WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: San Antonio – It will take weeks before San Antonio Metro Health officials know whether or not there’s been a plateau in the spread COVID-19 cases in Bexar County.On Monday there were 351 new cases reported in Bexar County, but the acceleration of spread is beginning to slow down.“We’re seeing a decline, it remains to be seen if this decline is going to be sustained but until that happens it remains difficult to say we’ve reached a plateau,” Dr. Anita Kurian with Metro Health said.The city has also made the decision to only test...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: San Antonio – It will take weeks before San Antonio Metro Health officials know whether or not there’s been a plateau in the spread COVID-19 cases in Bexar County.On Monday there were 351 new cases reported in Bexar County, but the acceleration of spread is beginning to slow down.“We’re seeing a decline, it remains to be seen if this decline is going to be sustained but until that happens it remains difficult to say we’ve reached a plateau,” Dr. Anita Kurian with Metro Health said.The city has also made the decision to only test...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said it has shut down an illegal gambling operation in south San Antonio.Sheriff Javier Salazar said two people with unrelated felony warrants and an employee in charge were taken into custody.The person in charge will face a misdemeanor charge of promotion of gambling, the sheriff said.Authorities seized $4,000 in cash, about a half-ounce of methamphetamine and a stolen car, Salazar said.Salazar said more arrests and federal charges are anticipated in the case due to the commercial...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said it has shut down an illegal gambling operation in south San Antonio.Sheriff Javier Salazar said two people with unrelated felony warrants and an employee in charge were taken into custody.The person in charge will face a misdemeanor charge of promotion of gambling, the sheriff said.Authorities seized $4,000 in cash, about a half-ounce of methamphetamine and a stolen car, Salazar said.Salazar said more arrests and federal charges are anticipated in the case due to the commercial...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Texas pediatricians are urging parents to strongly consider sending their children back to campus if and when it is safe to do so.The Texas Pediatric Society (TPS) issued a list of reasons why they support the reopening of the school, including children’s emotional well-being, safety net services -- such as free meals -- and a safe place where things like child abuse can be spotted.Dr. Tammy Camp, president of TPS, said she hears more and more from children that they want to return to the classroom.“We’re seeing an...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Texas pediatricians are urging parents to strongly consider sending their children back to campus if and when it is safe to do so.The Texas Pediatric Society (TPS) issued a list of reasons why they support the reopening of the school, including children’s emotional well-being, safety net services -- such as free meals -- and a safe place where things like child abuse can be spotted.Dr. Tammy Camp, president of TPS, said she hears more and more from children that they want to return to the classroom.“We’re seeing an...WW…

LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: UNIVERSAL CITY, Texas – Three employees, including the general manager of a Wingstop in Universal City, were arrested after they conspired to fake a robbery, police saidAccording to an arrest affidavit, Christopher Casas, general manager of the restaurant on Pat Booker Road near 1604 called police March 30, claiming he had been the victim of a robbery.UCPD Detective Anthony Travis said there was something suspicious about Casas’ story.“He [said he] was hit by someone. They ran away with the money. Didn’t know who the person was, and his...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: UNIVERSAL CITY, Texas – Three employees, including the general manager of a Wingstop in Universal City, were arrested after they conspired to fake a robbery, police saidAccording to an arrest affidavit, Christopher Casas, general manager of the restaurant on Pat Booker Road near 1604 called police March 30, claiming he had been the victim of a robbery.UCPD Detective Anthony Travis said there was something suspicious about Casas’ story.“He [said he] was hit by someone. They ran away with the money. Didn’t know who the person was, and his...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – The superintendent of Northside Independent School District is urging parents to consider virtual learning for their kids through the end of the month because of the surge in COVID-19 cases in San Antonio.Superintendent Brian Woods sent a letter to parents and also posted a video message on social media explaining his request.Woods said they’re not closing schools or going to mandatory virtual learning because the state requires them to offer daily in-person instruction and ties funding to that mandate.“If your...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – The superintendent of Northside Independent School District is urging parents to consider virtual learning for their kids through the end of the month because of the surge in COVID-19 cases in San Antonio.Superintendent Brian Woods sent a letter to parents and also posted a video message on social media explaining his request.Woods said they’re not closing schools or going to mandatory virtual learning because the state requires them to offer daily in-person instruction and ties funding to that mandate.“If your...WW…

LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: LEON VALLEY, Texas – A Leon Valley man is trying to pick up the pieces after losing his home in a devastating fire last weekend.That fire was set by his son, Eric Fox Hernandez.Currently, Eric Fox, 25, is behind bars and facing two charges of arson for the incident.His father, Mark Hernandez, said it all began last Saturday. He said he was coming back from the store when he noticed his home was up in flames.Although Mark said he is devastated by the loss of his home, he’s more concerned about Eric being behind bars. His son has autism and...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: LEON VALLEY, Texas – A Leon Valley man is trying to pick up the pieces after losing his home in a devastating fire last weekend.That fire was set by his son, Eric Fox Hernandez.Currently, Eric Fox, 25, is behind bars and facing two charges of arson for the incident.His father, Mark Hernandez, said it all began last Saturday. He said he was coming back from the store when he noticed his home was up in flames.Although Mark said he is devastated by the loss of his home, he’s more concerned about Eric being behind bars. His son has autism and...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio mother is searching for answers after her son was killed and dumped alongside his friend on an East Side street.Teresa Gutierrez says her son, Ruben Soto, 20, was a “good boy.” She said she never got calls about him being in trouble, and he was a bit of a “mama’s boy.”“He was always very close to me. That’s what I’m going to miss. Wherever I went, he went with me,” Gutierrez said.Soto and 29-year old Matthew Lopez were killed and dumped along the . Gutierrez said Lopez had recently started dating her...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio mother is searching for answers after her son was killed and dumped alongside his friend on an East Side street.Teresa Gutierrez says her son, Ruben Soto, 20, was a “good boy.” She said she never got calls about him being in trouble, and he was a bit of a “mama’s boy.”“He was always very close to me. That’s what I’m going to miss. Wherever I went, he went with me,” Gutierrez said.Soto and 29-year old Matthew Lopez were killed and dumped along the . Gutierrez said Lopez had recently started dating her...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – If Fiesta Medals are your thing, expect to see many repeats from 2020, as many organizations and nonprofits remain frugal during the COVID-19 pandemic.Oyster Bake, a fundraiser for scholarships for the St. Mary’s University Alumni Association, already pulled the plug on its event until April 1-2, 2022.Peter Hansen, executive director of alumni relations, says there’s no way to keep the university’s 7,000 staff members and students safe with traditional crowds of 60,000 to 70,000 people.“It’s a big loss for San...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – If Fiesta Medals are your thing, expect to see many repeats from 2020, as many organizations and nonprofits remain frugal during the COVID-19 pandemic.Oyster Bake, a fundraiser for scholarships for the St. Mary’s University Alumni Association, already pulled the plug on its event until April 1-2, 2022.Peter Hansen, executive director of alumni relations, says there’s no way to keep the university’s 7,000 staff members and students safe with traditional crowds of 60,000 to 70,000 people.“It’s a big loss for San...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – John Chernorsky is recovering in the hospital with severe injuries after he was struck and dragged by the driver of a U-Haul van while attempting to stop a robbery at his liquor store.His wife, Barbara Chernorsky, says he was relatively calm after it happened when he called her the day of the incident on Jan. 8.“My husband told me that when they hit him, they dragged him a little bit,” Barbara said. “How did he manage to stay alert enough to call me and tell me? The only thing I can think of is the good Lord.”John...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – John Chernorsky is recovering in the hospital with severe injuries after he was struck and dragged by the driver of a U-Haul van while attempting to stop a robbery at his liquor store.His wife, Barbara Chernorsky, says he was relatively calm after it happened when he called her the day of the incident on Jan. 8.“My husband told me that when they hit him, they dragged him a little bit,” Barbara said. “How did he manage to stay alert enough to call me and tell me? The only thing I can think of is the good Lord.”John...WW…