There's a St. Mary's strip shakeup: The Amp Room is under new ownership.According to a s the rock 'n' roll lounge is now owned by Jessica Marinez and Amber Hernandez, the owners of Picks Bar, and Danny Badiola, who owns Earl Abel's. Todd Koym, who also had part ownership in the former Ticket Sports Bar, owned The Amp Room before Wednesday.RELATED: "At a time like this when most bars and live music venues are still shut down, we are extremely grateful to be able to save #TheAmpRoom," the post reads.Fans of the spot, known for hosting rock bands and events like "Emo Nights" since April 2015,...…There's a St. Mary's strip shakeup: The Amp Room is under new ownership.According to a s the rock 'n' roll lounge is now owned by Jessica Marinez and Amber Hernandez, the owners of Picks Bar, and Danny Badiola, who owns Earl Abel's. Todd Koym, who also had part ownership in the former Ticket Sports Bar, owned The Amp Room before Wednesday.RELATED: "At a time like this when most bars and live music venues are still shut down, we are extremely grateful to be able to save #TheAmpRoom," the post reads.Fans of the spot, known for hosting rock bands and events like "Emo Nights" since April 2015,...WW…

Judy Diaz was sitting in her apartment Thursday when the glass from her patio door suddenly blew out. Moments later, someone was pounding on her front door telling her to get out because the building was on fire.“I was so scared, it was overwhelming,” Diaz said.Diaz, her son and her dog Molly escaped from the apartment before it became completely engulfed in flames. Diaz said she lost everything as she gazed onto the blackened remains of her apartment.She was one of 50 people who lost their home after a fire tore through the Avistar at the Crest apartment complex, located in the 12600 block...…Judy Diaz was sitting in her apartment Thursday when the glass from her patio door suddenly blew out. Moments later, someone was pounding on her front door telling her to get out because the building was on fire.“I was so scared, it was overwhelming,” Diaz said.Diaz, her son and her dog Molly escaped from the apartment before it became completely engulfed in flames. Diaz said she lost everything as she gazed onto the blackened remains of her apartment.She was one of 50 people who lost their home after a fire tore through the Avistar at the Crest apartment complex, located in the 12600 block...WW…

Who doesn't love a Flashback Friday post? The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority of Texas certainly agrees and did just that with a post sharing images from the 1966 picnic celebration.About 3,000 people joined in April of that year for a barbecue to dedicate the dam's construction, which had actually been completed two years earlier.The dam was built as a flood control measure in the 1960s by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The river authority contributed toward the cost of the dam's construction and pays the Corps for a portion of the dam's annual operation and maintenance costs,...…Who doesn't love a Flashback Friday post? The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority of Texas certainly agrees and did just that with a post sharing images from the 1966 picnic celebration.About 3,000 people joined in April of that year for a barbecue to dedicate the dam's construction, which had actually been completed two years earlier.The dam was built as a flood control measure in the 1960s by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The river authority contributed toward the cost of the dam's construction and pays the Corps for a portion of the dam's annual operation and maintenance costs,...WW…

Paul Farhi, The Washington PostVice President Mike Pence's office has threatened to retaliate against a reporter who revealed that Pence's office had told journalists they would need masks for Pence's visit to the Mayo Clinic - a requirement Pence himself did not follow.Pence's trip to the clinic on Tuesday generated criticism after he was photographed without a surgical mask - the only person in the room not wearing one. The Minnesota clinic requires visitors to wear masks as a precaution against spreading the coronavirus.Pence's wife, Karen Pence, said in an interview with Fox News on...…Paul Farhi, The Washington PostVice President Mike Pence's office has threatened to retaliate against a reporter who revealed that Pence's office had told journalists they would need masks for Pence's visit to the Mayo Clinic - a requirement Pence himself did not follow.Pence's trip to the clinic on Tuesday generated criticism after he was photographed without a surgical mask - the only person in the room not wearing one. The Minnesota clinic requires visitors to wear masks as a precaution against spreading the coronavirus.Pence's wife, Karen Pence, said in an interview with Fox News on...WW…

ByImageCaptionCloseThe National Weather Service said strong to severe thunderstorms are possible late Tuesday into Wednesday morning across the eastern half of South Central Texas.The National Weather Service said strong to severe thunderstorms are possible late Tuesday into Wednesday morning across the eastern half of South Central Texas.Storms possible for San Antonio on Tuesday nightBack to GalleryThere is a marginal chance for thunderstorms across San Antonio region and the Hill Country Tuesday night as a cold front comes through, according to the National Weather Service.The storms are...…ByImageCaptionCloseThe National Weather Service said strong to severe thunderstorms are possible late Tuesday into Wednesday morning across the eastern half of South Central Texas.The National Weather Service said strong to severe thunderstorms are possible late Tuesday into Wednesday morning across the eastern half of South Central Texas.Storms possible for San Antonio on Tuesday nightBack to GalleryThere is a marginal chance for thunderstorms across San Antonio region and the Hill Country Tuesday night as a cold front comes through, according to the National Weather Service.The storms are...WW…

