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City Council rejects 60-day grace period before eviction proceedings
, ReporterPublished: May 14, 2020, 7:24 amUpdated: May 14, 2020, 5:57 pmTags: , , , , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, ReporterPublished: May 14, 2020, 7:24 amUpdated: May 14, 2020, 5:57 pmTags: , , , , , , , SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio City Council rejected adding another 60 days into the eviction process meant to help keep renters in their homes by a 5-6 vote Thursday.The addition of a “notice of proposed eviction” 60 days before issuing a “notice to vacate” was meant to give residential renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic a chance to pay any rent they owe before the eviction...…, ReporterPublished: May 14, 2020, 7:24 amUpdated: May 14, 2020, 5:57 pmTags: , , , , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, ReporterPublished: May 14, 2020, 7:24 amUpdated: May 14, 2020, 5:57 pmTags: , , , , , , , SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio City Council rejected adding another 60 days into the eviction process meant to help keep renters in their homes by a 5-6 vote Thursday.The addition of a “notice of proposed eviction” 60 days before issuing a “notice to vacate” was meant to give residential renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic a chance to pay any rent they owe before the eviction...WW…

San Antonio’s COVID-19 case count increases by 479
, Digital JournalistPublished: July 15, 2020, 6:25 pmTags: , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital JournalistPublished: July 15, 2020, 6:25 pmTags: , , , SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County officials on Wednesday announced 479 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total case count to 21,546.The deadly virus also claimed seven more lives, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said during nightly coronavirus briefing. The death toll now stands at 208. Overall, COVID-19 hospitalizations slightly decreased on Wednesday, but intensive care unit numbers went up. Nirenberg said 1,231 are hospitalized due to...…, Digital JournalistPublished: July 15, 2020, 6:25 pmTags: , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital JournalistPublished: July 15, 2020, 6:25 pmTags: , , , SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County officials on Wednesday announced 479 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total case count to 21,546.The deadly virus also claimed seven more lives, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said during nightly coronavirus briefing. The death toll now stands at 208. Overall, COVID-19 hospitalizations slightly decreased on Wednesday, but intensive care unit numbers went up. Nirenberg said 1,231 are hospitalized due to...WW…

Long-awaited new ALS drug shows promise at UT Health San Antonio
, AnchorPublished: September 11, 2020, 6:49 pmTags: , , Sign up for our Newsletters, AnchorPublished: September 11, 2020, 6:49 pmTags: , , SAN ANTONIO – With so many troubling health concerns during the coronavirus pandemic, UT Health San Antonio has some promising news for those with ALS.For the first time in years, a new drug appears to have a positive effect on those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, for which there is no cure.Researchers have released the results of a small clinical trial for a drug combination that looks to extend the life of a patient, and perhaps just as important,...…, AnchorPublished: September 11, 2020, 6:49 pmTags: , , Sign up for our Newsletters, AnchorPublished: September 11, 2020, 6:49 pmTags: , , SAN ANTONIO – With so many troubling health concerns during the coronavirus pandemic, UT Health San Antonio has some promising news for those with ALS.For the first time in years, a new drug appears to have a positive effect on those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, for which there is no cure.Researchers have released the results of a small clinical trial for a drug combination that looks to extend the life of a patient, and perhaps just as important,...WW…

Report: San Antonio named one of the friendliest cities in America
Published: September 24, 2020, 3:34 pmTags: Sign up for our NewslettersPublished: September 24, 2020, 3:34 pmTags: SAN ANTONIO – The city of San Antonio is being recognized for more than its signature River Walk, foodie hotspots and the Alamo.According to the, the Alamo City is the fourth friendliest city in the nation.Although our social interactions with one another have been limited due to social distancing and stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic, the report claims Americans have still managed to become more generous, friendlier and reliable, even in San Antonio.The top...…Published: September 24, 2020, 3:34 pmTags: Sign up for our NewslettersPublished: September 24, 2020, 3:34 pmTags: SAN ANTONIO – The city of San Antonio is being recognized for more than its signature River Walk, foodie hotspots and the Alamo.According to the, the Alamo City is the fourth friendliest city in the nation.Although our social interactions with one another have been limited due to social distancing and stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic, the report claims Americans have still managed to become more generous, friendlier and reliable, even in San Antonio.The top...WW…

Holiday events in Boerne canceled due to coronavirus pandemic, mayor says
, Digital JournalistPublished: October 30, 2020, 4:21 pmTags: , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital JournalistPublished: October 30, 2020, 4:21 pmTags: , BOERNE, Texas – City-sponsored holiday events in the city of Boerne won’t happen this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.Mayor Tim Handren made the announcement Friday that Dickens on Main, set for Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, and the annual Weihnachts Parade, planned for Dec. 5, will not go on as scheduled.“As stated from the beginning, we were hopeful to be able to hold our holiday events knowing that many look forward to them. However, the...…, Digital JournalistPublished: October 30, 2020, 4:21 pmTags: , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital JournalistPublished: October 30, 2020, 4:21 pmTags: , BOERNE, Texas – City-sponsored holiday events in the city of Boerne won’t happen this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.Mayor Tim Handren made the announcement Friday that Dickens on Main, set for Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, and the annual Weihnachts Parade, planned for Dec. 5, will not go on as scheduled.“As stated from the beginning, we were hopeful to be able to hold our holiday events knowing that many look forward to them. However, the...WW…

