA Metropolitan Transit is hiring bus drivers and mechanics during its fifth virtual job fair on Thursday.The company currently has over 2,000 employees, including more than 1,000 bus and van operators and more than 260 vehicle maintenance workers.In a statement, the company said it expects an increase in service and plans to introduce improvements designed to “increase frequency and reliability on several key routes throughout the system” this spring.The event is designed to maintain safe conditions while opening...WW…
Is your vehicle registration expired? Texas DMV officials say you have until April 14 to renew
LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding Texans that they have until April 14 to ensure their vehicles are registered.According to the department, the temporary waiver granting the suspension of on-time registration renewal ends on April 14, 2021, which means you must renew your vehicle’s registration on or before April 14.Is Your Vehicle Registration Expired?The temporary waiver granting the suspension of on-time registration renewal...Posted by on According to the department, law enforcement may begin issuing citations...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding Texans that they have until April 14 to ensure their vehicles are registered.According to the department, the temporary waiver granting the suspension of on-time registration renewal ends on April 14, 2021, which means you must renew your vehicle’s registration on or before April 14.Is Your Vehicle Registration Expired?The temporary waiver granting the suspension of on-time registration renewal...Posted by on According to the department, law enforcement may begin issuing citations...WW…
Gordon Hartman Foundation will distribute COVID-19 vaccines to special-needs families on Thursday
LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note: This is not an open vaccination event. Vaccines are prioritized for those with special needs. Those who want a vaccine will need to email organizers ahead of time.The Gordon Hartman Foundation will distribute the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday.The distribution event will take place at Morgan’s Wonderland, 5223 David Edwards Drive, from 4 to 7 p.m., according to an announcement by the park.“Priority will be given to those with special needs,” a release states.The Pfizer vaccine will be given at Thursday’s...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note: This is not an open vaccination event. Vaccines are prioritized for those with special needs. Those who want a vaccine will need to email organizers ahead of time.The Gordon Hartman Foundation will distribute the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday.The distribution event will take place at Morgan’s Wonderland, 5223 David Edwards Drive, from 4 to 7 p.m., according to an announcement by the park.“Priority will be given to those with special needs,” a release states.The Pfizer vaccine will be given at Thursday’s...WW…
U.S. Capitol rioter identified as Texas-based retired Air Force officer, New Yorker reports
WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: Images of protestors turned violent insurrectionists dominated television screens across the country earlier this week as rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, crossed police barricades and attempted to intervene with the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.On Jan. 6, pro-Trump supporters forced their way into the Capitol to condemn the certification vote, and some have since been identified and are now .One man, documented on video and in photos, wore a bandana over his face, helmet, had body armor, tactical gear,...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: Images of protestors turned violent insurrectionists dominated television screens across the country earlier this week as rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, crossed police barricades and attempted to intervene with the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.On Jan. 6, pro-Trump supporters forced their way into the Capitol to condemn the certification vote, and some have since been identified and are now .One man, documented on video and in photos, wore a bandana over his face, helmet, had body armor, tactical gear,...WW…
Some SA teachers given COVID-19 vaccine; service not available to all educators yet, CHRISTUS Health says
Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – CHRISTUS Health has confirmed that some educators in the area were given COVID-19 vaccines, though doses are not currently offered to all educators during the beginning phases of distribution.The hospital system said rumors of educators receiving the vaccine caught fire on social media nearly overnight.In short, vaccines are not being offered to all teachers and educators.Nikela Pradier, a public relations specialist with CHRISTUS Health, released the following statement regarding the vaccine distribution:“Right now, we are...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – CHRISTUS Health has confirmed that some educators in the area were given COVID-19 vaccines, though doses are not currently offered to all educators during the beginning phases of distribution.The hospital system said rumors of educators receiving the vaccine caught fire on social media nearly overnight.In short, vaccines are not being offered to all teachers and educators.Nikela Pradier, a public relations specialist with CHRISTUS Health, released the following statement regarding the vaccine distribution:“Right now, we are...WW…
One of San Antonio’s youngest residents may become your new favorite musician
WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – He’s got the hair, beats and a lyrical flow. Meet the Little Comic, a young, sensational musician who calls San Antonio home.Angel David Alcocer, 7, has been on “America’s Got Talent” and was the star of a few viral videos playing the drums.THIS. KID'S. GOT. BEATS.Posted by on Monday, December 12, 2016Hailing from Mission, Texas in the Rio Grande Valley, the Little Comic got his start on the drums at just 2-years-old.His mother and manager, Laura Alcocer, said his father and her took Angel to the Guitar Center to...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – He’s got the hair, beats and a lyrical flow. Meet the Little Comic, a young, sensational musician who calls San Antonio home.Angel David Alcocer, 7, has been on “America’s Got Talent” and was the star of a few viral videos playing the drums.THIS. KID'S. GOT. BEATS.Posted by on Monday, December 12, 2016Hailing from Mission, Texas in the Rio Grande Valley, the Little Comic got his start on the drums at just 2-years-old.His mother and manager, Laura Alcocer, said his father and her took Angel to the Guitar Center to...WW…
Woman shot, killed in driveway minutes after rollerskating in northeast Bexar County, sheriff says
, Digital JournalistPublished: December 9, 2020, 2:49 pmUpdated: December 9, 2020, 5:32 pmTags: , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital JournalistPublished: December 9, 2020, 2:49 pmUpdated: December 9, 2020, 5:32 pmTags: , , , SAN ANTONIO – A 24-year-old woman was shot and killed minutes after she was rollerskating in northeast Bexar County, Sheriff Javier Salazar said.Giovanna Barrera, 24, was killed in the 7600 block of Tarrasa Wednesday afternoon, Salazar said.Barrera, a known rollerskating enthusiast, was exercising in the area before she was shot one...…, Digital JournalistPublished: December 9, 2020, 2:49 pmUpdated: December 9, 2020, 5:32 pmTags: , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital JournalistPublished: December 9, 2020, 2:49 pmUpdated: December 9, 2020, 5:32 pmTags: , , , SAN ANTONIO – A 24-year-old woman was shot and killed minutes after she was rollerskating in northeast Bexar County, Sheriff Javier Salazar said.Giovanna Barrera, 24, was killed in the 7600 block of Tarrasa Wednesday afternoon, Salazar said.Barrera, a known rollerskating enthusiast, was exercising in the area before she was shot one...WW…
Community Labs extends COVID-19 testing in preparation for Thanksgiving holiday
WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Community Labs announced Saturday that it would extend its COVID-19 testing with the City of San Antonio through Nov. 25 in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday.All 3 of our FREE COVID-19 testing sites for asymptomatic individuals will be open daily through Nov 25th, 10am - 2pm....Posted by on The company said the free, self-administered tests return results in 24 hours and is “ideal for returning college students, those who wish to spend time with elderly friends and relatives and anyone who wishes to...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Community Labs announced Saturday that it would extend its COVID-19 testing with the City of San Antonio through Nov. 25 in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday.All 3 of our FREE COVID-19 testing sites for asymptomatic individuals will be open daily through Nov 25th, 10am - 2pm....Posted by on The company said the free, self-administered tests return results in 24 hours and is “ideal for returning college students, those who wish to spend time with elderly friends and relatives and anyone who wishes to...WW…
San Antonio man pleads guilty in plot to provide support to ISIS
, Digital JournalistPublished: November 24, 2020, 9:58 pmTags: , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital JournalistPublished: November 24, 2020, 9:58 pmTags: , , , SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man pleaded guilty to a plot to provide material support to the terrorist organization the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham/Syria, a.k.a. ISIS.Kristopher Sean Matthews, 34, admitted to conspiring to provide material support to ISIS on Tuesday, John C. Demers, the assistant attorney general for Nation Security, said.Related:Officials said that Matthews’ plea admitted that he...…, Digital JournalistPublished: November 24, 2020, 9:58 pmTags: , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital JournalistPublished: November 24, 2020, 9:58 pmTags: , , , SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man pleaded guilty to a plot to provide material support to the terrorist organization the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham/Syria, a.k.a. ISIS.Kristopher Sean Matthews, 34, admitted to conspiring to provide material support to ISIS on Tuesday, John C. Demers, the assistant attorney general for Nation Security, said.Related:Officials said that Matthews’ plea admitted that he...WW…
How can you help migrating birds across the state? Turn off your lights
WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says that businesses and homeowners around the state can help migrant birds with a simple step: Turn off your lights.🐦 CALLING ALL TEXANS! Help protect migrating birds this spring by turning out all non-essential lights from 11 pm - 6 am...Posted by on Unfortunately, the department reported, the . The department says the population has dropped off an estimated one out of every 4 birds since 1970.The department says that an estimated one billion occur annually from collisions with...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says that businesses and homeowners around the state can help migrant birds with a simple step: Turn off your lights.🐦 CALLING ALL TEXANS! Help protect migrating birds this spring by turning out all non-essential lights from 11 pm - 6 am...Posted by on Unfortunately, the department reported, the . The department says the population has dropped off an estimated one out of every 4 birds since 1970.The department says that an estimated one billion occur annually from collisions with...WW…