Senior Curator and Historian Ernesto Rodriguez talks to news media at The Alamo’s Ralston Family Collections Center on Feb. 28. Josie Norris / San Antonio Express-News Nine months after opening, the Alamo’s new collections center is now a contender for the title of “Best New Attraction in America.” The Alamo Exhibit, a display of some … Read more
Texans pride themselves on being champions of business. So, if you think the biggest investors in and financiers of the fastest-growing Texas companies are welcomed as tried-and-true capitalists, think again. And if you believe Texas and its top-rated AAA debt would never willingly borrow money on behalf of citizens at anything but the best rates … Read more
The FDA recalled 60 medical devices last year, and the running total for this year is 56. The good news is that there’s a startup working to make future totals lower. The startup, named Ketryx, announced the close of a $14 million Series A funding round on Tuesday. The round, which brings the company’s total … Read more
Seven out of 10 people who camp in the United States and Canada are planning to witness the April 2024 celestial event dubbed the “Great North American Eclipse” on a camping trip. Nearly 18% have already booked their spots, according to Kampgrounds of America (KOA). The latest data from KOA reports a 13% increase in … Read more
Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama were selected to the College Football Playoff and Florida State became the first unbeaten Power Five conference champion to be excluded from the four-team field in its 10-year history. The Seminoles lost star quarterback Jordan Travis to a season-ending injury two weeks ago. They continued to win with a backup … Read more
A passenger waits at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport. The lack of direct flights from San Antonio to Reagan National undercuts the many military missions our region supports. Congress can change this. Susan Walsh, STF / Associated Press Marc Anderson Contributed Every five years, we have the opportunity to secure nonstop service between San Antonio … Read more
FILE: SFO’s AirTrain approaches the San Francisco airport. San Francisco International Dec. 8 is the launch date for United Airlines’ newest transpacific route: nonstop service from San Francisco to Christchurch, New Zealand. United plans to fly the route three days a week with a 787-8. It will be the only nonstop service from the U.S. … Read more
It also helped him land a lucrative job. After the bill passed, officials with the Harris County probation department turned to Whitmire, paying him more than $80,000 to help explain the legal changes. They required probation rather than prison time for some criminals. The episode spurred two government investigations into whether he was paid with … Read more
Fulfilling a patient’s wish of getting to meet his newborn granddaughter before he passed. Comforting a cancer patient as she navigated a difficult treatment journey. Acting quickly to save a newborn during a labor emergency while helping the mother stay calm. These are just some of the moments that exemplify the incredible impact of nurses. … Read more
FORT WORTH (CBS News Texas) – If you’re already thinking of your next trip, think closer to home! A new report from Travel + Leisure has named Fort Worth as one of the 50 best places to travel in 2024 – it’s listed under ‘big-city thrills,’ along with Bangkok, Istanbul and Cleveland. The city received … Read more