High:Low:Wind:Chance of precipitation:powered by AccuWeatherImageCaptionCloseMatt Colvin with his stock of hand sanitizer and other supplies in demand due to coronavirus concerns that he was selling online until Amazon and other sites started cracking down on price gouging, at his home in Hixson, Tenn., March 12, 2020. Sites like Amazon and eBay have given rise to a growing industry of independent sellers who snatch up discounted or hard-to-find items in stores to post online and sell around the world.Matt Colvin with his stock of hand sanitizer and other supplies in demand due to...…High:Low:Wind:Chance of precipitation:powered by AccuWeatherImageCaptionCloseMatt Colvin with his stock of hand sanitizer and other supplies in demand due to coronavirus concerns that he was selling online until Amazon and other sites started cracking down on price gouging, at his home in Hixson, Tenn., March 12, 2020. Sites like Amazon and eBay have given rise to a growing industry of independent sellers who snatch up discounted or hard-to-find items in stores to post online and sell around the world.Matt Colvin with his stock of hand sanitizer and other supplies in demand due to...WW…

ByImageCaptionClosePolice have arrested the driver of an 18-wheeler in connection to a fatal hit-and-run Friday on the North Side.Police have arrested the driver of an 18-wheeler in connection to a fatal hit-and-run Friday on the North Side.Update: SAPD arrest driver of 18-wheeler in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on I-10Back to GalleryPolice have arrested the driver of an 18-wheeler in connection with a fatal hit-and-run Friday on the North Side. San Antonio police charged 29-year-old Justin Antwan Jackson with failure to stop and render aid resulting in death. Police found the semi...…ByImageCaptionClosePolice have arrested the driver of an 18-wheeler in connection to a fatal hit-and-run Friday on the North Side.Police have arrested the driver of an 18-wheeler in connection to a fatal hit-and-run Friday on the North Side.Update: SAPD arrest driver of 18-wheeler in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on I-10Back to GalleryPolice have arrested the driver of an 18-wheeler in connection with a fatal hit-and-run Friday on the North Side. San Antonio police charged 29-year-old Justin Antwan Jackson with failure to stop and render aid resulting in death. Police found the semi...WW…

ByImageCaptionCloseLewis Air Legends flyover planned for Memorial Day in San AntonioBack to GallerySan Antonio will witness another flyover.The Lewis Air Legends are coordinating a flyover to honor military heroes on Memorial Day in the Alamo City. The Lewis Air Legends are part of Rod Lewis' flying museum of World War II-era warbirds.The flyover route includes the downtown area and the Stinson Municipal Airport. The four WWII-era planes are planning to take to the skies at noon on Monday, weather permitting.READ ALSO:The flyover route will start over the Interstate 10 and Loop 1604...…ByImageCaptionCloseLewis Air Legends flyover planned for Memorial Day in San AntonioBack to GallerySan Antonio will witness another flyover.The Lewis Air Legends are coordinating a flyover to honor military heroes on Memorial Day in the Alamo City. The Lewis Air Legends are part of Rod Lewis' flying museum of World War II-era warbirds.The flyover route includes the downtown area and the Stinson Municipal Airport. The four WWII-era planes are planning to take to the skies at noon on Monday, weather permitting.READ ALSO:The flyover route will start over the Interstate 10 and Loop 1604...WW…

Donna Provencher, Sponsored content contributorImageCaptionCloseSan Antonio's east side is one of the hottest places in the country for renovationBack to GallerySan Antonio's east side is one of the hottest places in the country for renovation and restoration and is experiencing a boom in both construction and renovation, according to locals in the industry.Nicole Pulley, president of Interior Affairs, an interior design firm based out of Helotes, said 90 percent of her staging jobs are located on the east side – in up-and-coming areas like Denver Heights, Dignowity Hill, Lavaca and Los...…Donna Provencher, Sponsored content contributorImageCaptionCloseSan Antonio's east side is one of the hottest places in the country for renovationBack to GallerySan Antonio's east side is one of the hottest places in the country for renovation and restoration and is experiencing a boom in both construction and renovation, according to locals in the industry.Nicole Pulley, president of Interior Affairs, an interior design firm based out of Helotes, said 90 percent of her staging jobs are located on the east side – in up-and-coming areas like Denver Heights, Dignowity Hill, Lavaca and Los...WW…

Local foodies are calling a situation between Longhorn Cafe and Mr. Juicy a burger beef, but Andrew Weissman, owner of the latter, said receiving a cease and desist letter from a fellow San Antonio restaurant group was a "total shock."On Thursday, the respected chef, who also owns Signature at La Cantera, shared the cease and desist letter he received from patent attorney John C. Cave in regards to Mr. Juicy, the burger business he opened in June 2019. The letter was sent on behalf of Cave's clients, Paul Weir and David Wynn, co-owners of Longhorn Cafe, which is a local nine-restaurant...…Local foodies are calling a situation between Longhorn Cafe and Mr. Juicy a burger beef, but Andrew Weissman, owner of the latter, said receiving a cease and desist letter from a fellow San Antonio restaurant group was a "total shock."On Thursday, the respected chef, who also owns Signature at La Cantera, shared the cease and desist letter he received from patent attorney John C. Cave in regards to Mr. Juicy, the burger business he opened in June 2019. The letter was sent on behalf of Cave's clients, Paul Weir and David Wynn, co-owners of Longhorn Cafe, which is a local nine-restaurant...WW…