Austin won’t be allowed to restrict dining-in at restaurants, Texas Supreme Court says
Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: The Supreme Court of Texas on Friday blocked Austin-area orders that restricted dining-in and drinking at restaurants through January 3. The order followed a New Year’s Day appeal by Attorney General Ken Paxton.Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown announced the on Dec. 29 in a bid to slow spiraling coronavirus infections and hospitalizations going into New Year’s Eve. They were quickly challenged by Gov. Greg Abbott and by Paxton, who described the orders as “.” Both officials exhorted Texas restaurants to remain in defiance of...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: The Supreme Court of Texas on Friday blocked Austin-area orders that restricted dining-in and drinking at restaurants through January 3. The order followed a New Year’s Day appeal by Attorney General Ken Paxton.Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown announced the on Dec. 29 in a bid to slow spiraling coronavirus infections and hospitalizations going into New Year’s Eve. They were quickly challenged by Gov. Greg Abbott and by Paxton, who described the orders as “.” Both officials exhorted Texas restaurants to remain in defiance of...WW…

About 90 people receiving antibody therapy for COVID-19 per day at Freeman Coliseum
Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – COVID-19 patients in San Antonio are being treated daily at the Freeman Coliseum with antibody therapy.“Most patients have an immediate positive response to the drug,” said Elliott Mandell, senior vice president and chief pharmacy officer for University Health.Patients at the facility are receiving monoclonal antibody therapy called Bamlanivimab.“They are synthetic antibodies that are administered intravenously into your body that help fight off the virus in conjunction with your own antibodies,” Mandell said.In November, the authorized...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – COVID-19 patients in San Antonio are being treated daily at the Freeman Coliseum with antibody therapy.“Most patients have an immediate positive response to the drug,” said Elliott Mandell, senior vice president and chief pharmacy officer for University Health.Patients at the facility are receiving monoclonal antibody therapy called Bamlanivimab.“They are synthetic antibodies that are administered intravenously into your body that help fight off the virus in conjunction with your own antibodies,” Mandell said.In November, the authorized...WW…

Have you witnessed violence during intended peaceful protests? FBI wants to hear from you.
, Digital Content Editor, Graham Media GroupPublished: June 1, 2020, 10:11 pmTags: , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital Content Editor, Graham Media GroupPublished: June 1, 2020, 10:11 pmTags: , , , , SAN ANTONIO – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s help in identifying violent instigators who are exploiting legitimate, peaceful protests.FBI officials said the Bureau is committed to apprehending and charging people who are inciting violence in the wake of George Floyd’s death.“The continued violence, potential threat to life and destruction of property across...…, Digital Content Editor, Graham Media GroupPublished: June 1, 2020, 10:11 pmTags: , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Digital Content Editor, Graham Media GroupPublished: June 1, 2020, 10:11 pmTags: , , , , SAN ANTONIO – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s help in identifying violent instigators who are exploiting legitimate, peaceful protests.FBI officials said the Bureau is committed to apprehending and charging people who are inciting violence in the wake of George Floyd’s death.“The continued violence, potential threat to life and destruction of property across...WW…

Understand: Why warning shots are illegal in Texas
, Reporter, PhotojournalistPublished: December 27, 2019, 9:38 pmUpdated: December 29, 2019, 7:19 pmTags: , , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Reporter, PhotojournalistPublished: December 27, 2019, 9:38 pmUpdated: December 29, 2019, 7:19 pmTags: , , , , , SAN ANTONIO – If you are protecting your land or property by the use of deadly force, you can be protected by the law in the state of Texas, but firing warning shots to scare off someone could result in severe consequences.For example, one San Antonio homeowner who told police he saw a man outside his backdoor in the overnight hours said...…, Reporter, PhotojournalistPublished: December 27, 2019, 9:38 pmUpdated: December 29, 2019, 7:19 pmTags: , , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Reporter, PhotojournalistPublished: December 27, 2019, 9:38 pmUpdated: December 29, 2019, 7:19 pmTags: , , , , , SAN ANTONIO – If you are protecting your land or property by the use of deadly force, you can be protected by the law in the state of Texas, but firing warning shots to scare off someone could result in severe consequences.For example, one San Antonio homeowner who told police he saw a man outside his backdoor in the overnight hours said...WW…

Metro Health: Coronavirus test could cost up to $2,400 without insurance, but there are lower-cost options
, Executive Producer/Social MediaPublished: March 10, 2020, 3:05 pmUpdated: March 10, 2020, 5:23 pmTags: , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Executive Producer/Social MediaPublished: March 10, 2020, 3:05 pmUpdated: March 10, 2020, 5:23 pmTags: , , According to Metro Health, there aren’t many simple answers when it comes to the novel , known as COVID-19.On Tuesday, Junda Woo, medical director for the San Antonio District said there are complicated explanations for how many tests Bexar County currently has, how much it would cost the average citizen to be tested, and even who should be...…, Executive Producer/Social MediaPublished: March 10, 2020, 3:05 pmUpdated: March 10, 2020, 5:23 pmTags: , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Executive Producer/Social MediaPublished: March 10, 2020, 3:05 pmUpdated: March 10, 2020, 5:23 pmTags: , , According to Metro Health, there aren’t many simple answers when it comes to the novel , known as COVID-19.On Tuesday, Junda Woo, medical director for the San Antonio District said there are complicated explanations for how many tests Bexar County currently has, how much it would cost the average citizen to be tested, and even who should be...WW…

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